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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... manliness of his disposition were early displayed among his young companions , and the commanding influence of his character was first dis covered by his ascendency over them . The patrimonial estate of Mr. Washington was small . After.
... manliness of his disposition were early displayed among his young companions , and the commanding influence of his character was first dis covered by his ascendency over them . The patrimonial estate of Mr. Washington was small . After.
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... influence to deter the American Government from the adoption of permanent military establish- ments ; although the recommendations of Congress , and the regulations of State Conventions had , in the day of enthusiasm , the force of law ...
... influence to deter the American Government from the adoption of permanent military establish- ments ; although the recommendations of Congress , and the regulations of State Conventions had , in the day of enthusiasm , the force of law ...
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... influence upon the operations of the army , resol " That if General WASHINGTON an Council of war should be of opinion . a successful attack might be made on troops in Boston , he should make it in any manner might think expedient ...
... influence upon the operations of the army , resol " That if General WASHINGTON an Council of war should be of opinion . a successful attack might be made on troops in Boston , he should make it in any manner might think expedient ...
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... influence the judgment of the gentlemen whom I consulted , and might have inclined me to put more to hazard than was consistent with prudence . If it had this effect , I am not sensible of it , as I endeavoured to give the subject all ...
... influence the judgment of the gentlemen whom I consulted , and might have inclined me to put more to hazard than was consistent with prudence . If it had this effect , I am not sensible of it , as I endeavoured to give the subject all ...
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... influence on their judgments , so far as respects preparations for defence , it is but too obvious that it has an operation upon every part of their conduct , and is a clog upon all their proceedings . It is not in the nature of things ...
... influence on their judgments , so far as respects preparations for defence , it is but too obvious that it has an operation upon every part of their conduct , and is a clog upon all their proceedings . It is not in the nature of things ...
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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...