The Library of American Biography, Volume 15

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C. C. Little and J. Brown, 1848
 

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Page 264 - Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches : but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth : for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
Page 79 - He was a tall elegant man in person, graceful and condescending in his manners. His voice was mellow and adapted to the expression of every passion. His style was magnificent and flowing. He had a greatness of manner in public speaking which suited his style and gave his speeches an imposing effect.
Page 280 - ... near the works to the water. The ground on the opposite side of the water, was in some places nearly as high as that on which they built the fort, which might make it nessessary for this covered way to the water. A considerable number of large, thrifty oaks have grown up within the enclosed grounds, both in and upon the ditch; some of them at least, appeared to be two hundred years old or more. The ground is of a hard gravelly kind, intermixed with loam, and more plentifully at the brow of the...
Page 337 - instructed in the principles of human nature, in the history of civil society, so as to be able to discern the difference between a state of nature and a state of civilization, and know what it is that makes one nation differ from another in wealth, power and happiness ; and in the principles of natural religion, the moral precepts, and the more plain and express doctrines of Christianity.
Page 79 - ... and flowing. He had a greatness of manner in public speaking which suited his style and gave his speeches an imposing effect. He was a laborious student, and arranged his discourses with care, and when the subject suited his genius poured forth a torrent of eloquence that astonished and delighted his audience. They looked upon him with delight, listened to his long, harmonious periods, caught his emotions, and indulged that ecstasy of feeling which fine speaking and powerful eloquence can alone...
Page 46 - A retreat was then ordered on the Salisbury road, and the enemy followed, with great caution and respect, for some miles, when they ventured to charge the rear guards. The guards were of course put to flight, but on receiving the fire of a single company, they retreated. Our loss consisted of Lieutenant Locke, and four privates killed, and Major Graham and five privates wounded.
Page 72 - ... Virginia. And failure to procure supplies at this time would have probably meant the failure of the American cause. In 1782 the General Assmbly abolished the offices of commissary and quartermaster. Governor Martin wrote Davie that he regretted that he found it his duty to dismiss them. Davie replied, "I am sorry your Excellency should feel a pang on that subject, as they have already dismissed themselves. No man would desire to continue in a service where they reap no recompense but reproach...
Page 103 - I was present in the house of commons when Davie addressed that body in 1789, for a loan of money to erect the buildings of the university, and although more than thirty years have elapsed, I have the most vivid recollections of the greatness of his manner and the power of his eloquence upon that occasion. In the house of commons he had no rival, and on all questions before that body his eloquence was irresistible.
Page 166 - Kirkland, maintaining that either he wrought it by magic, or that it was an intimation of the displeasure of the Great Spirit at his visit and residence among them, and that he must be put to death. " My adopted father," he says, " came out of the council before night to speak to me.
Page 107 - true whigs,' as they styled themselves, dined together under the oaks and toasted Mr. Jefferson. The other party, who were called ' aristocrats,' ate and drank in the house on entirely different principles. General Davie dined with the 'aristocrats.' The ' true whigs ' took offense at this and resolved to oppose his election, and it was only with much address that they were kept quiet.

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