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Page 49
... Party and passion , doubtless , may prevail at times , and much temporary mis- chief be done . Even modes and forms may be changed , and per- haps for the worse . But a great revolution , in regard to property , must take place , before ...
... Party and passion , doubtless , may prevail at times , and much temporary mis- chief be done . Even modes and forms may be changed , and per- haps for the worse . But a great revolution , in regard to property , must take place , before ...
Page 93
... parties in the country , is now part of the history of our government . We may naturally regret , that any- thing should have occurred to create difference and discord , between those who had acted harmoniously and efficiently in the ...
... parties in the country , is now part of the history of our government . We may naturally regret , that any- thing should have occurred to create difference and discord , between those who had acted harmoniously and efficiently in the ...
Page 97
... party attachment , and party organi- zation . The present was a different occasion . The sentiment which had called this meeting together , was a sentiment of union and concilia- tion ; a sentiment so congenial to his own feelings , and ...
... party attachment , and party organi- zation . The present was a different occasion . The sentiment which had called this meeting together , was a sentiment of union and concilia- tion ; a sentiment so congenial to his own feelings , and ...
Page 98
... party combinations . He admitted , even , that party associations were sometimes unavoidable , and per- haps necessary , to the accomplishment of other ends and purposes . -But this did not prove that , of themselves , they were good ...
... party combinations . He admitted , even , that party associations were sometimes unavoidable , and per- haps necessary , to the accomplishment of other ends and purposes . -But this did not prove that , of themselves , they were good ...
Page 99
... party organization is necessary to the public good . I do not question their motives ; and I wish to be tolerant even to those who think that toleration ought not to be indulged . It is said , sir , that prosperity sometimes hardens the ...
... party organization is necessary to the public good . I do not question their motives ; and I wish to be tolerant even to those who think that toleration ought not to be indulged . It is said , sir , that prosperity sometimes hardens the ...
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