American Eloquence: A Collection of Speeches and Addresses, by the Most Eminent Orators of America, Volume 1Frank Moore Appleton, 1859 - Speeches, addresses, etc., American |
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... evidence of their own senses ; then , at- tracted by some strong gesture , struck by some majestic attitude , fascinated by the spell of his eye , the charm of his emphasis , and the varied and commanding expression of his countenance ...
... evidence of their own senses ; then , at- tracted by some strong gesture , struck by some majestic attitude , fascinated by the spell of his eye , the charm of his emphasis , and the varied and commanding expression of his countenance ...
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... evidence of his patriotism and eloquence . The important motion of the seventh of June , 1776 , " that these United Colonies are , and of right ought to be , free and independent States ; that they are ab- solved from all allegiance to ...
... evidence of his patriotism and eloquence . The important motion of the seventh of June , 1776 , " that these United Colonies are , and of right ought to be , free and independent States ; that they are ab- solved from all allegiance to ...
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... evidence of our senses that it is the fact . How can we make professions for ourselves , and offer exhortations to the House , that no influence should be felt but that of duty , and no guide respected but that of the understand- ing ...
... evidence of our senses that it is the fact . How can we make professions for ourselves , and offer exhortations to the House , that no influence should be felt but that of duty , and no guide respected but that of the understand- ing ...
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... evidence . Let me expostulate with gentlemen to admit , if it be only by way of supposition , and for a moment , that it is barely possible they have yielded too suddenly to their alarms for the powers of this House ; that the addresses ...
... evidence . Let me expostulate with gentlemen to admit , if it be only by way of supposition , and for a moment , that it is barely possible they have yielded too suddenly to their alarms for the powers of this House ; that the addresses ...
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... evidence of the sense of the great mass of the nation is often equivocal ; but when was it ever manifested with more energy and precision than at the present moment ? The voice of the people is raised against the measure of refusing the ...
... evidence of the sense of the great mass of the nation is often equivocal ; but when was it ever manifested with more energy and precision than at the present moment ? The voice of the people is raised against the measure of refusing the ...
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Page 257 - Observe good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct: and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, 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.
Page 258 - 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...
Page 255 - Towards the preservation of your government, and the permanency of your present happy state, it is requisite, not only that you steadily discountenance irregular oppositions to its acknowledged authority, but also that you resist with care the spirit of innovation upon its principles, however specious the pretexts. 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.
Page 254 - ... a cordial, habitual, and immovable attachment to it; accustoming yourselves to think and speak of it as of the palladium of your political safety and prosperity; watching for its preservation with jealous anxiety; discountenancing whatever may suggest even a suspicion that it can in any event be abandoned...
Page 258 - I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish; that they will control the usual current of the passions, or prevent our nation from 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...
Page 257 - ... of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence or awe the public...
Page 253 - I rejoice that the state of your concerns, external as well as internal, no longer renders the pursuit of inclination incompatible with the sentiment of duty or propriety; and am persuaded, whatever partiality may be retained for my services, that, in the present circumstances of our country, you will not disapprove my determination to retire.
Page 257 - ... revenue; that to have revenue there must be taxes; that no taxes can be devised which are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant; that the intrinsic embarrassment inseparable from the selection of the proper objects (which is always a choice of difficulties) ought to be a decisive motive for a candid construction of the conduct of the government in making it, and for a spirit of acquiescence in the measures for obtaining revenue, which the public exigencies may at any time dictate. Observe...
Page 372 - That the national legislature ought to be empowered to enjoy the legislative rights vested in Congress by the Confederation ; and, moreover, to legislate in all cases to which the separate states are incompetent, or in which the harmony of the United States may be interrupted by the exercise of individual legislation...
Page 254 - You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together. The Independence and Liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts — of common dangers, sufferings and successes.