The Wide-awake Gift: A Know-nothing Token for 1855One of 'em J. C. Derby, 1855 - 312 psl. |
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... spirit of criticism — the constancy of your support was the essential prop of the efforts and a guarantee of the plans by which they were effected . Profoundly penetrated with this idea , I shall carry it with me to my grave , as a ...
... spirit of criticism — the constancy of your support was the essential prop of the efforts and a guarantee of the plans by which they were effected . Profoundly penetrated with this idea , I shall carry it with me to my grave , as a ...
23 psl.
... spirit of innovation upon its principles , however specious the pretexts . One method of assault may be to effect in the forms of the Constitution alterations which will impair the energy of the system , and thus to undermine what ...
... spirit of innovation upon its principles , however specious the pretexts . One method of assault may be to effect in the forms of the Constitution alterations which will impair the energy of the system , and thus to undermine what ...
24 psl.
... spirit of party generally . 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 ...
... spirit of party generally . 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 ...
25 psl.
... spirit not to be encouraged . From their natural tendency , it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutary purpose . And there being constant danger of excess , the effort ought to be , by force of public ...
... spirit not to be encouraged . From their natural tendency , it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutary purpose . And there being constant danger of excess , the effort ought to be , by force of public ...
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... spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments into one , and thus to create , whatever the form of government ; a real despotism . A just estimate of that love of power , and proneness to abuse it , which ...
... spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments into one , and thus to create , whatever the form of government ; a real despotism . A just estimate of that love of power , and proneness to abuse it , which ...
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38 psl. - There can be no greater error than to expect or calculate upon real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard.
21 psl. - ... that your union and brotherly affection may be perpetual; that the free Constitution which is the work of your hands may be sacredly maintained; that its administration in every department may be stamped with wisdom and virtue; that in fine, the happiness of the people of these States, under the auspices of liberty...
121 psl. - Liberty first, and Union afterwards, — but everywhere, spread all over in characters of living light, blazing on all its ample folds, as they float over the sea and over the land, and in every wind under the whole heavens, that other sentiment, dear to every true American heart, — Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable," God grant it, — God grant it!
25 psl. - 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.
18 psl. - The period for a new election of a citizen, to administer the executive Government of the United States, being not far distant, and the time actually arrived, when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person, who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among the number of those, out of whom...
100 psl. - Then the Master, With a gesture of command, Waved his hand; And at the word, Loud and sudden there was heard, All around them and below, The sound of hammers, blow on blow, Knocking away the shores and spurs. And see! she stirs! She starts, — she moves, — she seems to feel The thrill of life along her keel, And, spurning with her foot the ground, With one exulting, joyous bound, She leaps into the ocean's arms!
120 psl. - I have not allowed myself, sir, to look beyond the Union, to see what might lie hidden in the dark recess behind. I have not coolly weighed the chances of preserving liberty, when the bonds that unite us together shall be broken asunder. I have not accustomed myself to hang over the precipice of disunion, to see whether, with my short sight, I can fathom the depth of the abyss below...
288 psl. - He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes, and conditions.
32 psl. - It is substantially true that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government. "Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric?
32 psl. - As a very important source of strength and security cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible, avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace, but remembering also that timely disbursements to prepare for danger frequently prevent much greater disbursements to repel it...