 Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest,...  The Life of George Washington ... - Seite 191von Aaron Bancroft - 1855Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | M. Sears - 1844 - 596 Seiten
...private affairs, that honesty is always the best Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation 1 Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why,...the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice? remove every colorable pretence of complaint; if an intention to pursue by amicable... | |
 | 1844 - 468 Seiten
...not lightly hazard the giving ns provocations ; when we may choose peace or war, as our hi- . terest, guided by justice, shall counsel. Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a ' i nn I i. in ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our' destiny... | |
 | John Hanbury Dwyer - 1845 - 492 Seiten
...acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation ; when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided by justice, shall counsel. Why...the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice ? "Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of... | |
 | William Hickey - 1846 - 396 Seiten
...acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation; when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided by justice, shall counsel . Why...the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice? It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of... | |
 | United States. President - 1846 - 766 Seiten
...will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation ; when we may choose peace or war as our interests, guided by justice, shall counsel. Why forego the advantages...so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand on foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our... | |
 | Andrew White Young - 1846 - 240 Seiten
...acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation : when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided by justice, shall counsel. Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation 1 Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground 1 Why, by interweaving vour destiny with that of any... | |
 | Jonathan French - 1847 - 506 Seiten
...acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation; when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided by justice, shall counsel. Why...the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor or caprice ? It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of... | |
 | James Sheridan Knowles - 1847 - 344 Seiten
...acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation ; when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided by justice, shall counsel. Why...situation ? Why quit our own, to stand upon foreign ground 1 Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity... | |
 | George Washington - 1848 - 612 Seiten
...lightly hazard the giving us provocation; when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided hy justice, shall counsel. Why forego the advantages...Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, hy interweaving our destiny with that of any : part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in... | |
 | Alexis Poole - 1847 - 514 Seiten
...acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation; when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided by justice, shall counsel. Why...advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to §tand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle... | |
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