The United States Democratic Review, Volume 5J.& H.G. Langley, 1839 Vols. 1-3, 5-8 contain the political and literary portions; v. 4 the historical register department, of the numbers published from Oct. 1837 to Dec. 1840. |
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... or of a minority faction among themselves . In such a case their content would be the most unhappy symptom of their state ; and their very discontent , with all the disorder and evil 16 [ January , The Canada Question .
... or of a minority faction among themselves . In such a case their content would be the most unhappy symptom of their state ; and their very discontent , with all the disorder and evil 16 [ January , The Canada Question .
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their very discontent , with all the disorder and evil springing out of it , is the best prima - facie evidence of their present fitness for freedom . But there can be no doubt that their grievances have been many , long protracted ...
their very discontent , with all the disorder and evil springing out of it , is the best prima - facie evidence of their present fitness for freedom . But there can be no doubt that their grievances have been many , long protracted ...
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... evil hour for you and me . The province which the King entrusted to my charge is lost . I go hence in misfortune - perchance in disgrace - to return no more . And you , whose present being is incorporate with the past -- who have seen ...
... evil hour for you and me . The province which the King entrusted to my charge is lost . I go hence in misfortune - perchance in disgrace - to return no more . And you , whose present being is incorporate with the past -- who have seen ...
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... evil , by a free use of the reserved right of repealing bad grants of public privileges ; and , secondly , which I hope to see the most effectual of all checks , impartial and inde- pendent administration of justice on corporations as ...
... evil , by a free use of the reserved right of repealing bad grants of public privileges ; and , secondly , which I hope to see the most effectual of all checks , impartial and inde- pendent administration of justice on corporations as ...
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... evil to be let loose upon the country , without even the compensation of a hope remaining at the bottom . That under its operation credit is to perish , commerce is to perish ; that a Spartan régime of iron money and black broth is to ...
... evil to be let loose upon the country , without even the compensation of a hope remaining at the bottom . That under its operation credit is to perish , commerce is to perish ; that a Spartan régime of iron money and black broth is to ...
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Page 498 - Westward the course of empire takes its way ; The four first acts already past, A fifth shall close the drama with the day ; Time's noblest offspring is the last.
Page 497 - He makes the figs our mouths to meet And throws the melons at our feet; But apples, plants of such a price, No tree could ever bear them twice. With cedars chosen by His hand...
Page 544 - I expected to find a contest between a government and a people — I found two nations warring in the bosom of a single state : I found a struggle, not of principles, but of races...
Page 193 - The waters which fall from this horrible precipice do foam and boil after the most hideous manner imaginable, making an outrageous noise, more terrible than that of thunder ; for when the wind blows out of the south their dismal roaring may be heard more than fifteen leagues off.
Page 497 - In happy climes, where from the genial sun • And virgin earth such scenes ensue, The force of Art by Nature seems outdone, And fancied beauties by the true : In happy climes, the seat of innocence, Where Nature guides and Virtue rules, Where men shall not impose for truth and sense The...
Page 104 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection and security of the people, nation or community; and not for the particular emolument or advantage of any single man, family, or set of men, who are a part only of that...
Page 249 - I feel it a duty to express my profound and solemn conviction, derived from my intimate opportunity of observing and appreciating the views of the Convention, collectively and individually, that there never was an assembly of men, charged with a great and arduous trust, who were more pure in their motives, or more exclusively or anxiously devoted to the object committed to them...
Page 492 - Frighting the wide heaven; And in regions far, Such heroes bring ye forth As those from whom we came , And plant our name Under that star Not known unto our North...
Page 88 - The greatest truths are wronged if not linked with beauty, and they win their way most surely and deeply into the soul when arrayed in this their natural and fit attire. Now no man receives the true culture of a man in whom the sensibility to the beautiful is not cherished; and I know of no condition in life from which it should be excluded.
Page 216 - Father and I went down to camp, Along with Captain Gooding, And there we saw the men and boys As thick as hasty pudding.