A Discourse Pronounced at the Capitol of the United States: In the Hall of Representatives, Before the American Historical Society, January 30, 1836P. Thompson, 1836 - 58 sider |
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... facts . These , certainly , are essential to its truth , which is the first and greatest virtue of an historian . But he must have a higher and nobler aim , if he seek to interest or instruct mankind . He must trace the motives and ...
... facts . These , certainly , are essential to its truth , which is the first and greatest virtue of an historian . But he must have a higher and nobler aim , if he seek to interest or instruct mankind . He must trace the motives and ...
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... facts were disclosed in the interesting statement made some years since by Governor McKean , wherein he mod- estly , but decidedly , asserts his rights as a participator in the honor and danger of this appeal , which then was re ...
... facts were disclosed in the interesting statement made some years since by Governor McKean , wherein he mod- estly , but decidedly , asserts his rights as a participator in the honor and danger of this appeal , which then was re ...
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... facts as these occurred ; while we are certain , from intrinsic evidence , that much which they do relate , is wholly fabulous . There are wanting the great sources of credit upon which all history must rest : confidence in the ...
... facts as these occurred ; while we are certain , from intrinsic evidence , that much which they do relate , is wholly fabulous . There are wanting the great sources of credit upon which all history must rest : confidence in the ...
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... fact present of the progression of this federated empire ! And where is the forest , which then shut in the adventurers upon the brink of the sea ? And where are the nomadic tribes , the untame- able warriors , who stood up in their ...
... fact present of the progression of this federated empire ! And where is the forest , which then shut in the adventurers upon the brink of the sea ? And where are the nomadic tribes , the untame- able warriors , who stood up in their ...
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... fact , our heroic age , there were three principal series of events , which now arrest the attention of the observer , and which form the marked features of the times . These were the progress of settlement , the wars with the Indians ...
... fact , our heroic age , there were three principal series of events , which now arrest the attention of the observer , and which form the marked features of the times . These were the progress of settlement , the wars with the Indians ...
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Side 41 - A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation : I the Lord will hasten it in his time.
Side 35 - Farewell the tranquil mind ! Farewell content ! Farewell the plumed troop, and the big wars, That make ambition virtue ! O, farewell ! Farewell the neighing steed, and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife, The royal banner ; and all quality. Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war ! And O, you mortal engines, whose rude throats The immortal Jove's dread clamours counterfeit, Farewell ! Othello's occupation's gone ! lago.
Side 17 - Nor am I less persuaded that you will agree with me in opinion that there is nothing which can better deserve your patronage than the promotion of science and literature.
Side 18 - See heaven its sparkling portals wide display, And break upon thee in a flood of day...
Side 35 - Having undertaken for the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian faith...
Side 5 - Society shall be to discover, procure, and preserve whatever may relate to the natural, civil, literary, and ecclesiastical history of the United States in general, and of this State in particular.
Side 28 - We were now treading that illustrious island which was once the luminary of the Caledonian regions, whence savage clans and roving barbarians derived the benefits of knowledge and the blessings of religion. To abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish if it were possible.
Side 35 - ... undertaken, to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia, for the Glory of God, and the Advancement of the Christian Faith".
Side 40 - Virginia, describing the frenzy of the moment, says, " there was no thought, no discourse, no hope and no work, but to dig gold, wash gold, refine gold, and load gold.
Side 5 - Nominations of Corresponding Members may be made by the members of the Society ; but no member shall nominate more than one candidate at the same meeting ; and all nominations shall be made at a meeting previous to that at which the ballot is to be taken.