Samuel Chase 1743-1811 In the year 1786, at the pressing invitation of his friend, Colonel Howard, he removed from Annapolis to Baltimore. By this gentleman, he was generously presented with a square of ten lots of land, upon a spot in which he erected a house, in which he lived until his death. On his removal from Annapolis, the corporation of that city tendered to him the expressions of their respect, in the following address: "Sir, the mayor, aldermen, and common councilmen of the city of Annapolis, impressed with a due sense of the services rendered to this corporation by you, in the capacity of recorder thereof, do take this occasion to assure you of their entire approbation of your conduct in the performance of the duties of that trust, and to acknowledge your ready exertion, at all times, to promote the interest and welfare of this city, They sincerely regret the occasion of this address, as your removal from the city of Annapolis will deprive this body of a faithful and able officer, and the city of a valuable citizen. You have our warmest wishes for your happiness and welfare.'' To this address, Mr. Chase returned the following answer: "The address of the mayor, aldermen, and common councilmen of this city, presented me this day, affords me just pleasure, as I flatter myself they speak the genuine sentiments of the citizens. As recorder of the city, duty and inclination urged me to enforce due obedience to the by-laws, and assist in the framing of ordinances for the regulating the police of the city. In the discharge of this duty, I ever received the ready assistance of my brethren on the bench, and of the other members of the corporation, and but a small portion of merit is due to me. My abilities have been much overrated by the corporation; I only wish they had been equal to my inclination to serve them. "As one of the delegates of Annapolis, my public powers were exerted on all occasions to promote the interest and welfare of the city; and supported by my colleagues, my endeavors were in some instances crowned with success. I feel myself amply rewarded by the approbation of the body over whom you have the honor to preside. There can be nothing more agreeable
In this essay, the author
- Narrates how samuel chase removed from annapolis to baltimore in 1786 at the invitation of colonel howard. the corporation of that city offered him a square of ten lots of land on which he lived until his death.
- Opines that mr. chase's address to the mayor, aldermen, and common councilmen of this city afforded him pleasure, as they spoke the genuine sentiments of the citizens.
- Explains that as a delegates of annapolis, their public powers were exerted on all occasions to promote the interest and welfare of the city, and supported by their colleagues, my endeavors were crowned with success.
- Wishes the corporation prosperity and sincerely hopes that annapolis may be distinguished for the harmony and friendship, the benevolence and patriotism of its citizens.
- Explains that mr. chase was appointed the presiding judge of a court of criminal jurisdiction, for the county and town of baltimore, at that time organized. with this peculiarity of views and feelings, he was not without his enemies.
- Narrates how judge chase exhibited the firmness of his character, in respect of maintaining the dignity of the bench and supremacy of law. the tarring and feathering of two men in the public streets was investigated.
- Narrates how the sheriff told the judge to take one of the prisoners to jail, but he apprehended resistance. "summon the posse comitatus," said judge chase.
- Explains that a member of the bar now begged leave to interpose, and requested the judge to waive the commitment. judge chase now directed the parties to meet him tile next day.
- Explains that the parties in question neglected to give the required security, so the judge dispatched an express to the governor and council, calling them for assistance in the execution of the laws.
- Narrates how judge chase was appointed as an associate judge of the supreme court in 1796. he was impeached by the house of representatives and tried before the senate, where he escaped condemnation.
- Explains that the articles of impeachment were founded on certain con-duct of the judge, on different occasions, at philadelphia, richmond, and other places.
- Opines that judge chase's trial was a severe one, and he continued to exercise his judicial functions unmolested by his enemies.
- Narrates how in 1811, when his health began to fail, he understood that it was of a nature to bring him to the grave. he spoke of his domestic affairs with great propriety and to his weeping family recommended composure and fortitude.
- Opines that judge chase was no ordinary man. he possessed an intellect of great power, and a courage which was at all times undaunted. few men were more sincere or more firmly patriotic.
