The Presidents of the United States from Washington to Cleveland, Comprising Their Personal and Political HistoryLee and Shepard, 1888 - 547 páginas |
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Página 475 - I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility of any further effusion of blood, by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate army known as the Army of Northern Virginia.
Página 473 - I accept this commission with gratitude for the high honor conferred. With the aid of the noble armies who have fought on so many battle-fields for our common country, it will be my earnest endeavor not to disappoint your expectations. I feel the full weight of the responsibility now devolving
Página 93 - down upon them in others; to hold the union of the- states as the basis of their peace and happiness; to support the constitution, which is the cement of the Union, as well in its limitations as in its authorities; to respect the rights and authorities reserved to the states and the people,
Página 474 - have fought on so many battle-fields for our common country, it will be my earnest endeavor not to disappoint your expectations. I feel the full weight of the responsibility now devolving upon me. I know that if it is properly met, it will be due to
Página 323 - Resolved, That it is the constitutional right and duty of the house of representatives, when called upon for appropriations to defray the expenses of foreign missions, to deliberate on the expediency or inexpediency of such missions, and to determine and act thereon, as in their judgment may seem most conducive to the public good.
Página 432 - I go for all sharing the privileges of the Government who assist in bearing its burdens. I go for admitting all whites to the right of suffrage who pay taxes or bear arms, by no means excluding females.
Página 21 - If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor.
Página 475 - The result of the last week must convince you of the hopelessness of further resistance on the part of the Army of Northern Virginia. I feel that it is so,
Página 475 - Peace being my first desire, there is but one condition I insist upon; namely, that the men surrendered shall be disqualified for taking up arms against the Government of the United States until properly exchanged.
Página 68 - In accordance with his own request, a granite obelisk was erected over his remains, bearing the inscription: HERE WAS BURIED, THOMAS JEFFERSON, AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, OF THE STATUTES OF VIRGINIA FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND THE FATHER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.