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... observe the those features of hostility , on the whole view of the golden rule ? The colonel has his enemies : how case , which report had taught us to expect ; but it would he feel , if the community should judge of i quite clear ...
... observe the those features of hostility , on the whole view of the golden rule ? The colonel has his enemies : how case , which report had taught us to expect ; but it would he feel , if the community should judge of i quite clear ...
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... observe in addition , that the present period appears as practicable , the interest of each section of the to them peculiarly propitious and strongly invites union ; and which they conceive , in a further im- to the commencement and ...
... observe in addition , that the present period appears as practicable , the interest of each section of the to them peculiarly propitious and strongly invites union ; and which they conceive , in a further im- to the commencement and ...
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... observe , that , in the conference referred to I had the honor to exhibit to you the full powers of my sovereign , in which he authorizes me to negociate , adjust and sign a treaty , or convention , with the United States , in which ...
... observe , that , in the conference referred to I had the honor to exhibit to you the full powers of my sovereign , in which he authorizes me to negociate , adjust and sign a treaty , or convention , with the United States , in which ...
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... observe , that the number of privateers standings . You approved an idea so liberal , so ge- armed in the ports of this country , to cruise under nerous and so demonstrative of the disposition of an unknown flag against the Spanish ...
... observe , that the number of privateers standings . You approved an idea so liberal , so ge- armed in the ports of this country , to cruise under nerous and so demonstrative of the disposition of an unknown flag against the Spanish ...
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... observe to you , that it will be ea- which I had wished to give you , and add , that if it sy to include in this same convention or treaty , a is , although we must both lament the delay , it is provisional arrangement of limits ...
... observe to you , that it will be ea- which I had wished to give you , and add , that if it sy to include in this same convention or treaty , a is , although we must both lament the delay , it is provisional arrangement of limits ...
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Page 42 - ... 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 51 - ... vessel shall not be employed by such owners to cruise or commit hostilities against the subjects, citizens, or property, of any foreign Prince or State, or of any colony, district, or people, with whom the United States are at peace.
Page 295 - The freemen of America did not wait till usurped power had strengthened itself by exercise and entangled the question in precedents. They saw all the consequences in the principle ; and they avoided the consequences by denying the principle. We revere this lesson too much soon to forget it...
Page 42 - 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...
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Page 296 - Because it will have a like tendency to banish our citizens. The allurements presented by other situations are every day thinning their number. To superadd a fresh motive to emigration by revoking the liberty which they now enjoy, would be the same species of folly which has dishonored and depopulated flourishing kingdoms.
Page 19 - Our land and naval forces should be moderate, but adequate to the necessary purposes. The former to garrison and preserve our fortifications, and to meet the first invasions of a foreign foe ; and, while constituting the elements of a greater force, to preserve the...
Page 142 - that the laws of the several states, except where the Constitution, treaties or statutes of the United States shall otherwise require or provide, shall be regarded as rules of decision in trials at common law in the courts of the United States in cases where they apply.
Page 295 - It is the duty of every man to render to the Creator such homage, and such only, as he believes to be acceptable to him. This duty is precedent, both in order of time and in degree of obligation, to the claims of civil society. Before any man can be considered as a member of civil society, he must be considered as a subject of the Governor of the universe : and if a member of civil society who enters into any subordinate association must •ja., par.
Page 19 - Invasions may be made too formidable to be resisted by any land and naval force which it would comport either with the principles of our Government or the circumstances of the United States to maintain. In such cases recourse must be had to the great body of the People and in a manner to produce the best effect. It is of the highest importance, therefore, that they be so organized and trained as to be prepared for any emergency. The arrangement should be such as to put at the command of the Government...