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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Henry, Patrick 1736- (search)
, and gave independence to ours. Whether this will prove a blessing or a curse, will depend upon the use our people make of the blessings which a gracious God had bestowed upon us. If they are wise, they will be great and happy. If they are of a contrary character, they will be miserable. Righteousness alone can exalt them as a nation. Reader, whoever thou art, remember this; and in thy sphere, practise virtue thyself, and encourage it in others. The liberty or death speech. On March 23, 1775, he offered resolutions in the Richmond convention to organize the militia and put the colony in a state of Give me liberty or give me death. defence. The resolutions met with great opposition, and in supporting them he made the following address: Mr. President,—No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the house. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, ther