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We have heard much of Whitefield ' s piercing voice and Patrick Henry ' s silvery
tones , but we cannot believe that either of those natural orators possessed an
organ superior to Clay ' s majestic bass . No one who ever heard him speak will ...
We have heard much of Whitefield ' s piercing voice and Patrick Henry ' s silvery
tones , but we cannot believe that either of those natural orators possessed an
organ superior to Clay ' s majestic bass . No one who ever heard him speak will ...
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... individuals ending in bloodshed , filled the court calendars with land disputes ,
suits for debt , and exciting murder cases , which gave to lawyers more
importance and better chances of advancement than they possessed in the older
States .
... individuals ending in bloodshed , filled the court calendars with land disputes ,
suits for debt , and exciting murder cases , which gave to lawyers more
importance and better chances of advancement than they possessed in the older
States .
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There is , we believe , no example of a man endowed with a genius for oratory
who also possessed an understanding of the first order . Mr . Clay ' s oratory was
vivified by a good heart and a genuine love of coun . try ; and on occasions which
...
There is , we believe , no example of a man endowed with a genius for oratory
who also possessed an understanding of the first order . Mr . Clay ' s oratory was
vivified by a good heart and a genuine love of coun . try ; and on occasions which
...
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... conduct on this occasion added his name to the long list of gentlemen who
were mentioned for the succession to Mr . Monroe in 1825 . If the city of
Washington had been the United States , if the House of Representatives had
possessed the ...
... conduct on this occasion added his name to the long list of gentlemen who
were mentioned for the succession to Mr . Monroe in 1825 . If the city of
Washington had been the United States , if the House of Representatives had
possessed the ...
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He possessed , in consequence , an enormous physical magnetism , as we term
it , over his fellowcitizens , apart from the natural influence of his talents and
understanding . Fidgety men were quieted in his presence , women were
spellbound ...
He possessed , in consequence , an enormous physical magnetism , as we term
it , over his fellowcitizens , apart from the natural influence of his talents and
understanding . Fidgety men were quieted in his presence , women were
spellbound ...
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| Назва | Famous Americans of Recent Times |
| Автор | James Parton |
| Опубліковано | 1893 |
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