Portrait and Biographical Album of Newaygo County, Mich., Containing Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the County ...: Also Containing a Complete History of the County, from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time |
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... lived somewhat expensively , keeping fine horses , and much caressed by gay society , yet he was earnestly devoted to his studies , and irreproacha- able in his morals . It is strange , however , under such influences , that he was not ...
... lived somewhat expensively , keeping fine horses , and much caressed by gay society , yet he was earnestly devoted to his studies , and irreproacha- able in his morals . It is strange , however , under such influences , that he was not ...
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... lived , and the society with which he asso- ciated , all combined to inspire him with a strong love of liberty , and to train him for his life - work of a statesman . Being naturally of a religious turn of mind , and his frail health ...
... lived , and the society with which he asso- ciated , all combined to inspire him with a strong love of liberty , and to train him for his life - work of a statesman . Being naturally of a religious turn of mind , and his frail health ...
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... Monroe retired to his home in Virginia , where he lived until 1830 , when he went to New York to live with his son - in- law . In that city he died , on the 4th of July , 1831 . J OHN QUINCY ADAMS , the sixth President of the.
... Monroe retired to his home in Virginia , where he lived until 1830 , when he went to New York to live with his son - in- law . In that city he died , on the 4th of July , 1831 . J OHN QUINCY ADAMS , the sixth President of the.
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... lived quietly upon his estate until his death . He had ever been a prudent man , of frugal habits , and living within his income , had now fortunately a competence for his declining years . His unblemished character , his commanding ...
... lived quietly upon his estate until his death . He had ever been a prudent man , of frugal habits , and living within his income , had now fortunately a competence for his declining years . His unblemished character , his commanding ...
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... lived to see her son a young man of distinguished prom- ise , though she was not permitted to witness the high dignity which he finally attained . were In consequence of the secluded home and limited means of his father , Millard ...
... lived to see her son a young man of distinguished prom- ise , though she was not permitted to witness the high dignity which he finally attained . were In consequence of the secluded home and limited means of his father , Millard ...
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Page 27 - July; and at the same time, it was voted that a committee be appointed to prepare a Declaration to the effect of the resolution. This committee was elected by ballot, on the following day, and consisted of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston.
Page 40 - Soon after his return, in 1802, he was chosen to the Senate of Massachusetts, from Boston, and then was elected Senator of the United States for six years, from the 4th of March, 1804. His reputation, his ability and his experience, placed him immediately among the most promiitent and influential members of that body.
Page 23 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Page 181 - I'M but a stranger here, Heaven is my home ; Earth is a desert drear, Heaven is my home : Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand ; Heaven is my fatherland, — Heaven is my home.
Page 146 - I recommend you at an early day to make manifest to the gentlemen who represent this State in the two Houses of Congress, and to the country, that Michigan is loyal to the Union, the Constitution, and the laws and will defend them to the uttermost ; and to proffer to the President of the United States, the whole military power of the State for that purpose. Oh, for the firm, steady hand of a Washington, or a Jackson, to guide the ship of State in this perilous storm ! Let us hope that we will find...
Page 181 - These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Page 23 - school of affliction," from which he endeavored to gain relief by devoting himself, in addition, to the study of law. For this purpose he placed himself under the tuition of the only lawyer in the town. He had thought seriously of the clerical profession but seems to have been turned from this by what he termed " the frightful engines of ecclesiastical counjils, of diabolical malice, and Calvanistic good nature,'' of the operations of which he had been a witness in his native town.
Page 24 - You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not. I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory.
Page 154 - The credit of no State stands higher than that of Michigan, and the people can not afford, and I trust will not consent, to have her good name tarnished by the repudiation of either legal or moral obligations.
Page 44 - While he was lingering upon a bed of suffering news came that the Indians, who had combined under Tecumseh from Florida to the Lakes, to exterminate the white settlers, were committing the most awful ravages. Decisive action became necessary. Gen. Jackson, with his fractured...