Orations: American oratorsP.F. Collier and son, 1900 |
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Стр. 28
... passing , and soon shall have passed , our own human duration . We bid you welcome to this pleas- ant land of the fathers . We bid you welcome to the health- ful skies and the verdant fields of New England . We greet your accession to ...
... passing , and soon shall have passed , our own human duration . We bid you welcome to this pleas- ant land of the fathers . We bid you welcome to the health- ful skies and the verdant fields of New England . We greet your accession to ...
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... passed on the fourth , be fairly engrossed on parchment , with the title and style of ' The unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America ' ; and that the same , when engrossed , be signed by every member of Congress ...
... passed on the fourth , be fairly engrossed on parchment , with the title and style of ' The unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America ' ; and that the same , when engrossed , be signed by every member of Congress ...
Стр. 66
... passed the old age of Thomas Jefferson . But time was on its ever ceaseless wing , and was now bringing the last hour of this illustri- ous man . He saw its approach with undisturbed serenity . He counted the moments as they passed ...
... passed the old age of Thomas Jefferson . But time was on its ever ceaseless wing , and was now bringing the last hour of this illustri- ous man . He saw its approach with undisturbed serenity . He counted the moments as they passed ...
Стр. 70
... passed away , to state these different opinions , and pronounce impartial judgment . In the meantime all good men rejoice , and well may rejoice , that the sharpest differences sprung out of measures which , whether right or wrong ...
... passed away , to state these different opinions , and pronounce impartial judgment . In the meantime all good men rejoice , and well may rejoice , that the sharpest differences sprung out of measures which , whether right or wrong ...
Стр. 127
... passed by both Houses , and approved by the President , may be nullified by State vetoes or State ordinances . Does any one suppose it could make any difference , as to the binding authority of an act of Congress , and of the duty of a ...
... passed by both Houses , and approved by the President , may be nullified by State vetoes or State ordinances . Does any one suppose it could make any difference , as to the binding authority of an act of Congress , and of the duty of a ...
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Стр. 83 - Canada, acceding to this Confederation, and joining in the measures of the United States, shall be admitted into, and entitled to all the advantages of this Union; but no other colony shall be admitted into the same, unless such admission be agreed to by nine states.
Стр. 329 - Ah ! Gentlemen, that was a dreadful mistake. Such a secret can be safe nowhere. The whole creation of God has neither nook nor corner where the guilty can bestow it, and say it is saf,e.
Стр. 57 - 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.
Стр. 56 - I know there is not a man here, who would not rather see a general conflagration sweep over the land, or an earthquake sink it, than one jot or tittle of that plighted faith fall to the ground. For myself, having, twelve 'months ago, in this place, moved you, that George Washington be appointed commander of the forces raised, or to be raised, for defense of American liberty, may my right hand forget her cunning and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if I hesitate or waver in the support I...
Стр. 307 - By the law of the land is most clearly intended the general law; a law which hears before it condemns; which proceeds upon inquiry, and renders judgment only after trial.
Стр. 55 - Are not you, sir, who sit in that chair, is not he, our venerable colleague near you, are you not both already the proscribed...
Стр. 303 - Upon principle, every statute which takes away or impairs vested rights acquired under existing laws, or creates a new obligation, imposes a new duty, or attaches a new disability, in respect to transactions or considerations already past, must be deemed retrospective.
Стр. 328 - It is accomplished. The deed is done. He retreats, retraces his steps to the window, passes out through it as he came in, and escapes. He has done the murder ; no eye has seen him, no ear has heard him. The secret is his own, and it is safe I Ah, gentlemen ! that was a dreadful mistake ! Such a secret can be safe nowhere.
Стр. 25 - Let our conceptions be enlarged to the circle of our duties. Let us extend our ideas over the whole of the vast field in which we are called to act. Let our object be our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country.
Стр. 328 - ... to the repose of death! It is the assassin's purpose to make sure work; and he plies the dagger, though it is obvious that life has been destroyed by the blow of the bludgeon. He even raises the aged arm...