America and the American PeopleJ. & H.G. Langley, 1846 - 512 Seiten |
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... possessed the greatest power , it did not exceed that which he exercised in England , and the provincial assemblies of America were assimi- lated to the English parliament . In spite of internal dissensions , and numerous feuds with the ...
... possessed the greatest power , it did not exceed that which he exercised in England , and the provincial assemblies of America were assimi- lated to the English parliament . In spite of internal dissensions , and numerous feuds with the ...
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... possessed the right to impose taxes on all parts of the kingdom , the Americans responded , that the Bri- tish empire had grown to such an extent , and the interests of its various parts were so diverse , that it must have several ...
... possessed the right to impose taxes on all parts of the kingdom , the Americans responded , that the Bri- tish empire had grown to such an extent , and the interests of its various parts were so diverse , that it must have several ...
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... possess , by their charters , the right of declaring war and concluding peace . It is to be considered , moreover , that the French made war upon America chiefly on account of England ; and that America , by commercial duties , and by ...
... possess , by their charters , the right of declaring war and concluding peace . It is to be considered , moreover , that the French made war upon America chiefly on account of England ; and that America , by commercial duties , and by ...
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... possessed that con- summate statesmanship which sees with prophetic eye into the future , and knows how to direct and control it , they lived on from day to day , wondering without reason why temporary remedies and temporary expedients ...
... possessed that con- summate statesmanship which sees with prophetic eye into the future , and knows how to direct and control it , they lived on from day to day , wondering without reason why temporary remedies and temporary expedients ...
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... possess , and what is it both called upon by nature and in a condition to acquire ? Grenville's words seemed to answer the question clearly : but that appearance was deceptive ; for the Americans maintained that their defence during the ...
... possess , and what is it both called upon by nature and in a condition to acquire ? Grenville's words seemed to answer the question clearly : but that appearance was deceptive ; for the Americans maintained that their defence during the ...
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Seite 85 - Observe good faith and justice towards all nations : cultivate peace and harmony with all. It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. " Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence,
Seite 85 - the spirit of party 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 307 - reason is left free to combat it. The basis of our government being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right ; and were it left to me to decide, whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter."*
Seite 85 - prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Seite 86 - 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 favorite object of my heart, and the happy reward, as I trust, of our mutual cares, labors, and dangers.
Seite 275 - agree with me in opinion, that there is nothing which can better deserve your patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness. In one in which the measures of government receive their impressions so immediately from the sense of the community as in ours, it is proportionably essential. The
Seite 85 - knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened. " 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. Observe good faith and justice towards all nations : cultivate peace and harmony with all.
Seite 71 - for the general welfare shall be defrayed out of a common treasury, which shall be supplied by the several states in proportion to the value of the lands and
Seite 268 - Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all republicans ; we are all federalists.
Seite 101 - in the wheel of fortune, an exchange of situation is among possible events ; that it may become probable by supernatural interference! The Almighty has no attribute which can take side with us in such a contest.''^ In