An Address: Delivered on the Anniversary of the Philolexian Society of Columbia College, May 15, 1831G. & C. & H. Carvill, 1831 - Всего страниц: 43 |
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Стр. 33 - We have lived long, but this is the noblest work of our whole lives. The treaty which we have just signed has not been obtained by art, or dictated by force ; equally advantageous to the two contracting parties, it will change vast solitudes into flourishing districts.
Стр. 34 - The consequences of this act did not escape the penetration of the First Consul. " This accession of territory," said he, " strengthens forever the power of the United States, and I have just given to England a maritime rival, that will sooner or later humble her pride...
Стр. 36 - The connexion between Livingston and Fulton realized, to a great degree, the vision of the poet. All former experiments had failed, and the genius of Fulton, aided and fostered by the public spirit and discernment of Livingston, created one of the greatest accommodations for the benefit of mankind. These illustrious men will be considered, through all time, as the benefactors of the world...
Стр. 39 - An inquiring believer in its truth, an exemplar or 42 its gentle effects on the character, he daily sought its consolations, and strengthened his pious resolutions in the rich inheritance it promises. He was devoted to the Protestant Episcopal Church, from an enlightened preference of its doctrines and discipline, without hostile feelings to those who trust to other guides in religion than Chillingworth and Hooker. CHANCELLOR LIVINGSTON, at the time of his death, was in the 66th year of his age.
Стр. 33 - The instruments which we have just signed will cause no tears to be shed : they prepare ages of happiness for innumerable generations of human creatures. The Mississippi and Missouri will see them succeed one another, and multiply, truly worthy of the regard and care of Providence, in the bosom of equality, under just laws, freed from the errors of superstition and the scourges of bad government.
Стр. 29 - At his court; which rivalled in magnificence and splendour the most august courts of Europe, the Chancellor at once conciliated the good feelings of that extraordinary man, by the amenity of his manners, and promoted the best interests of his country, by persevering and enlightened exertions. During the short-lived peace of Amiens, Paris was visited by the refined and intelligent from every part of the civilized world ; and here the Chancellor found leisure, amidst the duties of official station,...
Стр. 38 - Thue it appear«, from this imperfect tribute, that the late Chancellor Livingston was an active agent in the most momentous events that have influenced the destinies of mankind. Of the congress of 1776, which resolved that these states were free and independent, he was a distinguished member, and belonged to that committee which framed the declaration .of our grievances and rights— and which will transmit their names to the latest posterity...
Стр. 25 - ... contest. Mr. Livingston was appointed chancellor of the state of New York in 1783, being the first who held that office under the state constitution ; and he continued in this highest legal distinction in the state until his mission to France in 1801. For his ability and fidelity in the discharge of his judicial duties, I appeal to the learned members of the profession. No published documents record the evidences of his laborious research and accurate discrimination. • But I am authorized to...
Стр. 32 - The menacing posture of affairs between France and England facilitated the objects of these arrangements, and resulted in the transfer of the entire country to the American republic, for a sum less than was adequate for the preparation of a single campaign. By this important treaty, contrary to the anticipations of the timid or interested, the confederacy of our states was placed on an invulnerable basis ; territory was added to our country, nearly equal in extent to...
Стр. 30 - ... strangers from every country, to pay their respects to the First Consul of France, now established as the sole head of the government, the American ambassador, MR. LIVINGSTON, plain and simple in manners and dress, represented his republic with propriety and dignity.