Notes on Duels and Duelling: Alphabetically Arranged with a Preliminary Historical EssayCrosby, Nichols, 1855 - 394 էջ |
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Էջ iv
... to a superiority so fatal ) have beheld their dead antagonist stretched on the earth at their feet , without wishing they could redeem with their own blood that which it has been --- their fate to spill . " The scene in iv PREFACE .
... to a superiority so fatal ) have beheld their dead antagonist stretched on the earth at their feet , without wishing they could redeem with their own blood that which it has been --- their fate to spill . " The scene in iv PREFACE .
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... antagonist . " Thou liest ! " retorted the knight : " coward I am none , and in this quarrel will I fight to the death ; but my first cause of combat was unjust , and I abandon it . " . Under such an institution , duels upon mere points ...
... antagonist . " Thou liest ! " retorted the knight : " coward I am none , and in this quarrel will I fight to the death ; but my first cause of combat was unjust , and I abandon it . " . Under such an institution , duels upon mere points ...
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... antagonist , - were all duels ; and show conclusively that duelling was not unknown to the Hebrews and to the people of the ancient republics . Among the Arabs traces of the custom are to be found as early as the middle of the seventh ...
... antagonist , - were all duels ; and show conclusively that duelling was not unknown to the Hebrews and to the people of the ancient republics . Among the Arabs traces of the custom are to be found as early as the middle of the seventh ...
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... antagonist . He was opposed by several members of influence , and the movement was unsuccessful . Sir Robert Peel , according to Wade , distrusted the efficacy of legislative changes , relied rather on the state of public opinion , and ...
... antagonist . He was opposed by several members of influence , and the movement was unsuccessful . Sir Robert Peel , according to Wade , distrusted the efficacy of legislative changes , relied rather on the state of public opinion , and ...
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... antagonist , the ex- ecutioner , whom you perceive yonder , has orders to strike off the head of the survivor . " The officers , ashamed and con- founded , fell at the feet of their sovereign and implored his forgiveness , which was ...
... antagonist , the ex- ecutioner , whom you perceive yonder , has orders to strike off the head of the survivor . " The officers , ashamed and con- founded , fell at the feet of their sovereign and implored his forgiveness , which was ...
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accepted affair Andrew Stevenson answer antagonist appeared army asked Barrington Barron Beuvron British British army called Captain cartel cause chal challenge character charge Charles Cilley circumstances Clay Colonel Burr Commodore communication conduct Congress Count court Daniel O'Connell death Decatur declared declined to receive defend demanded duelling duellist Duke Earl Edward England expressed feelings fell fight a duel fire fought France French friends gave gentlemen George Graves ground H. A. WISE Hamilton hand Henry honor House injury insult James John JONATHAN CILLEY Jones judicial duel jury killed King knights lady letter Lieutenant Lord Marquis member of Parliament Mons murder navy never noble occasion offence officer opinion paces Parliament parties Pharamond pistols quarrel Queen Randolph refused remarks reply Richard Scotland Senator sent shot single combat Sir James Lowther slain South Carolina sword THOMAS tion took United weapons William words York Courier
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Էջ 207 - To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men.
Էջ 385 - Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
Էջ 293 - Any citizen of this state who shall, after the adoption of this Constitution, fight a duel with deadly weapons, or send or accept a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons either within this state or out of it, or who shall act as second, or knowingly aid or assist in any manner those thus offending, shall not be allowed to hold any office of profit, or to enjoy the right of suffrage under this Constitution.
Էջ 211 - The ability to be in future useful, whether in resisting mischief or effecting good, in those crises of our public affairs which seem likely to happen, would probably be inseparable from a conformity with public prejudice in this particular.
Էջ 209 - I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Էջ 202 - I have resolved, if our mterview is conducted in the usual manner, and it pleases God to give me the opportunity, to reserve and throw away my first fire, and I have thoughts even of reserving my second fire, and thus giving a double opportunity to Colonel Burr to pause and to reflect.
Էջ 246 - ... it shall be the duty of the General Assembly to provide by law, for the improvement of such lands as are, or hereafter may be granted by the United States to this state for the use of schools...
Էջ 233 - I, being a citizen of this State, have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within this State nor out of it, nor have I sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challenge, nor aided or assisted any person thus offending, so help me God.
Էջ 335 - Suffers, and wherever he may fly will suffer, with the poignant recollection of having taken the life of one who was too magnanimous in return to attempt his own.
Էջ 201 - My religious and moral principles are strongly opposed to the practice of duelling, and it would ever give me pain to be obliged to shed the blood of a fellow creature in a private combat forbidden by the laws.