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 頁 |
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第 viii 頁
... arrival . Assumes illegal powers , in violation of the neutrality of the United States . Is flattered by the people , but op- posed by the executive . Is recalled . Gen. Pinkney sent as public minister to adjust disputes with France ...
... arrival . Assumes illegal powers , in violation of the neutrality of the United States . Is flattered by the people , but op- posed by the executive . Is recalled . Gen. Pinkney sent as public minister to adjust disputes with France ...
第 16 頁
... arrived at the same place . Col. Washington was now at the head of nearly four hundred men . A stockade , afterward called Fort Necessity , was erected at the Great Meadows , in which a small force was left , and the main body advanced ...
... arrived at the same place . Col. Washington was now at the head of nearly four hundred men . A stockade , afterward called Fort Necessity , was erected at the Great Meadows , in which a small force was left , and the main body advanced ...
第 17 頁
... arrived early in 1755 , and were commanded by Gen. Braddock . That of- ficer , being informed of the talents of George Washington , invited him to serve the campaign as a volunteer aid - de- camp . The invitation . was cheerfully ...
... arrived early in 1755 , and were commanded by Gen. Braddock . That of- ficer , being informed of the talents of George Washington , invited him to serve the campaign as a volunteer aid - de- camp . The invitation . was cheerfully ...
第 18 頁
... arrive . General Braddock approved the scheme , and submitted it to the consideration of a coun- cil held at the Little Meadows , which recommended that the commander in chief should advance as rapidly as possi- ble with twelve hundred ...
... arrive . General Braddock approved the scheme , and submitted it to the consideration of a coun- cil held at the Little Meadows , which recommended that the commander in chief should advance as rapidly as possi- ble with twelve hundred ...
第 20 頁
... arrived while the assembly of that colony was in session . Im- pressed with the necessity of protecting their exposed fron- tier sentlements , they determined to raise a regiment of sixteen companies . The command of this was given to ...
... arrived while the assembly of that colony was in session . Im- pressed with the necessity of protecting their exposed fron- tier sentlements , they determined to raise a regiment of sixteen companies . The command of this was given to ...
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第 213 頁 - 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...
第 213 頁 - 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.
第 212 頁 - 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.
第 210 頁 - 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.
第 208 頁 - 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.
第 207 頁 - 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.
第 217 頁 - 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.
第 218 頁 - 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.
第 216 頁 - 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.
第 215 頁 - 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.