Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 30 Boston
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to Massachusetts August 23, 1824 to September 3 1824. Brigadier General James Appleton Monday August 30 was Lafayette’s...
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 29 Milton Quincy
How many people in this country would have been delighted with my situation at this moment, to see three distinguished men dining at the same table, with the reflections all brought up concerning the old days of the revolution, in which they were conspicuous actors and for their exertions in which, the country is grateful! – Charles Francis Adams grandson of John Adams
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Over and over again courts have said that there is nothing sinister in so arranging one’s affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible. Everybody does so, rich or poor; and all do right, for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands: taxes are enforced exactions, not voluntary contributions. To demand more in the name of morals is mere cant.