The Centennial Celebration and Washington Monument at Newburgh, N. Y.U.S. Government Printing Office, 1889 - 105 páginas |
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... interest . Among the other reasons for the proposed celebration may be given the fact that the year 1883 will furnish the last opportunity for commemorating by centennial ceremonies any of our Revolution- ary events ; and it so happens ...
... interest . Among the other reasons for the proposed celebration may be given the fact that the year 1883 will furnish the last opportunity for commemorating by centennial ceremonies any of our Revolution- ary events ; and it so happens ...
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... interests in camp and field had been displayed on too many occasions for them to question his friendship . He was their leader , their guide , their friend . All eyes turned to him now for extrication from difficulties and sufferings as ...
... interests in camp and field had been displayed on too many occasions for them to question his friendship . He was their leader , their guide , their friend . All eyes turned to him now for extrication from difficulties and sufferings as ...
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... interest , goaded into rebellion against higher motives by the lash of apparent injustice and personal suffering . Mr. Speaker , the resolution has in view the reconstruction of the Temple in its original simplicity . The cost of ...
... interest , goaded into rebellion against higher motives by the lash of apparent injustice and personal suffering . Mr. Speaker , the resolution has in view the reconstruction of the Temple in its original simplicity . The cost of ...
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... interests . After recalling the cheerful obedience of the Army at all times , he went on to say : Let me entreat you , gentlemen , on your part , not to take any measures which , viewed in the calm light of reason , will lessen the ...
... interests . After recalling the cheerful obedience of the Army at all times , he went on to say : Let me entreat you , gentlemen , on your part , not to take any measures which , viewed in the calm light of reason , will lessen the ...
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... interests of the Army and its general seemed to be in competition . He spoke ; every doubt was dispelled , and the tide of patriotism rolled again in its wonted course . Illustrious man ! What he says of the Army may with equal justice ...
... interests of the Army and its general seemed to be in competition . He spoke ; every doubt was dispelled , and the tide of patriotism rolled again in its wonted course . Illustrious man ! What he says of the Army may with equal justice ...
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Página 86 - It will be the duty of the Historian and the Sage in all ages to let no occasion pass of commemorating this illustrious man ; and until time shall be no more will a test of the progress which our race has made in wisdom and in virtue be derived from the veneration paid to the immortal name of WASHINGTON ! APPENDIX.
Página 16 - I am possessed of in your favor, let me entreat you, gentlemen, on your part, not to take any measures, which viewed in the calm light of reason, will lessen the dignity, and sully the glory you have hitherto maintained...
Página 79 - With a mixture of great surprise and astonishment, I have read with attention the sentiments you have submitted to my perusal. Be assured, sir, no occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations than your information of there being such ideas existing in the army as you have expressed, and I must view with abhorrence and reprehend with severity.
Página 10 - I wish not to heighten the shades of the picture so far as the reality would justify me in doing it. I could give anecdotes of patriotism and distress, which have scarcely ever been paralleled, never surpassed in the history of mankind. But you may rely upon it, the patience and...
Página 18 - ... the chaplains with the several brigades will render thanks to Almighty God for all his mercies, particularly for his overruling the wrath of man to his own glory, and causing the rage of war to cease among the nations.
Página 14 - 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? If you can — go; and carry with you the jest of Tories and the scorn of Whigs — the ridicule, and, what is worse, the pity of the world. Go — starve and be forgotten.
Página 11 - While in the field, I think it may be kept from breaking out into acts of outrage ; but when we retire into winter-quarters, unless the storm is previously dissipated, I cannot be at ease respecting the consequences. It is high time for a peace.
Página 83 - Let it represent in language, that will neither dishonor you by its rudeness, nor betray you by its fears, what has been promised by Congress, and what has been performed ; how long and how patiently you have suffered; how little you have asked, and how much of that little has been denied. Tell them, that, though you were the first, and would wish to be the last, to encounter danger, though despair itself can never drive you into dishonor, it may drive you from the field; that the wound, often irritated...
Página 64 - The prevalence of that pacific and friendly disposition among the people of the United States, which will induce them to forget their local prejudices and policies ; to make those mutual concessions, which are requisite to the general prosperity ; and, in some instances, to sacrifice their individual advantages to the interest of the community.
Página 61 - I must decline as inapplicable to myself any share in the personal emoluments which may be indispensably included in a permanent provision for the executive department...