The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America, Throughout the War which Established Their Independence; and First President of the United StatesJoseph Cushing; J. Robinson, printer, 1814 - 266 sider |
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... from a premeditated design of establishing in- dependent states , it was added ; " In our own native land , in defence of the freedom which is our birthright , and which we ever enjoyed till the late violation of it 30 THE LIFE OF 339.
... from a premeditated design of establishing in- dependent states , it was added ; " In our own native land , in defence of the freedom which is our birthright , and which we ever enjoyed till the late violation of it 30 THE LIFE OF 339.
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... land , and in the best of causes , can do against hirelings and mer- cenaries . Be cool , but determined . Do not fire at a dis- tance , but wait for orders from your officers . " He repeated his injunctions , " to shoot down any person ...
... land , and in the best of causes , can do against hirelings and mer- cenaries . Be cool , but determined . Do not fire at a dis- tance , but wait for orders from your officers . " He repeated his injunctions , " to shoot down any person ...
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... land above him , cut off his retreat , and force him to a general action on York Island . He therefore moved his public stores to Dobbs ' ferry , and stationed twelve thousand men at the northern end of York . Island . With the ...
... land above him , cut off his retreat , and force him to a general action on York Island . He therefore moved his public stores to Dobbs ' ferry , and stationed twelve thousand men at the northern end of York . Island . With the ...
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... land , in time to oppose the enemy conveyed thither by water . While this idea prevailed , arrangements were made to employ the American army either against the enemy advancing from Albany , or against the British posts in New York ...
... land , in time to oppose the enemy conveyed thither by water . While this idea prevailed , arrangements were made to employ the American army either against the enemy advancing from Albany , or against the British posts in New York ...
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... land forces of France and Ame- rica . This being resolved upon , Gen Sullivan was ap pointed to conduct the operations of the Americans . When the preparations for commencing the attack was nearly completed , a British fleet appeared in ...
... land forces of France and Ame- rica . This being resolved upon , Gen Sullivan was ap pointed to conduct the operations of the Americans . When the preparations for commencing the attack was nearly completed , a British fleet appeared in ...
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Side 213 - 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. 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...
Side 213 - In the execution of such a plan, nothing is more essential than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular nations and passionate attachments for others should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated. The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave.
Side 212 - Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
Side 210 - This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind. It exists under different shapes in all governments, more or less stifled, controlled, or repressed ; but in those of the popular form it is seen in its greatest rankness, and is truly their worst enemy.
Side 208 - 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.
Side 207 - Union, affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability, there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those, who in any quarter may endeavour to weaken its bands.
Side 217 - After deliberate examination with the aid of the best lights I could obtain, I was well satisfied that our country, under all the circumstances of the case, had a right to take, and was bound in duty and interest, to take a neutral position. Having taken it, I determined, as far as should depend upon me, to maintain it, with moderation, perseverance and firmness.
Side 218 - Though in reviewing the incidents of my administration I am unconscious of intentional error, I am nevertheless too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors. Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils to which they may tend.
Side 216 - 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.
Side 215 - 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.