The Great Republic, Volume 2Charles Morris Great Republic Publishing Company, 1913 - United States |
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... These it appeared their determination obstinately to dispute . The situation of the troops soon became critical and distressing . They had I 32 * been greatly fatigued by forced marches in rainy weather . 14 [ TRUMBULL THE GREAT REPUBLIC .
... These it appeared their determination obstinately to dispute . The situation of the troops soon became critical and distressing . They had I 32 * been greatly fatigued by forced marches in rainy weather . 14 [ TRUMBULL THE GREAT REPUBLIC .
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Charles Morris. ment . Yet so little were political honors desired that it became necessary to fine those who , being chosen , declined to act as governor or assistant . The colony of Massachusetts Bay was organized under a charter ...
Charles Morris. ment . Yet so little were political honors desired that it became necessary to fine those who , being chosen , declined to act as governor or assistant . The colony of Massachusetts Bay was organized under a charter ...
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... became engaged in a death - struggle with democ- racy at home , during which they had little leisure to attend to affairs abroad ; and the subsequent overthrow of the government , and the establishment of a military democ- racy in ...
... became engaged in a death - struggle with democ- racy at home , during which they had little leisure to attend to affairs abroad ; and the subsequent overthrow of the government , and the establishment of a military democ- racy in ...
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... became a bar to public favor . It was not until after the restoration of Charles II . to the throne of England that any disposition to interfere with the republican government that had quietly grown up in New England was manifested ...
... became a bar to public favor . It was not until after the restoration of Charles II . to the throne of England that any disposition to interfere with the republican government that had quietly grown up in New England was manifested ...
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... became part of the province of Massachu- setts , through a decision against the claim of the proprie- tors . In 1680 New Hampshire was separated from Massa- chusetts , and was made a royal province , - the first in- stance of this kind ...
... became part of the province of Massachu- setts , through a decision against the claim of the proprie- tors . In 1680 New Hampshire was separated from Massa- chusetts , and was made a royal province , - the first in- stance of this kind ...
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Page 129 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Page 129 - You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not. I am well aware of the toil, and blood and treasure, that it will cost...
Page 79 - The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery ! Our chains are forged. Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable, and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come! It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry peace! peace!
Page 126 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity ; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 289 - It was impossible the choice of confidential officers to compose my family should have been more fortunate. Permit me, Sir, to recommend in particular those who have continued in the service to the present moment, as worthy of the favorable notice and patronage of Congress.
Page 299 - In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a general government necessary for us, and there is no form of government but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered...
Page 299 - Government necessary for us, and there is no form of government but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered; and believe further, that this is likely to be well administered for a course of years, and can only end in despotism, as other forms have done before it, when the people shall become so corrupted as to need despotic government, being incapable of any other.
Page 298 - I confess that there are several parts of this Constitution which I do not at present approve, but I am not sure I shall never approve them. For, having lived long...
Page 289 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States, of becoming a respectable nation...
Page 45 - said Henry, " Charles I. his Cromwell, and George III.—" " Treason ! treason \" shouted the speaker, and the cry was re-echoed from the House. " George III.," said Henry, firmly, " may profit by their example. If that be treason, make the most of it!