The Centennial Anniversary of the City of Hamilton, Ohio, September 17-19, 1891

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David Waddle McClung
Cincinnati, The Lawrence Publishing Company, 1892 - 322 pages
 

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Page 121 - As a result of the war corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working...
Page 195 - State, which are endowed, in whole or in part, from the revenue arising from donations made by the United States, for the support of schools and colleges; and the doors of the said schools, academies and universities, shall be open for the reception of scholars, students and teachers, of every grade, without any distinction or preference whatever, contrary to the intent for which said donations were made.
Page 121 - I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. "As a result of the war corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands, and the republic is destroyed.
Page 209 - State, both as to matters of law and equity, shall be vested in a Supreme Court, in Courts of Common Pleas for each county, in justices of the peace, and in such other courts as the Legislature may, from time to time, establish, SEC.
Page 142 - In case we are not countenanced and succored by the United States (if we need it) our allegiance will be thrown off, and some other power applied to. Great Britain stands ready with open arms to receive and support us. They have already offered to open their resources for our supplies. When once reunited to them, 'farewell, a long farewell, to all your boasted greatness.
Page 143 - ... Britain stands ready with open arms to receive and support us. They have already offered to open their resources for our supplies. When once re-united to them, ' farewell, a long farewell to all your boasted greatness.' The province of Canada and the inhabitants of these waters, of themselves, in time, will be able to conquer you. You are as ignorant of this country as Great Britain was of America. These are hints which, if rightly improved, may be of some service; if not, blame yourselves for...
Page 142 - Spain has taken four years to consider whether she should treat with us or not. Give her forty, and let us in the meantime mind our own business.
Page 156 - ... interfere, general, with the orders of General Knox, and the war department ; they are sufficiently comprehensive and judicious ; but, as an old soldier, as one whose early life was particularly engaged in Indian warfare, I feel myself competent to counsel ; General St. Clair, in three words, beware of surprise ; trust not the Indian ; leave not your arms for a moment ; and when you halt for the night, be sure to fortify your camp — again and again, general, beware of surprise.
Page 195 - Religion, morality, and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.
Page 33 - Let music swell the breeze, Sweet land of liberty, And ring from all the trees Of thee I sing: Sweet freedom's song: Land where my fathers died, Let mortal tongues awake; Land of the pilgrims' pride, Let all that breathe partake; From every mountain side Let rocks their silence break, Let freedom ring.

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