The Great Orations and Senatorial Speech of Daniel Webster: Comprising Eulogy on Adams and Jefferson; First Settlement of New England; Bunker Hill Monument; Reply to HayneW. M. Hayward, 1853 - 112 páginas |
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... less personal reproach and in- vective , could not properly find place , in a composition of such high dignity , and of such lofty and permanent character . A single reflection on the original ground of dispute between England and the ...
... less personal reproach and in- vective , could not properly find place , in a composition of such high dignity , and of such lofty and permanent character . A single reflection on the original ground of dispute between England and the ...
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... less wounded by submitting to that course of things which now predestinates our indepen- dence , than by yielding the points in controversy to her rebellious subjects . The former she would regard as the result of fortune ; the latter ...
... less wounded by submitting to that course of things which now predestinates our indepen- dence , than by yielding the points in controversy to her rebellious subjects . The former she would regard as the result of fortune ; the latter ...
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... less wonderful , that that event , nearly contempo- rary with our government under the present Constitution , which so entirely shocked all Europe , and disturbed our relations with her leading powers , should be thought , by different ...
... less wonderful , that that event , nearly contempo- rary with our government under the present Constitution , which so entirely shocked all Europe , and disturbed our relations with her leading powers , should be thought , by different ...
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... less , but for a mother's breast , till our own blood almost freezes . The mild dignity of CARVER and of BRADFORD ; the decisive and soldier - like air and manner of STANDISH ; the devout BREWSTER ; the enterprising ALLERTON ; the ...
... less , but for a mother's breast , till our own blood almost freezes . The mild dignity of CARVER and of BRADFORD ; the decisive and soldier - like air and manner of STANDISH ; the devout BREWSTER ; the enterprising ALLERTON ; the ...
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... less exalted pur- pose , in periods of less general intelligence , or more without plan and by acci- dent ; or under circumstances , physical and moral , less favorable to the expec- tation of laying a foundation for great public ...
... less exalted pur- pose , in periods of less general intelligence , or more without plan and by acci- dent ; or under circumstances , physical and moral , less favorable to the expec- tation of laying a foundation for great public ...
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Adams American ancestors authority Banquo behold blessing BUNKER HILL MONUMENT cause character civil colonies commerce Congress constitution constitutional law dangerous debate Declaration duty early effect England enjoy established existence expressed fathers favorable feeling fellow-citizens fortune ground happiness Hartford Convention heart Heaven honorable gentleman honorable member hope human important independence interest interfere internal improvement Jefferson JOHN ADAMS knowledge labor legislature liberty live look maintain Massachusetts measures ment military nature never North-western Territory object occasion opinions oppression original palpable Parliament party passed patriotism peace political possess present President principles public lands purpose question regard religion religious resistance respect revolution right of revolution ROBERT TREAT PAINE Senate sentiments slavery South Carolina speech spirit supposed tariff laws tariff of 1816 thing THOMAS JEFFERSON thought tion true trust unconstitutional Union United venerable votes whole Writs of Assistance
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Página 12 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Página 13 - July; and at the same time, it was voted that a committee be appointed to prepare a Declaration to the effect of the resolution. This committee was elected by ballot, on the following day, and consisted of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston.
Página 18 - Sir, I know the uncertainty of human affairs, but I see, I see clearly through this day's business. You and I, indeed, may rue it. We may not live to the time when this declaration shall be made good. We may die; die colonists ; die slaves ; die, it may be, ignominiously, and on the scaffold. Be it so. Be it so. If it be the pleasure of Heaven that my country shall require the poor offering of my life, the victim shall be ready at the appointed hour of sacrifice, come when that hour may. But while...
Página 18 - ... If we fail, it can be no worse for us. But we shall not fail. The cause will raise up armies; the cause will create navies. The people, the people, if we are true to them, will carry us, and will carry themselves, gloriously, through this struggle. I care not how fickle other people have been found. I know the people of these colonies; and I know, that resistance to British aggression is deep and settled in their hearts, and cannot be eradicated.
Página 19 - But whatever may be our fate, be assured, be assured that this Declaration will stand. It may cost treasure, and it may cost blood; but it will stand, and it will richly compensate for both. Through the thick gloom of the present, I see the brightness of the future, as the sun in heaven.
Página 55 - THIS uncounted multitude before me, and around me, proves the feeling which the occasion has excited. These thousands of human faces, glowing with sympathy and joy, and, from the impulses of a common gratitude, turned reverently to heaven, in this spacious temple of the firmament, proclaim that the day, the place, and the purpose of our assembling have made a deep impression on our hearts.