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- Articles of Confederationnarrative essayTO ALL TO WHOM these Presents shall come, we the undersigned Delegates of the States affixed to our Names send greeting. Where as the Delegates of the United States of America in Congress assembled did on the fifteenth day of November in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy seven, and in the Second Year of the Independence of America agree to certain articles of Confederation and perpetual Union between the States of New Hampshire, Massachusetts bay, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia in the Words following, viz. "Articles of Confederation and perpetual Union between the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts bay, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia
In this essay, the author
- Describes the articles of confederation and perpetual union between the states of new hampshire, massachusetts bay, rhode island and providence plantations.
- Explains that each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled.
- States that the states enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare.
- Explains that when land-forces are raised by any state for the common defense, all officers of or under the rank of colonel, shall be appointed by the legislature of each state.
- Opines that all charges of war, and all other expenses that shall be incurred for the common defense or general welfare, will be defrayed out of a common treasury, provided by the several states, in proportion to the value of all land within each state.
- Opines that the united states in congress assembled shall have the sole and exclusive right and power of determining on peace and war, except in cases mentioned in the sixth article, such as sending and receiving ambassadors, entering into treaties and alliances.
- States that the united states in congress assembled shall be the last resort on appeal in all disputes and differences now subsisting or that hereafter may arise between two or more states.
- Describes the duties of the united states in congress assembled.
- Describes the powers that the committee of the states, or any nine of them, shall be authorized to exercise, in the recess of congress, by the consent of nine states.
- Explains that canada acceding to this confederation, and joining in the measures of the united states, shall be admitted into and entitled to all the advantages of this union.
- Explains that all bills of credit emitted, monies borrowed, and debts contracted by, or under ity of congress, before the assembling of the united states, shall be deemed and considered as a charge against the united states, for payment and satisfaction whereof the said
- Opines that every state shall abide by the determinations of the united states in congress assembled, on all questions which by this confederation are submitted to them.
- Opines that it has pleased the great governor of the world to incline the hearts of legislatures we respectively represent in congress, to approve of, and authorize us.
- Describes the rights and immunities of free citizens in each of the states, except paupers, vagabonds, and fugitives from justice.
- Describes the responsibilities of delegates in congress and states that they shall have one vote.
- States that no state shall enter into any treaty, confederation or alliance without the consent of the united states in congress assembled.
- Explains that controversies concerning the private right of soil claimed under different grants of two or more states, and the states which passed such grants, shall be determined on the petition of either party to the congress of the united states.
- Opines that the united states in congress assembled shall never engage in a war, grant letters of marquee and reprisal in time of peace, enter into any treaties or alliances, coin money, or regulate the value thereof.
2615 wordsRead More - Nathaniel Gorham: A Strong Politiciananalytical essayNathaniel Gorham continued to grace the nation with his ambitious work ethic while attending the convention. He served as a vocalist, expressing his thoughts, concerns, and ideas to the other delegates who attended the convention. Gorham sat in on the Committee of Detail, and served as the chairman of the Committee of the Whole. Keeping the interests of Massachusetts in mind, he drove for a powerful, central governm...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that nathaniel gorham was born in massachusetts on may 27, 1738. his family was descendants of john howland, who was a founder of the plymouth colony.
- Explains that nathaniel gorham was a prominent political leader who had much to contribute for his state.
- Explains that nathaniel gorham was a vocalist at the massachusetts convention, and he was the chairman of the committee of whole.
- Analyzes how nathaniel gorham and oliver phelps, from windsor, connecticut, wanted to buy six million acres of land in western new york, which at the time was not approved land.
- Analyzes how nathaniel gorham, despite his poor education, made a difference and impact history. he was the key man in the signing of the constitution.
633 wordsRead More - Sam Adamsanalytical essaySamuel Adams Describing the context in which Samuel Adams lived is not an easy thing to do, mainly because he had such a huge and profound effect on the era and location that he lived in. He lived through, and had a large impression on all the events that led up to the separation from Britain, along with surviving the war or independence, and ultimately served as the governor of a very important state in the young nation in which he lived. As his second cousin John Adams once said "Without him, in my opinion, American Independence could not have been declared in 1776" One of the key trading ports back then was Boston, and that is where Sam Adams grew up. Founded barely a century before my the puritans, under the watchful eye on John Winthrop, the area still resonated with many of its puritan roots.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how samuel adams had a huge and profound effect on the era and location that he lived in. he lived through the separation from britain, surviving the war or independence, and served as the governor of an important state.
