The Western Reader: A Series of Useful LessonsBurgess and Morgan, 1833 - 216 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 25
... laws shall receive the cheerful submission of freemen , or the iron rod of a tyrant compel the trembling homage of slaves . 2. Be not deceived . IIuman nature in this state is like human nature every where . All actual difference in our ...
... laws shall receive the cheerful submission of freemen , or the iron rod of a tyrant compel the trembling homage of slaves . 2. Be not deceived . IIuman nature in this state is like human nature every where . All actual difference in our ...
Σελίδα 37
... law , and the seats of legislation , but he feels them in his common and daily intercourse with his fellow man . LESSON XXII . The Infant's Grave . - HARVEY D. LITTLE . How calm are thy slumbers , thou sweet little stranger ' Unmindful ...
... law , and the seats of legislation , but he feels them in his common and daily intercourse with his fellow man . LESSON XXII . The Infant's Grave . - HARVEY D. LITTLE . How calm are thy slumbers , thou sweet little stranger ' Unmindful ...
Σελίδα 73
... laws of philosophy are familiar to his mind , and he can readily apply them and detect the errors which the ignorant or half - taught man would be sure to overlook . 3. Is he a farmer ? He plants with the more certain prospect of ...
... laws of philosophy are familiar to his mind , and he can readily apply them and detect the errors which the ignorant or half - taught man would be sure to overlook . 3. Is he a farmer ? He plants with the more certain prospect of ...
Σελίδα 78
... laws , that power degenerates into despotism . 10. This was the case in Mexico , and in the nations of South America ; a great number of individuals were at the disposal of the chief , who treated them little better than slaves . Hence ...
... laws , that power degenerates into despotism . 10. This was the case in Mexico , and in the nations of South America ; a great number of individuals were at the disposal of the chief , who treated them little better than slaves . Hence ...
Σελίδα 82
... laws of nature rather than those of civilized society . Who would not prefer sickness and premature death , to the criticisms of the haut ton ? But to be grave , compression of the chest from twelve to eighteen , is a prolific cause of ...
... laws of nature rather than those of civilized society . Who would not prefer sickness and premature death , to the criticisms of the haut ton ? But to be grave , compression of the chest from twelve to eighteen , is a prolific cause of ...
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Σελίδα 166 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Σελίδα 165 - Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action ; and, bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Σελίδα 166 - Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world ; having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict, and to those who feel oppression, you retire from the great theatre of action, with the blessings of your fellowcitizens ; but the glory of your virtues will not terminate with your military command, it will continue to animate remotest ages.
Σελίδα 164 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States, of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence — a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which however was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the unioa and the patronage of Heaven.
Σελίδα 29 - THE pilgrim fathers — where are they? The waves that brought them o'er Still roll in the bay, and throw their spray As they break along the shore...
Σελίδα 165 - While I repeat my obligations to the army in general, I should do injustice to my own feelings not to acknowledge in this place, the peculiar services and distinguished merits of the gentlemen who have been attached to my person during the war.
Σελίδα 165 - Called upon by your country to defend its invaded rights, you accepted the sacred charge, before it had formed alliances, and whilst it was without funds or a government to support you. You have conducted the great military contest with wisdom and fortitude, invariably regarding the rights of the civil power through all disasters and changes.
Σελίδα 93 - In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality; that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
Σελίδα 154 - Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,' — the voice of the preacher, which had all along faltered, grew fainter and fainter, until, his utterance being entirely obstructed by the force of his feelings, he raised his handkerchief to his eyes, and burst into a loud and irrepressible flood of grief. The effect is inconceivable.
Σελίδα 92 - Remember that credit is money. If a man lets his money lie in my hands after it is due, he gives me the interest, or so much as I can make of it during that time. This amounts to a considerable sum where a man has good and large credit, and makes good use of it.