Eloquence of the United States, Band 5E. & H. Clark, 1827 |
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... enjoy the same emoluments , until her streets are paved with American gold ; only , let us have the pleasure of calling it our own , whilst it is in our own hands . But this , it seems , is too great a favor ; we are to be governed by ...
... enjoy the same emoluments , until her streets are paved with American gold ; only , let us have the pleasure of calling it our own , whilst it is in our own hands . But this , it seems , is too great a favor ; we are to be governed by ...
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... enjoy her - your illustrious fathers were her zealous votaries - when the blasting frowns of tyranny drove her from public view , they clasped her in their arms ; they cherished her in their generous bosoms ; they brought her safe over ...
... enjoy her - your illustrious fathers were her zealous votaries - when the blasting frowns of tyranny drove her from public view , they clasped her in their arms ; they cherished her in their generous bosoms ; they brought her safe over ...
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... enjoy liberty ; who are equally indifferent to the glory of a George or a Louis ; who , for the addition of one penny a day to their wages , would desert from the Christian cross , and fight under the crescent of the Turkish sul- tan ...
... enjoy liberty ; who are equally indifferent to the glory of a George or a Louis ; who , for the addition of one penny a day to their wages , would desert from the Christian cross , and fight under the crescent of the Turkish sul- tan ...
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... enjoy their freedom , or perish in the glorious attempt . Approving heaven beheld the favorite ark dancing upon the waves , and graciously preserved it until the chosen families were brought in safety to these western regions . They ...
... enjoy their freedom , or perish in the glorious attempt . Approving heaven beheld the favorite ark dancing upon the waves , and graciously preserved it until the chosen families were brought in safety to these western regions . They ...
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... enjoy what is acquired by his own labor . And it is evident , that the property in this country has been acquired by our own labor ; it is the duty of the people of Great Britain , to produce some compact in which we have explicitly ...
... enjoy what is acquired by his own labor . And it is evident , that the property in this country has been acquired by our own labor ; it is the duty of the people of Great Britain , to produce some compact in which we have explicitly ...
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Seite 111 - The unity of government, which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Seite 61 - But there is no peace! The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me — give me liberty, or give me death!
Seite 395 - Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish, I give my hand and my heart to this vote.
Seite 398 - Sir, before God, I believe the hour is come. My judgment approves this measure, and my whole heart is in it. All that I have, and all that I am, and all that I hope, in this life, I am now ready here to stake upon it ; and I leave off as I begun, that live or die, survive or perish, I am for the Declaration.
Seite 501 - HERE WAS BURIED THOMAS JEFFERSON AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, OF THE STATUTE OF VIRGINIA FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND FATHER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: because by these, as testimonials that I have lived, I wish most to be remembered.
Seite 119 - 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.
Seite 111 - The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles.
Seite 124 - Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest. But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand, neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams of commerce, but forcing nothing...
Seite 111 - Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Seite 122 - ... of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence or awe the public...