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, Volume 2J. Crissy, 1836 - Presidents |
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... considerable effect ; and the regiments of Gunby and Hawes advanced on the British front with resolution . Some companies on the right of the Maryland regi- ment returned the fire of the enemy , and their example was followed by the ...
... considerable effect ; and the regiments of Gunby and Hawes advanced on the British front with resolution . Some companies on the right of the Maryland regi- ment returned the fire of the enemy , and their example was followed by the ...
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... considerable amount , and obtained , some trivial successes over the flying enemy . Lieutenant Colonel Wade Hampton , of the state cavalry , fell in with a body of mounted refugees , dispersed the whole , and made forty or fifty ...
... considerable amount , and obtained , some trivial successes over the flying enemy . Lieutenant Colonel Wade Hampton , of the state cavalry , fell in with a body of mounted refugees , dispersed the whole , and made forty or fifty ...
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... considerable circuit , Sump- ter , who unfortunately left his artillery behind , did not arrive on the ground till threo in the afternoon , and at four the house was attacked . The fire was kept up chiefly by Marion's division , from a ...
... considerable circuit , Sump- ter , who unfortunately left his artillery behind , did not arrive on the ground till threo in the afternoon , and at four the house was attacked . The fire was kept up chiefly by Marion's division , from a ...
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... considerable effect . General Greene also ordered up his first line with directions to move on briskly , and to advance as they fired . As this line came into action , the legion formed on its right flank , and the state troops of South ...
... considerable effect . General Greene also ordered up his first line with directions to move on briskly , and to advance as they fired . As this line came into action , the legion formed on its right flank , and the state troops of South ...
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... considerable resolution , Sumner's brigade began to give way , and the British rushed forward in some disorder . Greene then directed Williams and Campbell to charge with the bayonet , and at the same time ordered Washington to bring up ...
... considerable resolution , Sumner's brigade began to give way , and the British rushed forward in some disorder . Greene then directed Williams and Campbell to charge with the bayonet , and at the same time ordered Washington to bring up ...
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Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.