Address of Nathaniel Burt: February 12, 1875, on the Washington Mansion in Philadelphia

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J. A. Moore, printer, 1875 - 35 Seiten

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Seite 26 - States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the field ; and finally, that he would most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind, which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without an humble imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope to be a happy nation.
Seite 26 - It remains, then, to be my final and only request that your Excellency will communicate these sentiments to your legislature at their next meeting, and that they may be considered as the legacy of one who has ardently wished on all occasions to be useful to his country, and who, even in the shade of retirement, will not fail to implore the Divine benediction upon it.
Seite 27 - When I contemplate the interposition of Providence, as it was visibly manifested in guiding us through the Revolution, in preparing us for the reception of the general government, and in conciliating the good will of the people of America toward one another after its adoption, I feel myself oppressed and almost overwhelmed with a sense of divine munificence.
Seite 23 - Washington struck me as something older than the President, though I understand they were both born the same year ; she was short in stature, rather ro bust, extremely simple in her dress, and wore a very plain cap, with her gray hair turned up under it.
Seite 28 - The remainder of my life, which in the course of nature cannot be long, will be occupied in rural amusements; and, though I shall seclude myself as much as possible from the noisy and bustling crowd, none would more than myself be regaled by the company of those I esteem, at Mount Vernon ; more than twenty miles from which, after I arrive there, it is not likely that I ever shall be.
Seite 10 - THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esq'rs, true and absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware...
Seite 29 - ... who, by a long course of great actions, regulated by prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude, conducting a people, inspired with the same virtues, and animated with the same ardent patriotism and love of liberty, to independence and peace, to increasing wealth and unexampled prosperity, has merited the gratitude of his fellowcitizens, commanded the highest praises of foreign nations, and secured...
Seite 26 - with a kind of pious and grateful exultation, trace the finger of Providence through those dark and mysterious events, which first induced the States to appoint a general convention, and then led them, one after another, by such steps as were best calculated to effect the object, into an adoption of the system recommended by...
Seite 14 - Morris had, previous to my arrival, been taken by the Corporation for my residence. It is the best they could get. It is. I believe, the best Single house in the City; yet without additions, it is inadequate to the commodious accommodation of my family.
Seite 29 - Ladies and gentlemen, this is the last time I shall drink your health as a public man. I do it with sincerity, wishing you all possible happiness.

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