Eloquence of the United States, Volumen4E. & H. Clark, 1827 |
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... fact , that the United States are , at this moment , in the enjoyment of an unexampled prosperity . I appeal to the message of the President at the opening of the session , for the evidences of our prosperous and happy condition , of ...
... fact , that the United States are , at this moment , in the enjoyment of an unexampled prosperity . I appeal to the message of the President at the opening of the session , for the evidences of our prosperous and happy condition , of ...
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... fact ? I answer , in its original terms , it did not contem- plate opposition to Spain acting alone , but to Spain acting by the aid of an European ally . Her exhausted condition does not therefore , remove , the pledge . But do the ...
... fact ? I answer , in its original terms , it did not contem- plate opposition to Spain acting alone , but to Spain acting by the aid of an European ally . Her exhausted condition does not therefore , remove , the pledge . But do the ...
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... fact that such a declara- tion had been made , was distinctly communicated to the secretary of state . Was the minister rebuked for it ? Was the pledge disavowed ? Was he instructed to recall it ? No , sir . His conduct was approved ...
... fact that such a declara- tion had been made , was distinctly communicated to the secretary of state . Was the minister rebuked for it ? Was the pledge disavowed ? Was he instructed to recall it ? No , sir . His conduct was approved ...
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that the value of the argument , depends on the truth of the fact which it asserts . Let us remark , too , to what a condition our cabinet would be reduced , by the indiscreet zeal of its friends . If , in their view , the fact be ...
that the value of the argument , depends on the truth of the fact which it asserts . Let us remark , too , to what a condition our cabinet would be reduced , by the indiscreet zeal of its friends . If , in their view , the fact be ...
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... fact , I beg you to remark it , sir , that these relations are to exist . The Congress to which we are invited , is only to determine their bases , to define their character . The revolted slaves of St. Domingo , who , although years ...
... fact , I beg you to remark it , sir , that these relations are to exist . The Congress to which we are invited , is only to determine their bases , to define their character . The revolted slaves of St. Domingo , who , although years ...
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Página 2 - And also to the Act, entitled, " An Act supplementary to an Act, entitled, ' An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned...
Página 225 - And what is friendship but a name, A charm that lulls to sleep ; A shade that follows wealth or fame, And leaves the wretch to weep...
Página 403 - It is not the intention of the court to say that no individual can be guilty of this crime who has not appeared in arms against his country. On the contrary, if war be actually levied, that is, if a body of men be actually assembled for the purpose of effecting by force a treasonable purpose, all those who perform any part, however minute or however remote from the scene of action, and who are actually leagued in the general conspiracy, are to be considered as traitors.
Página 298 - A crime, or misdemeanor, is an act committed or omitted in violation of a public law, either forbidding or commanding it.
Página 200 - Had this day been wanting, the world had never seen the last stage of perfection, to which human nature is capable of attaining.
Página 17 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
Página 189 - And found no end, in wandering mazes lost Of good and evil much they argued then, Of happiness and final misery, Passion and apathy, and glory and shame, Vain wisdom all, and false philosophy: Yet with a pleasing sorcery could charm Pain for a while, or anguish, and excite Fallacious hope, or arm the obdured' breast With stubborn patience as with triple steel.
Página 81 - I look on the message of December, 1823, as forming a bright page in our history. I will help neither to erase it nor to tear it out ; nor shall it be by any act of mine blurred or blotted. It did honor to the sagacity of the Government, and I will not diminish that honor.
Página 414 - ... genius of another — this man, thus ruined and undone and made to play a subordinate part in this grand drama of guilt and treason, this man is to be called the principal offender, while he, by whom he was thus plunged in misery, is comparatively innocent, a mere accessory!
Página 5 - I shall be governed in the fulfilment of those duties, my first resort will be to that constitution, which I shall swear, to the best of my ability, to preserve, protect, and defend. That revered instrument enumerates the powers and prescribes the duties of the executive magistrate; and, in its first words, declares the purposes to which these, and the whole action of the government, instituted by it, should be invariably and sacredly...