A New American Biographical Dictionary: Or, Rememberancer of the Departed Heroes, Sages, and Statesmen, of America ; Confined Exclusively to Those who Have Signalized Themselves in Either Capacity, in the Revolutionary War ; with Important Alteratons and AdditionsT.J. Rogers, 1824 - 504 Seiten |
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... regiments were in town , the tories enjoyed a kind of triumph , and invented every mode of burlesquing the popular leaders : but , where the peo- ple tax themselves , the office of collector is respectable ; it was , at that time ...
... regiments were in town , the tories enjoyed a kind of triumph , and invented every mode of burlesquing the popular leaders : but , where the peo- ple tax themselves , the office of collector is respectable ; it was , at that time ...
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... regiment . Mr. Adams again rose . The mag- nitude of the subject , and the manner in which it was treated by lieutenant governor Hutchinson , had now roused the im- petuous feelings of his patriotic soul . With indignation strongly ...
... regiment . Mr. Adams again rose . The mag- nitude of the subject , and the manner in which it was treated by lieutenant governor Hutchinson , had now roused the im- petuous feelings of his patriotic soul . With indignation strongly ...
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... regiments ; and colonel Dal- rymple pledged his word of honour , that he would begin his preparations in the morning , and that there should be no un- necessary delay , until the whole of both regiments were re- moved to the castle . At ...
... regiments ; and colonel Dal- rymple pledged his word of honour , that he would begin his preparations in the morning , and that there should be no un- necessary delay , until the whole of both regiments were re- moved to the castle . At ...
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... was chosen a member of the legisla- ture , and from this time was annually elected till the revolu- tion . In 1770 , he was appointed lieutenant colonel of the 7th regiment of militia . This commission he was deprived of 50 BARTLETT .
... was chosen a member of the legisla- ture , and from this time was annually elected till the revolu- tion . In 1770 , he was appointed lieutenant colonel of the 7th regiment of militia . This commission he was deprived of 50 BARTLETT .
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... regiment of militia . This commission he was deprived of in 1774 , on account of the active part he took in the contro- versy with great Britain . This was a time when " the clash- ing of parties excited strong passions , which ...
... regiment of militia . This commission he was deprived of in 1774 , on account of the active part he took in the contro- versy with great Britain . This was a time when " the clash- ing of parties excited strong passions , which ...
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Seite 237 - forged ! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston ! The war is inevitable ; and let it come !! I repeat it, sir, let it come ! ! ! " It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry peace, peace ; but there is no peace. The war is actually begun ! The next gale that sweeps from
Seite 235 - it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth; and listen to the song of that syren, till she. transforms us into beasts. Is this," he asked, •' the part of \vise men, engaged in a great and arduous
Seite 483 - Abraham Clark. Pennsylvania. Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John Morton, George Clymer, James Smith, George Taylor, James Wilson, George Ross. Delaware. Cesar Rodney, George Read, Thomas M'Kean. Maryland. Samuel Chase, William Paca, Thomas Stone, Charles Carroll, of Carrollton. Virginia. George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Nelson, Jr. Francis Lightfoot
Seite 499 - dooms the former to be the satellite of the latter. Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be CONSTANTLY awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of
Seite 495 - government; destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion. I have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the state, with particular reference to the founding of them on geographical discriminations. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn
Seite 2 - of the said District, hath deposited in this office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit: "A new American Biographical Dictionary; or Remembrancer of the departed Heroes, Sages, and Statesmen, of America. Confined exclusively to those who have
Seite 233 - decisive of character. Henry faltered not for an instant; but rising to a loftier attitude, and fixing on the speaker an eye of the most determined fire, he finished his sentence with the firmest emphasis) may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it." In August, 1774, the Virginia convention assembled in
Seite 236 - is coming on. We have petitioned ; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult;
Seite 493 - love of the one ought to endear to you the preservation of the other. These considerations speak a persuasive language to every reflecting and virtuous mind, and exhibit the continuance of the UNION as a primary object of patriotic desire. Is there a doubt, whether a common government can embrace so
Seite 500 - understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But in my opinion it is unnecessary, and would be unwise to