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... gave him . At the age of fourteen he began his career on that element which conducted him to so much glory . With a near relation , who com- manded a small squadron , Columbus continued se- veral years , distinguished equally for ...
... gave him . At the age of fourteen he began his career on that element which conducted him to so much glory . With a near relation , who com- manded a small squadron , Columbus continued se- veral years , distinguished equally for ...
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... gave them such provisions as they had , and some cotton yarn , the only commodity of value that they could produce . Towards evening Columbus returned to his ships , accompanied by many islanders in their canoes , which , though rudely ...
... gave them such provisions as they had , and some cotton yarn , the only commodity of value that they could produce . Towards evening Columbus returned to his ships , accompanied by many islanders in their canoes , which , though rudely ...
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... gave it , and is one of that large cluster of islands called the Lucaya or Bahama isles . It is situated more than 3000 miles west of Gomera , from which the squadron took its departure , and only four degrees south of it : so little ...
... gave it , and is one of that large cluster of islands called the Lucaya or Bahama isles . It is situated more than 3000 miles west of Gomera , from which the squadron took its departure , and only four degrees south of it : so little ...
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... gave the admiral some thin plates of gold , and a girdle of curious workmanship , re- ceiving in return presents of small value . Columbus , still intent on discovering the gold mines , continued to interrogate all the natives with whom ...
... gave the admiral some thin plates of gold , and a girdle of curious workmanship , re- ceiving in return presents of small value . Columbus , still intent on discovering the gold mines , continued to interrogate all the natives with whom ...
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... gave of his voyage , with admiration mingled with re- gret ; while Columbus , on his part , enjoyed the sa- tisfaction of describing the importance of his dis- coveries , and of being able now to prove the soli- dity of his schemes to ...
... gave of his voyage , with admiration mingled with re- gret ; while Columbus , on his part , enjoyed the sa- tisfaction of describing the importance of his dis- coveries , and of being able now to prove the soli- dity of his schemes to ...
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Page 255 - Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established, should not be changed for light and transient causes ; and, accordingly, all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.
Page 284 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Page 246 - But, lest some unlucky event should happen unfavourable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every Gentleman in the room that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
Page 246 - MR. PRESIDENT: Though I am truly sensible of the high honor done me, in this appointment, yet I feel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust.
Page 247 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
Page 283 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence ; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven.
Page 283 - The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and the assistance I have received from my countrymen, increases with every review of the momentous contest.
Page 246 - We are reduced to the alternative of choosing an unconditional submission to the tyranny of irritated ministers, or resistance by force. The latter is our choice. We have counted the cost of this contest, and find nothing so dreadful as voluntary slavery.
Page 34 - The discovery of America, and that of a passage to the East Indies by the Cape of Good Hope, are the two greatest and most important events recorded in the history of mankind.
Page 258 - Nor have we been wanting in attention to our British brethren. We have warned them, from time to time, of attempts made by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here.