Life of George Washington, المجلد 5Putnam, 1859 |
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... Command - Submission of the Insurgents - the President's Letter on the subject to Jay , Minister at London , 208 CHAPTER XXVI . Washington's Denunciation of self - created Societies - not relished by Con- gress -- Campaign of General ...
... Command - Submission of the Insurgents - the President's Letter on the subject to Jay , Minister at London , 208 CHAPTER XXVI . Washington's Denunciation of self - created Societies - not relished by Con- gress -- Campaign of General ...
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... . " In regard to the deportment of Washington at this juncture , we have been informed by one who had op- portunities of seeing him , that he still retained a mili- VOL . V. - 2 tary air of command which had become habitual to him.
... . " In regard to the deportment of Washington at this juncture , we have been informed by one who had op- portunities of seeing him , that he still retained a mili- VOL . V. - 2 tary air of command which had become habitual to him.
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Washington Irving. tary air of command which had become habitual to him . At levees and drawing - rooms he sometimes ap- peared cold and distant , but this was attributed by those who best knew him to the novelty of his position and his ...
Washington Irving. tary air of command which had become habitual to him . At levees and drawing - rooms he sometimes ap- peared cold and distant , but this was attributed by those who best knew him to the novelty of his position and his ...
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... command sufficient leisure to inspect papers and documents , he called un- officially upon the heads of departments to furnish him with such reports in writing as would aid him in gain- ing a distinct idea of the state of public affairs ...
... command sufficient leisure to inspect papers and documents , he called un- officially upon the heads of departments to furnish him with such reports in writing as would aid him in gain- ing a distinct idea of the state of public affairs ...
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... command . We have mentioned the exemplary manner in which she , a lone widow , had trained her little flock in their childhood . The deference for her , then instilled into their minds , continued throughout life , and was manifested by ...
... command . We have mentioned the exemplary manner in which she , a lone widow , had trained her little flock in their childhood . The deference for her , then instilled into their minds , continued throughout life , and was manifested by ...
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الصفحة 358 - 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...
الصفحة 373 - 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, humor, or caprice?
الصفحة 369 - 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.
الصفحة 363 - Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts, is to misrepresent • the opinions and aims of other districts.
الصفحة 358 - In looking forward to the moment which is intended to terminate the career of my public life, my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved country for the many honors it has conferred upon me...
الصفحة 372 - ... into one the enmities of the other, betrays the former into a participation in the quarrels and wars of the latter without adequate inducement or justification. It leads also to concessions to the favorite nation...
الصفحة 371 - ... 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? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas ! is it rendered impossible by its vices?
الصفحة 361 - 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 and increase the general mass of the national navigation, it looks forward to the protection of a maritime strength to which itself is unequally adapted.
الصفحة 371 - 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.
الصفحة 357 - 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.