A Life of Washington, Volume 2Harper & Brothers, 1835 |
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... spirit was excited which might have destroyed all the benefits of the French alliance , had not the appearance of a British fleet produced the necessity of a good understanding , or at least , for a time , separated the contending ...
... spirit was excited which might have destroyed all the benefits of the French alliance , had not the appearance of a British fleet produced the necessity of a good understanding , or at least , for a time , separated the contending ...
Halaman 27
... spirits who in the hour of peril deserved well of the country . This affair recalled the attention of Sir Henry Clinton from Connecticut , whither he had sent an expedition under Governor Tryon , and he advanced up the Hudson towards ...
... spirits who in the hour of peril deserved well of the country . This affair recalled the attention of Sir Henry Clinton from Connecticut , whither he had sent an expedition under Governor Tryon , and he advanced up the Hudson towards ...
Halaman 29
... spirit stirring within their bosoms , which might be repressed for a while , but could not be subdued . The flame of ... spirits of the revolution , there were few whose character and services are more worthy of remembrance and admira ...
... spirit stirring within their bosoms , which might be repressed for a while , but could not be subdued . The flame of ... spirits of the revolution , there were few whose character and services are more worthy of remembrance and admira ...
Halaman 30
... spirits , he retired into the inaccessible swamps where he watched his opportunity , darted out on his enemies , struck his blow , and before it was known whence he came , was safe in his woods again . Within his sphere , he might be ...
... spirits , he retired into the inaccessible swamps where he watched his opportunity , darted out on his enemies , struck his blow , and before it was known whence he came , was safe in his woods again . Within his sphere , he might be ...
Halaman 40
... spirits to devote themselves again to the noble cause in which they had suffered so much and so long . Thus , once more did Washington , by the authority , not of his station , but of his vir- tues , ward off another imminent danger ...
... spirits to devote themselves again to the noble cause in which they had suffered so much and so long . Thus , once more did Washington , by the authority , not of his station , but of his vir- tues , ward off another imminent danger ...
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Halaman 159 - ... it is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national union to your collective and individual happiness...
Halaman 160 - The basis of our political Systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Halaman 161 - The disorders and miseries which result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual ; and sooner or later, the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of public liberty.
Halaman 162 - It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free country should inspire caution in those intrusted with its administration to confine themselves within their respective constitutional spheres, avoiding in the exercise of the powers of one department to encroach upon another. The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create, whatever the form of government, a real despotism.
Halaman 118 - Happy in the confirmation of our Independence and Sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme Power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven.
Halaman 157 - In looking forward to the moment which is intended to terminate the career of my public life, my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved country for the many honors it has conferred upon me...
Halaman 162 - Let it simply be asked where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation DESERT the oaths, which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice ; and let us with caution indulge the supposition, that morality can be maintained without religion.
Halaman 158 - Here, perhaps, I ought to stop. But a solicitude for your welfare, which cannot end but with my life, and the apprehension of danger, natural to that solicitude, urge me, on an occasion like the present, to offer to your solemn contemplation...
Halaman 121 - We join you in commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, beseeching him to dispose the hearts and minds of its citizens, to improve the opportunity afforded them of becoming a happy and respectable nation. And for you, we address to him our earnest prayers that a life so beloved, may be fostered with all his care; that your days may be as happy as they have been illustrious ; and that he will finally give you that reward which this world cannot give.
Halaman 158 - ... to offer to your solemn contemplation and to recommend to your frequent review, some sentiments, which are the result of much reflection of no inconsiderable observation and which appear to me all-important to the permanency of your felicity as a people.