An American Biographical and Historical Dictionary: Containing an Account of the Lives, Characters, and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in North America from Its First Settlement, and a Summary of the History of the Several Colonies and of the United StatesW. Hyde & Company, 1832 - 800 oldal |
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... governor of a bag of seed rice , which he had brought from the east . This rice the governor divided among some of his friends , who agreed to make an experi- ment . The success equalled their expec- tation , and from this small ...
... governor of a bag of seed rice , which he had brought from the east . This rice the governor divided among some of his friends , who agreed to make an experi- ment . The success equalled their expec- tation , and from this small ...
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... governor from 1662 to be soon ended , he redoubled his industry . 1666 , from 1669 to 1672 , and from 1677 He multiplied his acts of injustice , and to 1678 , -- in which last year he died . He before the arrival of a new governor in ...
... governor from 1662 to be soon ended , he redoubled his industry . 1666 , from 1669 to 1672 , and from 1677 He multiplied his acts of injustice , and to 1678 , -- in which last year he died . He before the arrival of a new governor in ...
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... governor , at the instiga- surrender up his life " into the hands of tion of men , who were envious of the that grim and all conquering captain , rising popularity of Bacon , proclaimed death . " In his sickness he implored the him a ...
... governor , at the instiga- surrender up his life " into the hands of tion of men , who were envious of the that grim and all conquering captain , rising popularity of Bacon , proclaimed death . " In his sickness he implored the him a ...
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... governor of Delaware , was a patriot of the revolution . He was chosen governor in 1796. He was afterwards appointed the district judge of the court of the United States ; and died at Wilmington , in March 1812 . 149-155 , BELCHER ...
... governor of Delaware , was a patriot of the revolution . He was chosen governor in 1796. He was afterwards appointed the district judge of the court of the United States ; and died at Wilmington , in March 1812 . 149-155 , BELCHER ...
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... Governor Belcher possessed uncom- mon gracefulness of person and dignity of deportment . He obeyed the royal in ... governor Lawrence he was ap- the rich , free , and glorious grace , offered pointed lieut . governor , in which office in ...
... Governor Belcher possessed uncom- mon gracefulness of person and dignity of deportment . He obeyed the royal in ... governor Lawrence he was ap- the rich , free , and glorious grace , offered pointed lieut . governor , in which office in ...
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398. oldal - THE BODY of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Printer, (like the cover of an old book, its contents torn out, and stript of its lettering and gilding) lies here food for worms ; yet the work itself shall not be lost, for it will (as he believed) appear once more in a new and more beautiful edition, corrected and amended by THE AUTHOR.
100. oldal - I thank God, there are no free schools nor printing, and I hope we shall not have these hundred years; for learning has brought disobedience, and heresy, and sects into the world, and printing has divulged them, and libels against the best government. God keep us from both!
543. oldal - I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat: if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not. During the course of the last long and bloody war, Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed, as they passed, and said, ' Logan is the friend of white men.
13. oldal - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
522. oldal - I never addressed myself, in the language of decency and friendship, without receiving a decent and friendly answer. With man it has often been otherwise.
10. oldal - The die is now cast; I have passed the Rubicon ; swim or sink — live or die — survive or perish, with my country, is my unalterable determination.
362. oldal - They say there is a young lady in New Haven who is beloved of that Great Being, who made and rules the world, and that there are certain seasons in which this Great Being, in some way or other invisible, comes to her and fills her mind with exceeding sweet delight...
42. oldal - Nothing but to request you will witness to the world that I die like a brave man.
146. oldal - When I behold the heavens as in their prime And then the earth (though old) still clad in green, The stones and trees, insensible of time, Nor age nor wrinkle on their front are seen. If winter come and greenness then do fade, A Spring returns, and they more youthful made, But Man grows old, lies down, remains where once he's laid.
5. oldal - On the latter occasion, he proposed the following question for discussion, " whether it be lawful to resist the supreme magistrate, if the commonwealth cannot otherwise be preserved?