Oration Pronounced by the Honorable Robert C. Winthrop, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States, on the Fourth of July, 1848: On the Occasion of Laying the Corner-stone of the National Monument to the Memory of WashingtonJ. & G.S. Gideon, printers, 1848 - 67 páginas |
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... hold the place which Washington held , " must be a reflection capable of sustaining a Chief Magis- trate under any and every weight of responsibility and care , and of elevating him to the pursuit of the purest and loftiest ends ...
... hold the place which Washington held , " must be a reflection capable of sustaining a Chief Magis- trate under any and every weight of responsibility and care , and of elevating him to the pursuit of the purest and loftiest ends ...
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... holds on its course , unimpeded and unim- paired ; gathering strength as it goes ; developing new energies to meet new exigencies ; and bearing alo its imperial train of twenty millions of people with a speed which knows no parallel ...
... holds on its course , unimpeded and unim- paired ; gathering strength as it goes ; developing new energies to meet new exigencies ; and bearing alo its imperial train of twenty millions of people with a speed which knows no parallel ...
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... hold up afresh to the admiration and imitation of mankind the character and example of George Washington . Let us contemplate that character and that example for a moment , and see whether there be anything in all the treasures of our ...
... hold up afresh to the admiration and imitation of mankind the character and example of George Washington . Let us contemplate that character and that example for a moment , and see whether there be anything in all the treasures of our ...
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... hold up this day to the world as worthy of endless and universal commemoration . The highest official distinctions may be enjoyed , and the most important public services ren- dered , by men whose lives will not endure examination . It ...
... hold up this day to the world as worthy of endless and universal commemoration . The highest official distinctions may be enjoyed , and the most important public services ren- dered , by men whose lives will not endure examination . It ...
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... hold on the regard , respect , and confidence of the American people . I hazard nothing in saying that it was the high moral elements of his character which im- parted to it its preponderating force . His incorruptible honesty , his ...
... hold on the regard , respect , and confidence of the American people . I hazard nothing in saying that it was the high moral elements of his character which im- parted to it its preponderating force . His incorruptible honesty , his ...
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4th of July Alexander Hamilton Alexandria American Baltimore banner blessing Board of Managers BRADLEY Capitol Captain ceremony of laying character cherished citizens Committee of Arrangements Constitution deeds Delegation deposited duty eloquent erected excellent band fame Father feel fellow-citizens FENDALL fire flag Florida Freemason Galveston GENTLEMEN George Wash George Washington GEORGE WATTERSTON glorious glory Grand Lodge Grand Master gratitude hearts heaven HENDERSON holy honor human illustrious ington interesting invitation John Quincy Adams laying the corner-stone liberty M. F. MAURY mankind marble Marshal Masonic memory of Washington ment mony of laying Mount Vernon name of Washington NATIONAL MONUMENT OFFICE National Monument Society occasion orator patriotism peace perpetuate presented President R. W. Grand racter Republic respect respectfully Revolution Sons of Temperance star stone Thee Thou tribute Union United valor veneration virtue Walter Jones Washington Monument Washington National Monument WATTERSTON WINTHROP witness