| 1817 - 492 стор.
...neighbours who was the greatest man in congress. He replied^ " If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of S. Carolina is by far the greatest orator ; but if you speak of solid in formation, and Bound judgment, col. Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor."... | |
| 1822 - 734 стор.
...as to the talents of the different members of the Congress, he replied: " If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest...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 стор.
...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 стор.
...was asked ' whom he thought the greatest man in congress,' and replied, if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina, is by far the greatest...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 стор.
...was asked 'whom he thought the greatest man in congress.' and replied, 'if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina, is by far the greatest...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 стор.
...was asked 'whom he thought the greatest man in congress.' and replied, '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, colonel Washington, is unquestionably, the... | |
| Benjamin Franklin French - 1820 - 370 стор.
...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... | |
| 1834 - 426 стор.
...was asked " whom he thought the greatest man in congress ?" and replied, "if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest...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 - 1834 - 574 стор.
...them, ' whom he thought the greatest man in Congress,' he replied, — 'If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina is by far the greatest...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 стор.
...them, ' whom he thought the greatest man in Congress,' he replied, — ' If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina is by far the greatest...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... | |
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