Eloquence of the United States, Volumen5E. & H. Clark, 1827 |
Dentro del libro
Resultados 1-5 de 67
Página 60
... opinions of a character very opposite to theirs , I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve . This is no time for cercinony . The question , before the House , is one of awful moment to this country . For my own part ...
... opinions of a character very opposite to theirs , I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve . This is no time for cercinony . The question , before the House , is one of awful moment to this country . For my own part ...
Página 61
... opinions at such a time , through fear of giving offence , I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country , and of an act of disloyalty toward the ma- jesty of heaven , which I revere above all carthly kings . Mr ...
... opinions at such a time , through fear of giving offence , I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country , and of an act of disloyalty toward the ma- jesty of heaven , which I revere above all carthly kings . Mr ...
Página 69
... opinion , able to subdue us . And upon discovering their error , the terms propounded amount to this : " If you will submit without resistance , we are content to take your property , and spare your lives ; and then ( the consummation ...
... opinion , able to subdue us . And upon discovering their error , the terms propounded amount to this : " If you will submit without resistance , we are content to take your property , and spare your lives ; and then ( the consummation ...
Página 78
... opinion only . To these , I am sorry , gentlemen , to add a third , which operates with peculiar force in some states : the love of power , of which the least worthy are always the most tenacious . To deal out a por- tion of it to ...
... opinion only . To these , I am sorry , gentlemen , to add a third , which operates with peculiar force in some states : the love of power , of which the least worthy are always the most tenacious . To deal out a por- tion of it to ...
Página 92
... opinion I have formed , until they shall have heard me out . I am conscious , sir , that upon this occasion , I have long established principles to combat , and deep rooted prejudices to defeat ; that I have fears and apprehensions to ...
... opinion I have formed , until they shall have heard me out . I am conscious , sir , that upon this occasion , I have long established principles to combat , and deep rooted prejudices to defeat ; that I have fears and apprehensions to ...
Otras ediciones - Ver todas
Términos y frases comunes
Adams Ameri American ancient arms army authority blessings blood bosom BOSTON MASSACRE Britain British British parliament called cause character citizens civil cloquence colonies common Congress constitution Continental Congress countrymen danger death declaration Declaration of Independence defence despotism duty effect empire ence England equal Europe eyes fame fathers favor feel fellow-citizens forever fortune freedom friends genius glory hand happiness heart heaven honor hope human illustrious important independence institutions interest Jefferson John Adams justice labors land learning liberty lives look mankind Massachusetts ment mind moral nation nature never object occasion opinion oppression parliament passions patriots peace PHI BETA KAPPA political principles racter revolution Samuel Adams sentiments sion slavery solemn spirit talents thing Thomas Jefferson thought tion truth venerable virtue voice WASHINGTON wisdom writs of assistance youth
Pasajes populares
Página 110 - 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.
Página 56 - Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone ; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.
Página 55 - We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. •Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication?
Página 109 - This within certain limits is probably true; and in governments of a monarchical cast patriotism may look with indulgence, if not with favor, upon the spirit of party. But in those of the popular character, in governments purely elective, it is a spirit not to be encouraged. From their natural tendency it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutary purpose; and there being constant danger of excess, the effort ought to be by force of public opinion to mitigate and assuage...
Página 102 - Profoundly penetrated with this idea, I shall carry it with me to...
Página 112 - 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; at other times, it makes the animosity of the nation subservient to projects of hostility instigated by pride, ambition, and other sinister and pernicious motives. The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of nations has been the victim.
Página 108 - The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which, in different ages and countries, has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism.
Página 116 - After deliberate examination, with the aid of the best lights I could obtain, I was• well satisfied that our country, under all the circumstances of the case, had a right to take, and was bound, in duty and interest, to take a neutral position. — Having taken it, I determined, as far as should depend upon me, to maintain it with moderation, perseverance, and firmness.
Página 102 - ... the happiness of the People of these States, under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete, by so careful a preservation, and so prudent a use of this blessing, as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection, and the adoption, of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.
Página 111 - Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas! is it rendered impossible by its vices?