The History of North and South America: From Its Discovery to the Death of General Washington, Volumes 1-2Johnson & Warner, 1813 - America |
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... execution , has a claim to a considerable share of indulgence . This is more especially the case , when the writer has to follow an historian of such great and just celebrity as DR . ROBERTSON , in at least one half of the work . To ...
... execution , has a claim to a considerable share of indulgence . This is more especially the case , when the writer has to follow an historian of such great and just celebrity as DR . ROBERTSON , in at least one half of the work . To ...
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... execute Columbus's plan , had neither the ge- nius , nor the fortitude , of its author ; he returned , as might have been expected , without accomplishing any thing ; exe- crating the project as equally extravagant and dangerous . Upon ...
... execute Columbus's plan , had neither the ge- nius , nor the fortitude , of its author ; he returned , as might have been expected , without accomplishing any thing ; exe- crating the project as equally extravagant and dangerous . Upon ...
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... execution of his scheme , they gave the most satisfying evidence both of his integrity and hope of success ; that the sum requisite for equipping such an arma- ment was inconsiderable , and the advantages that might accrue from his ...
... execution of his scheme , they gave the most satisfying evidence both of his integrity and hope of success ; that the sum requisite for equipping such an arma- ment was inconsiderable , and the advantages that might accrue from his ...
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... execution of every order ; and allowing himself only a few hours for rest , he was almost constantly on deck . His course lying through seas not formerly visited ; the sounding line or quadrant were seldom out of his hands . He attended ...
... execution of every order ; and allowing himself only a few hours for rest , he was almost constantly on deck . His course lying through seas not formerly visited ; the sounding line or quadrant were seldom out of his hands . He attended ...
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... extremities against him . Danger appearing , in various forms , kept him on continual watch ; to issue every order , and superintend the execution of it . At no time his skill and experience , were more 36 HISTORY OF.
... extremities against him . Danger appearing , in various forms , kept him on continual watch ; to issue every order , and superintend the execution of it . At no time his skill and experience , were more 36 HISTORY OF.
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Page 80 - This within certain limits is probably true, and in governments of a monarchical cast patriotism may look with indulgence, if not with favor, upon the spirit of party. But in those of the popular character in governments purely elective it is a spirit not to be encouraged. From their natural tendency it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutary purpose, and there being constant danger of excess the effort ought to be by force of public opinion to mitigate and assuage...
Page 84 - I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But in my opinion it is unnecessary, and would be unwise to extend them. Taking care always to keep ourselves, by suitable establishments, on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies.
Page 83 - Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. If we remain one people, under an efficient government, the period is not far off when we may defy material injury from external annoyance; when we may take such an attitude as will cause the neutrality, we may at any time resolve upon, to be scrupulously respected; when belligerent nations, under the impossibility of making acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation; when we may choose...
Page 80 - There is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government and serve to keep alive the spirit of liberty.
Page 78 - One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heart-burnings which spring from these misrepresentations ; they tend to render alien to each other those who ought to be bound together by fraternal affection.
Page 79 - One method of assault may be to effect, in the forms of the Constitution, alterations which will impair the energy of the system, and thus to undermine what cannot be directly overthrown. In all the changes to which you may be invited, remember that time and habit are at least as necessary to fix the true character of Governments as of other human institutions...
Page 81 - If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation ; for though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
Page 77 - Here, perhaps, I ought to stop. But a solicitude for your welfare which cannot end but with my life, and the apprehension of danger natural to that solicitude, urge me on an occasion like the present to offer to your solemn contemplation and to recommend to your frequent review some sentiments which are the result of much reflection, of no inconsiderable observation, and which appear to me all-important to the permanency of your felicity as a people.
Page 81 - 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 labor to subvert these great Pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of Men and citizens.
Page 83 - 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.