A Discourse on the Lives and Characters of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams: Who Both Died on the Fourth of July, 1826, 1. kötetGales & Seaton., 1826 - 69 oldal Speech delivered by Wirt as Attorney General to the House of Representatives on 19 October 1826. Printed by Gales & Seaton. Inscribed in pencil by Wirt to Mr. James. Written shortly after the death of Jefferson and Adams. |
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18. oldal
... means , devised by the wisdom of Providence , to shape the character and point the energies of this high - minded young man to the advancement of the great destiny that awaited his country . The famous question of writs of assistance ...
... means , devised by the wisdom of Providence , to shape the character and point the energies of this high - minded young man to the advancement of the great destiny that awaited his country . The famous question of writs of assistance ...
42. oldal
... means of securing their triumph . They were not of the number of those who call upon Hercules , and put not their own shoulders to the wheel . Our adversary was one of the most powerful nations on earth . Our whole strength consisted of ...
... means of securing their triumph . They were not of the number of those who call upon Hercules , and put not their own shoulders to the wheel . Our adversary was one of the most powerful nations on earth . Our whole strength consisted of ...
46. oldal
... means or the inclina- tion to confront with facts , had advanced , among others , the fantastic notion that even man degenerated by trans- plantation to America . To refute this insolent position , and to place his country before Europe ...
... means or the inclina- tion to confront with facts , had advanced , among others , the fantastic notion that even man degenerated by trans- plantation to America . To refute this insolent position , and to place his country before Europe ...
14. oldal
... cils . Debts of a heavy amount pressed both on the gene- ral and state governments , and the means , even of paying the interest , could not be found . Confidence had received an almost deadly blow , and there were not wanting 14.
... cils . Debts of a heavy amount pressed both on the gene- ral and state governments , and the means , even of paying the interest , could not be found . Confidence had received an almost deadly blow , and there were not wanting 14.
16. oldal
... means of obtain- ing amendments . The amendments were constitutionally obtained on the proposition of Mr. Madison ; and since that epoch , such was their influence on the raging dis- cords , that our hearts have been united in this ...
... means of obtain- ing amendments . The amendments were constitutionally obtained on the proposition of Mr. Madison ; and since that epoch , such was their influence on the raging dis- cords , that our hearts have been united in this ...
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31. oldal - Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided ; they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.
15. oldal - I was eyes to the blind, And feet was I to the lame. I was a father to the poor : And the cause which I knew not I searched oat. And I brake the jaws of the wicked, And plucked the spoil out of his teeth.
32. oldal - For it was not an enemy that reproached me ; Then I could have borne it : Neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me ; Then I would have hid myself from him : But it was thou, a man mine equal, My guide, and mine acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, And walked unto the house of God in company.
14. oldal - But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God : and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
69. oldal - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.
34. oldal - To what purpose are powers limited and to what purpose is that limitation committed to writing, if these limits may at any time be passed by those intended to be restrained ? The distinction between a government with limited and unlimited powers is abolished if those limits do not confine the persons on whom they are imposed and if acts prohibited and acts allowed are of equal obligation.
37. oldal - Prevent the long-aimed blow, And crush the tyrant while they rend the chain, — These constitute a State ; And sovereign law, that State's collected will, • O'er thrones and globes elate Sits empress, crowning good, repressing ill.