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... considered as a fabled goddess , existing only in the fancies of poets ; they see her here a real divinity , her altars rising on every hand throughout these happy states , her glories chanted by three millions of tongues , and the ...
... considered as a fabled goddess , existing only in the fancies of poets ; they see her here a real divinity , her altars rising on every hand throughout these happy states , her glories chanted by three millions of tongues , and the ...
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... considered militia as the best troops in the world for a sudden exertion , but they will not do for a long campaign . Howe , it is probable , will make an attempt on this city ; should he fail on this side of the Delaware , he is ruined ...
... considered militia as the best troops in the world for a sudden exertion , but they will not do for a long campaign . Howe , it is probable , will make an attempt on this city ; should he fail on this side of the Delaware , he is ruined ...
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... considered should be united in an individual who derived his descent from the ancient chivalry of France ; that he should have been born within the walls of a feudal castle ; that the patient volunteer who laid his head contentedly on a ...
... considered should be united in an individual who derived his descent from the ancient chivalry of France ; that he should have been born within the walls of a feudal castle ; that the patient volunteer who laid his head contentedly on a ...
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... considered as throwing away their own bread ; but they must retrench their expenses , and be content with a small share of gain , for they will find but few who will wear their liv- ery . As for me , I will seek wool and flax , and work ...
... considered as throwing away their own bread ; but they must retrench their expenses , and be content with a small share of gain , for they will find but few who will wear their liv- ery . As for me , I will seek wool and flax , and work ...
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... considered ) of reconciling and uniting the dissenting judgments of honest men within the three nations , who still pretend to agree in the spirit , justice , and reason of the same GOOD CAUSE , and what is the means to effect this ...
... considered ) of reconciling and uniting the dissenting judgments of honest men within the three nations , who still pretend to agree in the spirit , justice , and reason of the same GOOD CAUSE , and what is the means to effect this ...
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Abigail Adams Address adoption amendments America arms army ARTICLE biography blessing Boston British cause character Charles citizens civil colonies Commonwealth of England confederation Congress Constitution Convention Cromwell danger declaration duty EDWARD CHANNING EDWARD EVERETT HALE electors enemy England English English Commonwealth established Everett extract federal Federalist force genius give Gouverneur Morris Governor hand happiness hath heart Heaven honor hope independence JAMES K John Adams King Lafayette land lectures legislature letter liberty Lincoln's First Inaugural lords Massachusetts ment militia mind moral nation nature necessary never number of votes object Old South Leaflets opinion oppressive Patrick Henry patriots peace political present President principles PROF proposed Republic Republican respect Revolution Samuel Adams SECTION Senate sentiments spirit stimulate historical thereof things thought tion tories Union United Vane Vice-President Virginia Washington whole number wish
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Seite 4 - There shall be sung another golden Age, The rise of Empire and of Arts, The Good and Great inspiring epic Rage, The wisest Heads and noblest Hearts.
Seite 6 - As the British Constitution is the most subtle organism which has proceeded from the womb and the long gestation of progressive history, so the American Constitution is, so far as I can see, the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man.
Seite 8 - I dare hope is, that, if in executing this task, I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens ; and have thence too little consulted my incapacity as well as disinclination for the weighty and untried cares before me ; my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country with some share of the partiality in which they...
Seite 2 - 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.
Seite 7 - The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing Senators.