Works, Volumen16,Tema 6G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1857 |
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... ment of their own choice , supported by men under arms . " It was in fact the spirit of popu- lar liberty and self - government which stirred within them , and gave birth to the glorious axiom : " The rights of the many against the ...
... ment of their own choice , supported by men under arms . " It was in fact the spirit of popu- lar liberty and self - government which stirred within them , and gave birth to the glorious axiom : " The rights of the many against the ...
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... ment , unconscious that they were deserted by the militia , stood their ground , and bore the brunt of the battle . Though repeatedly bro- ken , they as often rallied , and braved even the deadly push of the bayonet . At length a charge ...
... ment , unconscious that they were deserted by the militia , stood their ground , and bore the brunt of the battle . Though repeatedly bro- ken , they as often rallied , and braved even the deadly push of the bayonet . At length a charge ...
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... ment . It was evident they knew nothing of a British force being in pursuit of them . Tarle- ton now crossed the Wateree ; the infantry with a three - pounder passed in boats ; the cav- alry swam their horses where the river was not ...
... ment . It was evident they knew nothing of a British force being in pursuit of them . Tarle- ton now crossed the Wateree ; the infantry with a three - pounder passed in boats ; the cav- alry swam their horses where the river was not ...
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... ment , on condition of receiving a loan equal to the amount of his debts . This he might have reconciled to his conscience by the idea that France was an ally , and its policy likely to be friendly . It was his last card before ...
... ment , on condition of receiving a loan equal to the amount of his debts . This he might have reconciled to his conscience by the idea that France was an ally , and its policy likely to be friendly . It was his last card before ...
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... ment . He drew out his watch as he spoke . It was a gold one , and served to prove to them that he was what he represented himself , gold watches being seldom worn in those days , excepting by persons of consequence . To his ...
... ment . He drew out his watch as he spoke . It was a gold one , and served to prove to them that he was what he represented himself , gold watches being seldom worn in those days , excepting by persons of consequence . To his ...
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