The Lives of the Presidents of the United States: Embracing a Brief History of the Principal Events of Their Respective Administrations. To which is Appended, the Declaration of Independence ...H. Phelps & Company, 1848 - 128페이지 |
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... chosen a member of the Massachusetts council , and was also appointed chief - justice of their highest courts . The latter honor he declined , pre- ferring to devote his time and talents to the general welfare of the coun- try , and no ...
... chosen a member of the Massachusetts council , and was also appointed chief - justice of their highest courts . The latter honor he declined , pre- ferring to devote his time and talents to the general welfare of the coun- try , and no ...
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... chosen one of the members . Although the youngest member of the committee , he was requested by the others to draw up the instrument , which he did , and his draught was adopted , with a very few verbal amendments , on the 4th of July ...
... chosen one of the members . Although the youngest member of the committee , he was requested by the others to draw up the instrument , which he did , and his draught was adopted , with a very few verbal amendments , on the 4th of July ...
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... chosen secretary of state ; Henry Dearborn , of Massachusetts , secre- tary of war ; and Levi Lincoln , of Massachusetts , attorney - general . Mr. Adams's secretaries of the treasury and the navy were continued in office a short time ...
... chosen secretary of state ; Henry Dearborn , of Massachusetts , secre- tary of war ; and Levi Lincoln , of Massachusetts , attorney - general . Mr. Adams's secretaries of the treasury and the navy were continued in office a short time ...
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... chosen a delegate to the Continental Congress , and was an active mem- ber of that body until 1784 . a January . In 1786 , " the Virginia legislature appointed him a commis- sioner to meet with those of other states at Annapolis , to ...
... chosen a delegate to the Continental Congress , and was an active mem- ber of that body until 1784 . a January . In 1786 , " the Virginia legislature appointed him a commis- sioner to meet with those of other states at Annapolis , to ...
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... chosen at short intervals by the people at large or by the legislatures of the states , the other to con- sist of fewer members , to be chosen for a longer term , and to possess the exercise of the veto- power before alluded to ; the ...
... chosen at short intervals by the people at large or by the legislatures of the states , the other to con- sist of fewer members , to be chosen for a longer term , and to possess the exercise of the veto- power before alluded to ; the ...
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119 페이지 - There is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government and serve to keep alive the spirit of liberty.
122 페이지 - But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand, neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams of commerce, but forcing nothing; establishing with powers so disposed, in order to give trade a stable course, to define the rights of our merchants, and to enable the Government to support them, conventional rules of intercourse...
115 페이지 - ... the happiness of the people of these states, under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete, by so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing, as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection, and the adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.
107 페이지 - No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually Invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.
122 페이지 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
117 페이지 - States, a decisive proof how unfounded were the suspicions propagated among them of a policy in the general government and in the Atlantic States unfriendly to their interests in regard to the Mississippi. They have been witnesses to the formation of two treaties— that with Great Britain and that with Spain — which secure to them everything they could desire, in respect to our foreign relations, towards confirming their prosperity.
120 페이지 - And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
117 페이지 - These considerations speak a persuasive language to every reflecting and virtuous mind, and exhibit the continuance of the union as a primary object of patriotic desire. Is there a doubt whether a common government can embrace so large a sphere?
115 페이지 - ... and for the opportunities I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment by services faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal. If benefits have resulted to our country from these services, let it always be remembered to your praise, and as an instructive example in our annals, that under circumstances in which the passions, agitated in every direction, were liable to mislead...
119 페이지 - It is important likewise that the habits of thinking in a free country should inspire caution in those intrusted with its administration, to confine themselves within their respective constitutional spheres, avoiding, in the exercise of the powers of one department, to encroach upon another.