American Patriots and Statesmen, from Washington to Lincoln: Patriotism of the revolution and Constitution, 1775-1789Albert Bushnell Hart Printed at the Collier Press, 1916 |
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... happy and permanent reconciliation ; and that in the mean time , measures might be taken for preventing the further destruction of the lives of his majesty's subjects : " - But , it was in vain ! . . . In this enlightened age , humanity ...
... happy and permanent reconciliation ; and that in the mean time , measures might be taken for preventing the further destruction of the lives of his majesty's subjects : " - But , it was in vain ! . . . In this enlightened age , humanity ...
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... great , a free , a pious , and a happy people ! John Almon , compiler , The Remembrancer , 1776 . ( London , 1776 ) , Part II . 320-330 passim . 3. Reasons for Independence ( 1776 ) By DELEGATE SAMUEL 22 Independence.
... great , a free , a pious , and a happy people ! John Almon , compiler , The Remembrancer , 1776 . ( London , 1776 ) , Part II . 320-330 passim . 3. Reasons for Independence ( 1776 ) By DELEGATE SAMUEL 22 Independence.
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... happy moment when the standard of tyranny shall no longer appear in this land ; and we live in full hopes that it will never hereafter find shelter in North America . Signed in the name and by order of Congress . JOHN HANCOCK ...
... happy moment when the standard of tyranny shall no longer appear in this land ; and we live in full hopes that it will never hereafter find shelter in North America . Signed in the name and by order of Congress . JOHN HANCOCK ...
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... happy . John Jay , Correspondence ( N. Y. , 1890 ) , I. 75-300 passim . 14. Munitions from Overseas ( 1776 ) By MINISTER SILAS DEANE AND DELEGATE ROBERT MORRIS Deane was envoy to France , and Morris was later superintendent of finance ...
... happy . John Jay , Correspondence ( N. Y. , 1890 ) , I. 75-300 passim . 14. Munitions from Overseas ( 1776 ) By MINISTER SILAS DEANE AND DELEGATE ROBERT MORRIS Deane was envoy to France , and Morris was later superintendent of finance ...
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... happy with God and Liberty in Heaven . John Jay , Correspondence ( N. Y. , 1890 ) , I. 109-120 passim . 16. Liberty and Security ( 1776 ) By DELEGATE GOUVERNEUR MORRIS A New York man , later drafter of the Federal Con- stitution in its ...
... happy with God and Liberty in Heaven . John Jay , Correspondence ( N. Y. , 1890 ) , I. 109-120 passim . 16. Liberty and Security ( 1776 ) By DELEGATE GOUVERNEUR MORRIS A New York man , later drafter of the Federal Con- stitution in its ...
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
affairs America arms army become believe BENJAMIN FRANKLIN blessings Bon Homme Richard Britain British cannon cause character citizens Colonel colonies command commerce Congress consider constitution CONTINENTAL CONGRESS convention Correspondence N. Y. court danger Declaration depend duty effect enemy equal ernment established Europe force foreign France FRANCIS HOPKINSON freedom friends furnish GEORGE RICHARDS MINOT George Washington George Washington Bos give glorious happy hath Heaven honor hope human independence interest Jared Sparks John Adams John Jay justice land laws letter liberty live mankind means ment military militia muskets nation nature necessity never officers opinion passim patriotic peace political present principles reason received regiment Revolution safety Samuel Adams secure ship shot slaves soldiers Sovereign spirit theſe things Thomas Jefferson Thomas Paine Thomas Pownall tion trade troops tyranny Union United virtue wish
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 15 - These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot, will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country, but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
Seite 43 - That religion, or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and therefore all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Seite 239 - The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions, the most unremitting despotism on the one part, and degrading submissions on the other.
Seite 40 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security, of the people, nation, or community...
Seite 33 - They will celebrate it with thanksgiving, with festivity, with bonfires, and illuminations. On its annual return they will shed tears, — copious, gushing tears ; not of subjection and slavery, not of agony and distress, but of exultation, of gratitude, and of joy.
Seite 316 - 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 29 - Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish, I give my hand and my heart to this vote.
Seite 40 - ... of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of maladministration ; and that, when...
Seite 39 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot, by any compact, deprive or divest their posterity, namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property...
Seite 365 - Heaven itself has ordained ; and since the preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the republican model of government, are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment intrusted to the hands of the American people.