The Life and Times of Henry Clay, Volumen1A.S. Barnes, 1846 |
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... considered there was a de- mand for this , and this belief was the motive of his undertaking . He has never asked Mr. Clay's leave , but only announced his pur- pose . It is due to Mr. Clay , to say , that so far from inviting the task ...
... considered there was a de- mand for this , and this belief was the motive of his undertaking . He has never asked Mr. Clay's leave , but only announced his pur- pose . It is due to Mr. Clay , to say , that so far from inviting the task ...
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... considered ; for that can not be pre- vented ; but whether his story shall be faithfully and truly told ? It has been a question with the author , how far it would be suit- able and expedient for him to show his respect for Mr. Clay ...
... considered ; for that can not be pre- vented ; but whether his story shall be faithfully and truly told ? It has been a question with the author , how far it would be suit- able and expedient for him to show his respect for Mr. Clay ...
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... considered , to appreciate the position of the author in his labors ; and it is due to himself to have it understood , that he disclaims all attempt at history , except as it is connected with the main topic . It will be seen , however ...
... considered , to appreciate the position of the author in his labors ; and it is due to himself to have it understood , that he disclaims all attempt at history , except as it is connected with the main topic . It will be seen , however ...
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... considered . It might , perhaps , have been expected , that more notice would be taken of other prominent men of Mr. Clay's times , than will be found in this work ; and to say truth , the author himself has been disappointed in this ...
... considered . It might , perhaps , have been expected , that more notice would be taken of other prominent men of Mr. Clay's times , than will be found in this work ; and to say truth , the author himself has been disappointed in this ...
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... considered novel in biography and history , in dis- regarding chronological order , when any particular attributes of Mr. Clay's character , or any specific class of his actions or pur- suits , are under consideration . For example ...
... considered novel in biography and history , in dis- regarding chronological order , when any particular attributes of Mr. Clay's character , or any specific class of his actions or pur- suits , are under consideration . For example ...
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Página 462 - American army, shall be considered as a common fund for the use and benefit of such of the United States as have become or shall become members of the confederation or federal alliance of the said states, Virginia inclusive, according to their usual respective proportions in the general charge and expenditure, and shall be faithfully and bona fide disposed of for that purpose, and for no other use or purpose whatsoever...
Página 269 - And be it further enacted, that in all that territory ceded by France to the United States under the name of Louisiana, which lies north of thirty-six degrees and thirty minutes north latitude, not included within the limits of the state contemplated by this act, slavery and involuntary servitude, otherwise than in the punishment of crimes whereof the parties shall have been duly convicted, shall be, and is hereby, forever prohibited.
Página 340 - In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the Department of the Interior of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Página 157 - Farewell the tranquil mind ! farewell content ! Farewell the plumed troop, and the big wars, That make ambition virtue ! O, farewell! Farewell the neighing steed, and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife, The royal banner; and all quality, Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war ! And O you mortal engines, whose rude throats The .immortal Jove's dread clamours counterfeit, Farewell ! Othello's occupation's gone ! logo.
Página 170 - An honorable peace is attainable only by an efficient war. My plan would b,e to call out the ample resources of the country, give them a judicious direction, prosecute the war with the utmost vigor, strike wherever we can reach the enemy, at sea or on land, and negotiate the terms of a peace at Quebec or at Halifax.
Página 187 - I desire no concealment of my opinions in regard to the institution of slavery. I look upon it as a great evil, and deeply lament that we have derived it from the parental government and from our ancestors.
Página 340 - President of the United States of America, to all who shall see these Presents, Greeting: KNOW YE, That reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity...
Página 419 - Islington, and by picking up something of the wit that is conveyed from the West to the East, and from the East to the West, by the omnibuses that arrive every three minutes from the Exchange at one end, and from Paddington at the other.
Página 184 - The searcher of all hearts knows that every pulsation of mine beats high and strong in the cause of civil liberty. Wherever it is safe and practicable, I desire to see every portion of the human family in the enjoyment of it. But I prefer the liberty of my own country to that of any other people ; and the liberty of my own race to that of any other race.
Página 155 - That patriotism which, catching its inspirations from the immortal God, and leaving at an immeasurable distance below all lesser, groveling, personal interests and feelings, animates and prompts to deeds of selfsacrifice, of valor, of devotion, and of death itself, — that is public virtue ; that is the noblest, the sublimest of all public virtues...