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Shall we look in vain thro' the ranks of that party for one to lift up his voice against this daring and dangerous innovation?
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gutenberg.orgDavid Daggett: “Shall we look in vain thro' the ranks of that party for one to lift up his voice against this daring and dangerous…”
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Daggett challenges the absence of dissenting voices within a party that promotes dangerous changes.
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My fellow citizens human nature is the same here as in France--Then before you give ear to the songs of enchantment Count the Cost--Before you sell your birthright for a mess of pottage Count the Cost.
On similar principles a wise people regard the conduct of other nations, and are solemnly admonished by their example.
We see industry and integrity rewarded with competence or wealth--we see intemperance and sloth followed with disease, loss of reputation and poverty.
She boldly proclaimed herself the example of the world, and all nations were invited to see her glory, and enjoy her blessed liberty and her glorious equality.
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