Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825: Or, Journal of a Voyage to the United States, Količina 1Carey and Lea, 1829 |
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Albany American appeared arms army arrived assembly Baltimore bank battle of Brandywine beautiful boats Boston cannon captain carriages cause citizens colonel colonists colony commanded commerce companions Congress contains Cornwallis corps Count D'Estaing crowd declared defend dollars England English escort established Europe fayette fire formed French friends friends of humanity glorious governor gratitude hall Hampshire happy head honour Hudson hundred infantry inhabitants John Adams ladies land liberty martial music Massachusetts ment miles militia morning nation Nation's Guest neral night Notwithstanding o'clock obliged officers Oliver Ellsworth passed patriotic persons Philadelphia pleasure population present president principal prisons received rendered returned revolutionary river Savin Hill sentiments shore situated slavery slaves society soldiers soon souls streets tion town triumphal arch troops United Virginia Washington West Point William Penn wished York Yorktown young
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Stran 45 - Faith, etc., having undertaken for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do, by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and of one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic...
Stran 4 - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Stran 45 - IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord King James, by the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, etc.
Stran 4 - An Act for the Encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the time* therein mentioned," and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prints.
Stran 45 - Virginia, do, by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and furtherance of the ends aforesaid ; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony ; unto which we promise all due...
Stran 105 - Major Andre is no more among the living. I have just witnessed his exit. It was a tragical scene of the deepest interest. During his confinement and trial, he exhibited those proud and elevated sensibilities which designate greatness and dignity of mind. Not a murmur or a sigh ever escaped him, and the civilities and attentions bestowed on him were politely acknowledged. Having left a mother and two sisters in England, he was heard to...
Stran 45 - Do by these Presents, solemnly and mutually in the Presence of God and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid...
Stran 181 - After a voyage of two hours the guns of Fort Washington announced that we were approaching the last abode of the father of his country. At this solemn signal, to which the military band accompanying us responded by plaintive strains, we went on deck, and the venerable soil of Mount Vernon was before us; at this view an involuntary and spontaneous movement made us kneel. We landed in boats, and trod upon the ground so often worn by the feet of Washington. A carriage received Gen.
Stran 106 - ... which he displayed. He betrayed no want of fortitude, but retained a complacent smile on his countenance, and politely bowed to several gentlemen whom he knew, which was respectfully returned. It was his earnest desire to be shot, as being the mode of death most...
Stran 106 - While waiting, and standing near the gallows, I observed some degree of trepidation — placing his foot on a stone and rolling it over, and choking in his throat as if attempting to swallow. So soon, however, as he perceived that things were in readiness, he stepped quickly into the wagon, and at this moment he appeared to shrink ; but, instantly elevating his head with firmness, he said, ' It will be but a momentary pang...