America and the American PeopleJ. & H.G. Langley, 1846 - 512 páginas |
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... majority it seemed perfectly natural , and at the same time but of little consequence . On the 22d of March , 1765 , it received the royal assent ; and scarcely any one in England doubted but that it would also go into effect in America ...
... majority it seemed perfectly natural , and at the same time but of little consequence . On the 22d of March , 1765 , it received the royal assent ; and scarcely any one in England doubted but that it would also go into effect in America ...
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... majority of the British Parliament mistook , on account of the past , both the present and the future , and wished to play the judge according to defective and disputed custom , whereas there was needed a new legislation for a new world ...
... majority of the British Parliament mistook , on account of the past , both the present and the future , and wished to play the judge according to defective and disputed custom , whereas there was needed a new legislation for a new world ...
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... majority asserted , the burden was diminished , while the principle was preserved . On this occa- sion Grenville remarked : My strictness was the best means ; Rockingham's unconditional repeal of the taxes the next best ; but this ...
... majority asserted , the burden was diminished , while the principle was preserved . On this occa- sion Grenville remarked : My strictness was the best means ; Rockingham's unconditional repeal of the taxes the next best ; but this ...
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... majority , without reflecting on the primary cause that produced them , turned their attention solely to the outrages last committed in Boston . But instead of investigating the circumstances of the transaction , and finding out the ...
... majority , without reflecting on the primary cause that produced them , turned their attention solely to the outrages last committed in Boston . But instead of investigating the circumstances of the transaction , and finding out the ...
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... majority were still in favor of severe mea- sures ; and , among others , Lord Sandwich , the head of the ad- miralty , spoke in the most contemptuous manner of the senti- ments and power of the Americans . The partial resolutions of the ...
... majority were still in favor of severe mea- sures ; and , among others , Lord Sandwich , the head of the ad- miralty , spoke in the most contemptuous manner of the senti- ments and power of the Americans . The partial resolutions of the ...
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Página 84 - Relying on its kindness in this, as in other things, and actuated by that fervent love towards it which is so natural to a man who views in it the native soil of himself and his progenitors for several generations, 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...
Página 99 - The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions, the most unremitting despotism on the one part, and degrading submissions on the other.
Página 92 - All too will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will, to be rightful, must be reasonable ; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal laws must protect, and to violate which would be oppression.
Página 83 - This spirit, unfortunately, 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.
Página 83 - 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 labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Página 70 - All charges of war and all other expenses that shall be incurred for the common defence or general welfare, and allowed by the United States in congress assembled, shall be defrayed out of a common treasury, which shall be supplied by the several states...
Página 99 - And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God?
Página 84 - Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities.
Página 83 - Promote then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
Página 275 - Nor am I less persuaded, that you will agree with me in opinion, that there is nothing which can better deserve your patronage than the promotion of science and literature.