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... army of the Revolution , and was a great favorite with the Republican party in his day . He died in Philadelphia , April 3d , 1818 , aged seventy - two years . He had been High Sheriff of the city and county of Philadelphia , Alderman ...
... army of the Revolution , and was a great favorite with the Republican party in his day . He died in Philadelphia , April 3d , 1818 , aged seventy - two years . He had been High Sheriff of the city and county of Philadelphia , Alderman ...
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... army during the winter campaign , performing important services , and winning admiration and respect . In September , 1778 , he was appointed to the command of the frigate Raleigh , of thirty - two guns , which then lay at Boston , and ...
... army during the winter campaign , performing important services , and winning admiration and respect . In September , 1778 , he was appointed to the command of the frigate Raleigh , of thirty - two guns , which then lay at Boston , and ...
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... army during the war with Great Britain , observed at this time , " I would rather be Anthony Benezet in that coffin , than George Washington with all his fame . " He exhibited uncommon activity and industry in everything which he ...
... army during the war with Great Britain , observed at this time , " I would rather be Anthony Benezet in that coffin , than George Washington with all his fame . " He exhibited uncommon activity and industry in everything which he ...
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... the seat of war ; among others , two vessels containing four hundred of the Highland troops of the British army . Such were his vigor and success in taking prizes , that , when he arrived in the Delaware , he 66 EMINENT PHILADELPHIANS .
... the seat of war ; among others , two vessels containing four hundred of the Highland troops of the British army . Such were his vigor and success in taking prizes , that , when he arrived in the Delaware , he 66 EMINENT PHILADELPHIANS .
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... army . In the report of a speech made at Philadelphia , in 1852 , by Lieutenant - General Scott , we find this mention of them : — " Across your river Schuylkill , in 1812 , I had the honor to form a camp , when a regiment was prepared ...
... army . In the report of a speech made at Philadelphia , in 1852 , by Lieutenant - General Scott , we find this mention of them : — " Across your river Schuylkill , in 1812 , I had the honor to form a camp , when a regiment was prepared ...
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Page 321 - HAPPY day that fixed my choice On thee, my Saviour and my God ! Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell its raptures all abroad.
Page 441 - In other countries the people, more simple and of a less mercurial cast, judge of an ill principle in government only by an actual grievance. Here they anticipate the evil and judge of the pressure of the grievance by the badness of the principle. They augur misgovernment at a distance, and snuff the approach of tyranny in every tainted breeze.
Page 157 - SIR: — I find myself just able to hold the pen during a few minutes, and take this opportunity of expressing my sincere grief for having done, written, or said anything disagreeable to your Excellency. My career will soon be over, therefore justice and truth prompt me to declare my last sentiments. You are in my eyes the great and good man. May you long enjoy the love, veneration, and esteem of these States, whose liberties you have asserted by your virtues.
Page 253 - States, to devise such further provisions as shall appear to them necessary to render the constitution of the federal government adequate to the exigencies of the union...
Page 496 - When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: 12 Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
Page 877 - the Sam. Adams of Philadelphia, the life of the cause of liberty.
Page 403 - Those scholars, who shall merit it, shall remain in the college until they shall respectively arrive at between fourteen and eighteen years of age ; they shall then be bound out by the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Philadelphia, or under their direction, to suitable occupations, as those of agriculture, navigation, arts, mechanical trades, and manufactures...
Page 514 - And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God ! And the disciples were astonished at his words.
Page 273 - Washington information of our intended attack, unless the walls of the house could speak. When we arrived near White Marsh, we found all their cannon mounted, and the troops...
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