Self-made MenHarper, 1858 - 588 páginas |
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... determination to become a lawyer ( 1784 ) , and , devoting himself with assiduity to this object , he obtained a ... determined to accompany him . In the month of October , 1789 , they reached Nashville , Jackson bearing with him an ...
... determination to become a lawyer ( 1784 ) , and , devoting himself with assiduity to this object , he obtained a ... determined to accompany him . In the month of October , 1789 , they reached Nashville , Jackson bearing with him an ...
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... determined to disobey the orders of the secretary . The officers seemed to be satisfied with his determination , but were , in reality , alarmed at its consequences . After holding a se- cret meeting among themselves , they presented a ...
... determined to disobey the orders of the secretary . The officers seemed to be satisfied with his determination , but were , in reality , alarmed at its consequences . After holding a se- cret meeting among themselves , they presented a ...
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... determined not to be somnolent on this occasion . He resolved at once to march against Pensacola , and break up that rendezvous . On the 6th of November , 1814 , he carried out this intention , demolished the Spanish defenses and ...
... determined not to be somnolent on this occasion . He resolved at once to march against Pensacola , and break up that rendezvous . On the 6th of November , 1814 , he carried out this intention , demolished the Spanish defenses and ...
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... determined on visiting Washington for the purpose of defending himself . He made a kind of triumphal journey , receiving honors in every city through which he passed . No man could be more popular with the masses than the gallant ...
... determined on visiting Washington for the purpose of defending himself . He made a kind of triumphal journey , receiving honors in every city through which he passed . No man could be more popular with the masses than the gallant ...
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... determined that he would make an effort to accom- plish his desires , and , on the expiration of his indentures , placed himself under the tuition of his brother , a lawyer and man of education . With the assistance which this gentleman ...
... determined that he would make an effort to accom- plish his desires , and , on the expiration of his indentures , placed himself under the tuition of his brother , a lawyer and man of education . With the assistance which this gentleman ...
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Página 414 - Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery ! Our chains are 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.
Página 414 - I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past.
Página 285 - There goes many a ship to sea, with many hundred souls in one ship, whose weal and woe is common, and is a true picture of a commonwealth, or a human combination or society. It hath fallen out sometimes that both Papists and Protestants, Jews and Turks, may be embarked in one ship...
Página 83 - Hark ! they whisper ; angels say, Sister Spirit, come away. . What is this absorbs me quite ! Steals my senses, shuts my sight, Drowns my spirits, draws my breath ? Tell me, my soul! can this be death?
Página 179 - My desire is, that all the instructors and teachers in the College shall take pains to instill into the minds of the scholars the purest principles of morality, so that, on their entrance into active life, they may from inclination and habit, evince benevolence towards their fellow creatures, and a love of truth, sobriety, and industry, adopting at the same time such religious tenets as their matured reason may enable them to prefer.
Página 286 - ... should preach or write that there ought to be no commanders or officers, because all are equal in Christ, therefore no masters nor officers, no laws nor orders, no corrections nor punishments ; I say, I never denied, but in such cases, whatever is pretended, the commander or commanders may judge, resist, compel and punish such transgressors, according to their deserts and merits.
Página 448 - THE BODY .of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Printer, (Like the cover of an old Book, Its contents torn out, And stript of its lettering and gilding,) Lies here, food for worms : • Yet the work itself shall not be lost, For it will (as he believed) appear once more, In a new And more beautiful edition Corrected and Amended by The Author.
Página 286 - I further add, that I never denied, that notwithstanding this liberty, the commander of this ship ought to command the ship's course; yea, and also command that justice, peace and sobriety be kept and practiced, both among the seamen and all the passengers.
Página 100 - We remained three days and nights on the banks of the Miami, in front of the field of battle, during which time all the houses and cornfields were consumed and destroyed for a considerable distance, both above and below fort Miami, as well as within pistol shot of that garrison, who were compelled to remain tacit spectators to this general devastation and conflagration...
Página 415 - Peace, peace— but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!