Lives of BenefactorsBradbury, Soden & Company, 1844 - 320 páginas |
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... sent to a common country school , where little was taught beyond the mysteries of reading , writing and arith- metic . But he profited largely by the slender advantages he possessed . He was inquisitive , dili- gent and docile , and ...
... sent to a common country school , where little was taught beyond the mysteries of reading , writing and arith- metic . But he profited largely by the slender advantages he possessed . He was inquisitive , dili- gent and docile , and ...
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... and other supplies , been sent across the lakes , while bodies of men had ascended the Mis- sissippi from New Orleans . These several detach- ments had united , and already established themselves on the 16 GEORGE WASHINGTON .
... and other supplies , been sent across the lakes , while bodies of men had ascended the Mis- sissippi from New Orleans . These several detach- ments had united , and already established themselves on the 16 GEORGE WASHINGTON .
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... sent forward . Soon after , they reached the Allegany river , which they expected to cross on the ice . In this they were disappointed , for it was only frozen a few yards from the banks . After spending the night upon the snow , with ...
... sent forward . Soon after , they reached the Allegany river , which they expected to cross on the ice . In this they were disappointed , for it was only frozen a few yards from the banks . After spending the night upon the snow , with ...
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... sent expresses to the gov- ernors of Virginia , Maryland and Pennsylvania , beg- ging for reinforcements . At the same time , he pushed boldly forward into the wilderness , occupying his men . in clearing and preparing the road as they ...
... sent expresses to the gov- ernors of Virginia , Maryland and Pennsylvania , beg- ging for reinforcements . At the same time , he pushed boldly forward into the wilderness , occupying his men . in clearing and preparing the road as they ...
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... in the midst of agitation . Unbiassed by the acrimony of parties , the president pursued his calm . career . In the spring of 1794 , John Jay was sent as minister to England , to attempt to adjust the difficul- 44 GEORGE WASHINGTON .
... in the midst of agitation . Unbiassed by the acrimony of parties , the president pursued his calm . career . In the spring of 1794 , John Jay was sent as minister to England , to attempt to adjust the difficul- 44 GEORGE WASHINGTON .
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Página 105 - They tell us, sir, that we are weak, unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house ? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction?
Página 108 - The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
Página 108 - Gentlemen may cry: Peace, peace! — but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the North will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!
Página 102 - Caesar had his Brutus — Charles the First, his Cromwell — and George the Third'* — (' Treason,' cried the speaker — ' Treason, treason !' echoed from every part of the house.
Página 125 - ... for the rhyme would have laid me under a constant necessity of searching for variety, and also have tended to fix that variety in my mind, and make me master of it. Therefore I took some of the tales in the Spectator...
Página 50 - America has furnished to the world the character of Washington ! And if our American institutions had done nothing else, that alone would have entitled them to the respect of mankind.
Página 137 - ... press in order, before George House, an acquaintance of mine, brought a countryman to us, whom he had met in the street inquiring for a printer. All our cash was now expended in the variety of particulars we had been obliged to procure, and this countryman's five shillings, being our...
Página 130 - I was in my working dress, my best clothes being to come round by sea. I was dirty from my journey ; my pockets were stuffed out with shirts and stockings, and I knew no soul, nor where to look for lodging. I...
Página 30 - Let the hospitality of the house, with respect to the poor, be kept up. Let no one go hungry away. If any of this kind of people should be in want of corn, supply their necessities, provided it does not encourage them in idleness...
Página 122 - I devoted to them. I found besides a work of De Foe's, entitled ' An Essay on Projects,' from which, perhaps, I derived impressions that have since influenced some of the principal events of my life.