The National History of the United States: From the Period of the Union of the Colonies Against the French, to the Inauguration of Washington, Volume 2E. Walker, 1855 - Presidents |
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... duties of practical life , by means of a private tu- tor , or a teacher of the common schools then in existence . The simplest elements of knowledge only , such as reading , writing , arithmetic , and keeping accounts , were taught at ...
... duties of practical life , by means of a private tu- tor , or a teacher of the common schools then in existence . The simplest elements of knowledge only , such as reading , writing , arithmetic , and keeping accounts , were taught at ...
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... duties as adjutant - general , the sphere of which office was enlarged by new arrangements . The plan formed by France for connecting her extensive dominions in America , by uniting Canada with Louisiana , now began to develop itself ...
... duties as adjutant - general , the sphere of which office was enlarged by new arrangements . The plan formed by France for connecting her extensive dominions in America , by uniting Canada with Louisiana , now began to develop itself ...
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... duties pressed heavily upon him . An extract from one of his letters to Lund Washington on these topics , dated December , 1775 , will show a trait of character , and the footing on which he left his household at Mount Vernon . " Let ...
... duties pressed heavily upon him . An extract from one of his letters to Lund Washington on these topics , dated December , 1775 , will show a trait of character , and the footing on which he left his household at Mount Vernon . " Let ...
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... duties . There were in his army above a thousand men who were barefooted , and who had performed all their late movements in that condition . Though Washington had failed in his object of saving Philadelphia , yet he retained the ...
... duties . There were in his army above a thousand men who were barefooted , and who had performed all their late movements in that condition . Though Washington had failed in his object of saving Philadelphia , yet he retained the ...
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... duties on imports , and the principle was recognised of discrim inating duties for the protection of American manufactures . The subject of a tonnage duty was also considered , and an act passed discriminating in favor of American ...
... duties on imports , and the principle was recognised of discrim inating duties for the protection of American manufactures . The subject of a tonnage duty was also considered , and an act passed discriminating in favor of American ...
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Page 87 - 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 principles.
Page 85 - However combinations or associations of the above description may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely, in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled, men, will be enabled to subvert the power of the people, and to usurp for themselves the reins of government ; destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.
Page 88 - The nation, prompted by ill-will and resentment, sometimes impels to war the government, contrary to the best calculations of policy. The government sometimes participates in the national propensity, and adopts, through passion, what reason would reject...
Page 84 - Is there a doubt, whether a common government can embrace so large a sphere ? Let experience solve it.
Page 83 - The West derives from the East supplies requisite to its growth and comfort -and what is perhaps of still greater consequence, it must of necessity owe the secure enjoyment of indispensable outlets for its own productions to the weight, influence, and the future maritime strength of the Atlantic side of the Union, directed by an indissoluble community of interest as one nation.
Page 22 - I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
Page 89 - There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate upon, real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard.
Page 82 - ... 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, amidst appearances sometimes dubious, vicissitudes of fortune often discouraging...
Page 81 - ... regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country; and that in withdrawing the tender of service, which silence in my situation might imply, I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest; no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness; but am supported by a full conviction, that the step is compatible with both.
Page 86 - If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation; for though this in one instance may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.