Sketches of the Life and Character of Patrick HenryMcElrath, Bangs, & Company, 1833 - 462 páginas |
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... things of the clergy , and I am very unwilling to give pain to your feelings . " His uncle reproved him for having engaged in the cause ; which Mr. Henry excused by saying , that the clergy had not thought him worthy of being retained ...
... things of the clergy , and I am very unwilling to give pain to your feelings . " His uncle reproved him for having engaged in the cause ; which Mr. Henry excused by saying , that the clergy had not thought him worthy of being retained ...
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... thing more than explain to the jury , that the decision upon the demurrer had put the act of 1758 entirely out of the way , and left the law of 1748 as the only standard of their dama- ges ; he then concluded with a highly wrought ...
... thing more than explain to the jury , that the decision upon the demurrer had put the act of 1758 entirely out of the way , and left the law of 1748 as the only standard of their dama- ges ; he then concluded with a highly wrought ...
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... thing to do with it . The laxity of the county court practice , how- ever , indulged him in the widest career he chose to take , and he laid hold of this point , neither with a feeble nor hesi- tating hand ; but boldly and vigorously ...
... thing to do with it . The laxity of the county court practice , how- ever , indulged him in the widest career he chose to take , and he laid hold of this point , neither with a feeble nor hesi- tating hand ; but boldly and vigorously ...
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... things , scarcely admitting any change of station , society would set- tle itself down into several strata , separated by no marked lines , but shading off imperceptibly from top to bottom , no- thing disturbing the order of their ...
... things , scarcely admitting any change of station , society would set- tle itself down into several strata , separated by no marked lines , but shading off imperceptibly from top to bottom , no- thing disturbing the order of their ...
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... thing of him ; † and scarcely was he treated with decent respect by any one except the chairman , who could not do so much violence to his feelings and principles , as to depart , on any occasion , from the delicacy of the gen- tleman ...
... thing of him ; † and scarcely was he treated with decent respect by any one except the chairman , who could not do so much violence to his feelings and principles , as to depart , on any occasion , from the delicacy of the gen- tleman ...
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Página 292 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection and security of the people, nation or community; of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best, which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety...
Página 81 - Treason!" cried the speaker —"Treason, treason," echoed from every part of the house.
Página 211 - That the delegates appointed to represent this colony in General Congress be instructed to propose to that respectable body to declare the United Colonies free and independent states, absolved from all allegiance to, or dependence upon, the crown or parliament of Great Britain...
Página 139 - 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!
Página 136 - 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.
Página 73 - Resolved therefore, That the General Assembly of this Colony have the only and sole exclusive right and power to lay taxes and impositions upon the inhabitants of this Colony, and that every attempt to vest such power in any person or persons whatsoever other than the General Assembly aforesaid has a manifest tendency to destroy British as well as American freedom.
Página 138 - ... we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained, we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts is all that is left us ! They tell us, sir, that we are weak ; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.
Página 136 - I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided ; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past.
Página 282 - Who authorized them to speak the language of ' We, the people,' instead of ' We, the States ' ? States are the characteristics and the soul of a confederation. If the States be not the agents of this compact, it must be one great consolidated national government, of the people of all the States.
Página 137 - Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation — the last arguments to which kings resort. I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array if its purpose be not to force us to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? Has Great Britain any enemy in this quarter of the world, to call for this accumulation of navies and armies?