Achievements of Celebrated Men ...J. B. Alden, 1883 - 841 pages |
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... took off his hat and bowed politely . This ovation , as we can perceive in Washington's diary , was rather saddening than cheering to him . He wrote in his diary that evening : " The display of boats which attended and joined us on this ...
... took off his hat and bowed politely . This ovation , as we can perceive in Washington's diary , was rather saddening than cheering to him . He wrote in his diary that evening : " The display of boats which attended and joined us on this ...
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... took pains , however , to acquire the languages of the countries which he visited , particularly the French , in which he conversed with much fluency . After a residence abroad of a year or two , he returned home , and occupied himself ...
... took pains , however , to acquire the languages of the countries which he visited , particularly the French , in which he conversed with much fluency . After a residence abroad of a year or two , he returned home , and occupied himself ...
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... took place . With his usual fine sense of justice , he caused her property to be set- tled upon her sister . This singular marriage between a man of twenty - five and a woman of fifty - two was productive , as Howard always averred , of ...
... took place . With his usual fine sense of justice , he caused her property to be set- tled upon her sister . This singular marriage between a man of twenty - five and a woman of fifty - two was productive , as Howard always averred , of ...
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... took the extraordinary course of looking into the law to ascertain what the duties were which appertain to it . He found that the county jail was under his jurisdiction , and that he was bound to see that the jailers did their duty ...
... took the extraordinary course of looking into the law to ascertain what the duties were which appertain to it . He found that the county jail was under his jurisdiction , and that he was bound to see that the jailers did their duty ...
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... took his advice at length , and went peacefully to their cells . He was once , however , frightened by a woman . The lady in question , who was shown to his apartment in London , was of such amazingly tall stature , and so masculine in ...
... took his advice at length , and went peacefully to their cells . He was once , however , frightened by a woman . The lady in question , who was shown to his apartment in London , was of such amazingly tall stature , and so masculine in ...
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Page 176 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Page 354 - We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all Republicans ; we are all Federalists. If there be any among us who wish to dissolve this Union, or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated, where reason is left free to combat it.
Page 354 - Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then, be trusted with the government of others ? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him ? Let history answer this question.
Page 22 - Having thus imparted to you my sentiments as they have been awakened by the occasion which brings us together, I shall take my present leave, but not without resorting once more to the benign Parent of the human race, in humble supplication that, since he has been pleased to...
Page 194 - Such is the amiable and interesting system of government (and such are some of the abuses to which it may be exposed) which the people of America have exhibited to the admiration and anxiety of the wise and virtuous of all nations for eight years under the administration of a citizen who, by a long course of great actions, regulated by prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude, conducting a people inspired with the same virtues and animated with the same ardent patriotism and love of liberty to...
Page 354 - I shall often go wrong through defect of judgment. When right, I shall often be thought wrong by those whose positions will not command a view of the whole ground. I ask your indulgence for my own errors, which will never be intentional, and your support against the errors of others, who may condemn what they would not if seen in all its parts.
Page 128 - I voluntarily offered and gave all my money for one. I then came home and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but disturbing all the family. My brothers and sisters and cousins, understanding the bargain I had made, told me I had given four times as much for it as it was worth...
Page 233 - Whether it be lawful to resist the supreme magistrate, if the commonwealth cannot be otherwise preserved ?" He maintained the affirmative, and this collegiate exercise furnished a very significant index to his subsequent political career.
Page 177 - You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not. I am well aware of the toil, and blood and treasure, that it will cost...
Page 182 - I beg your Majesty's permission to add, that, although I have some time before been entrusted by my country, it was never in my whole life in a manner so agreeable to myself.