 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.  The Quarterly review - Pagina 201841Volledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | 1822 - 734 pagina’s
...character. Being naturally interrogated by his countrymen as to the talents of the different members of the Congress, he replied: " If you speak of eloquence,...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 - 1822 - 762 pagina’s
...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 - 1823 - 382 pagina’s
...first congress to his constituents, he was asked ' whom he thought the greatest man in congress,' and replied, if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of...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... | |
 | 1824 - 518 pagina’s
...first congress to his constituents, he was asked 'whom he thought the greatest man in congress.' and replied, 'if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge...is 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... | |
 | 1824 - 516 pagina’s
...'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,...is 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... | |
 | Benjamin Franklin French - 1820 - 370 pagina’s
...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... | |
 | George Washington - 1834 - 574 pagina’s
...wonted kindness and candor ; and, having been asked by one of them, ' whom he thought the greatest man in Congress,' he replied, — 'If you speak of...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, Jared Sparks - 1834 - 574 pagina’s
...wonted kindness and candor ; and, having been asked by one of them, ' whom he thought the greatest man in Congress,' he replied, — ' If you speak of...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... | |
 | 1834 - 426 pagina’s
...first congress to his constituents, he was asked " whom he thought the greatest man in congress ?" and replied, "if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge,...is 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... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1837 - 658 pagina’s
...first Congress. Soon after Patrick Henry returned home, being asked " whom he thought the greatest man in Congress," he replied, "If you speak of eloquence,...is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor." * This opinion was verified by every act of his life. His knowledge, on the subjects to which he gave... | |
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