Memoirs of the Administrations of Washington and John Adams: Edited from the Papers of Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury, Band 2Subscribers [W. Van Norden, Printer], 1846 |
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... existing state of things was so essentially differ- ent from that in which the instructions had been given , to restrain vessels of the United States from sailing armed , that the principle on which those orders were issued had ceased ...
... existing state of things was so essentially differ- ent from that in which the instructions had been given , to restrain vessels of the United States from sailing armed , that the principle on which those orders were issued had ceased ...
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... existing circumstances they could no longer resist the conviction , that the de- mands of France rendered it entirely impracticable to ef- fect the objects of their mission ; and that , 26 [ CHAP . 1 . ADMINISTRATION.
... existing circumstances they could no longer resist the conviction , that the de- mands of France rendered it entirely impracticable to ef- fect the objects of their mission ; and that , 26 [ CHAP . 1 . ADMINISTRATION.
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... existing treaty which , if within the words , are manifestly contrary to the spirit of that instrument ; and now that we are com- mitted beyond the possibility of retreat , in respect to France , it will be well if the beneficial part ...
... existing treaty which , if within the words , are manifestly contrary to the spirit of that instrument ; and now that we are com- mitted beyond the possibility of retreat , in respect to France , it will be well if the beneficial part ...
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... existing difficulties with France . The act thus augmenting the army , provided for two Major Generals , an Inspector General , with the rank of Major General , three Brigadiers , and other officers , in ad- dition to the then permanent ...
... existing difficulties with France . The act thus augmenting the army , provided for two Major Generals , an Inspector General , with the rank of Major General , three Brigadiers , and other officers , in ad- dition to the then permanent ...
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... existing facts , and self - pre- servation demanded that the power of providing for the public safety , vested in every government by the very objects of government , should now be used . Whatever of apparent despotism was contained in ...
... existing facts , and self - pre- servation demanded that the power of providing for the public safety , vested in every government by the very objects of government , should now be used . Whatever of apparent despotism was contained in ...
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Adams affairs ALEXANDER HAMILTON American appears appointed army assurances believe Boston Patriot Britain British character CHAUNCEY GOODRICH commerce committee communicated conduct Congress Connecticut considered Dear Sir debt declared defence despatches Directory duties election Ellsworth England envoys Executive existing expected fact favour federal federalists FISHER AMES foreign France French government French republic friends gentlemen GEORGE CABOT Gerry give Hamilton heads of departments honour hope influence interest Jacobins JAMES MCHENRY Jefferson JOHN ADAMS Judge Knox letter loan Marshall measures ment minister mission nation navy necessary negotiation nomination object opinion papers party peace persons Philadelphia Pickering Pinckney political present President President's proposed received render respect revenue Secretary Secretary of War Senate sentiments session sincere STEPHEN HIGGINSON Talleyrand thing Thomas Pinckney TIMOTHY PICKERING tion Treasury treaty United vessels votes Washington wish Wolcott write
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Seite 163 - ... since the discretion of those who administer the government, and not the Constitution, would be the measure of their powers ; that the several states who formed that instrument, being sovereign and independent, have the unquestionable right to judge of its infraction ; and that a nullification by those sovereignties of all unauthorized acts done under color of that instrument, is the rightful remedy...
Seite 83 - Indian tribes; to fix the standard of weights and measures ; to establish post-offices and post-roads ; to declare war ; to raise and support armies ; to provide and maintain a navy...
Seite 171 - But in demonstrating by our conduct that we do not fear war in the necessary protection of our rights and honor we shall give no room to infer that we abandon the desire of peace.
Seite 61 - Sir, no one can more cordially approve of the wise and prudent measures of your administration. They ought to inspire universal confidence and will no doubt, combined with the state of things, call from Congress such laws and means, as will enable you to meet the full force and extent of the crisis.
Seite 175 - Although the officious interference of individuals without public character or authority is not entitled to any credit, yet it deserves to be considered whether that temerity and impertinence of individuals affecting to interfere in public affairs between France and the United States, whether by their secret correspondence or otherwise, and intended to impose .upon the people and separate them from their Government, ought not to be inquired into and corrected.
Seite 61 - I sincerely love, to enter upon the boundless field of public action, incessant trouble, and high responsibility. " It was not possible for me to remain ignorant of, or indifferent to, recent transactions. The conduct of the Directory of France towards our country, their insidious...
Seite 22 - M. Talleyrand, in answer, said, he should be glad to confer with the other envoys individually, but that this matter about the money must be settled directly, without sending to America ; that he would not communicate the arrete fora week; and that if we could adjust the difficulty respecting the speech, an application would nevertheless go to the United States for a loan.
Seite 211 - I will never send another minister to France without assurances that he will be received, respected, and honored as the representative of a great, free, powerful, and independent nation.
Seite 185 - But to send another minister without more determinate assurances that he would be received would be an act of humiliation to which the United States ought not to submit. It must therefore be left with France (if she is indeed desirous of accommodation) to take the requisite steps.
Seite 316 - The steady men in Congress will attempt to extend the judicial department, and I hope that their measures will be very decided. It is impossible in this country to render an army an engine of government; and there is no way to combat the State opposition, but by an efficient and extended organization of judges, magistrates, and other civil officers.