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... measures appeared to them most proper to be adopted . This committee has , we under- ftand , met feveral times ; and from the well known abilities and virtues of fe- veral of its members , we make no doubt that the beft poffible measures ...
... measures appeared to them most proper to be adopted . This committee has , we under- ftand , met feveral times ; and from the well known abilities and virtues of fe- veral of its members , we make no doubt that the beft poffible measures ...
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... measured lines . Ariftotle makes the effence of poetry to confift in imitation : at the beginning of his poetics , he defcribes mufic , danc- ing , and poetry , as imitative arts . Af- ter the Stagyrite , Horace requires his poet to ...
... measured lines . Ariftotle makes the effence of poetry to confift in imitation : at the beginning of his poetics , he defcribes mufic , danc- ing , and poetry , as imitative arts . Af- ter the Stagyrite , Horace requires his poet to ...
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... measured hamony , none of these are excluded from profe . We have the authority of Horace and of Johnson , and a ftill higher authority , that of common fenfe , for afferting , that truth and nature are the basis of all literary merit ...
... measured hamony , none of these are excluded from profe . We have the authority of Horace and of Johnson , and a ftill higher authority , that of common fenfe , for afferting , that truth and nature are the basis of all literary merit ...
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... measuring angles ; yet the general ac- curacy and fidelity of both may be fully relied on . The phænomenon took place very early ( viz . between twelve and one ) on the morning of the 5th of Auguft , 1795 . The moon was feen by the ...
... measuring angles ; yet the general ac- curacy and fidelity of both may be fully relied on . The phænomenon took place very early ( viz . between twelve and one ) on the morning of the 5th of Auguft , 1795 . The moon was feen by the ...
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... measure of pofthumous veneration ? 7. And art thou not afraid , left fome MONTHLY MAG . No. VI . 465 competitors of thy favourite fhould di . vide or eclipfe his popularity ? S. I wish juftice to be done . Let every temple open its ...
... measure of pofthumous veneration ? 7. And art thou not afraid , left fome MONTHLY MAG . No. VI . 465 competitors of thy favourite fhould di . vide or eclipfe his popularity ? S. I wish juftice to be done . Let every temple open its ...
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Pasajes populares
Página 816 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements.
Página 813 - ... all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency. They serve to organize faction, to give it an artificial and extraordinary force ; to put, in the place of the delegated will of the nation, the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community...
Página 817 - The considerations which respect the right to hold this conduct, it is not necessary, on this occasion, to detail. I will only observe, that according to my understanding of the matter, that right, so far from being denied by any of the belligerent powers, has been virtually admitted by all.
Página 813 - I have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the state, with particular reference to the founding of them on geographical discriminations. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally.
Página 817 - I shall also carry with me the hope that my country will never cease to view them with indulgence, and that after forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal, the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion, as myself must soon be to the mansions of rest.
Página 815 - Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue ? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature.
Página 816 - ... of a virtuous sense of obligation a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption or infatuation.
Página 813 - This government, the offspring of our own choice, uninfluenced and unawed, adopted upon full investigation and mature deliberation, completely free in its principles, in the distribution of its powers, uniting security with energy and containing within itself a provision for its own amendment, has a just claim to your confidence and your support.
Página 813 - HOWEVER combinations or associations of the above description may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men, will be enabled to subvert the power of the people, and to usurp for themselves the reins of government; destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.
Página 811 - ... the happiness of the people of these States, under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete by so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection and adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.