 First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen," was originally used in the resolutions presented to Congress on the death of Washington, December, 1799.  Essays and Miscellaneous Writings - Stran 177avtor: Walter Nichols - 1826 - 179 straniCelotni ogled - O knjigi
 | Lydia Howard Sigourney - 1835 - 136 strani
...home, hastened with filial reverence, to receive his mother's blessing. He, who had been pronounced " first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen," came to lay the wreath of a nation's gratitude, at her feet, who first planted the seeds of virtue... | |
 | Charles Augustus Goodrich - 1835 - 358 strani
...treasury ? Does he claim to be emperor of the nation that had risen up under his auspices? No. Although" first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen," — he sublimely retires to the peaceful occupations of rural life, content with the honor of having... | |
 | 1839 - 914 strani
...illustrated as they should be, when we remember that no National Monument has yet been erected to the man who was " first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen !" LETTER FROM MALTA. A Visit lo ihe Church Yard» of Malt»— Epitaphs— Monument lo Sir H. Holhnm—... | |
 | Charles Augustus Goodrich - 1839 - 160 strani
...States, as they were now called, greatly flourished ; and when he retired, it was said of him, "That he was first in war — first in peace — first in the hearts of his countrymen." QUESTIONS. 1. The war being over, what right had the people ? 2. When was the Federal Constitution... | |
 | Lydia Howard Sigourney - 1839 - 322 strani
...home, hastened with filial reverence, to receive his mother's blessing. He, who had been pronounced " first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen," came to lay his honours at her feet, who planted the seeds of virtue in his soul. When a grateful nation,... | |
 | Ebenezer Smith Thomas - 1840 - 312 strani
...visiting Mount Vernon, pencilled upon the doorpost of the lone tomb which contained the remains of the ' first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen,' the following words : " BLUSH, OH AMERICANS, THAT THE TOMB OF YOUH WASHINGTON, AFFORDS NOT A SMOOTH... | |
 | George Washington Bethune - 1840 - 64 strani
...mother of Washington teaching her boy those sublime lessons, which, by the grace of God, made him " first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen ;" Patrick Henry, denouncing the tyranny of Britain, in the 36 Virginia council house; the patriot-mother... | |
 | 1840 - 544 strani
...voice was raised to contradict Lee, when, in announcing his death to C ongress, he styled him " the first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen !" What patriot of our country has descended to the tomb, without being followed there by the homage... | |
 | 1843 - 604 strani
...divided from the repose of home, hastened with filial reverence to ask his mother's blessing. The hero, ' first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen,' came to lay his laurels at her feet, who had first sown their seeds in his soul. This venerable worfian... | |
 | James Grahame - 1845 - 536 strani
...Washington," said General Henry Lee, on learning his death (and all America reechoed the declaration), " was first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen." His popu.larity, however, .was not always uninterrupted. During his secJond presidency, it was deemed,... | |
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