The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America, Throughout the War which Established Their Independence; and First President of the United StatesJoseph Cushing; J. Robinson, printer, 1814 - 266 pages |
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... reasons for the abandonment of so advantageous a po- sition , must be looked for elsewhere . The British had urged the war with so much vigour and success against the French to the northward of the Ohio , that no reinforce- ments could ...
... reasons for the abandonment of so advantageous a po- sition , must be looked for elsewhere . The British had urged the war with so much vigour and success against the French to the northward of the Ohio , that no reinforce- ments could ...
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... reasons for taking up arms . In this , after enumerating various grievances of the colonies , and vindi- cating them from a premeditated design of establishing in- dependent states , it was added ; " In our own native land , in defence ...
... reasons for taking up arms . In this , after enumerating various grievances of the colonies , and vindi- cating them from a premeditated design of establishing in- dependent states , it was added ; " In our own native land , in defence ...
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... reason was a dislike to a military life . Much also of that enthusiasm which brought numbers to the field , on the commencement of hostilities , had abated . The army of 1775 was wasting away by the expiration of the terms of service ...
... reason was a dislike to a military life . Much also of that enthusiasm which brought numbers to the field , on the commencement of hostilities , had abated . The army of 1775 was wasting away by the expiration of the terms of service ...
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... reasons , carefully concealed : The ardour and impatience of the public had long since counted on the expulsion of the British from Boston . Washington was equally ardent , but better informed and more prudent . He well knew the ...
... reasons , carefully concealed : The ardour and impatience of the public had long since counted on the expulsion of the British from Boston . Washington was equally ardent , but better informed and more prudent . He well knew the ...
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... reasons , the evacuation of Boston , and the concentration of the royal forces at New York , had been for some time resolved upon in England . The reasons that induced the British to gain possession of New - York , weighed with ...
... reasons , the evacuation of Boston , and the concentration of the royal forces at New York , had been for some time resolved upon in England . The reasons that induced the British to gain possession of New - York , weighed with ...
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Page 213 - Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free> enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a People always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt that in the course of time and things the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be that Providence...
Page 213 - In the execution of such a plan, nothing is more essential than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular nations and passionate attachments for others should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated. The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave.
Page 212 - Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
Page 210 - 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, controlled, or repressed ; but in those of the popular form it is seen in its greatest rankness, and is truly their worst enemy.
Page 208 - 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.
Page 207 - Union, affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability, there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those, who in any quarter may endeavour to weaken its bands.
Page 217 - After deliberate examination with the aid of the best lights I could obtain, I was well satisfied that our country, under all the circumstances of the case, had a right to take, and was bound in duty and interest, to take a neutral position. Having taken it, I determined, as far as should depend upon me, to maintain it, with moderation, perseverance and firmness.
Page 218 - Though in reviewing the incidents of my administration I am unconscious of intentional error, I am nevertheless too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors. Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils to which they may tend.
Page 216 - I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them. Taking care always to keep ourselves, by suitable establishments, on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances, for extraordinary emergencies.
Page 215 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens,) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.