...occasion for posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to mankind, " had this day been wanting, the world had never seen...perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining." XXXVII. SPEECH OF MR. JAMES OTIS. ENGLAND may as well dam up the waters of the Nile with bulrushes,...

...would enable " posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example they had exhibited to mankind ; had this day been wanting, the world had never seen...perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining." Why should we dilate here on the particulars of this transaction ? They form the brightest page in...

...occasion for posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to mankind, had this day been wanting, the world had never seen...perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining." These sentiments from a person whom the army had been accustomed to love, to revere, and to obey ;...

...glorious example you have exhibited to mankind,—' Had this day been wanting, the world had neter seen the last stage of perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining.'" Having finished his eloquent and powerful address, his Excellency withdrew, and the convention unanimously...

...posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example they have exhibited to mankind,— had that day been wanting, the world had never seen the last...perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining." But a few days afterthis event Washington disbanded a portion of his army, on the lawn before the door...

...occasion for posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to mankind, ' Had this day been wanting, the world had never seen...perfection, to which human nature is capable of attaining.'" After reading the address the Commander-in-chief retired, and the following resolutions were adopted....

...occasion for posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to mankind, ' Had this day been wanting, the world had never seen...perfection, to which human nature is capable of attaining.' " After reading the address the Commander-in-chief retired, and the following resolutions were adopted....

...occasion for posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to mankind ; " Had this day been wanting, the world had never seen...perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining." ' When Washington had concluded his discourse, a profound silence ensued in the assembly : soon those...

...Washington, in consequence of the celebrated Newburg Address. The words of Washington were true : " Had this day been wanting, the world had never seen...perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining." But against the growth of domestic tyranny, war is no protection, — it is but a choice of masters....

...occasion for posterity to say, in speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to mankind, ' Had this day been wanting, the world had never seen the last stage of perfection which human nature is capable of attaining.' " Having retired from the assembly, the officers immediately...