Wells' National Hand-book: Embracing Numerous Invaluable Documents Connected with the Political History of America. Among which are the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States ... Biographical Sketches of the Ex-presidents, with Portraits of Each, Lives and Portraits of the Nominees for President and Vice-president, Platforms of the Three Political Parties, Congress of the United States, Etc., Etc., Etc., Interspersed with the Interesting Incidents of Each Administration. Fifty-two IllustrationsJ. G. Wells, 1856 - Всего страниц: 144 |
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... retirement of that great statesman , in 1809 , he succeeded to the Presidency , in which office he served two terms . Mr. Madison then retired to his peaceful home in Virginia , where he passed the remainder of his days in favorite ...
... retirement of that great statesman , in 1809 , he succeeded to the Presidency , in which office he served two terms . Mr. Madison then retired to his peaceful home in Virginia , where he passed the remainder of his days in favorite ...
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... retired to his farm at Quincy , but did not long remain in private life ; for two years afterwards , he was chosen representative in Congress , and continued to be re - elected until his death , which occurred in the capitol at ...
... retired to his farm at Quincy , but did not long remain in private life ; for two years afterwards , he was chosen representative in Congress , and continued to be re - elected until his death , which occurred in the capitol at ...
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... retired to his hospitable mansion ( " The Hermitage " ) near Nashville , " loaded with wealth and honors , bravely won , " where he continued to realize all the enjoyments that are insep- arable from a well - spent life , until death ...
... retired to his hospitable mansion ( " The Hermitage " ) near Nashville , " loaded with wealth and honors , bravely won , " where he continued to realize all the enjoyments that are insep- arable from a well - spent life , until death ...
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... retirement , till 1837 , when he became a candidate for the Presidency ; and although defeated on the first trial , four years afterwards he was elected by a large majority , and inaugurated in 1845. But he did not long survive this ...
... retirement , till 1837 , when he became a candidate for the Presidency ; and although defeated on the first trial , four years afterwards he was elected by a large majority , and inaugurated in 1845. But he did not long survive this ...
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... retired to his estate at Williamsburg , where he still continues to reside , secure in the respect of a large circle of friends , and far aloof from the troublous vortex of political life . JAMES KNOX POLK , THE TENTH PRESIDENT OF THE ...
... retired to his estate at Williamsburg , where he still continues to reside , secure in the respect of a large circle of friends , and far aloof from the troublous vortex of political life . JAMES KNOX POLK , THE TENTH PRESIDENT OF THE ...
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Стр. 31 - This government, the offspring of our own "choice, uninfluenced and unawed, adopted upon full investigation and mature deliberation, completely free in its principles, in the distribution of its powers, uniting security with energy, and containing within itself a provision for its own amendment, has a just claim to your confidence and your support. Respect for its authority, compliance with its laws, acquiescence in its measures, are duties enjoined by the fundamental maxims of true "liberty. -The...
Стр. 34 - Promote then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
Стр. 35 - Observe good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct: and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.
Стр. 28 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Стр. 25 - No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand, which conducts the affairs of men, more than the people of the United States. Every step, by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation, seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency.
Стр. 28 - ... 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 adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.
Стр. 38 - Though in reviewing the incidents of my administration, I am unconscious of intentional error, I am nevertheless, too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors. Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils, to which they may tend. I shall also carry with me the hope that my country will never cease to view them with indulgence...
Стр. 37 - Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest. 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...
Стр. 44 - Provided further, that nothing in this act contained shall be construed to impair the rights of person or property- now pertaining to the Indians in said territory, so long as such rights shall remain unextinguished by treaty' between the United States and such Indians...
Стр. 28 - I have the consolation to believe, that while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political scene, patriotism does not forbid it.