The Great Republic, Volume 2Charles Morris Great Republic Publishing Company, 1913 - United States |
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... Colonel Montgomery was sent from General Amherst's army to Charleston , with a force of twelve hundred men . The prov- ince was now under a new governor , who took judicious measures for defence , while the army advanced rapidly into ...
... Colonel Montgomery was sent from General Amherst's army to Charleston , with a force of twelve hundred men . The prov- ince was now under a new governor , who took judicious measures for defence , while the army advanced rapidly into ...
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... colonel was able to do them no other injury than to de- stroy a defenceless town . Here they attacked his picket- guard with such fury that they were repulsed with diffi- culty . They also gave him repeated annoyance by their volleys ...
... colonel was able to do them no other injury than to de- stroy a defenceless town . Here they attacked his picket- guard with such fury that they were repulsed with diffi- culty . They also gave him repeated annoyance by their volleys ...
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... colonel designed to secure the main body from annoy- ance and surprise . During three days he made forced marches that he might pass several dangerous defiles which might cost him dear should the enemy first get the pos- session and ...
... colonel designed to secure the main body from annoy- ance and surprise . During three days he made forced marches that he might pass several dangerous defiles which might cost him dear should the enemy first get the pos- session and ...
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... colonel was drawn to the enemy on the banks of the river , and employed in driving them from their lurking - places on that side , so furious an attack was made on his rear - guard that he was obliged to order a detachment back to its ...
... colonel was drawn to the enemy on the banks of the river , and employed in driving them from their lurking - places on that side , so furious an attack was made on his rear - guard that he was obliged to order a detachment back to its ...
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... Colonel Grant determined , therefore , to encamp awhile at this post , both for the refreshment of his men and to get intelligence with respect to resolutions of the enemy . Soon after his arrival , Attakullakulla and several other ...
... Colonel Grant determined , therefore , to encamp awhile at this post , both for the refreshment of his men and to get intelligence with respect to resolutions of the enemy . Soon after his arrival , Attakullakulla and several other ...
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Page 129 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Page 129 - You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not. I am well aware of the toil, and blood and treasure, that it will cost...
Page 79 - The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. 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!
Page 126 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity ; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 289 - It was impossible the choice of confidential officers to compose my family should have been more fortunate. Permit me, Sir, to recommend in particular those who have continued in the service to the present moment, as worthy of the favorable notice and patronage of Congress.
Page 299 - In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a general government necessary for us, and there is no form of government but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered...
Page 299 - Government necessary for us, and there is no form of government but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered; and believe further, that this is likely to be well administered for a course of years, and can only end in despotism, as other forms have done before it, when the people shall become so corrupted as to need despotic government, being incapable of any other.
Page 298 - I confess that there are several parts of this Constitution which I do not at present approve, but I am not sure I shall never approve them. For, having lived long...
Page 289 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States, of becoming a respectable nation...
Page 45 - said Henry, " Charles I. his Cromwell, and George III.—" " Treason ! treason \" shouted the speaker, and the cry was re-echoed from the House. " George III.," said Henry, firmly, " may profit by their example. If that be treason, make the most of it!