 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.  Harper's New Monthly Magazine - Seite 167herausgegeben von - 1896Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | 1822 - 734 Seiten
...replied: " 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 by far the greatest man on that ßoor ! " At this time, to a mere common observer, Washington was remarkable... | |
 | 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... | |
 | Thomas Jones Rogers - 1823 - 382 Seiten
...replied, 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 unqestionably, the greatest man on that floor'. In March, 1775. Mr, Henry was a member of the convention... | |
 | 1824 - 518 Seiten
...replied, '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,...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... | |
 | 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... | |
 | 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... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1834 - 574 Seiten
...replied, — '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,...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... | |
 | 1834 - 426 Seiten
...replied, "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,...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... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1834 - 574 Seiten
...— ' 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,...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... | |
 | George Washington - 1834 - 574 Seiten
...— '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,...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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