- Explains that boston was one of the key trading ports back then, and that is where sam adams grew up. the area still resonated with many of its puritan roots.
- Explains that sam adams was at the forefront of political moves against great britain from 1765 and the stamp act until the declaration of independence in 1776.
- Analyzes how the next decade marked a series of battles and confrontations against england and the colonies, led by sam adams and son of liberty.
- Opines that adams acted the way he did because of tough personal family problems. the death of deacon samuel adams and three of his children made him edgy and violent.
- Explains that adams was against the stamp act from the beginning, unlike many of his comrades. his puritan belief had a lot to do with his rebellion against this.
- Explains that adams was a puritan and believed in moral purity. acts like the stamp act, and the boston massacre were considered tyrannical towards the colonies.
- Analyzes how the stamp act of 1765 and townshend act 1767 angered colonists regarding british decisions on taxing the colonies with no representation in the westminster parliament.
- Explains that hancock organized a boycott of tea from china sold by the british east india company, whose sales in the colonies fell from 320,000lb to 520lbs.
- Opines that the consignees agreed to resign but only if the tea was landed and put under the care of the governor.
- Explains that when the dartmouth, eleanor, and beaver arrived to boston harbor to ship the tea, problems arose and samuel adams took charge.
- Narrates how adams's fierce remarks at the meetings with the townspeople led to the dump of 10,000 pounds of tea into boston harbor.
- Explains that adams retired from the legislature and was sent to philadelphia as a representative from massachusetts colony, but his influence in both was in decline by late 1778.
- Analyzes how philly's young congressman was surrounded by people who were not as devoted to power and virtue, but more for money for themselves.
- Explains that samuel adams was raised with a high respect for town meetings, which he believed was model for government, while his new coworkers disagreed. adams felt that the concentration of power had fallen into the wrong hands.
- Analyzes how sam's influence and position in boston were not really any better. adams was reelected for congress in philadelphia, but was sick of all this and just wanted to be with his family.
- Explains that samuel adams played a crucial role in the constitution's writing.
- Explains that shays rebellion was an uprising in farmers and merchants who thought they were being punished by crushing debts and taxes.
- Opines that samuel adams is one of our most bipolar founding fathers, but he helped shape many laws that we hold true to today.
- Explains that sam adams spent the rest of his life as a voice for reform, and he died in boston in 1803. his strong belief in independence and his ability to persuade support for the cause of freedom earned him the name "the father of the american revolution."
1823 wordsRead More - John Adams by David McCulloughanalytical essayOn a whole, I found that the scholarly reviews of this book were very positive. Most of the responses of other scholars were those of praise and commendation on such a great book, an interesting and valid view on the life of John Adams.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the book, john adams, by david mccullough, is a powerfully written biography of one of our nation’s greatest heroes.
- Analyzes how the founding forefathers of our country came together in the battle for independence from great britain, uniting for a common cause they would end up fighting for with their lives.
- Analyzes how thomas jefferson's relationship with adams is explored, as it is a crucial fluctuating one. though born opposites, they forge close friendships as diplomats.
- Describes the relationship between the man and his wife, abigail adams, which is described in great detail. they wrote numerous letters to each other, many of which are shared.
- Narrates how adams became distinguished in the revolution as head of the board of war and a member of several committees, including the committee of five.
- Narrates how adams writes the commonwealth of massachusetts constitution and negotiates treaties of peace and commerce with great britain with john quincy, charles, and abigail.
- Analyzes how jefferson and adams become entangled in a debate about the press, thomas paine, and the french revolution.
- Narrates how adams is treated differently, with more respect, and jefferson writes him a letter with his warmest praises and confidences, but madison is appalled by its characteristics.
- Opines that david mccullough wanted his readers to gain a sense of the realness of these people, who worked so hard for it to be free.
