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... he could name all the cards that remained to be played . He discountenanced high stakes ; and we believe he never , after 1806 , played for more than five dollars “ a corner . ” These , we know , were the stakes at Ghent , where he ...
... he could name all the cards that remained to be played . He discountenanced high stakes ; and we believe he never , after 1806 , played for more than five dollars “ a corner . ” These , we know , were the stakes at Ghent , where he ...
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In his intercourse with foreign ministers , Mr. Clay had an opportunity to display all the charms of an unequalled courtesy : they remained bis friends long after he had retired . His Wednesday dinners and his pleasant evening ...
In his intercourse with foreign ministers , Mr. Clay had an opportunity to display all the charms of an unequalled courtesy : they remained bis friends long after he had retired . His Wednesday dinners and his pleasant evening ...
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Providence , he said , would remove the evil in its own good time , and nothing remained for men but to cease the agitation of the subject . His first efforts , as his last , were directed to the silencing of both parties , but most ...
Providence , he said , would remove the evil in its own good time , and nothing remained for men but to cease the agitation of the subject . His first efforts , as his last , were directed to the silencing of both parties , but most ...
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Even his work - all of his best work — was only more elaborate and keenly relished play ; for story - telling , the occupation of his maturity , had first been the delight of his childhood , and remained always his favorite recreation .
Even his work - all of his best work — was only more elaborate and keenly relished play ; for story - telling , the occupation of his maturity , had first been the delight of his childhood , and remained always his favorite recreation .
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He came to Washington to exhibit his talents , he remained there to serve his country ; nor of his country did he ever think the less , or serve her less zealously , because she denied him the honor he coveted for thirty years .
He came to Washington to exhibit his talents , he remained there to serve his country ; nor of his country did he ever think the less , or serve her less zealously , because she denied him the honor he coveted for thirty years .
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| Назва | Famous Americans of Recent Times |
| Автор | James Parton |
| Опубліковано | 1893 |
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