Alexander Hamilton and His Contemporaries: Or, The Rise of the American Constitution by Christopher James RiethmüllerBell and Daldy, 1864 - Всего страниц: 452 |
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... person whose high character and military experience entitled him to the first claim . Difficulties arose , however , from the jealousy which even then had arisen amongst the colonies , and from the un- willingness of New England to ...
... person whose high character and military experience entitled him to the first claim . Difficulties arose , however , from the jealousy which even then had arisen amongst the colonies , and from the un- willingness of New England to ...
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... persons of repute , Hamilton em- barked on board a vessel , which was nearly destroyed by fire on the voyage to Boston . He arrived there , however , in safety , and proceeded thence to his place of destination . Having delivered his ...
... persons of repute , Hamilton em- barked on board a vessel , which was nearly destroyed by fire on the voyage to Boston . He arrived there , however , in safety , and proceeded thence to his place of destination . Having delivered his ...
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... paramount duties of humanity and justice . When an excited mob attempted to seize the person of Dr. Cooper , the loyal president of King's College , Hamilton threw himself between them and their intended victim , THE YOUNG VOLUNTEER . 31.
... paramount duties of humanity and justice . When an excited mob attempted to seize the person of Dr. Cooper , the loyal president of King's College , Hamilton threw himself between them and their intended victim , THE YOUNG VOLUNTEER . 31.
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... attention . The chief invited the youth- ful engineer to his tent , and soon discovered how many rare qualities were united in his person . From that moment dates the long intimacy which was destined to D 2 THE YOUNG VOLUNTEER . 35.
... attention . The chief invited the youth- ful engineer to his tent , and soon discovered how many rare qualities were united in his person . From that moment dates the long intimacy which was destined to D 2 THE YOUNG VOLUNTEER . 35.
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... person of General Charles Lee , whose rashness and obstinacy soon after led to his own capture by the enemy . Washington had the mortification of knowing , that some of those in whom he had placed unlimited confidence , were engaged in ...
... person of General Charles Lee , whose rashness and obstinacy soon after led to his own capture by the enemy . Washington had the mortification of knowing , that some of those in whom he had placed unlimited confidence , were engaged in ...
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Стр. 34 - ... free and independent states ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved ; and that as free and independent states, .they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do.
Стр. 178 - That, in the opinion of Congress, it is expedient that, on the second Monday in May next, a convention of delegates who shall have been appointed by the several states, be held at Philadelphia, for the sole and express purpose of revising the articles of confederation, and reporting to Congress, and the several legislatures, such...
Стр. 209 - Thus I consent, sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure that it is not the best.
Стр. 6 - When your lordships look at the papers transmitted us from America, when you consider their decency, firmness, and wisdom, you cannot but respect their cause, and wish to make it your own.
Стр. 19 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
Стр. 361 - When a retrospect is taken of the Washingtonian administration for eight years, it is a subject of the greatest astonishment that a single individual should have cankered the principles of republicanism in an enlightened people, just emerged from the gulf of despotism, and should have carried his designs against the public liberty so far, as to have put in jeopardy its very existence. Such however are the facts, and with these staring us in the face, this day ought to be a JUBILEE in the United States.
Стр. 87 - I trust that the request I make to your Excellency at this serious period, and which is to soften my last moments, will not be rejected. Sympathy towards a soldier will surely induce your Excellency and a military tribunal to adapt the mode of my death to the feelings of a man of honor.
Стр. 406 - General Hamilton and Judge Kent have declared, in substance, that they looked upon Mr. Burr to be a dangerous man, and one who ought not to be trusted with the reins of government.
Стр. 129 - ... for the defence and welfare of the United States or any of them, nor emit bills, nor borrow money on the credit of the United States...
Стр. 6 - I must declare and avow, that, in the master. states of the world, I know not the people'* nor the senate, who in such a complication of difficult circumstances, can stand in preference to the Delegates of America, assembled in General Congress at Philadelphia.