American Eloquence: A Collection of Speeches and Addresses, by the Most Eminent Orators of America, Τόμος 2Frank Moore D. Appleton, 1859 |
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Σελίδα 21
... true , and is particularly recognized , with respect to the fleets of a nation on the high seas . To punish offences committed in its fleet , is the practice of every nation in the universe ; and conse- quently the opinion of the world ...
... true , and is particularly recognized , with respect to the fleets of a nation on the high seas . To punish offences committed in its fleet , is the practice of every nation in the universe ; and conse- quently the opinion of the world ...
Σελίδα 23
... true that the offence may be completed by a single act ; but it depends on the nature of that act . If it be such as manifests generally hostility against the world — an intention to rob generally , then it is piracy ; but if it be ...
... true that the offence may be completed by a single act ; but it depends on the nature of that act . If it be such as manifests generally hostility against the world — an intention to rob generally , then it is piracy ; but if it be ...
Σελίδα 27
... true , that when an individual , claim in court , the executive acknowledges in without an act of the legislature . But the then claiming the property as his , had asserted that President made no such declaration . itself a want of ...
... true , that when an individual , claim in court , the executive acknowledges in without an act of the legislature . But the then claiming the property as his , had asserted that President made no such declaration . itself a want of ...
Σελίδα 56
... true sources of our prejudices of the House ? It was my ardent divisions . I co - operate with the party to which wish to discuss the subject with calmness and I am attached , because I believe their true ob- deliberation , and I did ...
... true sources of our prejudices of the House ? It was my ardent divisions . I co - operate with the party to which wish to discuss the subject with calmness and I am attached , because I believe their true ob- deliberation , and I did ...
Σελίδα 57
... true , that they , who have the name of the people the most often in their mouths , have their true interests the most seldom at their hearts . The honorable gentleman from Virginia wandered to the very confines of the federal ...
... true , that they , who have the name of the people the most often in their mouths , have their true interests the most seldom at their hearts . The honorable gentleman from Virginia wandered to the very confines of the federal ...
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Σελίδα 399 - When my eyes shall be turned to behold, for the last time, the sun in heaven, may I not see him shining on the broken and dishonored fragments of a once glorious Union ; on states dissevered, discordant, belligerent ; on a land rent with civil feuds, or drenched, it may be, in fraternal blood ! Let their last .feeble and lingering glance rather behold the gorgeous ensign of the republic, now known and honored throughout the earth, still full high advanced, its arms and trophies streaming in their...
Σελίδα 154 - t; I have use for it. Go, leave me. — (Exit Emilia). I will in Cassio's lodging lose this napkin, And let him find it. Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmations strong As proofs of Holy Writ.
Σελίδα 369 - In a day of peace, let us advance the arts of peace and the works of peace. Let us develop the resources of our land, call forth its powers, build up its institutions, promote all its great interests, and see whether we' also, in our day and generation,, may not perform something worthy to be remembered.
Σελίδα 78 - That a final judgment or decree in any suit, in the highest court of law or equity of a State in which a decision in the suit could be had, where is drawn in question the validity of a treaty or statute of or an authority exercised under the United States, and the decision is against their validity...
Σελίδα 46 - The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States and admitted as soon as possible according to the principles of the federal Constitution to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States, and in the mean time they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and the Religion which they profess.
Σελίδα 400 - Deep sleep had fallen on the destined victim, and on all beneath his roof. A healthful old man, to whom sleep was sweet, the first sound slumbers of the night held him in their soft but strong embrace. The assassin enters, through the window already prepared, into an unoccupied apartment. With noiseless foot he paces the lonely hall, half lighted by the moon ; he winds up the ascent of the stairs, and reaches the door of the chamber.
Σελίδα 374 - That Congress have no authority to interfere in the emancipation of slaves, or in the treatment of them in any of the States; it remaining with the several States alone to provide rules and regulations therein, which humanity and true policy may require.
Σελίδα 209 - The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.
Σελίδα 364 - You are now where you stood fifty years ago, this very hour, with your brothers and your neighbors, shoulder to shoulder, in the strife for your country. Behold how altered ! The same heavens are indeed over your heads ; the same ocean rolls at your feet ; but all else how changed...
Σελίδα 400 - He retreats, retraces his steps to the window, passes out through it as he came in, and escapes. He has done the murder — no eye has seen him, no ear has heard him. The secret is his own, and it is safe! Ah, gentlemen, that was a dreadful mistake ! Such a secret can be safe nowhere. The whole creation of God has neither nook nor corner, where the guilty can bestow it, and say it is safe.