Life GleaningsW. H. Adams, 1913 - 101 Seiten |
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Seite 87 - You know it was said he carried the sword in one hand, and the olive branch in the other; and it seems he chose to give them a taste of the sword first.
Seite 70 - Thursday preceding, the body lay in state in the rotunda of the Capitol and delegations representing different interests were permitted to enter at appointed times to bring their tributes to the honored dead.
Seite 35 - Their rooms were elegantly furnished, and every night a sumptuous supper was spread before their patrons, which was greatly enjoyed by many planters coming to town to sell their crops.
Seite 22 - ... came to the city twice a year, bringing with him a memorandum for dry goods to be purchased nearly a yard long...
Seite 89 - Constitution for the election of senators by the direct vote of the people and the WilsonOorman Tariff Act.
Seite 22 - ... the thing went on year after year to the satisfaction of both parties.
Seite 8 - Road, about two and a half miles from the city, it was named "Auburn," and to it we moved bag and baggage.
Seite 42 - In the year 1860 the Democratic party held its convention in the city of Charleston, SC It divided into two section, one wing nominated John C.
Seite 47 - The first battle of Manassas was fought on the 21st day of July, 1861...
Seite 47 - He was one of the finest specimens of manhood that I ever beheld; he was about six feet two inches in height and well pro49 portioned.