Speeches and Forensic Arguments, Volume 1Perkins & Marvin, 1838 |
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Page 47
... resistance , there is no reason to believe that such resistance would be less forcible , or less successful , because the number of such proprietors should be great . Each would per- ceive his own importance , and his own interest , 47.
... resistance , there is no reason to believe that such resistance would be less forcible , or less successful , because the number of such proprietors should be great . Each would per- ceive his own importance , and his own interest , 47.
Page 48
... reason upon what they think correct general principles , in relation to this subject . They acknowledge a want of experience . Here we have had that experience ; and we know that a multitude of small propri- etors , acting with ...
... reason upon what they think correct general principles , in relation to this subject . They acknowledge a want of experience . Here we have had that experience ; and we know that a multitude of small propri- etors , acting with ...
Page 49
... reason , there- fore , to expect a long continuance of our systems . 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 ...
... reason , there- fore , to expect a long continuance of our systems . 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 ...
Page 53
... reason to fear , that to the disgrace of the Christian name and character , new efforts are making for the extension of this trade , by subjects and citizens of Christian states , in whose hearts no sentiments of humanity or justice ...
... reason to fear , that to the disgrace of the Christian name and character , new efforts are making for the extension of this trade , by subjects and citizens of Christian states , in whose hearts no sentiments of humanity or justice ...
Page 59
... reason only , but of imagination also , and sentiment ; and that is neither wasted nor misapplied which is appropriated to the purpose of giving right di- rection to sentiments , and opening proper springs of feeling in the heart . Let ...
... reason only , but of imagination also , and sentiment ; and that is neither wasted nor misapplied which is appropriated to the purpose of giving right di- rection to sentiments , and opening proper springs of feeling in the heart . Let ...
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