Eloquence of the United States, Том 5E. & H. Clark, 1827 |
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... called a commission either contains particular directions for the purpose mentioned ; or it contains no such particular directions . In either case can those , who act for that purpose , act by virtue of a commission ? In one case ...
... called a commission either contains particular directions for the purpose mentioned ; or it contains no such particular directions . In either case can those , who act for that purpose , act by virtue of a commission ? In one case ...
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... wise to set apart certain seasons , when , freed from meaner cares , we commemorate events , which have contributed to the happiness of mankind , or afford examples worthy their imitation . What are we this day called upon to.
... wise to set apart certain seasons , when , freed from meaner cares , we commemorate events , which have contributed to the happiness of mankind , or afford examples worthy their imitation . What are we this day called upon to.
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... called upon to commemorate the successful battles of freedom , and the birth of nations . It may be expected , and indeed I believe it is usual on such occasions , that I should tread the steps we have ta- ken from the dawn of ...
... called upon to commemorate the successful battles of freedom , and the birth of nations . It may be expected , and indeed I believe it is usual on such occasions , that I should tread the steps we have ta- ken from the dawn of ...
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... called into action ? Can no reason be assigned for this conduct ? Or must it be resolved into the wanton exercise of arbitrary power ? And shall the descendants of Britons tamely submit to this ? No , sirs , we never will , while we ...
... called into action ? Can no reason be assigned for this conduct ? Or must it be resolved into the wanton exercise of arbitrary power ? And shall the descendants of Britons tamely submit to this ? No , sirs , we never will , while we ...
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... called in the aid of those foreign powers , who are the rivals of your grandeur ? When your troops were few and defenceless , did we take advantage of their distress and expel them our towns ? Or have we per- mitted them to fortify , to ...
... called in the aid of those foreign powers , who are the rivals of your grandeur ? When your troops were few and defenceless , did we take advantage of their distress and expel them our towns ? Or have we per- mitted them to fortify , to ...
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