The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America, Throughout the War which Established Their Independence; and First President of the United StatesJoseph Cushing; J. Robinson, printer, 1814 - 266 стор. |
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... consequence of the disputes between Great Britain and her colonies , anticipated his ap- pointment to the supreme command of the forces of his na- tive country . As long as he continued a member of Congress , he was chairman of every ...
... consequence of the disputes between Great Britain and her colonies , anticipated his ap- pointment to the supreme command of the forces of his na- tive country . As long as he continued a member of Congress , he was chairman of every ...
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... consequences more seriously alarming to the Americans , than the loss of their men . Hitherto they had had such confidence in themselves , as engaged in the cause of liber- ty and their country , that it outweighed all their appre ...
... consequences more seriously alarming to the Americans , than the loss of their men . Hitherto they had had such confidence in themselves , as engaged in the cause of liber- ty and their country , that it outweighed all their appre ...
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... consequences . Men who have been free and subject to no controul , cannot be reduced to order in an instant ; and the privileges and exemptions they claim , and will have , influence the conduct of others in such a manner , that the aid ...
... consequences . Men who have been free and subject to no controul , cannot be reduced to order in an instant ; and the privileges and exemptions they claim , and will have , influence the conduct of others in such a manner , that the aid ...
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... consequence of their address and importunity , a life was saved for public service , which otherwise , from a sense of honour and a gust of passion , seemed to be devo- ted to almost certain destruction . The shameful events of this day ...
... consequence of their address and importunity , a life was saved for public service , which otherwise , from a sense of honour and a gust of passion , seemed to be devo- ted to almost certain destruction . The shameful events of this day ...
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... consequences which intestine dissensions may prove to the common cause . As I have no other view than to promote the public good , and am unambitious of honours not founded in the approbation of my country , I would not desire in the ...
... consequences which intestine dissensions may prove to the common cause . As I have no other view than to promote the public good , and am unambitious of honours not founded in the approbation of my country , I would not desire in the ...
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Сторінка 213 - Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free> enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a People always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt that in the course of time and things the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be that Providence...
Сторінка 213 - In the execution of such a plan, nothing is more essential than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular nations and passionate attachments for others should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated. The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave.
Сторінка 212 - Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
Сторінка 210 - This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind. It exists under different shapes in all governments, more or less stifled, controlled, or repressed ; but in those of the popular form it is seen in its greatest rankness, and is truly their worst enemy.
Сторінка 208 - One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heart-burnings which spring from these misrepresentations: they tend to render alien to each other those who ought to be bound together by fraternal affection.
Сторінка 207 - Union, affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability, there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those, who in any quarter may endeavour to weaken its bands.
Сторінка 217 - After deliberate examination with the aid of the best lights I could obtain, I was well satisfied that our country, under all the circumstances of the case, had a right to take, and was bound in duty and interest, to take a neutral position. Having taken it, I determined, as far as should depend upon me, to maintain it, with moderation, perseverance and firmness.
Сторінка 218 - Though in reviewing the incidents of my administration I am unconscious of intentional error, I am nevertheless too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors. Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils to which they may tend.
Сторінка 216 - I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them. Taking care always to keep ourselves, by suitable establishments, on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances, for extraordinary emergencies.
Сторінка 215 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens,) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.