- Opines that the scholarly reviews of john adams' book were positive. most of the responses of other scholars were those of praise and commendation.
1712 wordsRead More - William Bratton, born and raised in Boston, was appointed as New York City’s new police commissioner by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani on December 2, 1993. William Bratton was a leader who spent his whole life turning around low-performing, dysfun-ctional police departments. It was his specialty and it soon became his trademark. Bill Bratton hit the ground running as the commissioner of police by implementing several policies and visions that he had, that many believed would be unfathomable in policing. His goals were revolutionary and unprecedented and would not be possible to achieve if not for his incredible leadership ability. His ability as an effective leader allowed him to select intelligent, experienced, and quality individuals who shared identical beliefs and visions as he did. Any leader would agree that anything is possible through optimism, intelligent planning, and preparation, but nothing is possible if your chosen “executives” lack the leader’s confidence to operate freely and carry out the organization’s ultimate goals. Bratton was a believer in Theodore Roosevelt’s ideology that “the best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self- restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.” Bratton was a master motivator. His optimism rubbed off on everyone around him and this reflected their performance. He had a belief that “leadership is the ability to enthuse and encourage the people in your organization so highly that, whatever idea is put into action, they embrace it so fully they forget the genesis and assume it was their own” (Bratton pg.155). This was Br...
In this essay, the author
- Opines that leadership is the main attribute which will always surface when examining the true fabric of what allows an organization or institution to excel.
- Analyzes how bratton, giuliani, harari, and lipsky depict the various traits and characteristics necessary for being a powerful and effective leader.
- Explains that william bratton, born and raised in boston, was appointed as new york city's new police commissioner by mayor rudolph giuliani on december 2, 1993.
- Describes bratton's first "official act" as a police commissioner. he knew he was given the number one police job in the country as the commissioner of the nypd.
- Opines that bratton wanted to bring three things to the police department: "pride, commitment, and respect."
- Describes bratton as a leader in every sense of the word. he has the fire and willingness to take risks and conquer any challenge as long as it would help his cause.
- Explains that bratton had a special appreciation for presiding over promotion ceremonies because he knew what it meant for the cops who were being promoted.
- Explains that rudolph giuliani became the mayor of new york city on january 1, 1994. he was the one, along with bratton, to begin the turnaround of the city.
- Opines that giuliani prided himself on his preparedness, stating that he believed in creating a culture of preparation amongst those chosen to lead.
- Analyzes how giuliani believes that as a leader, one must follow his instincts and do what he feels is right for the betterment of the people they oversee and lead.
- Explains that giuliani is a big believer in accountability and the results that it helps to produce. he believes that if an individual is held accountable for his work and his actions, they are more apt to perform to the best of their ability.
- Opines that giuliani possesses the traits that most leaders encompass such as optimism, teamwork, and communication.
- Explains that colin powell is one of the most influential and successful leaders that this world has ever seen.
- Explains that colin powell has many traits that he implements within his organizations that allow him to lead people effectively.
- Opines that good leadership involves responsibility to the welfare of the group, which means that some people will get angry at your actions and decisions.
- Explains that powell's belief is that he must be truly ingrained into the very fabric of his organization to know what’s going on and the soldiers involved in making the organization run.
- Opines that the ability to be aware of details is what separates the leaders from the followers.
- Explains that leaders are given their roles as leaders because it is their job to make decisions that are going to affect the entire outfit.
- Explains that colin powell is a big believer in people and believes that they are the reason for success. organizations spend endless amounts of money developing effective "plans" or "systems."
- Opines that colin powell is a people person. he puts people ahead of everything else when running an organization.
- Explains that david lipsky was given full rights and authority to travel throughout this novelty of an institution. president theodore roosevelt was present at the west point centennial in 1902.
- Explains that west point is a breeding ground for leadership, and that its cadets are trained to lead the military of the united states.
- Explains that west point's cadets face challenges and tasks that they never thought they would see in their lifetime. the mentality molds them into leaders and soldiers.
- Explains that an effective leader is a make-up of many different attributes and qualities. a leader has the ability and almost the reflex action to surface when it is time for difficult tasks to be accomplished.
