The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States, Volume 2J. Crissy, 1836 |
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... minister of his most Christian * The distresses of the southern army were such that , if plainly described , truth would wear the appearance of fiction . They were almost naked and barefooted , fre- quently without food , and always ...
... minister of his most Christian * The distresses of the southern army were such that , if plainly described , truth would wear the appearance of fiction . They were almost naked and barefooted , fre- quently without food , and always ...
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... minister of France and commanding officers of the French troops , as well as on the Marquis de Lafayette , who was about to return to his native country . The first intelligence from Europe was far from being calculated to diminish the ...
... minister of France and commanding officers of the French troops , as well as on the Marquis de Lafayette , who was about to return to his native country . The first intelligence from Europe was far from being calculated to diminish the ...
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... minister of finance was informed by some of his agents , that the collec- tion of the revenue had been postponed in some of the states , in conse- quence of which the month of December would arrive before any money could come into the ...
... minister of finance was informed by some of his agents , that the collec- tion of the revenue had been postponed in some of the states , in conse- quence of which the month of December would arrive before any money could come into the ...
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... ministers , and by in- structions to the officers commanding the forces in America , which con- formed to them . While General Washington was employed in addressing circular let- ters to the state governments , suggesting all those ...
... ministers , and by in- structions to the officers commanding the forces in America , which con- formed to them . While General Washington was employed in addressing circular let- ters to the state governments , suggesting all those ...
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... ministers , than to any fixed determi- nation to relinquish the design of reannexing America to the crown . Under these impressions , the overtures now made were considered as opiates , administered to lull the spirit of vigilance which ...
... ministers , than to any fixed determi- nation to relinquish the design of reannexing America to the crown . Under these impressions , the overtures now made were considered as opiates , administered to lull the spirit of vigilance which ...
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Halaman 405 - ... 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 has not connected the permanent felicity...
Halaman 404 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
Halaman 398 - ... the happiness of the people of these States, under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete by so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection, and adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.
Halaman 409 - 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. I shall also carry with me the hope that my country will never cease to view them with indulgence...
Halaman 404 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity.
Halaman 402 - I have already intimated to you the danger of Parties in the State, with particular reference to the founding of them on Geographical discriminations. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the Spirit of Party, generally.
Halaman 405 - The execution of these maxims belongs to your representatives, but it is necessary that public opinion should co-operate. To facilitate to them the performance of their duty, it is essential that you should practically bear in mind that towards the payment of debts there must be revenue; that to have revenue there must be taxes; that no...
Halaman 6 - That every power vested in a government is in its nature sovereign, and includes, by force of the term, a right to employ all the means requisite and fairly applicable to the attainment of the ends of such power, and which are not precluded by restrictions and exceptions specified in the Constitution, or not immoral, or not contrary to the essential ends of political society.
Halaman 406 - 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.
Halaman 403 - It serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one part against another; foments occasional riot and insurrection.