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... tion of the earth as regards extent of territory , fertility of soil , and salubrity of climate . We find ourselves under the government of a system of political institutions conducing more essentially to the ends of civil and religious ...
... tion of the earth as regards extent of territory , fertility of soil , and salubrity of climate . We find ourselves under the government of a system of political institutions conducing more essentially to the ends of civil and religious ...
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... ministers of justice . This disposi- tion is awfully fearful in any community ; and that it now exists in ours , though grating to our feelings to admit , it would be a violation of truth and an insult to 8 LETTERS AND ADDRESSES.
... ministers of justice . This disposi- tion is awfully fearful in any community ; and that it now exists in ours , though grating to our feelings to admit , it would be a violation of truth and an insult to 8 LETTERS AND ADDRESSES.
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... tion by others . As the patriots of seventy - six did to the support of the Declaration of Independence , so to the sup- port of the Constitution and laws let every American pledge his life , his property , and his sacred honor - let ...
... tion by others . As the patriots of seventy - six did to the support of the Declaration of Independence , so to the sup- port of the Constitution and laws let every American pledge his life , his property , and his sacred honor - let ...
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... tion ; and if possible , it will have it , whether at the expense of emancipating slaves or enslaving freemen . Is it un- reasonable , then , to expect that some man possessed of the loftiest genius , coupled with ambition sufficient to ...
... tion ; and if possible , it will have it , whether at the expense of emancipating slaves or enslaving freemen . Is it un- reasonable , then , to expect that some man possessed of the loftiest genius , coupled with ambition sufficient to ...
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... tion . On that name no eulogy is expected . It cannot be . To add brightness to the sun or glory to the name of Wash- ington is alike impossible . Let none attempt it . In solemn awe pronounce the name , and in its naked deathless ...
... tion . On that name no eulogy is expected . It cannot be . To add brightness to the sun or glory to the name of Wash- ington is alike impossible . Let none attempt it . In solemn awe pronounce the name , and in its naked deathless ...
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