The Works of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Edition, and Many Letters, Official and Private, Not Hitherto Published; with Notes and a Life of the Author, Band 5 |
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... A Dialogue between Britain , France , Spain , Holland , Saxony , and America A Catechism relative to the English National Debt Passports for Moravian Vessels , and for Captain Cook Supplement to the Boston Independent Chronicle .
... A Dialogue between Britain , France , Spain , Holland , Saxony , and America A Catechism relative to the English National Debt Passports for Moravian Vessels , and for Captain Cook Supplement to the Boston Independent Chronicle .
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A Comparison of the Conduct of the ancient Jews and of the Antifederalists in the United States of America 158 Queries and Remarks respecting Alterations in the Constitution of Pennsylvania 163 LETTERS AND PAPERS ON ELECTRICITY .
A Comparison of the Conduct of the ancient Jews and of the Antifederalists in the United States of America 158 Queries and Remarks respecting Alterations in the Constitution of Pennsylvania 163 LETTERS AND PAPERS ON ELECTRICITY .
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... and the Methods ( now used in America ) of securing Buildings and Persons from its mischievous Effects . September , 1767 John WINTHROP TO B. FRANKLIN . 6 January , 1768 . St. Bride's Steeple To John WINTHROP . 2 July , 1768 .
... and the Methods ( now used in America ) of securing Buildings and Persons from its mischievous Effects . September , 1767 John WINTHROP TO B. FRANKLIN . 6 January , 1768 . St. Bride's Steeple To John WINTHROP . 2 July , 1768 .
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Just before Dr. Franklin left England , after having resided there many years as agent for several of the colonies , an effort was made by eminent persons , friendly to America , to bring about , through his instrumentality ...
Just before Dr. Franklin left England , after having resided there many years as agent for several of the colonies , an effort was made by eminent persons , friendly to America , to bring about , through his instrumentality ...
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the full extent of the demands , which the colonists were determined to insist on ; knowing that he was thoroughly acquainted with the prevailing sentiments in America , and that no man could do so much by the weight of his character ...
the full extent of the demands , which the colonists were determined to insist on ; knowing that he was thoroughly acquainted with the prevailing sentiments in America , and that no man could do so much by the weight of his character ...
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Seite 155 - I firmly believe this ; and I also believe that without His concurring aid, we shall succeed in- this political building no better than the builders of Babel. We shall be divided by our little partial local interests ; our projects will be confounded, and we ourselves shall become a reproach and a by-word down to future ages. And what is worse, mankind may hereafter, from this unfortunate instance, despair of establishing governments by human wisdom, and leave it to chance, war and conquest.
Seite 157 - Thus I consent, sir, to this Constitution, because I expect no better, and because I am not sure that it is not the best.
Seite 156 - Government necessary for us, and there is no form of government but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered; and believe further, that this is likely to be well administered for a course of years, and can only end in despotism, as other forms have done before it, when the people shall become so corrupted as to need despotic government, being incapable of any other.
Seite 293 - To the end of the twine, next the hand, is to be tied a silk ribbon, and where the silk and twine join, a key may be fastened.
Seite 154 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom since we have been running about in search of it. We have gone back to ancient history for models of government and examined the different forms of those republics which, having been formed with the seeds of their own dissolution, now no longer exist.
Seite 209 - A turkey is to be killed for our dinner by the electrical shock and roasted by the electrical jack before a fire kindled by the electrified bottle; when the healths of all the famous electricians in England, Holland, France and Germany are to be drank in electrified bumpers under the discharge of guns from the electrical battery.
Seite 156 - I don't know how it happens, sister, but I meet with nobody but myself that is always in the right.' — II n'ya que moi qui a toujours raison. In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a general government necessary for us, and there is no form of government but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered...
Seite 154 - I have lived, sir, a long time ; and the longer I live. the more convincing proofs I see of this truth : That GOD goverra in the affairs of men ! And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured, sir, in the Sacred Writings, that ' except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Seite 49 - He staid with me near two hours, his equipage waiting at the door; and being there while people were coming from church, it was much taken notice of and talked of, as at that time was every little circumstance that men thought might possibly any way affect American affairs. Such a visit from so great a man, on so important a business, flattered not a little my vanity...
Seite 155 - I therefore beg leave to move, that henceforth prayers, imploring the assistance of Heaven and its blessing on our deliberations, be held in this assembly every morning before we proceed to business ; and that one or more of the clergy of this city be requested to officiate in that service.
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| Titel | The Works of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Edition, and Many Letters, Official and Private, Not Hitherto Published; with Notes and a Life of the Author, Band 5 The Works of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Edition, and Many Letters, Official and Private, Not Hitherto Published; with Notes and a Life of the Author, Benjamin Franklin |
| Autor/in | Benjamin Franklin |
| Verlag | Hillard, Gray, 1840 |
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