- Opines that bratton, knobler, and knoblinger are s of turnaround: how america’s top cop reversed the crime epidemic.
- Opines that lipsky, d. (2004), absolutely american: four years at west point.
4038 wordsRead More - Lewis Morris Influencesanalytical essayBorn into great wealth in 1726 in New York, Lewis Morris began his life well. He grew up, pursued a career in farming, and graduated from Yale College at the age of 20. Of English ancestry, Morris’ family received a grant by the King to settle in the county of West-Chester, New York. One of the many influences for Lewis Morris’ decision to become a patriot may have come from him growing up in a “Royal” colony. By definition, the “Royal” colony was “ruled” by a royally appointed governor and council. Being a part of a “Royal” colony exposed Morris to the different ways the British Empire influenced its colonies.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that lewis morris, born into great wealth in 1726 in new york, pursued a career in farming and graduated from yale college at the age of 20.
- Describes how morris became involved in politics shortly before the death of his father, richard morris, in 1962. he was appointed a judge of the court of admiralty in 1960.
- Explains that lewis morris became the county judge of westchester county and a member of the committee on detection of conspiracies in 1777. he was also on the board of regents at the university of new york from 1784-1798.
- Analyzes morris' indecision as a delegate from new york on whether or not to vote for independence.
- Analyzes how morris "man's up" at the end of the film, and takes the new york legislature’s indecision into his own hands.
- Analyzes the abstentions and conflicts between the new york legislature and its delegates. the continental congress met in secret and history was not documented in detail.
- Analyzes how the film represented the true meaning of this nation's independence in an eloquent, musical, and memorable manor.
- Explains that historical accuracy in 1776. n.p., 2014. kindig, thomas. “lewis morris.” ushistory.org. independence hall association, 4 july 1995.
- Opines that lewis morris was a signer of the declaration of independence.
931 wordsRead More - Henry Sweetser Burrageexplanatory essayHenry Sweetser Burrage I find myself on the threshold of a new year. Before me is this mysterious and unknown. As I set out to explore its secret windings I propose to take with me this book in order that I may note more carefully the various objects of interest which the future conceals, and record my own thoughts and feelings by the way. It promises to be an eventful year. January 1861 found America on the brink of Civil War, and Henry S. Burrage, pen in hand, faithfully recorded the current events in his diary at Brown.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that cannonading is still going on fiercely at all points, and from the vessels outside and along our coast.
- Describes how professor gammell sat with the other members of the faculty and smiled. professor dunn listened to henry's lilting words as his voice rose and fell.
- Describes how bunker and randall, shearman and stevens thought of their friends who were off fighting this glorious war, a war to preserve the union.
- Describes how henry s. burrage faithfully recorded the current events in his diary at brown.
- Explains how henry arose at five to prepare for recitation, reading hallam's constitutional history, and plotted to ask multiple questions to waste time.
- Analyzes how the mayor read his instructions to the crowd to quell the mob. the din began again as neighbor commented to neighbor that he wasn't supposed to break up the meeting.
- Describes how henry's classmates chose him to be the class poet, and this poem would be read on class day in june. the next morning, he deemed the task impossible and gave up.
- Describes how henry returned to brown on february 16 from winter break and found a fire burning in the stove and the room all in order.
- Describes how henry's life was not wholly devoted to schoolwork. he worked for the providence journal, reporting local lectures, and was involved in the philermenians, a literary society.
- Narrates henry's diary on april 12, when a confederate flag was waving over fort sumpter, he wrote, "the attack was commenced not by the government."
- Opines that those who trivialized the past few months' events realized that war was upon them.
- Narrates how henry s. burrage was surprised when the crowd applauded his poem and voted to publish it. he didn't know that he would join the thirty-sixth massachusetts volunteers or become an acting assistant adjutant-general.
- Explains that brown university in the civil war, by henry s. burrage, providence press co. printers, 1868 the american pageant, 10th edition; thomas a. bailey & david m. kennedy, copyright 1994 by dc. heath and company.
