The Life and Public Services of Ambrose E. Burnside: Soldier - Citizen - StatesmanJ. A. & R. A. Reid, 1882 - 448 pages |
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... success- ful planter , and was the father of three grown - up sons , - named James , Robert , and Joseph , - when the American colonies declared themselves free and independent . South Carolina this revolutionary action did not receive ...
... success- ful planter , and was the father of three grown - up sons , - named James , Robert , and Joseph , - when the American colonies declared themselves free and independent . South Carolina this revolutionary action did not receive ...
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... successful farmer , and an ardent politi- cal supporter of Andrew Jackson , crossing the Allegha- nies on horseback to witness the inauguration of " Old Hickory " in 1829. The descendants of Robert and of Joseph Burnside now reside in ...
... successful farmer , and an ardent politi- cal supporter of Andrew Jackson , crossing the Allegha- nies on horseback to witness the inauguration of " Old Hickory " in 1829. The descendants of Robert and of Joseph Burnside now reside in ...
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... success in reconciling angry litigants when called upon to weigh their respective cases in the scales of justice . Disputed claims between neigh- bors were adjusted by compromise , and the log cabin in which he administered justice was ...
... success in reconciling angry litigants when called upon to weigh their respective cases in the scales of justice . Disputed claims between neigh- bors were adjusted by compromise , and the log cabin in which he administered justice was ...
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... Success rewarded his industry and good behavior , but his sedentary employment grew distasteful , and he longed for out - of - door exercise . He used to hold long discus- sions on military matters with his partner , Mr. Myers , who had ...
... Success rewarded his industry and good behavior , but his sedentary employment grew distasteful , and he longed for out - of - door exercise . He used to hold long discus- sions on military matters with his partner , Mr. Myers , who had ...
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... success of the application , the Hon . Caleb B. Smith became involved in a personal quar- rel with John Tyler , then the President of the United States . Mr. Smith's bitter denunciations of the adminis- tration had been republished in ...
... success of the application , the Hon . Caleb B. Smith became involved in a personal quar- rel with John Tyler , then the President of the United States . Mr. Smith's bitter denunciations of the adminis- tration had been republished in ...
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Page 160 - Tell me what you wish me to do, and I will do all in my power to accomplish it. I wish to know what my orders and authority are. I ask for nothing, but will obey whatever orders you give. I only ask a prompt decision, that I may at once give the necessary orders. It will not do to delay longer, "GEO.
Page 383 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise, and in the arrangements by which they may terminate, the occasion has been deemed proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European power.
Page 403 - When it is present, men take example at it; and when it is gone, they desire it: it weareth a crown, and triumpheth for ever, having gotten the victory, striving for undefiled rewards.
Page 207 - Burnside issued his general order, No. 38, which was expressed in very decided terms : " The commanding general publishes for the information of all concerned, that hereafter, all persons found within our lines, who commit acts for the benefit of the enemies of our country, will be tried as spies or traitors, and, if convicted, will suffer death.
Page 350 - The occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers...
Page 207 - The habit of declaring sympathy for the enemy will not be allowed in this department. Persons committing such offences will be at once arrested, with a view to being tried as above stated or sent beyond our lines into the lines of their friends.
Page 180 - By direction of the President of the United States, it is ordered that Major-General McClellan be relieved from the command of the Army of the Potomac, and that Major-General Burnside take the command of that army.
Page 197 - Although you were not successful, the attempt was not an error, nor the failure other than accident. The courage with which you, in an open field, maintained the contest against an intrenched foe, and the consummate skill and success with which you crossed and recrossed the river in the face of the enemy, show that you possess all the qualities of a great army, which will yet give victory to the cause of the country and of popular government.
Page 412 - Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives. Resolved, That, as an additional mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, the Senate do now adjourn.
Page 355 - Our first and fundamental maxim should be, never to entangle ourselves in the broils of Europe. Our second — never to suffer Europe to intermeddle with cis-Atlantic affairs.