The Life of George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War; and the First President of the United States, Bände 1-2Phillips, Sampson,, 1858 |
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... friends of General WASHINGTON , or from gentlemen who , in respectable official situations , were members of his family during his military command . It has been the endeavour of the author to display the character of the man who is the ...
... friends of General WASHINGTON , or from gentlemen who , in respectable official situations , were members of his family during his military command . It has been the endeavour of the author to display the character of the man who is the ...
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... proper agent to execute this perilous mission . He must pass through an un- explored wilderness , filled by tribes of Indians ; some of which were doubtful friends , and many the decided 12 LIFE OF WASHINGTON . [ 1747.
... proper agent to execute this perilous mission . He must pass through an un- explored wilderness , filled by tribes of Indians ; some of which were doubtful friends , and many the decided 12 LIFE OF WASHINGTON . [ 1747.
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Aaron Bancroft. of which were doubtful friends , and many the decided enemies of the English . The fatigues and dangers which induced other Virginians to decline the com mission of envoy on this occasion , led Mr. WASHING TON with ardour ...
Aaron Bancroft. of which were doubtful friends , and many the decided enemies of the English . The fatigues and dangers which induced other Virginians to decline the com mission of envoy on this occasion , led Mr. WASHING TON with ardour ...
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... friendship of the Indians , and to acquire a knowledge of the coun . try , which promised to be the scene of military opera tions . Scarcely had he taken possession of his ground , when some friendly Indians informed him that the French ...
... friendship of the Indians , and to acquire a knowledge of the coun . try , which promised to be the scene of military opera tions . Scarcely had he taken possession of his ground , when some friendly Indians informed him that the French ...
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... friends , whom he could not relieve ; and of the carnage and ravages of a ferocious enemy , whom he could not chas- tise . Before a force from below could be collected , the invading foe , having glutted their appetite for blood , and ...
... friends , whom he could not relieve ; and of the carnage and ravages of a ferocious enemy , whom he could not chas- tise . Before a force from below could be collected , the invading foe , having glutted their appetite for blood , and ...
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Seite 187 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it ; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. 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...
Seite 182 - Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
Seite 184 - Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas! is it rendered impossible by its vices?
Seite 183 - As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible ; avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace, but remembering also that timely disbursements to prepare for danger, frequently prevent much greater disbursements to repel it...
Seite 178 - The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government, presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government. All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency.
Seite 187 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
Seite 186 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Seite 190 - I anticipate, with pleasing expectation, that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment. of partaking, in the midst of my fellow-citizens, the benign influence of good laws under a free government — the ever favourite object of my heart — and the happy reward, as I trust, of our mutual cares, labours, and dangers.
Seite 180 - 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. 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.
Seite 182 - If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation, for though this in one instance may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed. The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit which the use can at any time...