The Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution: Including the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. Two Hundred and Forty Three of the Sages and Heroes are Presented in Due Form and Many Others are Named IncidentallyMoss & Brother, 1854 - 480 sider |
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... opposed the arbitrary measures of the British cabinet . He was one of the committee that prepared an address to the governor , the style of which induces me to think that it was penned by him . After clearly pointing out the violation ...
... opposed the arbitrary measures of the British cabinet . He was one of the committee that prepared an address to the governor , the style of which induces me to think that it was penned by him . After clearly pointing out the violation ...
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... obstinacy and avarice , is callous to the refined feelings of humanity- deaf to wisdom - blind to justice . Lee , equally determined to vindicate right and oppose wrong , could not believe the ministry OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION . 13.
... obstinacy and avarice , is callous to the refined feelings of humanity- deaf to wisdom - blind to justice . Lee , equally determined to vindicate right and oppose wrong , could not believe the ministry OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION . 13.
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... opposed his appointment at first but gradually yielded to the rea- sons urged by John Adams . Satisfied that the measure would be approved by a majority , he rose in Congress and proposed that a commander of the American armies should ...
... opposed his appointment at first but gradually yielded to the rea- sons urged by John Adams . Satisfied that the measure would be approved by a majority , he rose in Congress and proposed that a commander of the American armies should ...
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... opposed it on the ground of the physical imbecility of the colonies - already crowded with a hireling army and their shores lined with a powerful navy . Mr. Adams knew no middle course . He had succeeded in obtaining the adoption of the ...
... opposed it on the ground of the physical imbecility of the colonies - already crowded with a hireling army and their shores lined with a powerful navy . Mr. Adams knew no middle course . He had succeeded in obtaining the adoption of the ...
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... opposed the humiliating demands of the then self- styled democratic France - he advocated the augmentation of the ... opposition of the eastern states to the impolicy of our government in neglecting the navy . He compared them to ...
... opposed the humiliating demands of the then self- styled democratic France - he advocated the augmentation of the ... opposition of the eastern states to the impolicy of our government in neglecting the navy . He compared them to ...
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Side 157 - Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love ? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir.
Side 157 - We have petitioned, we have remonstrated, we have supplicated, we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and parliament. Our petitions have been slighted ; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult ; our supplications have been disregarded ; and we have been spurned with contempt from the foot of the throne.
Side 480 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican government.
Side 200 - The wisdom of our sages, and blood of our heroes, have been devoted to their attainment. They should be the creed of our political faith — the text of civic instruction — the touchstone by which to try the services of those we trust ; and should we wander from them, in moments of error or alarm, let us hasten to retrace our steps, and to regain the road which alone leads to peace, liberty, and safety.
Side 480 - I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish; that they will control the usual current of the passions, or prevent our nation from running the course which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations; but if I may even flatter myself that they may be productive of some partial benefit, some occasional good; that they may now and then recur to moderate the fury of party spirit, to warn against the mischiefs of foreign intrigue, to guard against the impostures of pretended...
Side 479 - In contemplating the causes which may disturb our Union, it occurs as matter of serious concern that any ground should have been furnished for characterizing parties by geographical discriminations, Northern and Southern, Atlantic and Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views.
Side 16 - ... Resolved, That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the united colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall, in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Side 156 - Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and to provide for it.
Side 480 - ... facility in changes upon the credit of mere hypothesis and opinion exposes to perpetual change, from the endless variety of hypothesis and opinion; and remember especially that for the efficient management of your common interests in a country so extensive as ours a government of as much vigor as is consistent with the perfect security of liberty is indispensable.
Side 480 - 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.