The Life of George WashingtonF. Andrews, 1839 - 562 pagine |
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... establishment of schools on such a basis as would open the door of instruc- tion to all classes , and thus prepare the way for higher seminaries of learning . Young men destined for the learned 1 . professions , whose parents could ...
... establishment of schools on such a basis as would open the door of instruc- tion to all classes , and thus prepare the way for higher seminaries of learning . Young men destined for the learned 1 . professions , whose parents could ...
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... establishment was increased to six companies , un- der the command of Colonel Joshua Fry . He was an Englishman by birth , educated at Oxford , skilled in the mathematical sciences , and much esteemed for his amiable qualities and ...
... establishment was increased to six companies , un- der the command of Colonel Joshua Fry . He was an Englishman by birth , educated at Oxford , skilled in the mathematical sciences , and much esteemed for his amiable qualities and ...
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... establishment , when in reality no service could be more severe and hazardous , or less promising of glory , than the one in which he was engaged . could be fortunate enough , " said he , " to drive the French from the Ohio , as far as ...
... establishment , when in reality no service could be more severe and hazardous , or less promising of glory , than the one in which he was engaged . could be fortunate enough , " said he , " to drive the French from the Ohio , as far as ...
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... establishments at that place , or beyond the moun- tains , for the space of a year . Early the next morning Colonel Washington began to march from the fort in good order , but he had proceeded only a short distance , when a body of one ...
... establishments at that place , or beyond the moun- tains , for the space of a year . Early the next morning Colonel Washington began to march from the fort in good order , but he had proceeded only a short distance , when a body of one ...
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... establishment of independent companies , by which the highest officers in the Virginia regiment would be cap- . tains , and even these inferior to officers of the same rank holding King's commissions . The effect was to reduce Colonel ...
... establishment of independent companies , by which the highest officers in the Virginia regiment would be cap- . tains , and even these inferior to officers of the same rank holding King's commissions . The effect was to reduce Colonel ...
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Pagina 67 - As a remarkable instance of this, I may point out to the public that heroic youth, Colonel Washington, whom I cannot but hope Providence has hitherto preserved in so signal a manner for some important service to his country.
Pagina 410 - In this conflict of emotions, all I dare aver is, that it has been my faithful study, to collect my duty from a just appreciation of every circumstance by which it might be affected.
Pagina 403 - Thus I consent, sir, to this Constitution, because I expect no better and because I am not sure that it is not the best.
Pagina 443 - The confidence of the whole Union is centred in you. Your being at the helm will be more than an answer to every argument, which can be used to alarm and lead the people in any quarter into violence or secession. North and south will hang together, if they have you to hang on...
Pagina 448 - The cabinet decided unanimously, that a proclamation should be issued, "forbidding the citizens of the United States to take part in any hostilities on the seas, either with or against the belligerent powers, and warning them against carrying to any such powers any of those articles deemed contraband according to the modern usages of nations, and enjoining them from all acts and proceedings inconsistent with the duties of a friendly nation towards those at war.
Pagina 424 - I have learned too much of the vanity of human affairs to expect felicity from the scenes of public life. I am still determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may be ; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions, and not on our circumstances..
Pagina 396 - Union, at a time and place to be agreed upon, to take into consideration the trade of the United States ; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony ; and to report to the several States such an act, relative to this great object, as, when ratified by them, will enable the United States in Congress effectually to provide for the same.
Pagina 410 - I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens ; and have thence too little consulted my incapacity as well as disinclination for the weighty and untried cares before me ; my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
Pagina 539 - Mr. Speaker: The melancholy event which was yesterday announced with doubt, has been rendered but too certain. Our WASHINGTON is no more \ The Hero, the Sage, and the Patriot of America — the man on whom in times of danger every eye was turned and all hopes were placed — lives now only in his own great actions, and in the hearts of an affectionate and afflicted people.
Pagina 30 - One of them fired at Mr. Gist or me, not fifteen steps off, but fortunately missed. We took this fellow into custody, and kept him until about nine o'clock at night, then let him go, and walked all the remaining part of the night without making any stop, that we might get the start so far as to be out of the reach of their pursuit the next day, since we were well assured they would follow our track as soon as it was light.