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" The foundation of our empire was not laid in the gloomy age of ignorance and superstition ; but at an epocha when the rights of mankind were better understood and more clearly defined, than at any former period. "
The British Magazine and Review, Or, Universal Miscellany - Page 143
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Life and Times of Washington, Volume 3

John Frederick Schroeder - Presidents - 1903 - 568 pages
...recollection of the happy conjuncture of times and circumstances under which our republic assumed its rank among the nations. The foundation of our empire was not laid in a gloomy age of ignorance and superstition, but at an epoch when the rights of mankind were better...
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Southern Writers: Selections in Prose and Verse

William Peterfield Trent - American literature - 1905 - 558 pages
...recollection of the happy conjuncture of times and circumstances, under which our republic assumed its rank among the nations. The foundation of our empire was not laid in the gloomy age of ignorance and superstition ; but at an epoch when the rights of mankind were better understood and more clearly defined,...
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Winnowings for Washington's Birthday

Agnes Mawson - 1905 - 206 pages
...to me, will always constitute no inconsiderable part of my own." From the same circular letter : " The foundation of our empire was not laid in the gloomy age of ignorance and superstition, but at an epoch when the rights of mankind were better understood and more clearly defined...
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Men and Days in Phi Beta Kappa

Arthur Copeland - 1907 - 160 pages
...ideas." — WENDELL PHILLIPS, Boston, Oct. 4, 1859. PART I The Fraternity at Large X 3 <£Ur "Utrginta " The foundation of our Empire was not laid in the gloomy age of ignorance and superstition: but at an epoch when the rights of mankind were better understood and more clearly denned,...
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The Washington Year Book: Maxims and Morals of "the Father of His Country"

George Washington - Presidents - 1908 - 184 pages
...well before you decide. TWENTY-SEVENTH I do not think vanity is a trait of my character. TWENTY-EIGHTH The foundation of our empire was not laid in the gloomy age of ignorance and superstition. TWENTY-NINTH Refrain from drink, which is the source of all evil. THIRTIETH However pacific...
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Washington's Birthday: Its History, Observance, Spirit, and Significance as ...

Robert Haven Schauffler - Holidays - 1910 - 368 pages
...to me, will always constitute no inconsiderable part of my own." From the same circular letter : " The foundation of our empire was not laid in the gloomy age of ignorance and superstition, but at an epoch when the rights of mankind were better understood and more clearly defined...
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Memorial Day Annual

Memorial Day - 1911 - 602 pages
...derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of prospering by dearly bought experience. The foundation of our empire was not laid in the gloomy age of ignorance and superstition, but at an epoch when the rights of mankind were better understood and more clearly defined...
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COLLECTIONS OF THE MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY SECOND SERIES

James Phinney Baxter - 1914 - 518 pages
...recollection of the happy conjuncture of times and circumstances under which our Republic assumed its rank among the Nations. The foundation of our Empire was not laid in the gloomy age of Ignorance and Superstition, but at an Epocha when the rights of Mankind were better understood and more clearly defined,...
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The Baxter Manuscripts, Volumes 9-24

James Phinney Baxter - Maine - 1914 - 600 pages
...recollection of the happy conjuncture of times and circumstances under which our Republic assumed its rank among the Nations. The foundation of our Empire was not laid in the gloomy age of Ignorance and Superstition, but at an Epocha when the rights of Mankind were better understood and more clearly defined,...
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COLLECTIONS OF THE MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY SECOND SERIES

James Phinney Baxter - 1914 - 518 pages
...recollection of the happy conjuncture of times and circumstances under which our Republic assumed its rank among the Nations. The foundation of our Empire was not laid in the gloomy age of Ignorance and Superstition, but at an Epocha when the rights of Mankind were better understood and more clearly defined,...
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