The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events of All Nations and All Ages, Volume 6Ainsworth Rand Spofford, Frank Weitenkampf, John Porter Lamberton F. Finley & Company, 1895 |
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... defeated , and was consequently superseded by Gene- ral Greene . Even that skillful general had to retreat before Cornwallis , though he practically saved the South . Washington had received a large accession of French troops , and was ...
... defeated , and was consequently superseded by Gene- ral Greene . Even that skillful general had to retreat before Cornwallis , though he practically saved the South . Washington had received a large accession of French troops , and was ...
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... defeated , yet still contending , took up the unfortunate idea of granting them a hasty peace , and of then subduing her faithful friends . These devoted Colonies were judged to be in such a state as to present victories without ...
... defeated , yet still contending , took up the unfortunate idea of granting them a hasty peace , and of then subduing her faithful friends . These devoted Colonies were judged to be in such a state as to present victories without ...
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... defeated at Benning- ton ; and finally , after the battles of Stillwater and Saratoga , he was obliged to surrender all his army on the 17th of October . This splendid triumph filled America with joy . A special vote of thanks was given ...
... defeated at Benning- ton ; and finally , after the battles of Stillwater and Saratoga , he was obliged to surrender all his army on the 17th of October . This splendid triumph filled America with joy . A special vote of thanks was given ...
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... defeated by Lord Cornwallis at Camden , and , in consequence , was superseded , December 3d , by General Nathaniel Greene . Washington wrote to Gates a kind letter expressing his sympathy and confidence . An investigation into the ...
... defeated by Lord Cornwallis at Camden , and , in consequence , was superseded , December 3d , by General Nathaniel Greene . Washington wrote to Gates a kind letter expressing his sympathy and confidence . An investigation into the ...
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... defeated , but the action was not yet over . The English had scarcely entered the camp , when the Americans , pursuing their success , assaulted it in several places with uncommon fierceness , rushing to the lines through a severe fire ...
... defeated , but the action was not yet over . The English had scarcely entered the camp , when the Americans , pursuing their success , assaulted it in several places with uncommon fierceness , rushing to the lines through a severe fire ...
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Page 44 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence. A diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which however was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme Power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven.
Page 118 - that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the UNION be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
Page 68 - Honour, justice, and humanity forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive from us. We cannot endure the infamy and guilt of resigning succeeding generations to that wretchedness which inevitably awaits them, if we basely entail hereditary bondage upon them. Our cause is just. Our union is perfect. Our internal resources are great, and, if necessary, foreign assistance is undoubtedly attainable.
Page 281 - On a rock, whose haughty brow Frowns o'er old Conway's foaming flood, Robed in the sable garb of woe, With haggard eyes the poet stood; (Loose his beard and hoary hair Streamed like a meteor to the troubled air...
Page 69 - Creator hath graciously bestowed upon us, the arms we have been compelled by our enemies to assume, we will, in defiance of every hazard, with unabating firmness and perseverance, employ for the preservation of our liberties ; being with one mind resolved to die freemen rather than to live slaves.
Page 282 - Fill high the sparkling bowl, The rich repast prepare, Reft of a crown, he yet may share the feast ; Close by the regal chair, Fell Thirst and Famine scowl A baleful smile upon their baffled guest.
Page 68 - We are reduced to the alternative of choosing an unconditional submission to the tyranny of irritated ministers, or resistance by force. The latter is our choice. We have counted the cost of this contest, and find nothing so dreadful as voluntary slavery.
Page 65 - But a reverence for our great Creator, principles of humanity, and the dictates of common sense, must convince all those who reflect upon the subject, that government was instituted to promote the welfare of mankind, and ought to be administered for the attainment of that end.
Page 37 - Union, at a time and place to be agreed upon, to take into consideration the trade of the United States ; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony ; and to report to the several States such an act, relative to this great object, as, when ratified by them, will enable the United States in Congress effectually to provide for the same.
Page 280 - Ode is founded on a tradition current in Wales, that Edward the First, when he completed the conquest of that country, ordered all the Bards that fell into his hands to be put to death.