Sketches of Celebrated Canadians: And Persons Connected with Canada, from the Earliest Period in the History of the Province Down to the Present TimeHunter, Rose & Company, 1862 - 779 páginas |
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... afterwards rebuilt of stone by La Salle . In 1678 , De as * Bibaud mentions that he was a Colonel of horse at seventeen , and a Lieut- enant - General after twelve years service . Frontenac was reappointed governor , and carried on a ...
... afterwards rebuilt of stone by La Salle . In 1678 , De as * Bibaud mentions that he was a Colonel of horse at seventeen , and a Lieut- enant - General after twelve years service . Frontenac was reappointed governor , and carried on a ...
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... afterwards a preacher at Hall , in Hainault . He then went into a convent , and being sent by his superiors to Calais and Dunkirk , the stories which he heard from the sailors inspired him with a desire to visit distant countries . At ...
... afterwards a preacher at Hall , in Hainault . He then went into a convent , and being sent by his superiors to Calais and Dunkirk , the stories which he heard from the sailors inspired him with a desire to visit distant countries . At ...
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... afterwards removed ; and he sailed in November for England , where he received assurances of being re- stored ; but , being seized by a malignant fever , he died in 1695 , at the premature age of forty - four . Sir William , though his ...
... afterwards removed ; and he sailed in November for England , where he received assurances of being re- stored ; but , being seized by a malignant fever , he died in 1695 , at the premature age of forty - four . Sir William , though his ...
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... afterwards , he surprised and defeated La Chaudiere Noir , the most terrible and cunning of the Iroquois . But he gave up the military for the naval service ; and in 1702 , before inheriting his father's title , he obtained a seigniory ...
... afterwards , he surprised and defeated La Chaudiere Noir , the most terrible and cunning of the Iroquois . But he gave up the military for the naval service ; and in 1702 , before inheriting his father's title , he obtained a seigniory ...
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... afterwards went again into active service , and in 1756 , was charged to transport land forces to Minorca , for the siege of Fort Mahon . His fleet was met , in returning , by Admiral Byng's squadron ; and an action took place , which ...
... afterwards went again into active service , and in 1756 , was charged to transport land forces to Minorca , for the siege of Fort Mahon . His fleet was met , in returning , by Admiral Byng's squadron ; and an action took place , which ...
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Sketches of Celebrated Canadians: And Persons Connected with Canada, from ... Henry James Morgan Visualização completa - 1862 |
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Página 178 - Nothing could stop that astonishing infantry. No sudden burst of undisciplined valour, no nervous enthusiasm weakened the stability of their order, their flashing eyes were bent on the dark columns in their front, their measured tread shook the ground, their dreadful volleys swept away the head of every formation, their deafening shouts overpowered the dissonant cries that broke from all parts of the tumultuous crowd, as slowly and with a horrid carnage it was pushed by the incessant vigour of the...
Página 246 - In considering our internal situation, you will, I doubt not, feel a just indignation at the attempts which have been made to take advantage of the distresses of the country, for the purpose of exciting a spirit of sedition and violence.
Página 76 - Saviour, and the time when, and the manner in which it was uttered, gives it a title to pre-eminence. A few hours before his death, in an address to his Father, Christ says, this is eternal life, to know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
Página 270 - It is absurd to suppose we shall not succeed in our enterprise against the enemy's provinces. We have the Canadas as much under our command as Great Britain has the ocean; and the way to conquer her on the ocean is to drive her from the land. I am not for stopping at Quebec or anywhere else, but I would take the continent from them. I wish never to see a peace till we do.
Página 60 - A third edition was published in 1758. D. 1672, aged 60.—JOHN, a major-general in America, appointed by the king of Great Britain, was, in 1746, lieutenantgovernor of St. JOhn's, Newfoundland. He was afterwards distinguished for his military services. It was thought of the highest importance, in the year 1756, to keep open the communication with Fort Oswego, on lake Ontario. General Shirley accordingly enlisted forty companies of boatmen, and placed them under the command of Bradstreet.
Página 272 - Almighty chastens the hearts and disciplines the virtues of his creatures. His Lordship was eminently exemplary in the discharge of every social and private duty. He was a considerate and indulgent landlord, a kind and gracious master; to the poor a generous benefactor, and of every public improvement a judicious and liberal patron. The latter...
Página 109 - June, 1777, to attend the council of safety at Kingston, and being introduced before them, he was asked whether he considered himself a subject of the Independent States of America? to which he replied, that he did not conceive himself discharged from his oaths of fidelity to the crown of Great Britain...
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