The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America Throughout the War which Established Their Independence; and First President of the United StatesD. Mallory and Company, 1811 - 371 Seiten |
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... directed fire on his un- covered troops . The van fell back on the main body , and the whole was thrown into disorder . Marksmen levelled their pieces particularly at offi- cers , and others on horseback . In a short time , Washington ...
... directed fire on his un- covered troops . The van fell back on the main body , and the whole was thrown into disorder . Marksmen levelled their pieces particularly at offi- cers , and others on horseback . In a short time , Washington ...
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... directed to that point . Part of the force des- tined for this expedition was at Philadelphia ; part at Ray's Town ; and part dispersed on the fron- tiers of Virginia . To bring all together , was a work of time and difficulty ...
... directed to that point . Part of the force des- tined for this expedition was at Philadelphia ; part at Ray's Town ; and part dispersed on the fron- tiers of Virginia . To bring all together , was a work of time and difficulty ...
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... directed to Boston , and wished for an open- ing to commence " offensive operations . The pro- priety of this measure was submitted to the con- sideration of repeated councils of war , who uni- formly declared against it . A hope was ...
... directed to Boston , and wished for an open- ing to commence " offensive operations . The pro- priety of this measure was submitted to the con- sideration of repeated councils of war , who uni- formly declared against it . A hope was ...
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... directed to any person in a public character , should have some description of it , otherwise it would appear a mere private letter ; that it was true the et ceteras implied every thing , but they also implied any thing , and that he ...
... directed to any person in a public character , should have some description of it , otherwise it would appear a mere private letter ; that it was true the et ceteras implied every thing , but they also implied any thing , and that he ...
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... directed to an invasion , of New Jersey . Washington , penetrating his designs , cross- ed the North River . He wrote to William Liv . ingston , governor of New Jersey , urging him to put the militia of that State in the best state of ...
... directed to an invasion , of New Jersey . Washington , penetrating his designs , cross- ed the North River . He wrote to William Liv . ingston , governor of New Jersey , urging him to put the militia of that State in the best state of ...
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Seite 248 - ... 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. Who can doubt, that in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue?
Seite 237 - South, protected by the equal laws of a common government, finds, in the productions of the latter, great additional resources of maritime and commercial enterprise, and precious materials of manufacturing industry. The South, in the same intercourse, benefiting by the agency of the North, sees its agriculture grow and its commerce expand. Turning partly into its own channels the seamen of the North, it finds its particular navigation invigorated; and while it contributes, in different ways, to nourish...
Seite 248 - The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Seite 247 - As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible ; avoiding occasions of expense, by cultivating peace, but remembering also that timely disbursements to prepare for danger, frequently prevent much greater disbursements to repel it; avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by vigorous exertions in time of peace, to discharge the debts which unavoidable wars...
Seite 235 - ... and for the opportunities I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment, by services faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal. If benefits have resulted to our country from these services, let it always be remembered to your praise, and as an instructive example in our annals, that under circumstances in which the Passions, agitated in every direction, were liable to mislead, amidst appearances sometimes dubious, vicissitudes of fortune often discouraging...
Seite 250 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Seite 253 - ... running the course which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations. But if I may even flatter myself that they may be productive of some partial benefit, some occasional good; that they may now and then recur to moderate the fury of party spirit; to warn against the mischiefs of foreign intrigue; to guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism; this hope will be a full recompense for the solicitude for your welfare by which they have been dictated.
Seite 246 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labour to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Seite 241 - But the constitution which at any time exists till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people is sacredly obligatory upon all. The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.
Seite 239 - Union, affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability, there will always be reason to distrust the. patriotism of those, who, in any quarter, may endeavour to weaken its bands.