 | 1829 - 696 strani
...satisfaction. — Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers." Indolence of a Divine, and fleauattry of a Negro Servant. — "Dr. Cooper, who was a man of accomplished... | |
 | John Marshall - 1807 - 840 strani
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." But a mind accustomed to labour for a nation's welfare, does not immediately divest itself of ancient... | |
 | An Officer in the late army - 1826 - 524 strani
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently, down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." On the first of July, 1784, the marquis embarked at Havre on board of the packet ship Courier, and... | |
 | 1832 - 478 strani
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." Mr. MARSHALL thus finishes this beautiful picture.— ED. For several months after reaching Mount Vernon,... | |
 | 1833 - 224 strani
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." LESSON .LXXXH. The Ocean, — GBORGB D. PRENTICE. How beautiful ! — from his blue throne on high,... | |
 | Stephen Simpson - 1833 - 408 strani
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." It was evident, however, that this desire of private contentment, required a struggle; and that his... | |
 | Robert W. Lincoln - 1836 - 530 strani
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." Washington now devoted his attention, with untiring industry, to the pursuits of agriculture and the... | |
 | Exemplary and instructive biography - 1836 - 348 strani
...private life, with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all, and move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." During his retirement, objects of public utility still occupied his thoughts ; and it was not long... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1835 - 580 strani
...intention it seems was never fulfilled. The original commission was retained, and is deposited in the department of state of the United States. tiring within...gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my lathers. Except an introductory letter or two, and one countermanding my request respecting plate,... | |
 | George Washington - 1837 - 644 strani
...have very little conception. I have not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." To General Knox he wrote; "I am just beginning to experience that ease and freedom from public cares,... | |
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I have not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary walk, and tread the paths of private life, with a heartfelt satisfaction. 
