Orations of American Orators: American IndependenceColonial Press, 1899 |
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... authority over others , and if any men have given it , they only could give it for themselves . Our forefathers , ' tis said , consented to be subject to the laws of Great Britain . I will not , at present , dispute it , nor mark out ...
... authority over others , and if any men have given it , they only could give it for themselves . Our forefathers , ' tis said , consented to be subject to the laws of Great Britain . I will not , at present , dispute it , nor mark out ...
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... authority to make your child a slave because you had nourished him in his infancy ? It is a strange species of generosity which requires a return infinitely more valuable than anything it could have bestowed ; that demands as a reward ...
... authority to make your child a slave because you had nourished him in his infancy ? It is a strange species of generosity which requires a return infinitely more valuable than anything it could have bestowed ; that demands as a reward ...
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to the Parliament of Great Britain powers inconsistent with our freedom . The authority and force which would be absolutely necessary for the preservation of the peace and good order of this continent , would put all our valuable rights ...
to the Parliament of Great Britain powers inconsistent with our freedom . The authority and force which would be absolutely necessary for the preservation of the peace and good order of this continent , would put all our valuable rights ...
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... authority . He who has most zeal and ability to promote public felicity , let him be the servant of the public . This is the only line of distinction drawn by nature . Leave the bird of night to the obscurity for which nature intended ...
... authority . He who has most zeal and ability to promote public felicity , let him be the servant of the public . This is the only line of distinction drawn by nature . Leave the bird of night to the obscurity for which nature intended ...
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... authority to enact laws , and in- flict penalties in his kingdom . And if we now cast our eyes over the nations of the earth we shall find , that instead of pos- sessing the pure religion of the gospel , they may 14 SAMUEL ADAMS.
... authority to enact laws , and in- flict penalties in his kingdom . And if we now cast our eyes over the nations of the earth we shall find , that instead of pos- sessing the pure religion of the gospel , they may 14 SAMUEL ADAMS.
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admitted adoption amendments American army authority Britain British cause Citizen Genet citizens claim colonies commerce common confederation Congress consider constitution Continental Congress convention courts danger declare duty effect elected enemies England English equal eral ernment Europe evils executive existence faith favor federal feel force foreign France genius give hands happiness honorable gentleman hope House human important independence influence intercourse interest Jay's treaty John Adams jury justice land laws legislature liberty Lord Castlereagh measures ment mind nation nature navigation Navigation Act necessary never object obligation opinion oppressive orders in council Parliament party passions patriotism peace political possess present President principles reason render republican respect Revolution Samuel Adams seamen Senate Spain spirit taxes tion trade treaty trial by jury trust Union United Virginia virtue vote wish WRITS OF ASSISTANCE
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Página 34 - ... it is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national union to your collective and individual happiness; that you should cherish 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...
Página 40 - Let it simply be asked. Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice ? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.
Página 59 - Gentlemen may cry peace, peace — but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!
Página 38 - The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissensions, which, in different ages and countries, has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads, at length, to a more formal and permanent despotism. The disorders and miseries, which result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual...
Página 42 - ... of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence or awe the public...
Página 37 - But the constitution which at any time exists till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people is sacredly obligatory upon all. The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.
Página 41 - ... revenue; that to have revenue there must be taxes; that no taxes can be devised which are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant; that the intrinsic embarrassment inseparable from the selection of the proper objects (which is always a choice of difficulties) ought to be a decisive motive for a candid construction of the conduct of the government in making it, and for a spirit of acquiescence in the measures for obtaining revenue, which the public exigencies may at any time dictate. Observe...
Página 32 - I rejoice, that the state of your concerns, external as well as internal, no longer renders the pursuit of inclination incompatible with the sentiment of duty, or propriety ; and am persuaded, whatever partiality may be retained for my services, that in the present circumstances of our country, you will not disapprove my determination to retire.
Página 70 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security, of the people, nation, or community...
Página 38 - I have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the state, with particular reference to the founding of them on geographical discriminations. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally.