Eloquence of the United States, Volumen4E. & H. Clark, 1827 |
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... Intentions , upright and pure ; a heart devoted to the welfare of our country , and the unceas- ing application of all the faculties allotted to me , to her service , are all the pledges that I can give , for the faithful performance of ...
... Intentions , upright and pure ; a heart devoted to the welfare of our country , and the unceas- ing application of all the faculties allotted to me , to her service , are all the pledges that I can give , for the faithful performance of ...
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... intentions , though this is undoubtedly the part of the system which they regarded as least obnox- ious to objection - an impressive admonition to us all , how seldom , in the conduct of human affairs , the wisdom of man transcends the ...
... intentions , though this is undoubtedly the part of the system which they regarded as least obnox- ious to objection - an impressive admonition to us all , how seldom , in the conduct of human affairs , the wisdom of man transcends the ...
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... intentions would furnish no adequate security for the wise selection of a chief magistrate , in the absence of sufficient intelli- gence . It would be a vain and delusive mockery to in- vest them with an elective power , which they ...
... intentions would furnish no adequate security for the wise selection of a chief magistrate , in the absence of sufficient intelli- gence . It would be a vain and delusive mockery to in- vest them with an elective power , which they ...
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... intentions , differ in their opinions on almost every topic that could be mentioned . It is rather a presumption , in favor of the cause which I am humbly maintaining , that the same result should be at- tained by so many various modes ...
... intentions , differ in their opinions on almost every topic that could be mentioned . It is rather a presumption , in favor of the cause which I am humbly maintaining , that the same result should be at- tained by so many various modes ...
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... intentions , that construction of these powers which would resusitate all the debility and inefficiency of the ancient confederacy . In the vicissitudes of human affairs , who can foresee all the possible cases , in which it may be ...
... intentions , that construction of these powers which would resusitate all the debility and inefficiency of the ancient confederacy . In the vicissitudes of human affairs , who can foresee all the possible cases , in which it may be ...
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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...