Washington and Its RomanceDoubleday, Page, 1923 - 196 էջ |
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Էջ 28 - But it was finally agreed that whatever importance had been attached to the rejection of this proposition, the preservation of the Union and of concord among the States was more important and that therefore it would be better that the vote of rejection should be rescinded, to effect which some members should change their votes. But it was observed that this pill would be peculiarly bitter to the Southern States and that some concomitant measure should be adopted to sweeten it a little to them.
Էջ 15 - While I suffer the most poignant distress in observing that a handful of men, contemptible in numbers, and equally so in point of service, (if the veteran troops from the southward have not been seduced by their example,) and who are not worthy to be called soldiers...
Էջ 27 - I proposed to him, however, to dine with me the next day, and I would invite another friend or two, bring them into conference together, and I thought it impossible that reasonable men consulting together coolly, could fail, by some mutual sacrifices of opinion, to form a compromise which was to save the union. The discussion took place. I could take no part in it but an exhortatory one, because I was a stranger to the circumstances which should govern it.
Էջ 22 - To exercise exclusively legislative authority at the seat of the General Government, and over a district around the same not exceeding square miles ; the consent of the Legislature of the State or States, comprising the same, being first obtained.
Էջ 128 - If the twelve years, in which this place has been considered as the future seat of government, had been improved, as they would have been if in New England, very many of the present inconveniences would have been removed. It is a beautiful spot, capable of every improvement, and, the more I view it, the more I am delighted with it...
Էջ 128 - But woods are all you see from Baltimore until you reach the city, — which is only so in name. Here and there is a small cot, without a glass window, interspersed amongst the forests, through which you travel miles without seeing any human being.
Էջ 187 - To maintain the principle of equality, or of pele mele. and prevent the growth of precedence out of courtesy, the members of the Executive will practice at their own houses, and recommend an adherence to the ancient usage of the country, of gentlemen in mass giving precedence to the ladies in mass, in passing from one apartment where they are assembled into another.
Էջ 133 - At the distance of three-fourths of a mile, on or near the Eastern Branch, lie scattered the habitations of Mr. Law and of Mr. Carroll, the principal proprietaries of the ground, half a dozen houses, a very large but perfectly empty warehouse, and a wharf graced by not a single vessel.
Էջ xxiv - This place, without all question, is the most pleasant and healthful place in all this country, and most convenient for habitation, the air temperate in summer and not violent in winter.
Էջ 44 - ... laid off. For the streets the proprietors shall receive no compensation; but for the squares or lands in any form, which shall be taken for public buildings, or any kind of public improvements or uses, the proprietors whose lands shall be taken shall receive at the rate of twenty-five pounds ™ per acre, to be paid by the public.