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... whole of which had either passed in his own presence , or had been related to him by Mr. Henry himself . The writer is indebted to Judge Tucker for two or three of his best inci- dents ; one of them will probably be pronounced the most ...
... whole of which had either passed in his own presence , or had been related to him by Mr. Henry himself . The writer is indebted to Judge Tucker for two or three of his best inci- dents ; one of them will probably be pronounced the most ...
Page vii
... whole period of Mr. Henry's public life . In addition to these stores of information the author has had the good fortune to procure complete files of the public newspapers , reaching from the year seventeen hundred and sixty - five down ...
... whole period of Mr. Henry's public life . In addition to these stores of information the author has had the good fortune to procure complete files of the public newspapers , reaching from the year seventeen hundred and sixty - five down ...
Page ix
... whole events of Mr. Henry's life , and that his collection can be considered only as so many detached SKETCHES . If , in this humble and unassuming character , it shall give any pleasure to the numerous admirers of Mr. Henry , in ...
... whole events of Mr. Henry's life , and that his collection can be considered only as so many detached SKETCHES . If , in this humble and unassuming character , it shall give any pleasure to the numerous admirers of Mr. Henry , in ...
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... whole days and weeks , with an appetite rather whetted than cloyed by enjoyment . His school - fellows , having observed his growing passion for these amusements , and having remarked that its progress was not checked either by the want ...
... whole days and weeks , with an appetite rather whetted than cloyed by enjoyment . His school - fellows , having observed his growing passion for these amusements , and having remarked that its progress was not checked either by the want ...
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... whole field of forensic eloquence . Mr. Henry himself seems to have hoped for nothing more from the profession than a scanty subsistence for himself and his family , and his preparation was suited to these humble ex- pectations ; for to ...
... whole field of forensic eloquence . Mr. Henry himself seems to have hoped for nothing more from the profession than a scanty subsistence for himself and his family , and his preparation was suited to these humble ex- pectations ; for to ...
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Page 196 - That government is, or ought to be instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community; of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of...
Page 92 - Are we disposed to be of the number of those, who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation ? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.
Page 133 - And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress...
Page ii - IDE, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " Inductive Grammar, designed for beginners. By an Instructer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States...
Page 94 - ... we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained, we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts is all that is left us ! They tell us, sir, that we are weak ; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.
Page 190 - My political curiosity, exclusive of my anxious solicitude for the public welfare, leads me to ask, who authorized them to speak the language of, "We, the People," instead of We, the States? States are the characteristics, and the soul of a confederation. If the States be not the agents of this compact, it must be one great consolidated national government of the people of all the States.
Page 55 - George the third — ('Treason,' cried the speaker — ' treason, treason/ echoed from every part of the house. It was one of those trying moments which is decisive of character. Henry faltered not for an instant; but rising to a loftier attitude, and • fixing on the speaker an eye of the most determined fire, he finished his sentence with the firmest emphasis) may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it.
Page 93 - Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation — the last arguments to which kings resort. I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array if its purpose be not to force us to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? Has Great Britain any enemy in this quarter of the world, to call for this accumulation of navies and armies?
Page 92 - Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty?
Page 92 - I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided ; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past.