The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States, Band 2J. Crissy, 1836 |
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... army retires towards Charleston . IN South Carolina and Georgia , the campaign of 1781 was uncom- monly active . The importance of the object , the perseverance with which it was pursued , the talents of the generals , the courage ...
... army retires towards Charleston . IN South Carolina and Georgia , the campaign of 1781 was uncom- monly active . The importance of the object , the perseverance with which it was pursued , the talents of the generals , the courage ...
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... army , could be prevented only by intercepting Watson while at a distance from Camden . For this purpose , he crossed Sand - hill creek and encamped east of Camden , on the road leading to Charleston . It being impracti- cable to ...
... army , could be prevented only by intercepting Watson while at a distance from Camden . For this purpose , he crossed Sand - hill creek and encamped east of Camden , on the road leading to Charleston . It being impracti- cable to ...
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... army . Lieutenant Colonel Carrington had arrived in camp that morning , and brought with him a supply of provisions which had been issued to the troops , some of whom were employed in cooking and others in washing their clothes ...
... army . Lieutenant Colonel Carrington had arrived in camp that morning , and brought with him a supply of provisions which had been issued to the troops , some of whom were employed in cooking and others in washing their clothes ...
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... army and idle spectators , who took no part in the action . Too humane to cut his way through this crowd , he employed so much time in taking their verbal parole , that he could not reach the rear of the British line until the battle ...
... army and idle spectators , who took no part in the action . Too humane to cut his way through this crowd , he employed so much time in taking their verbal parole , that he could not reach the rear of the British line until the battle ...
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... army . The Americans retreated in good order about four miles from the field of battle , and proceeded , next day , to Rugeley's mills . The pursuit was continued about three miles . In the course of it , some sharp skirmish- ing took ...
... army . The Americans retreated in good order about four miles from the field of battle , and proceeded , next day , to Rugeley's mills . The pursuit was continued about three miles . In the course of it , some sharp skirmish- ing took ...
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Seite 405 - ... can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it ? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt that, in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it ? Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity...
Seite 404 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
Seite 398 - ... the happiness of the people of these States, under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete by so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection, and adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.
Seite 409 - THOUGH in reviewing the incidents of my administration, I am unconscious of intentional error, I am, nevertheless, too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors. Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils, to which they may tend. I shall also carry with me the hope that my country will never cease to view them with indulgence...
Seite 404 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity.
Seite 402 - I have already intimated to you the danger of Parties in the State, with particular reference to the founding of them on Geographical discriminations. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the Spirit of Party, generally.
Seite 405 - The execution of these maxims belongs to your representatives, but it is necessary that public opinion should co-operate. To facilitate to them the performance of their duty, it is essential that you should practically bear in mind that towards the payment of debts there must be revenue; that to have revenue there must be taxes; that no...
Seite 6 - That every power vested in a government is in its nature sovereign, and includes, by force of the term, a right to employ all the means requisite and fairly applicable to the attainment of the ends of such power, and which are not precluded by restrictions and exceptions specified in the Constitution, or not immoral, or not contrary to the essential ends of political society.
Seite 406 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Seite 403 - It serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one part against another; foments occasional riot and insurrection.