The pictorial field-book of the Revolution; or, Illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the ... War for independence, Volume 1; Volume 122 |
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... feet perpendicu lar , in addition to the turbulent rapids above and below . A bridge , eight hundred feet long , spans the river half a mile below the falls , from which a fine view may be obtained of the whole scene . Before entering ...
... feet perpendicu lar , in addition to the turbulent rapids above and below . A bridge , eight hundred feet long , spans the river half a mile below the falls , from which a fine view may be obtained of the whole scene . Before entering ...
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... feet . As soon as Congress perceived the storm that was gathering on the northern frontier , they felt the necessity of prompt action and the services of an influential commander . Fear , loyalty , British gold , would undoubtedly lead ...
... feet . As soon as Congress perceived the storm that was gathering on the northern frontier , they felt the necessity of prompt action and the services of an influential commander . Fear , loyalty , British gold , would undoubtedly lead ...
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... feet above the fort below . General St. Clair , who commanded the garrison , when he saw the battery above him , and the girdle of strong battalions that was closing around him , knew that resistance would be madness . Under cover of ...
... feet above the fort below . General St. Clair , who commanded the garrison , when he saw the battery above him , and the girdle of strong battalions that was closing around him , knew that resistance would be madness . Under cover of ...
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... feet south . The whole was encircled by a deep trench and a row of strong palisades . The area within was about half an acre . When completed , it formed quite a strong bulwark , and was named Fort Neilson . About fifty rods south of ...
... feet south . The whole was encircled by a deep trench and a row of strong palisades . The area within was about half an acre . When completed , it formed quite a strong bulwark , and was named Fort Neilson . About fifty rods south of ...
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... feet high , and almost directly west from the house wherein he died . The relative situation of this eminence to the Hudson will be best understood by looking at the view of Burgoyne's encampment , page 57. The center hill in that ...
... feet high , and almost directly west from the house wherein he died . The relative situation of this eminence to the Hudson will be best understood by looking at the view of Burgoyne's encampment , page 57. The center hill in that ...
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Page 502 - Who, too deep for his hearers, still went on refining, And thought of convincing, while they thought of -dining. Though equal to all things, for all things unfit: Too nice for a statesman, too proud for a wit ; For a patriot, too cool ; for a drudge, disobedient ; And too fond of the right, to pursue the expedient. In short, 'twas his fate, unemployed or in place, sir, To eat mutton cold, and cut blocks with a razor.
Page 561 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
Page 516 - To conclude, my Lords: if the Ministers thus persevere in misadvising and misleading the King, I will not say that they can alienate the affections of his subjects from his crown; but I will affirm that they will make the crown not worth his wearing. I will not say that the King is betrayed; but I will pronounce that the kingdom is undone.
Page 436 - Faith, etc., having undertaken for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do, by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and of one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic...
Page 561 - But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
Page 436 - God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid ; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 339 - Then, where of Indian hills the daylight takes His leave, how might you the flamingo see Disporting like a meteor on the lakes — And playful squirrel on his nut-grown tree : And every sound of life was full of glee, From merry mock-bird's song, or hum of men ; While hearkening, fearing nought their revelry, The wild deer arch'd his neck from glades, and then, Unhunted, sought his woods and wilderness again.
Page 473 - ... a cabinet so variously inlaid; such a piece of diversified mosaic; such a tessellated pavement without cement; here a bit of black stone and there a bit of white; patriots and courtiers; king's friends and republicans; Whigs and Tories; treacherous friends and open enemies; that it was indeed a very curious show, but utterly unsafe to touch, and unsure to stand on.
Page 44 - The poetry of earth is never dead: When all the birds are faint with the hot Sun, And hide in cooling trees, a voice will run From hedge to hedge about the new-mown mead. That is the grasshopper's : he takes the lead In summer luxury — he has never done With his delights, for when tired out with fun, He rests at ease beneath some pleasant weed.
Page 334 - He loved the world that hated him : the tear That dropped upon his Bible was sincere ; Assailed by scandal and the tongue of strife, His only answer was, a blameless life : And he that forged, and he that threw the dart. Had each a brother's interest in his heart.