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" If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator ; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor. "
The Quarterly review - Seite 20
1841
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The London Magazine, Band 5

1822 - 734 Seiten
...character. Being naturally interrogated by his countrymen as to the talents of the different members of the Congress, he replied: " If you speak of eloquence,...information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is by far the greatest man on that ßoor ! " At this time, to a mere common observer, Washington was remarkable...
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Anecdotes of the Revolutionary War in America: With Sketches of Character of ...

Alexander Garden - 1822 - 762 Seiten
...speak of eloquence, John Rtilledge, of South-Carolina, is the greatest orator ; but, if you speak of information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on the floor." Of his decision of character there can exist no doubt. It was strongly exemplified at the...
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A New American Biographical Dictionary; Or, Remembrancer of the Departed ...

Thomas Jones Rogers - 1823 - 382 Seiten
...first congress to his constituents, he was asked ' whom he thought the greatest man in congress,' and replied, if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of...information and sound judgment, colonel Washington, is unqestionably, the greatest man on that floor'. In March, 1775. Mr, Henry was a member of the convention...
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A New American Biographical Dictionary: Or, Remembrancer of the Departed ...

1824 - 518 Seiten
...first congress to his constituents, he was asked 'whom he thought the greatest man in congress.' and replied, 'if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge...is unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor.' In March, 1775, Mr. Henry was a member of the convention of delegates from the several counties and...
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A New American Biographical Dictionary: Or, Rememberancer of the Departed ...

1824 - 516 Seiten
...'if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator: but '•f you speak of solid information and sound judgment,...is unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor.' In March, 1775, Mr. Henry was a member of the convention of delegates from the several counties and...
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Biographia Americana: Or, A Historical and Critical Account of the Lives ...

Benjamin Franklin French - 1820 - 370 Seiten
...you speak of eloquence, John Rutledge, of South Carolina, is the greatest orator; but if you speak of information and sound judgment, colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on the floor". Of his decision of character there can exist no doubt. It was strongly exemplified at the...
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The Writings of George Washington: pt.I. Official letters relating to the ...

George Washington - 1834 - 574 Seiten
...wonted kindness and candor ; and, having been asked by one of them, ' whom he thought the greatest man in Congress,' he replied, — 'If you speak of...is, unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor." Such was the penetration, which, at that early period of Washington's life, could pierce through his...
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The Writings of George Washington: pt. I. Official letters relating to the ...

George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1834 - 574 Seiten
...wonted kindness and candor ; and, having been asked by one of them, ' whom he thought the greatest man in Congress,' he replied, — ' If you speak of...is, unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor.' Such was the penetration, which, at that early period of Washington's life, could pierce through his...
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Lives of the Departed Heroes, Sages, and Statesmen of America: Confined ...

1834 - 426 Seiten
...first congress to his constituents, he was asked " whom he thought the greatest man in congress ?" and replied, "if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge,...is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor." In March, 1775, Mr. Henry was a member of the convention of delegates from the several counties and...
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The Writings of George Washington: Life of Washington

George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1837 - 658 Seiten
...first Congress. Soon after Patrick Henry returned home, being asked " whom he thought the greatest man in Congress," he replied, "If you speak of eloquence,...is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor." * This opinion was verified by every act of his life. His knowledge, on the subjects to which he gave...
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