Author: Robert Charles WinthropPublisher:
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Speech of the Hon. R. C. Winthrop, of Mass., on the President's Message
Author: Robert Charles WinthropPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 16
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Speech of the Hon. R. C. Winthrop, of Mass;, on the President's Message: Delivered in Committee of the Whole in the House of Representatives of the Un
Author: Robert Charles WinthropPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780428560935
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 20
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Excerpt from Speech of the Hon. R. C. Winthrop, of Mass;, On the President's Message: Delivered in Committee of the Whole in the House of Representatives of the United States, February 21, 1850 In the first place, sir, I desired to wait until the excitement growing out of that protracted struggle for the Speakership - to which, by the unmerited favor of my friends, I was so prominent a party - had passed away from the' minds of all who were engaged in it; and until I could express myself fully and fearlessly upon these controverted topics, without the'suspicion of being influenced by any thing of private resentment or personal disappointment. In the second place, sir, I desired to wait until something of that fervent' and flaming heat, which had been so evidently brought here from whatmaiy Well be termed the warm and sunny South, had abated; until the angry passions, which seemed pent up within so many bosoms at the outset of tlfe' session, had found vent through the safe and wholesome channel of debate; and until there could be a chance that a calm and dispassionate voice from the cold and calculating North might be listened to with some degree of' patient attention. In the third place, 'sir, I desired to wait until matters should be rather more clearly and fully developed; until all the circumstances of the case should be before us; until we should have been able to take an observation; of the precise position of the precious vessel in' which we are all embarked; until we could ascertain, if possible, what is the real length and breadth, and heighth and depth, of that fearful chasm, that yawning abyss, upon the dizzy brink of which, we are told the Ship of State is even now poising her self; until we could _learn, too, what course' might be proposed by older, and' abler, and more experienced hands, for extricati'ng her from peril; and until, ' especially, we might hear distinctly, above'the roar of the elements and the rattling of the shrouds, the voice of the responsible man at the helm-the man who'has' been placed at the helm by a majority of the crew, with my, own cordial concurrence; and who, by the blessing of god, i hope, and trust, and believe, is destined to be hailed by us all hereafter as the Pilot who has weathered the storm l 33. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Speech of the Hon. R. C. Winthrop, of Mass
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ISBN: 9781331289654
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Excerpt from Speech of the Hon. R. C. Winthrop, of Mass: On the President's Message, Transmitting the Constitution of California; Delivered in Committee of the Whole in the House of Representatives of the United States, May 8, 1850 Mr. Winthrop said: When I had the honor of addressing the Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union some weeks ago, I intimated my purpose to take another opportunity, at no distant day, to express, some what more in detail than I was able to do on that occasion, the views which I entertain in regard to what have well been called the great questions of the day. The eager competitions for the floor which have been witnessed here almost without intermission from that time to this, have postponed the accomplishment of this purpose much longer than I could have desired. I rise now, however, at last, to fulfil it. And most heartily do I wish. Mr. Chairman, that in doing so, I could see my way clear to contribute something to the repose of the country, and to the harmony of our national councils. I yield to no one in the sincerity or the earnestness of my desire, that every bone of contention between different portions of the Union may be broken, every root of bitterness removed, and that the American Congress may be seen again in a condition to discharge its legitimate functions of providing at once for the wants of the Government and for the interests of the people. If there be an example in history, which I would gladly emulate at such a moment as this, it is that of an old Swiss patriot, four hundred years ago - of whom I have recently read an account - who, when the Confederated Cantons had become so embittered against, each other, by a long succession of mutual criminations and local feuds, that the dissolution of the Confederacy was openly proposed and discussed, and the liberties of Switzerland seemed on the very verge of ruin, was suddenly found rushing from his cherished retirement into the Assembly of Deputies, and ex claiming "Concord, concord, Concord!" and who, it is recorded, by his prudence, his patriotism, and his eloquence, brought back that Assembly, and the people whom they represented, to a sense of the inestimable blessings which were at stake upon the issue, and finally succeeded in restoring his distracted country to a condition of harmony, tranquillity, and assured Union! Sir, there is no sacrifice of personal opinion, of pride of consistency, of local regard, of official position, of present havings, or of future hopes, which I would not willingly make to play such a part as this. Perhaps it may be said, that it has been played already. Perhaps it may be said, that a voice, or voices, have already been heard in the other end of this Capitol, if not in this, which have stilled the angry storm of fraternal discord, and given us the grateful assurance that all our controversies shall be peacefully settled. At any rate, sir, whether this be so or not, I am but too sensible that it is not given to me in this hour to attempt such a character. And let me add, that there is one sacrifice which I could never make, even for all the glory which might result from the successful performance of so exalted a service. I mean, the sacrifice of my own deliberately adopted and honestly cherished principles. These I must avow, to-day and always. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
Admission of California: Speech of Hon. R.C. Winthrop, of Mass., on the President's Message Transmitting the Constitution of California
Author: Admission Of California
Author: Robert Charles WinthropPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781012407278
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Languages : en
Pages : 38
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Speech of Hon. R. C. Winthrop
Author: Robert Charles WinthropPublisher:
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Bibliography of American Imprints to 1901: Place index
Author: Miscellany 1840-1858
Author: The Haidah Indians of Queen Charlotte's Islands, British Columbia
Author: James G. SwanPublisher: Shorey's Bookstore
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Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 46
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Afro-Americana, 1553-1906
Author: Library Company of PhiladelphiaPublisher: Boston : G. K. Hall
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Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 758
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