THE great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. American Prose (1607-1865) - Page 215edited by - 1916 - 737 pagesFull view - About this book
| Mason Locke Weems - 1833 - 248 pages
...nations, is, in extending ©ur commercial relations, to have with them as little POLITICAL connexion as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements,...fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. 44 EUROPE has a set of primary interests, which to us have none, or a very remote relation. Hence she... | |
| William M. Holland - 1835 - 390 pages
...conformity to the principle of Washington, advising an ' extension of our commercial relations, but as little political connection as possible. So far...engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith; but here let us stop!' During the whole of Mr. Jefferson's administration, the whole of Mr. Madison's,... | |
| William M. Holland - 1836 - 404 pages
...conformity to the principle of Washington, advising an 'extension of our commercial relations, but as little political connection as possible. So far...engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith ; but here let us stop /' During the whole of Mr. Jefferson's administration, the whole of Mr. Madison's,... | |
| George Washington - 1837 - 620 pages
...nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connexion as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements,...fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. lEurope has a set of primary interests, which to us have none, or a very remote relation.) Hence she... | |
| Joseph Story - 1840 - 394 pages
...second the arts of influence on the other. Real patriots, who may resist the intrigues of the favorite, are liable to become suspected and odious ; while...them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let vss stop. Europe has a set of primary interests, which to us have none, or a very remote relation.... | |
| 1840 - 726 pages
...expressed in his Farewell Address to the American people: "The great rule of conduct for us," said he, "in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our...with them as little political connection as possible. Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity... | |
| M. Sears - 1844 - 596 pages
...ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities. The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending...fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. If we remain... | |
| Daniel Gardner - 1844 - 336 pages
...nations, is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connexion as possible." " So far as we have already formed engagements,...them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here, let ITS stop." ******* " It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of... | |
| Friedrich von Raumer - 1846 - 522 pages
...influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government. " The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our...with them as little political connection as possible. Europe has a set of primary interests, which to us have none or a very remote relation. Hence she must... | |
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