Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams: Sixth President of the United StatesMiller, Orton & Mulligan, 1856 - 404 páginas |
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... Jefferson . The negotiation of the treaty was dilatory in the extreme . It was embarrassed with French intrigues , great carelessness at home , and greater reluctance on the part of England . The wearied Minister wrote to Mrs. Adams on ...
... Jefferson . The negotiation of the treaty was dilatory in the extreme . It was embarrassed with French intrigues , great carelessness at home , and greater reluctance on the part of England . The wearied Minister wrote to Mrs. Adams on ...
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... dissensions which dis- tracted the country , he selected its members equally from the adverse factions . Hamilton and Knox rep- resented the Federal party , and Jefferson and Randolph the LIFE OF JOHN QUINCY ADAMS . 49.
... dissensions which dis- tracted the country , he selected its members equally from the adverse factions . Hamilton and Knox rep- resented the Federal party , and Jefferson and Randolph the LIFE OF JOHN QUINCY ADAMS . 49.
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... Jefferson and Randolph the opposite . During his entire administration , " the Father of his country " steadily aimed to keep himself clear from all party entanglements . He was emphati- cally the President of the whole people , and not ...
... Jefferson and Randolph the opposite . During his entire administration , " the Father of his country " steadily aimed to keep himself clear from all party entanglements . He was emphati- cally the President of the whole people , and not ...
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... Jefferson , then Secretary of State , to counteract the influence of the French Minister , and prevent citizens of the United States from committing overt acts against the Allied Sovereigns , and embroiling the Union in a foreign war ...
... Jefferson , then Secretary of State , to counteract the influence of the French Minister , and prevent citizens of the United States from committing overt acts against the Allied Sovereigns , and embroiling the Union in a foreign war ...
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... Jefferson , who saw in them a vastness of comprehension , a maturity of judgment and critical discrimination , which gave large promise of future usefulness and eminence . Be- fore his retirement from the State Department , he com ...
... Jefferson , who saw in them a vastness of comprehension , a maturity of judgment and critical discrimination , which gave large promise of future usefulness and eminence . Be- fore his retirement from the State Department , he com ...
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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.