A New American Biographical Dictionary: Or, Rememberancer of the Departed Heroes, Sages, and Statesmen, of America ; Confined Exclusively to Those who Have Signalized Themselves in Either Capacity, in the Revolutionary War ; with Important Alteratons and AdditionsT.J. Rogers, 1824 - 504 σελίδες |
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... marched instantly to the gate , where a sentry snapped his gun at him , and retreat- ed through the covered way ; he pressed forward into the fort , and formed his men on the parade in such a manner as to face two opposite barracks ...
... marched instantly to the gate , where a sentry snapped his gun at him , and retreat- ed through the covered way ; he pressed forward into the fort , and formed his men on the parade in such a manner as to face two opposite barracks ...
Σελίδα 27
... marched to the vicin- ity of Princeton . The general officers in the American army , being asked by the commander in chief , " Will it be advisa- ble to hazard a general action ? " answered in the negative , but recommended a detachment ...
... marched to the vicin- ity of Princeton . The general officers in the American army , being asked by the commander in chief , " Will it be advisa- ble to hazard a general action ? " answered in the negative , but recommended a detachment ...
Σελίδα 28
... marched away in the night , in such silence , that general Poor , though he lay very near them , knew nothing of their departure . They left behind them , four officers and about forty privates , all so badly wounded , that they could ...
... marched away in the night , in such silence , that general Poor , though he lay very near them , knew nothing of their departure . They left behind them , four officers and about forty privates , all so badly wounded , that they could ...
Σελίδα 29
... marched , with his company , for the American head quarters , and reached Cambridge , April 29 , 1775 . He immediately waited on the Massachusetts committee of safety , and informed them of the defenceless state of Ticon- deroga . The ...
... marched , with his company , for the American head quarters , and reached Cambridge , April 29 , 1775 . He immediately waited on the Massachusetts committee of safety , and informed them of the defenceless state of Ticon- deroga . The ...
Σελίδα 45
... marched them towards Washington on the twenty first , and joined General Winder at the Woodyard , where he found captain Miller , and his marines , with five pieces of artillery , which were placed under his command . On the 23rd the ...
... marched them towards Washington on the twenty first , and joined General Winder at the Woodyard , where he found captain Miller , and his marines , with five pieces of artillery , which were placed under his command . On the 23rd the ...
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Σελίδα 241 - Gentlemen may cry 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!
Σελίδα 241 - Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power.
Σελίδα 503 - ... the best that present circumstances and mutual opinion will permit, but temporary, and liable to be from time to time abandoned or varied, as experience and circumstances shall dictate...
Σελίδα 496 - The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government : but, the constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all. The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government, pre-supposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.
Σελίδα 501 - ... the appearances of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence...
Σελίδα 484 - He has constrained our fellow citizens, taken captive on the high seas, to bear arms against their country, to become the executioners of their friends and brethren, or to fall themselves by their hands.
Σελίδα 498 - ... sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of Public Liberty.
Σελίδα 500 - As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible ; avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace, but remembering also that timely disbursements to prepare for danger frequently prevent much greater disbursements to repel it; avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by vigorous exertions in time of peace to discharge the debts, which unavoidable wars...
Σελίδα 497 - Towards the preservation of your Government, and the permanency of your present happy state, it is requisite, not only that you steadily discountenance irregular oppositions to its acknowledged authority, but also that you resist with care the spirit of innovation upon its principles, however specious the pretexts.
Σελίδα 499 - 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. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity.