The National History of the United States: From the Period of the Union of the Colonies Against the French, to the Inauguration of Washington, Band 2E. Walker, 1855 |
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... British army from Boston had been long since anticipated by many ; and those were not wanting who insinu- ated that the commander - in - chief was desirous of prolonging the war , in order to continue his own importance . Congress ...
... British army from Boston had been long since anticipated by many ; and those were not wanting who insinu- ated that the commander - in - chief was desirous of prolonging the war , in order to continue his own importance . Congress ...
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... British army of about ten thousand men , and one thousand refugees or tories , sailed for Halifax in seventy - eight ships and transports ; but anxious for the safety of New York , and apprehen- sive that the British commander might ...
... British army of about ten thousand men , and one thousand refugees or tories , sailed for Halifax in seventy - eight ships and transports ; but anxious for the safety of New York , and apprehen- sive that the British commander might ...
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... British navy . For these reasons , the evacu- ation of Boston , and the concentration of the royal forces at New York , had been for some time resolved upon in England . The reasons that had induced the British to gain possession of New ...
... British navy . For these reasons , the evacu- ation of Boston , and the concentration of the royal forces at New York , had been for some time resolved upon in England . The reasons that had induced the British to gain possession of New ...
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... British army and General Washing- General Howe was induced to change his superscription , and from that time all letters addressed by the British commanders to General Washington bore his proper titles . ton . In the conference between ...
... British army and General Washing- General Howe was induced to change his superscription , and from that time all letters addressed by the British commanders to General Washington bore his proper titles . ton . In the conference between ...
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... British reinforcements had all arrived by the middle of August , and the aggregate of their army was estimated at over twenty - four thou- sand men . To this army , aided in its operations by a numerous fleet , was opposed the American ...
... British reinforcements had all arrived by the middle of August , and the aggregate of their army was estimated at over twenty - four thou- sand men . To this army , aided in its operations by a numerous fleet , was opposed the American ...
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Seite 87 - 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 principles.
Seite 85 - However combinations or associations of the above description may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely, in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled, men, will be enabled to subvert the power of the people, and to usurp for themselves the reins of government ; destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.
Seite 88 - The nation, prompted by ill-will and resentment, sometimes impels to war the government, contrary to the best calculations of policy. The government sometimes participates in the national propensity, and adopts, through passion, what reason would reject...
Seite 84 - Is there a doubt, whether a common government can embrace so large a sphere ? Let experience solve it.
Seite 83 - The West derives from the East supplies requisite to its growth and comfort -and what is perhaps of still greater consequence, it must of necessity owe the secure enjoyment of indispensable outlets for its own productions to the weight, influence, and the future maritime strength of the Atlantic side of the Union, directed by an indissoluble community of interest as one nation.
Seite 22 - I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
Seite 89 - There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate upon, real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard.
Seite 82 - ... and for the opportunities I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment, by services faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal. If benefits have resulted to our country from these services, let it always be remembered to your praise, and as an instructive example in our annals, that under circumstances in which the passions, agitated in every direction, were liable to mislead, amidst appearances sometimes dubious, vicissitudes of fortune often discouraging...
Seite 81 - ... regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country; and that in withdrawing the tender of service, which silence in my situation might imply, I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest; no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness; but am supported by a full conviction, that the step is compatible with both.
Seite 86 - 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.