Life of George Washington, Volume 5Putnam, 1859 - Celebrities |
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... expressed expectation of specified amendments or modifications ; while two States , Rhode Island and North Carolina , still stood aloof . It is true , the irritation produced by the conflict of opinions in the general and State ...
... expressed expectation of specified amendments or modifications ; while two States , Rhode Island and North Carolina , still stood aloof . It is true , the irritation produced by the conflict of opinions in the general and State ...
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... expressed hope , but owned that he had apprehensions . " Whether to- night or twenty years hence , makes no difference , " ob- served Washington . " I know that I am in the hands of a good Providence . " His sufferings were intense ...
... expressed hope , but owned that he had apprehensions . " Whether to- night or twenty years hence , makes no difference , " ob- served Washington . " I know that I am in the hands of a good Providence . " His sufferings were intense ...
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... expressed the singular pleasure he felt in addressing him " as the head of that department which must be considered as the keystone of our political fabric . ' " " Jay's associate judges were , John Rutledge of South Carolina , James ...
... expressed the singular pleasure he felt in addressing him " as the head of that department which must be considered as the keystone of our political fabric . ' " " Jay's associate judges were , John Rutledge of South Carolina , James ...
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... expressed freely , " writes he , " in letters to my friends , and most particularly to Mr. Madison and General Washington , my approbations and objec- tions . What those approbations and objections were appears by the following ...
... expressed freely , " writes he , " in letters to my friends , and most particularly to Mr. Madison and General Washington , my approbations and objec- tions . What those approbations and objections were appears by the following ...
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... expressed himself flattered by the nomination , but dubious of his being equal to its extensive and various duties , while , on the other hand , * Trumbull's Autobiography , 151 . " " he felt familiar with the duties of his.
... expressed himself flattered by the nomination , but dubious of his being equal to its extensive and various duties , while , on the other hand , * Trumbull's Autobiography , 151 . " " he felt familiar with the duties of his.
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Page 358 - I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment, by services faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal. If benefits have resulted to our country from these services, let it always be remembered to your praise, and as an instructive example in our annals, that under circumstances in which the passions, agitated in every direction, were liable to mislead, amidst appearances sometimes dubious, vicissitudes of fortune often discouraging...
Page 373 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
Page 369 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labour to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Page 363 - Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts, is to misrepresent • the opinions and aims of other districts.
Page 358 - In looking forward to the moment which is intended to terminate the career of my public life, my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved country for the many honors it has conferred upon me...
Page 372 - ... into one the enmities of the other, betrays the former into a participation in the quarrels and wars of the latter without adequate inducement or justification. It leads also to concessions to the favorite nation...
Page 371 - ... novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt, that in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? 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?
Page 361 - North, sees its agriculture grow and its commerce expand. Turning partly into its own channels the seamen of the North, it finds its particular navigation invigorated; and while it contributes, in different ways, to nourish and increase the general mass of the national navigation, it looks forward to the protection of a maritime strength to which itself is unequally adapted.
Page 371 - The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Page 357 - I rejoice that the state of your concerns, external as well as internal, no longer renders the pursuit of inclination incompatible with the sentiment of duty or propriety; and am persuaded, whatever partiality may be retained for my services, that, in the present circumstances of our country, you will not disapprove my determination to retire.