Character Portraits of Washington as Delineated by Historians, Orators and Divines: Selected and Arranged in Chronological Order with Biographical Notes and ReferencesR. M. Lindsay, 1887 - 351 Seiten |
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... combined with the numerous periodical publications and news - papers which he peruses , render him as it were the focus of political intelligence for the new world . Nor are his conversations with well informed men less conducive to ...
... combined with the numerous periodical publications and news - papers which he peruses , render him as it were the focus of political intelligence for the new world . Nor are his conversations with well informed men less conducive to ...
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... combining the physical and moral force of all within his sphere , with irresistible weight he took his course , com- miserating folly , disdaining vice , dismaying treason , and invigorating despondency ; until the auspicious hour ...
... combining the physical and moral force of all within his sphere , with irresistible weight he took his course , com- miserating folly , disdaining vice , dismaying treason , and invigorating despondency ; until the auspicious hour ...
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... combining all the capacities of a statesman with those of a soldier , fitted him alike to guide the councils and the armies of our nation . Scarcely had he rested from his martial toils , while his invaluable parental advice was still ...
... combining all the capacities of a statesman with those of a soldier , fitted him alike to guide the councils and the armies of our nation . Scarcely had he rested from his martial toils , while his invaluable parental advice was still ...
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... combining an assemblage of talents forbidding rivalry , and stifling even envy itself ! Such a nation ought to be happy ; such a chief must be for ever revered . War , long menaced by the Indian tribes , now broke out ; and the terrible ...
... combining an assemblage of talents forbidding rivalry , and stifling even envy itself ! Such a nation ought to be happy ; such a chief must be for ever revered . War , long menaced by the Indian tribes , now broke out ; and the terrible ...
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... combined a clear and comprehensive understanding , a correct and cul- tivated taste , a prompt and retentive memory , a sound and deliberate judgment . He conceived and expressed his sentiments with justness ( 102 ) David Tappan.
... combined a clear and comprehensive understanding , a correct and cul- tivated taste , a prompt and retentive memory , a sound and deliberate judgment . He conceived and expressed his sentiments with justness ( 102 ) David Tappan.
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Aaron Bancroft action admiration ambition American American Revolution appeared army born Boston brilliant Cæsar character of Washington Charles James Fox chief citizens civil command conduct Congress constitution countenance countrymen courage died dignity divine duty eminent enemies England excellent extract fame firm Fisher Ames fortune France French genius GEORGE COMBE George Washington GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS glory greatest happiness Harvard College heart Heaven hero highest honor human illustrious ington integrity intellectual JEDIDIAH MORSE judgment Julius Cæsar justice liberty lived London Lord Brougham mankind military mind moderation moral Mount Vernon nation nature never noble occasion oration passions patriotism peace perfect Philadelphia political possessed President principles prudence published pure qualities republic respect reverence Revolution Rochambeau SAMUEL STANHOPE SMITH soldiers spirit sublime success superior talents temper tion United veneration victory Virginia virtue vols Wash whole wisdom Yale College York