 | 1808 - 732 pages
...place of his execution ; fo unwilling am I, in the evening of i D d 3 a life a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean...difficulties ; without that competency of political it ill, abilities, and inclination, which are neceflary to manage the helm. — I am fallible that... | |
 | English literature - 1808 - 728 pages
...the place of his execution ; fo unwilling am I, in the evening of D da life a life nearly confumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean...difficulties ; without that competency of political (kill, abilities, and inclination, which are neceflary to manage the helm. — I am fenfible 'that... | |
 | David Ramsay - Presidents - 1811 - 522 pages
...going to the place of his execution ; so unwilling am I in the evening of life, nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean of difficulties, without that competeney of political skill, abilities, and inclination, which are necessary to manage the helm.... | |
 | David Ramsay - Generals - 1814 - 274 pages
...going to the place of his execution ; so unwilling am I in the evening of life, nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean...what returns will be made for them, heaven alone can foretel. Integrity and firmness are all I can promise. These, be the voyage long or short, shall never... | |
 | Presidents - 1829 - 290 pages
...and modesty of his character; he said, " I am unwilling in the evening of a life, nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean of difficulties, without the competency of political skill, abilities and inclination, which are necessary to manage the helm.... | |
 | David Ramsay - 1832 - 278 pages
...going to the place of his execution ; so unwilling am I, in the evening of life, nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean...and inclination, which are necessary to manage the helm.—I am sensible that I am embarking the voice of the people, and a good name of my own, on this... | |
 | Stephen Simpson - Presidents - 1833 - 408 pages
...place of This execution; so unwilling am I in the evening of life, nearly consumed in public pares* to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean of difficulties,...that competency of political skill, abilities, and inclinations, which are necessary to manage the helm. I am sensible that I am embarking the voice of... | |
 | John Marshall - Presidents - 1836 - 500 pages
...is going to the place of his execution; so unwilling am 1 in the evening of life, nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean...are necessary to manage the helm. I am sensible that 1 am embarking the voice of the people, and a good name of my own on this voyage; but what returns... | |
 | Speeches, addresses, etc., American - 1839 - 556 pages
...going to the place of his execution. So unwilling am I, in the evening of life, nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean...good name of my own, on this voyage, but what returns can be made of them, Heaven alone can foretell. Integrity and firmness are all I can promise : these,... | |
 | 1839 - 694 pages
...going to the place of his execution. So unwillingly am I, in the evening of life, nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean...good name of my own, on this voyage, but what returns can be made of them, Heaven alone can foretell. Integrity and firmness are all I can promise : these,... | |
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I tell you (with the world it would obtain little credit), that my movements to the chair of government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit, who is going to the place of his execution ; so unwilling am I, in the evening of a... 
