The Centennial Celebration of General Sullivan's Campaign Against the Iroquois, in 1779: Held at Waterloo, September 3rd, 1879Observer Steam Print, 1880 - 356 páginas |
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... tion and counsel , and nothing has been deemed worthy of publication without his approval . In the details of this history , regard has been had to the sentiment of Ex - Governor Seymour , that " What is common - place now , will be ...
... tion and counsel , and nothing has been deemed worthy of publication without his approval . In the details of this history , regard has been had to the sentiment of Ex - Governor Seymour , that " What is common - place now , will be ...
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... tion , and as yet could not be tested by its fruits ; its character and claims were yet to be established ; and especially obvious was its need of legal authority to com- mend it to public confidence , and for the better security of ...
... tion , and as yet could not be tested by its fruits ; its character and claims were yet to be established ; and especially obvious was its need of legal authority to com- mend it to public confidence , and for the better security of ...
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... tion , knowledge and facts , in any form having connection with either of the above named objects , and the particular business and objects , of said Society shall be that above indicated . The name or title by which said Society shall ...
... tion , knowledge and facts , in any form having connection with either of the above named objects , and the particular business and objects , of said Society shall be that above indicated . The name or title by which said Society shall ...
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... preserved for the use of the organization . The importance of this department of the Society can hardly be overestimated . The collec- tion of relics and curiosities forms the chief attraction to 22 THE WATERLOO LIBRARY.
... preserved for the use of the organization . The importance of this department of the Society can hardly be overestimated . The collec- tion of relics and curiosities forms the chief attraction to 22 THE WATERLOO LIBRARY.
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... tion of relics and curiosities forms the chief attraction to visitors to the rooms of the association . It interests the old by exhibitions antedating their own times , and re- freshes their memories , introducing to their attention ...
... tion of relics and curiosities forms the chief attraction to visitors to the rooms of the association . It interests the old by exhibitions antedating their own times , and re- freshes their memories , introducing to their attention ...
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Página 244 - VENERABLE MEN! you have come down to us from a former generation. Heaven has bounteously lengthened out your lives, that you might behold this joyous day. You are now where you stood fifty years ago, this very hour, with your brothers and your neighbors, shoulder to shoulder, in the strife for your country. Behold, how altered! The same heavens are indeed over your heads; the same ocean rolls at your feet; but all else how changed...
Página 157 - A fire devoureth before them, and behind them a flame burneth: the land is as the garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness; yea, and nothing shall escape them.
Página 197 - Oh make Thou us, through centuries long, In peace secure, in justice strong; Around our gift of freedom draw The safeguards of thy righteous law : And, cast in some diviner mould, Let the new cycle shame the old ! JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER.
Página 47 - How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood, When fond recollection presents them to view, The orchard, the meadow, the deep tangled wildwood, And every loved spot which my infancy knew.
Página 81 - ... of the United States: and whereas it is the incumbent duty of the people of this state to avail themselves of the means which the Almighty has placed in their hands for the production of such signal, extensive and lasting benefits to the human race: Now, therefore, in full confidence that the Congress of the United States, and the states equally interested with this state in the commencement, prosecution, and completion of those important works, will contribute their full proportion of the expense;...
Página 99 - ... continuing in the army, that I could not appoint him ; General Putnam I need not mention. I therefore made the offer of it, for the appointment could no longer be delayed, to General Gates, who was next in seniority, though, perhaps I might have avoided it, if I had been so disposed, from his being in a command by the special appointment of Congress. My letter to him on the occasion I believe you will think was conceived in very candid and polite terms, and that it merited a different answer...
Página 108 - Nothing could afford me more pleasure than to relieve the distressed, or to have it in my power to add to the safety of your settlement, but should I comply with the requisition made by you, it would effectually answer the intention of the enemy and destroy the grand object of this expedition.
Página 311 - And as he gazed, he beheld, far down in their silent depths, dim and ill-defined outlines, wavering to and fro, like the folds of a white garment in the twilight Then more distinct and permanent shapes arose, — shapes familiar to his mind, yet forgotten and remembered again, as the fragments of a dream ; till at length, far, far below him he beheld the great City of the Past, with silent marble streets, and moss-grown walls, and spires uprising with a...
Página 47 - THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET. How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood, When fond recollection presents them to view! The orchard, the meadow, the...
Página 146 - Agreeable to my orders, I proceeded by the shortest route to the lower Mohawk castle, passing through the Tuscarora and Oneida castles, where every mark of hospitality and friendship was shown the party. I had the pleasure to find, that not the least damage nor insult was offered any of the inhabitants.