 If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator ; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor.  George Washington - Page 160by Woodrow Wilson - 1897 - 333 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Alexander Garden - Southern States - 1822 - 762 pages
...speak of eloquence, John Rtilledge, of South-Carolina, is the greatest orator ; but, if you speak of information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on the floor." Of his decision of character there can exist no doubt. It was strongly exemplified at the... | |
 | 1822 - 734 pages
...replied: " If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator ; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is by far the greatest man on that ßoor ! " At this time, to a mere common observer, Washington was remarkable... | |
 | Thomas Jones Rogers - United States - 1823 - 382 pages
...replied, if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment, colonel Washington, is unqestionably, the greatest man on that floor'. In March, 1775. Mr, Henry was a member of the convention... | |
 | United States - 1824 - 518 pages
...replied, 'if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment,...is unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor.' In March, 1775, Mr. Henry was a member of the convention of delegates from the several counties and... | |
 | Statesmen - 1824 - 516 pages
...'if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator: but '•f you speak of solid information and sound judgment,...is unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor.' In March, 1775, Mr. Henry was a member of the convention of delegates from the several counties and... | |
 | Benjamin Franklin French - United States - 1820 - 370 pages
...you speak of eloquence, John Rutledge, of South Carolina, is the greatest orator; but if you speak of information and sound judgment, colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on the floor". Of his decision of character there can exist no doubt. It was strongly exemplified at the... | |
 | George Washington - United States - 1834 - 574 pages
...— 'If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina is by far the greatest orator ; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment,...is, unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor." Such was the penetration, which, at that early period of Washington's life, could pierce through his... | |
 | United States - 1834 - 426 pages
...replied, "if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment,...is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor." In March, 1775, Mr. Henry was a member of the convention of delegates from the several counties and... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - Presidents - 1834 - 574 pages
...— ' If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina is by far the greatest orator ; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment,...is, unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor.' Such was the penetration, which, at that early period of Washington's life, could pierce through his... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - Presidents - 1834 - 574 pages
...replied, — 'If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina is by far the greatest orator; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment,...is, unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor.' Such was the penetration, which, at that early period of Washington's life, could pierce through his... | |
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