Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams: Sixth President of the United StatesMiller, Orton & Mulligan, 1856 - 404 pages |
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... character which distinguished him from his contemporaries . It has been the aim to present such an aspect of the history and principles of this wonderful man , as shall do jus- tice to his memory , and afford an example which the youth ...
... character which distinguished him from his contemporaries . It has been the aim to present such an aspect of the history and principles of this wonderful man , as shall do jus- tice to his memory , and afford an example which the youth ...
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... character in regard to government , yet manifested democratic sentiments unusual in those times , and indicated that republican institutions were the proper institutions for the Amer- ican People . The resistance to the stamp act ...
... character in regard to government , yet manifested democratic sentiments unusual in those times , and indicated that republican institutions were the proper institutions for the Amer- ican People . The resistance to the stamp act ...
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... character of the per- son from whom , in such affecting circumstances , he derived an honorable patronymic , was an object of emulation . John Quincy was a gentleman of wealth , education , and influence . He was for a He was for a long ...
... character of the per- son from whom , in such affecting circumstances , he derived an honorable patronymic , was an object of emulation . John Quincy was a gentleman of wealth , education , and influence . He was for a He was for a long ...
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... character of John Quincy Ad- ams . His education had now commenced : an educa- tion in the principles of heroic action , by John Adams , the colossus of the American Revolution . How de- voted he was to this important charge , and with ...
... character of John Quincy Ad- ams . His education had now commenced : an educa- tion in the principles of heroic action , by John Adams , the colossus of the American Revolution . How de- voted he was to this important charge , and with ...
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... character of John Quincy Adams as ultimately developed , without regarding that character as a fulfilment , in all respects , of the prayers and purposes of his illustrious parent . The voyage of the American Minister was made in a time ...
... character of John Quincy Adams as ultimately developed , without regarding that character as a fulfilment , in all respects , of the prayers and purposes of his illustrious parent . The voyage of the American Minister was made in a time ...
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Page 28 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Page 376 - He who ascends to mountain-tops, shall find The loftiest peaks most wrapt in clouds and snow; He who surpasses or subdues mankind, Must look down on the hate of those below. Though high above the sun of glory glow, And far beneath the earth and ocean spread, Round him are icy rocks, and loudly blow Contending tempests on his naked head, And thus reward the toils which to those summits led.
Page 27 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the united colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established to adopt such government as shall, in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Page 132 - She well knows that by once enlisting under other banners than her own, were they even the banners of foreign independence, she would involve herself, beyond the power of extrication, in all the wars of interest and intrigue, of individual avarice, envy, and ambition, which assume the colors and usurp the standard of freedom. The fundamental maxims of her policy would insensibly change from liberty to force.
Page 248 - And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore; 3 And said, O LORD God of Israel, why is this come to pass in Israel, that there should be to-day one tribe lacking in Israel...
Page 42 - Sir, the circumstances of this audience are so extraordinary, the language you have now held is so extremely proper, and the feelings you have discovered so justly adapted to the occasion, that I must say, that I not only receive with pleasure the assurance of the friendly disposition of the United States, but that I am very glad the choice has fallen upon you to be their minister.
Page 43 - I was the last to conform to the separation ; but the separation having been made, and having become inevitable, I have always said, as I say now, that I would be the first to meet the friendship of the United States, as an independent power. The moment I see such sentiments and language as yours prevail, and a disposition to give this country the preference, that moment I shall say, let the circumstances of language, religion, and blood, have their natural and full effect.
Page 29 - You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not, I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom, I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory.
Page 345 - And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.
Page 344 - Resolved, That as a further mark of respect for the memory of the deceased, this House do now adjourn.