Speeches and Forensic Arguments, Volume 1Perkins & Marvin, 1838 |
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Page 64
... question of proceeding against individuals , as guilty of treason or rebellion . That fearful crisis was past . The appeal now lay to the sword , and the only question was , whether the spirit and the resources of the people would hold ...
... question of proceeding against individuals , as guilty of treason or rebellion . That fearful crisis was past . The appeal now lay to the sword , and the only question was , whether the spirit and the resources of the people would hold ...
Page 81
... question , of the power of parliament over the colonies , was discussed with singu- lar ability , by Gov. Hutchinson on the one side , and the house of representatives of Mas- sachusetts on the other , in 1773. The argument of the House ...
... question , of the power of parliament over the colonies , was discussed with singu- lar ability , by Gov. Hutchinson on the one side , and the house of representatives of Mas- sachusetts on the other , in 1773. The argument of the House ...
Page 84
... question could be more full of interest ; if we look at it now , and judge of its importance by its effects , it appears in still greater magnitude . Let us , then , bring before us the assembly , which was about to decide a question ...
... question could be more full of interest ; if we look at it now , and judge of its importance by its effects , it appears in still greater magnitude . Let us , then , bring before us the assembly , which was about to decide a question ...
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... question to the vote , and of writing his own name first , and most conspicuously , on that parchment which spoke defiance to the power of the crown of Eng- land . There , too , is the name of that other proscribed patriot , SAMUEL ...
... question to the vote , and of writing his own name first , and most conspicuously , on that parchment which spoke defiance to the power of the crown of Eng- land . There , too , is the name of that other proscribed patriot , SAMUEL ...
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... question , after all , if it be a question , is , whether literature , ancient as well as modern , does not assist a good understanding , improve natural good taste , add polished armor to native strength , and ren- der its possessor ...
... question , after all , if it be a question , is , whether literature , ancient as well as modern , does not assist a good understanding , improve natural good taste , add polished armor to native strength , and ren- der its possessor ...
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