Anecdotes of Public Men, Volume 2Harper, 1881 - Statesmen |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 34
Page 9
... visited the county prison in the character of an in- spector , and was surprised to find among the inmates a lad of twelve or thirteen years of age , sent there to await his trial on a charge of theft . Struck by his youthful appearance ...
... visited the county prison in the character of an in- spector , and was surprised to find among the inmates a lad of twelve or thirteen years of age , sent there to await his trial on a charge of theft . Struck by his youthful appearance ...
Page 39
... visited the place for the first time in 1789 , while the people were liv- ing in stations to avoid the Indians , the chief station being where Nashville now is . He found among the good and hon- est people there a club of lawless ...
... visited the place for the first time in 1789 , while the people were liv- ing in stations to avoid the Indians , the chief station being where Nashville now is . He found among the good and hon- est people there a club of lawless ...
Page 46
... visited Washington to expose the frauds committed on the red men by the agents of the Government , and his peculiarities are still spoken of by old inhabitants of the District . About this time he visited Texas , then a State of Mexico ...
... visited Washington to expose the frauds committed on the red men by the agents of the Government , and his peculiarities are still spoken of by old inhabitants of the District . About this time he visited Texas , then a State of Mexico ...
Page 51
... visited Louisiana , on his Southern tour , as Lieutenant - general , and among other places the Military School at Alexandria . He was warmly welcomed by the officers and students . Sherman is now Gen- eral of the United States forces ...
... visited Louisiana , on his Southern tour , as Lieutenant - general , and among other places the Military School at Alexandria . He was warmly welcomed by the officers and students . Sherman is now Gen- eral of the United States forces ...
Page 57
... visits to Washington , proved his energy and zeal . When Sumter fell , Massachusetts was ready . Hers were the first troops that passed through the fiery and leaden hail at Baltimore in defence of the capital . A mere consider- ation of ...
... visits to Washington , proved his energy and zeal . When Sumter fell , Massachusetts was ready . Hers were the first troops that passed through the fiery and leaden hail at Baltimore in defence of the capital . A mere consider- ation of ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
Adams Admiral American Andrew Andrew Jackson army Bartram beautiful born Boston Buchanan Buren Cabinet Calhoun called candidate Capitol Carolina character Charles Charles Sumner Clay Cloth Colonel Court dead death defeat Democratic died elected England Everett Farragut father fought Franklin gentleman George George Bancroft Government Governor Greeley Half Calf heard heart Henry honor Horace Greeley House Jackson James James Buchanan Jefferson John John Bartram John Brougham Judge Kentucky leaders Legislature letter Lincoln living Martin Van Buren Massachusetts ment Middleswarth nation never North party passed patriotism Pennsylvania Philadelphia political President Rebellion reply Republican Reverdy Johnson Revolution Robert Morris scene Secretary Senator in Congress Seward side slavery Slifer South Southern speech stood Street Sumner Thomas thousand Thurlow Weed tion took Union United United States Senator Virginia visited vote Washington Webster Whig William Penn York young