 | John Adolphus - 1842 - 708 頁
..."it; if we desire to secure peace — one of the most " powerful instruments of our prosperity, — it must be " known that we are, at all times, ready for war." The prudence which distinguished all parts of this speech, regulated the conduct of the government.... | |
 | United States. President - 1842 - 794 頁
...repel it. If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war. The documents which will be presented to you will show the amount and kinds of arms and military stores... | |
 | G. B. Prunetti - 1846 - 782 頁
...others, and history most abundantly proves the wisdom and justice of the words of Washington — " IF WE DESIRE TO SECURE PEACE, IT MUST BE KNOWN THAT WE ARE AT ALL TIMES READY FOR WAR." But let us bring this case still nearer home. Let it be known to-morrow that the people of Boston or... | |
 | Aaron Bancroft - 1848 - 472 頁
...to repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our prosperity, it must be known that we are, at all times, ready for war." After advising the greatest appropriations for the redemption of the publick debt, which the resources... | |
 | 1849 - 770 頁
...to repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for war." In harmony with these views, it may be added, the importance of national defense, of an armed and disciplined... | |
 | Joseph Gales - 1849 - 812 頁
...repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war. The documents which will be presented to you will show the amount and kinds of arms and military stores... | |
 | United States. Congress - 1849 - 810 頁
...repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war. The documents which will be presented to you will show the amount and kinds of arms and military stores... | |
 | United States. Congress - 1849 - 812 頁
...repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war. The documents which will be presented to you will show the amount and kinds of arms and military stores... | |
 | Richard Hildreth - 1849 - 744 頁
...able to repel it ; if we desire peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." . After alluding to the extremely insufficient organization of the militia under the existing laws,... | |
 | John Frost - 1851 - 1058 頁
...it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of .our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." In a special message sent in to Congress about the same time, he called their attention to the commercial... | |
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There is a rank due to the United States among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments... 
