 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 in Love and Otherwise - Page 41by Eugene Ernst Prussing - 1925 - 183 pagesFull view - About this book
 | 1817 - 492 pages
...neighbours who was the greatest man in congress. He replied^ " If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of S. Carolina is by far the greatest orator ; but if you speak of solid in formation, and Bound judgment, col. Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor."... | |
 | 1822 - 734 pages
...as to the talents of the different members of the Congress, he replied: " If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest...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... | |
 | 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... | |
 | Thomas Jones Rogers - United States - 1823 - 382 pages
...was asked ' whom he thought the greatest man in congress,' and replied, if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina, is by far the greatest...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
...was asked 'whom he thought the greatest man in congress.' and replied, 'if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina, is by far the greatest...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 corporations... | |
 | Statesmen - 1824 - 516 pages
...was asked 'whom he thought the greatest man in congress.' and replied, '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, colonel Washington, is unquestionably, the... | |
 | 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... | |
 | United States - 1834 - 426 pages
...was asked " whom he thought the greatest man in congress ?" and replied, "if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest...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 corporations... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - Presidents - 1834 - 574 pages
...them, ' whom he thought the greatest man in Congress,' he replied, — ' If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina is by far the greatest...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 - United States - 1834 - 574 pages
...them, ' whom he thought the greatest man in Congress,' he replied, — 'If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina is by far the greatest...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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