Modern Eloquence, Volume 14Thomas Brackett Reed, Rossiter Johnson, Justin McCarthy, Albert Ellery Bergh J.D. Morris, 1901 |
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... ourselves by this scheme , which , in the words of the resolution , " is for the best interests and present and future prosperity of British North America . " If we are not blind to our present position we must see the hazardous ...
... ourselves by this scheme , which , in the words of the resolution , " is for the best interests and present and future prosperity of British North America . " If we are not blind to our present position we must see the hazardous ...
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... ourselves here present , we who are yet in the strength and vigor of our days , have nobly im- proved , and have made such provisions for this our Athens that now it is all - sufficient in itself to answer every exigence of war and of ...
... ourselves here present , we who are yet in the strength and vigor of our days , have nobly im- proved , and have made such provisions for this our Athens that now it is all - sufficient in itself to answer every exigence of war and of ...
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... ourselves to the understandings of our opponents or to their hearts and consciences . It is necessary I should remove this formidable objection ; for , though not often stated in distinct terms , I fear it is one which has a very wide ...
... ourselves to the understandings of our opponents or to their hearts and consciences . It is necessary I should remove this formidable objection ; for , though not often stated in distinct terms , I fear it is one which has a very wide ...
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