The United States of America: A HistoryT. Nelson and Sons, 1870 - 278 psl. |
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... victory was gained . done . How great it was he himself never knew . His work was He died in the He belief that he had merely discovered a shorter route to India . never enjoyed that which would have been the best recompense for all his ...
... victory was gained . done . How great it was he himself never knew . His work was He died in the He belief that he had merely discovered a shorter route to India . never enjoyed that which would have been the best recompense for all his ...
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... 9th July Brad- dock , with half his army , was near the fort . There was yet no evidence that resistance was intended . No enemy had been seen . The troops marched on as to assured victory THE VALLEY OF THE OHIO . 75 195.
... 9th July Brad- dock , with half his army , was near the fort . There was yet no evidence that resistance was intended . No enemy had been seen . The troops marched on as to assured victory THE VALLEY OF THE OHIO . 75 195.
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A History Robert Mackenzie. seen . The troops marched on as to assured victory . So con- fident was their chief , that he ... victory . Even at sea , England seemed to have falien from her high estate , and her fleets turned back 76 THE ...
A History Robert Mackenzie. seen . The troops marched on as to assured victory . So con- fident was their chief , that he ... victory . Even at sea , England seemed to have falien from her high estate , and her fleets turned back 76 THE ...
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... victory . For once the English people , greedy as they are of military glory , were satisfied . A.D. One of the most splendid successes of Pitt's administration was gained in America . The colonists had begun to lose respect for the ...
... victory . For once the English people , greedy as they are of military glory , were satisfied . A.D. One of the most splendid successes of Pitt's administration was gained in America . The colonists had begun to lose respect for the ...
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... not make that sur- render , nor did Wolfe receive it . Both generals fell in the battle . Wolfe died happy that the victory was gained . Mont- 1827 calm was thankful that death spared him the humiliation 78 THE VALLEY OF THE OHIO .
... not make that sur- render , nor did Wolfe receive it . Both generals fell in the battle . Wolfe died happy that the victory was gained . Mont- 1827 calm was thankful that death spared him the humiliation 78 THE VALLEY OF THE OHIO .
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abolitionists Abraham Lincoln American André arms army attack battle became began blockade blood Boston boundless brave British British army colonies colonists command Confederacy Confederate Congress Constitution cotton debt declared defeat defence endured enemy England English escape Europe federacy Federal fell fight fire force fought France French gained Government Harper's Ferry hope hundred independence Indians inflict James river Jefferson Davis John Brown Kansas King knew labour land liberty Lincoln Lord Lord Cornwallis M'Clellan Major André ment Mexico miles millions Missouri nation nearly negroes never North Northern passed patriot peace Philadelphia Pilgrims possessed Potomac President Quakers rebel rebellion resistance resolute Richmond river seceding secession sent ships shot slave-holders slave-owners slavery slaves soldiers South Carolina Southern Spain strong success suffered Sumpter surrender territory Texas thousand tion town trade troops Union Vicksburg victory Virginia Washington wounded York
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204 psl. - Our new government is founded upon exactly the opposite ideas ; its foundations are laid, its corner-stone rests upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery, subordination to the superior race, is his natural and normal condition.
240 psl. - In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me: As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, While God is marching on.
213 psl. - He sincerely hopes that your views and your action may so accord with his as to assure all faithful citizens who have been disturbed in their rights of a certain and speedy restoration to them, under the Constitution and the laws. And having thus chosen our course, without guile and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear and with manly hearts.
226 psl. - And I further declare and make known that such persons of suitable condition, will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service. And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
201 psl. - I have lived more than a quarter of a century, here my children were born, and here one of them lies buried. I know not how soon I shall see you again. A duty devolves upon me which is, perhaps, greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of Washington.
239 psl. - Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord: He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fatal lightning of His terrible swift sword: His truth is marching on.
103 psl. - Howe gazed at the mushroom fortress with astonishment, as it loomed indistinctly, but grandly, through a morning fog. " The rebels," exclaimed he, " have done more work in one night, than my whole army would have done in one month.
258 psl. - A duty devolves upon me which is, perhaps, greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of WASHINGTON. He never would have succeeded except for the aid of Divine Providence, upon which he at all times relied. I feel that I cannot succeed without the same Divine aid which sustained him, and on the same Almighty Being I place my reliance for support...
78 psl. - Now, gentlemen, I would rather be the author of that poem than take Quebec.
249 psl. - And then there will be some black men who can remember that with silent tongue, and clenched teeth, and steady eye, and wellpoised bayonet, they have helped mankind on to this great consummation, while I fear there will be some white ones unable to forget that with malignant heart and deceitful speech they strove to hinder it.