Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams: Sixth President of the United StatesMiller, Orton & Mulligan, 1856 - 404 páginas |
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... France ; they were charged to solicit aid from France , and to negotiate a treaty , by which the Independence of the United States should be acknowledged by Louis Sixteenth , then at the height of his popularity . Silas Dean was ...
... France ; they were charged to solicit aid from France , and to negotiate a treaty , by which the Independence of the United States should be acknowledged by Louis Sixteenth , then at the height of his popularity . Silas Dean was ...
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... France had been consum- mated by Dr. Franklin , before the arrival of John Adams . After that event , Congress decided to have but one minister in that country , and Dr. Franklin having deservedly received the appointment , John Adams ...
... France had been consum- mated by Dr. Franklin , before the arrival of John Adams . After that event , Congress decided to have but one minister in that country , and Dr. Franklin having deservedly received the appointment , John Adams ...
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... France , was then in alliance with America , and the Minister was everywhere received with respect and kindness . The French officers at Ferrol wore cockades in honor of the Triple Alliance , combining a white ribbon for the French , a ...
... France , was then in alliance with America , and the Minister was everywhere received with respect and kindness . The French officers at Ferrol wore cockades in honor of the Triple Alliance , combining a white ribbon for the French , a ...
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... France who had mingled in the contest , had carried home the seeds of freedom , and had scattered them abroad upon soil quick to re- ceive them . The flame of Liberty , kindled on the shores of the Western Continent , was reflected back ...
... France who had mingled in the contest , had carried home the seeds of freedom , and had scattered them abroad upon soil quick to re- ceive them . The flame of Liberty , kindled on the shores of the Western Continent , was reflected back ...
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... France , shut up in darkness during centuries of mis- rule , passed at a step from abject servitude to unlim- ited freedom . They were unprepared for this violent transition . Their conceptions of liberty were of the most extravagant ...
... France , shut up in darkness during centuries of mis- rule , passed at a step from abject servitude to unlim- ited freedom . They were unprepared for this violent transition . Their conceptions of liberty were of the most extravagant ...
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Página 347 - Who knoweth not in all these That the hand of the Lord hath wrought this? In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind.
Página 28 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Página 293 - Joint Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States...
Página 250 - And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore; 3 And said, O LORD God of Israel, why is this come to pass in Israel, that there should be to-day one tribe lacking in Israel...
Página 269 - Thy spirit, Independence ! let me share, Lord of the lion heart and eagle eye ! Thy steps I follow 'with my bosom bare, Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky.
Página 42 - Sir, the circumstances of this audience are so extraordinary, the language you have now held is so extremely proper, and the feelings you have discovered so justly adapted to the occasion, that I must say, that I not only receive with pleasure the assurance of the friendly disposition of the United States, but that I am very glad the choice has fallen upon you to be their minister.
Página 198 - Washington is in the clear, upper sky. These other stars have now joined the American constellation. They circle round their centre, and the heavens beam with new light. Beneath this illumination let us walk the course of life, and, at its close, devoutly commend our beloved country, the common parent of us all, to the Divine Benignity.
Página 29 - You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not, I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom, I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory.
Página 346 - Resolved, That as a further mark of respect for the memory of the deceased, this House do now adjourn.
Página 281 - Petitions for the abolition of slavery and the slave trade in the District of Columbia and the Territories, began to pour into Congress, from every section of the East and North.