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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... highest degree of excellence humanity can attain . The character of Washington is a national possession . To its courage and perseverance we owe the successful issue of our war for independence ; to its integrity and judgment , the ...
... highest degree of excellence humanity can attain . The character of Washington is a national possession . To its courage and perseverance we owe the successful issue of our war for independence ; to its integrity and judgment , the ...
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... high estimation he stood in for integrity and honour , his engaging in the cause of his country from sentiment and a conviction of her wrongs , his moderation in politics , his extensive property , and his approved abilities as a ...
... high estimation he stood in for integrity and honour , his engaging in the cause of his country from sentiment and a conviction of her wrongs , his moderation in politics , his extensive property , and his approved abilities as a ...
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... high and extensive portico . The distribution of the whole edifice is very judicious and convenient . On the outside it is covered with a kind of varnished plaster , which renders it impenetrable to water . The General did not arrive ...
... high and extensive portico . The distribution of the whole edifice is very judicious and convenient . On the outside it is covered with a kind of varnished plaster , which renders it impenetrable to water . The General did not arrive ...
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... high station to the peaceful walks of private life . However the public confidence may change , and the public affec- tions fluctuate with respect to others , yet with respect to him they have in war and in peace , in public and in ...
... high station to the peaceful walks of private life . However the public confidence may change , and the public affec- tions fluctuate with respect to others , yet with respect to him they have in war and in peace , in public and in ...
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... highest ele- vation and most prosperous felicity ; with uniform admiration of his wisdom , moderation , and constancy . Among all our original Associates in that memorable league of the continent in 1774 , which first expressed the ...
... highest ele- vation and most prosperous felicity ; with uniform admiration of his wisdom , moderation , and constancy . Among all our original Associates in that memorable league of the continent in 1774 , which first expressed the ...
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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