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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... justice to believe that he merits his celebrity , he knows also that posterity , which raises and demolishes statues , will never sully the trophies erected to him . Nothing but the hand of an ( 22 ) Joseph Mandrillon.
... justice to believe that he merits his celebrity , he knows also that posterity , which raises and demolishes statues , will never sully the trophies erected to him . Nothing but the hand of an ( 22 ) Joseph Mandrillon.
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... justice again raised it up : mortals revere his memory ! Having been the soul and support of one of the greatest events of the century , it is just that Washington should pass his days without a cloud , in the bosom of repose , of honor ...
... justice again raised it up : mortals revere his memory ! Having been the soul and support of one of the greatest events of the century , it is just that Washington should pass his days without a cloud , in the bosom of repose , of honor ...
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... justice to the original , to feel all its elegance it must be read in the language in which it was written . Pos- terity , future historians , will be grateful to the Marquis de Chastellux for this exquisite por- trait ; every feature ...
... justice to the original , to feel all its elegance it must be read in the language in which it was written . Pos- terity , future historians , will be grateful to the Marquis de Chastellux for this exquisite por- trait ; every feature ...
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... justice to his merits ; and that stronger demonstrations of affectionate esteem ( if possible ) were given by the citizens of his neighborhood , than by any other description of men on the continent . But he has constantly declined ...
... justice to his merits ; and that stronger demonstrations of affectionate esteem ( if possible ) were given by the citizens of his neighborhood , than by any other description of men on the continent . But he has constantly declined ...
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... justice to his character , it would be impossible to increase the confidence or affection of his country , or make the smallest addi- tion to his glory .... May , I , nevertheless , be indulged to inquire , if we look over the cata ...
... justice to his character , it would be impossible to increase the confidence or affection of his country , or make the smallest addi- tion to his glory .... May , I , nevertheless , be indulged to inquire , if we look over the cata ...
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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