Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams, Sixth President of the United States: With the Eulogy Delivered Before the Legislature of New YorkDerby, Miller, 1849 - 404 pagini This book is a biography of John Quincy Adams, United States Senator, Congressman from Massachusetts, and the sixth President of the United States from 1825 to 1829. |
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Pagina 18
... took his flight from the Dragon Persecution in Devonshire , in England , and alighted with eight sons , near Mount Wollaston , One of the sons returned to England , and after taking time to explore the country , four removed to Medfield ...
... took his flight from the Dragon Persecution in Devonshire , in England , and alighted with eight sons , near Mount Wollaston , One of the sons returned to England , and after taking time to explore the country , four removed to Medfield ...
Pagina 41
... took up his resi- dence at the British Court . Mrs. Adams embarked in June , 1784 , to join her husband . John Adams was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the same Court in 1785 , and thus he , who ten years before , when a subject ...
... took up his resi- dence at the British Court . Mrs. Adams embarked in June , 1784 , to join her husband . John Adams was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the same Court in 1785 , and thus he , who ten years before , when a subject ...
Pagina 50
... took the hue of their party predi- lections . The Democrats , believing the French Revo- lution to be the up - springing of the same principles which had triumphed here — a lawful attempt of an oppressed people to secure the exercise of ...
... took the hue of their party predi- lections . The Democrats , believing the French Revo- lution to be the up - springing of the same principles which had triumphed here — a lawful attempt of an oppressed people to secure the exercise of ...
Pagina 58
... took sides with Mr. Genet , against the neutral position of our Government , and seemed deter- mined to plunge the Union into the European contest , in aid of the French Republic . Some idea may be obtained of the excitement which ...
... took sides with Mr. Genet , against the neutral position of our Government , and seemed deter- mined to plunge the Union into the European contest , in aid of the French Republic . Some idea may be obtained of the excitement which ...
Pagina 64
... took in the welfare of his son while abroad , and also afford a brief glance at the political movements of that day . It is dated Philadelphia , Jan. 23 , 1796- " We have been very unfortunate in the delays which have at- tended the ...
... took in the welfare of his son while abroad , and also afford a brief glance at the political movements of that day . It is dated Philadelphia , Jan. 23 , 1796- " We have been very unfortunate in the delays which have at- tended the ...
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Pagina 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.
Pagina 372 - 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.
Pagina 287 - Joint Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States...
Pagina 246 - 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...
Pagina 124 - Resolved, That provision ought to be made, by law, for defraying the expense incident to the appointment of an Agent or Commissioner to Greece, whenever the President shall deem it expedient to make such appointment.
Pagina 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.
Pagina 28 - This committee consisted of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston.
Pagina 68 - Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people ? And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Pagina 323 - With dying hand the rudder held, Till, in his fall, with fateful sway, The steerage of the realm gave way!
Pagina 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.