A New American Biographical Dictionary: Or, Rememberancer of the Departed Heroes, Sages, and Statesmen, of America ; Confined Exclusively to Those who Have Signalized Themselves in Either Capacity, in the Revolutionary War ; with Important Alteratons and AdditionsT.J. Rogers, 1824 - 504 страници |
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... attention . The study of politics was his chief delight . At this time he formed a club , each member of which agreed to furnish a political essay for a newspaper called the Independent Advertiser . These es- says brought the writers ...
... attention . The study of politics was his chief delight . At this time he formed a club , each member of which agreed to furnish a political essay for a newspaper called the Independent Advertiser . These es- says brought the writers ...
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... attention of his audience . On ordinary oc- casions , there was nothing remarkable in his speeches ; but , on great questions , when his own feelings were interested , he would combine every thing great in oratory . In the language of ...
... attention of his audience . On ordinary oc- casions , there was nothing remarkable in his speeches ; but , on great questions , when his own feelings were interested , he would combine every thing great in oratory . In the language of ...
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... attention till his death . In the meanwhile he slept himself upon the lockers , refusing the repeated solicitations of his officers , to accept their births . On their arrival at New Providence , it surrendered without opposition . The ...
... attention till his death . In the meanwhile he slept himself upon the lockers , refusing the repeated solicitations of his officers , to accept their births . On their arrival at New Providence , it surrendered without opposition . The ...
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... attention of the late Joseph Reed , Esq . then president of the state , he was appointed attorney general of the state of Pennsylvania . In 1784 , he married the daughter of Elias Boudinot , of New Jersey , counsellor at law , with whom ...
... attention of the late Joseph Reed , Esq . then president of the state , he was appointed attorney general of the state of Pennsylvania . In 1784 , he married the daughter of Elias Boudinot , of New Jersey , counsellor at law , with whom ...
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... attention over the welfare of the community , and anxiously endeavour- ed also to promote the felicity of its members in their sepa- rate interests . While the complacency of his disposition and his equal temper peculiarly endeared him ...
... attention over the welfare of the community , and anxiously endeavour- ed also to promote the felicity of its members in their sepa- rate interests . While the complacency of his disposition and his equal temper peculiarly endeared him ...
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Страница 488 - 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.
Страница 235 - Gentlemen may cry peace, peace! 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!
Страница 490 - The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government : but, the constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Страница 485 - The period for a new election of a citizen, to administer the executive Government of the United States, being not far distant, and the time actually arrived, when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person, who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among the number of those, out of whom...
Страница 497 - ... the best that present circumstances and mutual opinion will permit, but temporary, and liable to be from time to time abandoned or varied, as experience and circumstances shall dictate...
Страница 486 - Profoundly penetrated with this idea, I shall carry it with me to my grave, as a strong incitement to unceasing vows that Heaven may continue to you the choicest tokens of its beneficence ; that your union and brotherly affection may be perpetual; that the free constitution, which is the work of your hands, may be sacredly maintained...
Страница 489 - Hence likewise they will avoid the necessity of those overgrown military establishments, which under any form of government are inauspicious to liberty, and. which are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty.
Страница 495 - ... the appearances 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...
Страница 492 - THERE is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government, and serve to keep alive the spirit of liberty.
Страница 491 - 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.