The Life of George WashingtonThe Union, 1829 - 268 sidor |
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given , was dark and rainy , but Washington marched rapidly with his soldiers to the place where the Indian said the French would be encamped ; and there he found them , and surrounded them so unexpected- ly , that they gave themselves ...
given , was dark and rainy , but Washington marched rapidly with his soldiers to the place where the Indian said the French would be encamped ; and there he found them , and surrounded them so unexpected- ly , that they gave themselves ...
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... soldiers , from ten o'clock un- til dark , when the French commander made an offer to cease the attack , if the fort would be given up to him . The conditions he first named , Washington would not agree to ; but at last , the French ...
... soldiers , from ten o'clock un- til dark , when the French commander made an offer to cease the attack , if the fort would be given up to him . The conditions he first named , Washington would not agree to ; but at last , the French ...
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... soldiers then fled in every direction . But his brave and faithful aid , with about thirty courageous Virginians , remained on the field , to save their wounded commander from the hatchet and the scalping knife of the Indians . They ...
... soldiers then fled in every direction . But his brave and faithful aid , with about thirty courageous Virginians , remained on the field , to save their wounded commander from the hatchet and the scalping knife of the Indians . They ...
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... soldiers , ( marked with the number of their regiment , ) and even the brazen orna- ments of their caps . " Braddock's road , " as the path was called , which his troops cut through the forest , is now almost overgrown with bushes ; but ...
... soldiers , ( marked with the number of their regiment , ) and even the brazen orna- ments of their caps . " Braddock's road , " as the path was called , which his troops cut through the forest , is now almost overgrown with bushes ; but ...
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... soldiers at the same time ran up , huzzaing ; some scattering guns were fired , which were followed by a general discharge . The firing was conti- nued as long as any of the militia appeared : eight men were killed , and several wounded ...
... soldiers at the same time ran up , huzzaing ; some scattering guns were fired , which were followed by a general discharge . The firing was conti- nued as long as any of the militia appeared : eight men were killed , and several wounded ...
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Sida 2 - An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." And also to the act, entitled " An Act supplementary to an Act, entitled, " An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned," and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and...
Sida 244 - Though in reviewing the incidents of my Administration, I am unconscious of intentional error — I am nevertheless too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I [may] have committed many errors. — [Whatever they may be I] * fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate [the evils to which they may tend...
Sida 203 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence ; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the Union and the patronage of Heaven.
Sida 244 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Sida 197 - Can you then consent to be the only sufferers by this revolution, and retiring from the field, grow old in poverty, wretchedness and contempt? Can you consent to wade through the vile mire of dependency, and owe the miserable remnant of that life to charity, which has hitherto been spent in honor?
Sida 220 - No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible Hand which conducts the affairs of men, more than the people of the United States. Every step by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency...
Sida 200 - Filling a glass, he turned to them and said, "with a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy, as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
Sida 262 - That a committee, in conjunction with one from the Senate, be appointed to consider on the most suitable manner of paying honor to the memory of the man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow-citizens.
Sida 219 - ... providential aids can supply every human defect, that His benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a Government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes; and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success, the functions allotted to his charge.
Sida 42 - ... on many occasions, has caused the blood of those sons of liberty to recoil within them — men promoted to the highest seats of justice; some...