The Life, Eulogy, and Great Orations of Daniel WebsterW.M. Hayward & Company, 1853 - 112 pages |
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Page 15
... happiest retorts ever made in a forensic controversy was his application of Hayne's comparison of the ghost of the " murdered coalition " to the ghost of Banquo : " Sir , the honorable member was not , for other reasons , entirely happy ...
... happiest retorts ever made in a forensic controversy was his application of Hayne's comparison of the ghost of the " murdered coalition " to the ghost of Banquo : " Sir , the honorable member was not , for other reasons , entirely happy ...
Page 33
... happiness to see him in his accustomed seat at his own hospital fire - side . Warned by his increasing debility he had already given some directions concerning a final disposition of his worldly affairs ; but he now desired that his ...
... happiness to see him in his accustomed seat at his own hospital fire - side . Warned by his increasing debility he had already given some directions concerning a final disposition of his worldly affairs ; but he now desired that his ...
Page 34
... happiness - the essence - Good will towards men . " Much exhausted with the effort , he desired all but Dr. Jeffries and a favorite colored nurse , who had long been in his service , to leave the room , that he might rest . But 34.
... happiness - the essence - Good will towards men . " Much exhausted with the effort , he desired all but Dr. Jeffries and a favorite colored nurse , who had long been in his service , to leave the room , that he might rest . But 34.
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... happiness , and away , far , far away from the purposes of his creation . A mind like Mr. Webster's active , thoughtful , penetrating , sedate , could not but meditate deeply on the condition of man below , and feel its responsibilities ...
... happiness , and away , far , far away from the purposes of his creation . A mind like Mr. Webster's active , thoughtful , penetrating , sedate , could not but meditate deeply on the condition of man below , and feel its responsibilities ...
Page 62
... happier sphere . They are all gone forever - Creators , Preservers , and Defender— all ! Their mighty missions are ended - their work is done ; death has hallowed their memories , and immortal life has sanctified their ' careers ...
... happier sphere . They are all gone forever - Creators , Preservers , and Defender— all ! Their mighty missions are ended - their work is done ; death has hallowed their memories , and immortal life has sanctified their ' careers ...
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