4983 wordsRead More - Patrick Henry Court Caseexplanatory essayWhen tobacco failed in the late 1750’s, Virginia was faced with a decreased tax revenues from the commodity. So the Virginia Assembly cut the Anglican ministers salaries, which were funded by the tobacco tax. It became an emotional issue in 1762, when the Reverend James Maury, an Anglican parson from Fredericksburg, sued the colony for back pay. The case called “The Parson’s Cause,” was tried in Hanover Courthouse before Justice John Henry. Patrick’s father was the leading Justice of Hanover County, and the justices found for the plaintiff. They said that James Maury had a right to collect back pay wages. It was a long, complicated trial, lasting 19 months. Patrick Henry had nothing to do with it until the very end, and the only remaining question was how much the parson should be paid? In a moment of great irony, Henry rose before his father’s court and spoke for the defense, the legislative body of Virginia, and against his father, who had ruled for the Church of England. When he began to talk, he was shy, and his head was
In this essay, the author
- Narrates how patrick henry flourished as a keeper of the inn. his landowner status gave him license to be social, play his fiddle, and converse with other men of landed gentry.
- Narrates how patrick henry's father was the leading justice of hanover county, and the justices found for the plaintiff. it was a long, complicated trial, lasting 19 months.
- Describes how patrick henry was elected to the house of burgesses in 1765. he formulated four resolutions and three conclusions on the stamp act. his speech was electrifying because of his evangelical fervor.
- Explains how henry, along with george washington and edmund pendleton, rode the distance from scotchtown on horseback and met sam adams. they were both convinced that war was inevitable.
1041 wordsRead More - Sam Rayburnexplanatory essaySam Rayburn Samuel "Sam" Taliaferro Rayburn was born in Tennessee in 1882. He was the eighth of 11 children. When Sam was 5 he moved west with his family to a 40-acre cotton farm just outside the small community of Flag Springs, Texas. At the age of 18, Sam left the family farm and went to East Texas Normal College in Commerce. His father sent him off with $25 and he added to that by sweeping school rooms, ringing the class bell and building fires in school stoves.
In this essay, the author
- Narrates how sam taliaferro rayburn was born in tennessee in 1882. he moved west with his family to a 40-acre cotton farm just outside flag springs, texas. at the age of 18, sam left the family farm and went to east texas normal college.
- Explains that sam first ran for public office in 1906 when he was elected to the texas house of representatives. he attended and graduated from law school at the university of texas in austin.
- Explains that sam ran for the u.s. house of representatives in 1912 and never faced a republican opponent. rayburn served as minority leader for four years, majority leader, and speak for 17 years.
- Describes rayburn's legislative accomplishments, including the truth in securities act of 1933, the railroad holding company bill, and the rural electrification act.
- Explains that sam rayburn was briefly married to metze jones, the sister of rep. marvin jones of amarillo. they divorced about 10 weeks later.
- Explains that most of sam rayburn's estate, which included a 325-acre ranch near ector, 927 acres near ivanhoe, and 125 acres that surrounded his bonham home, became the property of the samrayburn foundation.
526 wordsRead More - Rebuttal To James Sullivan's Letter To John Adamsanalytical essayIn late May of 1776, the lawyer, John Adams, wrote a rebuttal to James Sullivan’s opinion on representation in the legislative process and who should be allowed to participate. Adams had learned of these views after reading Sullivan’s letter, which was originally addressed to Mr. Gerry; this letter highlighted what Sullivan believed to be flaws with the political system of the day and, to be more specific, who should be allowed to take part. To say that Adams disagreed with the ideas presented would, in many ways, minimize his response. John Adams had a very clear cut definition of who was competent enough and worthy enough to bear the weight of the full rights of citizenship, ultimately, the right to make decisions for the masses.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how john adams wrote a rebuttal to james sullivan's opinion on representation in the legislative process and who should be allowed to participate.
- Analyzes how james sullivan argued that governments are permitted to exist by the people they serve; every individual should have a voice to give or deny his "consent" of government and the laws they enact.
- Analyzes how john adams concludes that it is implausible to have every single person, "old and young, male and female, as well as rich and poor, must consent" to every law.
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