The History of Don Francisco de Miranda's Attempt to Effect a Revolution in South America: In a Series of Letters. To which are Annexed, Sketches of the Life of Miranda, and Geographical Notices of Caraccas |
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... persons con- cerned are let into the secret ; nor do I know the extent of that knowledge relating to it , that possibly might be obtained , were I to make it my business to importune for particu- lar information . I deem it proper at ...
... persons con- cerned are let into the secret ; nor do I know the extent of that knowledge relating to it , that possibly might be obtained , were I to make it my business to importune for particu- lar information . I deem it proper at ...
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... persons of good standing in society , though mostly , I believe , of crooked fortunes , have embarked . Few of us , before entering the ship , saw our leader , but had our commu ) . 1 nication with those , who were his acknow ledged.
... persons of good standing in society , though mostly , I believe , of crooked fortunes , have embarked . Few of us , before entering the ship , saw our leader , but had our commu ) . 1 nication with those , who were his acknow ledged.
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... for the result tends to put us at ease about the consistency of our design with the laws of nations , and proves to the world that we are not a " band of desperate pirates , " description given to us by some persons before we sailed 12.
... for the result tends to put us at ease about the consistency of our design with the laws of nations , and proves to the world that we are not a " band of desperate pirates , " description given to us by some persons before we sailed 12.
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... persons before we sailed from New - York , and propagated af- terwards , in whispers , through the ship . Be- sides , the expedition is now placed on a re- spectable footing by having , as we presume , the acknowledgment and countenance ...
... persons before we sailed from New - York , and propagated af- terwards , in whispers , through the ship . Be- sides , the expedition is now placed on a re- spectable footing by having , as we presume , the acknowledgment and countenance ...
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... person in the ship . Lewis told him that he should exercise no such authority in a vessel where he commanded . Both exhibited great bitterness , and dealt each other an abun- dance of hard words . The general took the side of Armstrong ...
... person in the ship . Lewis told him that he should exercise no such authority in a vessel where he commanded . Both exhibited great bitterness , and dealt each other an abun- dance of hard words . The general took the side of Armstrong ...
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Page 122 - The innocent indians and all other nten will consider us all as brother citizens, and that precedency belongs only to merit and virtue ; in which belief they will primarily obtain, most certainly military and civil recompenses, the reward of merit alone. If the Dutch and Portuguese were able in former times, to throw off the yoke of Spanish oppression ; if the Swiss, and North Americans, our neighbours, have equally succeeded to establish their liberty and independence, with the general applause...
Page 287 - Men famed as statesmen, heroes, patriots, conquerors and tyrants, priests and scholars he produced, and weighed their merits and defects. Modern history and biography afforded him abundant topicks. He impressed an opinion of his comprehensive views, his inexhaustible fund of learning ; his probity, his generosity and patriotism. After all, this man of renown, I fear, must be considered as having more learning than wisdom ; more theoretical knowledge than practical talent ; too sanguine and too opinionated...
Page 284 - His eyes are hazel-coloured, but not of the darkest hue. They are piercing, quick, and intelligent, expressing more of the severe than the mild feelings. He has good teeth, which he takes much care to keep clean. His nose is large and handsome, rather of the English than Roman cast. His chest is broad and flat.
Page 289 - Every -one is ambitious," says Dr. Sans, as quoted by Depons, " of becoming a lawyer, a priest or a monk. Those whose pretensions are not so great wish to be notaries, scriveners or clerks." A military rank is an object of rivalry. A sword is their dear companion. Decency, in their opinion, debars them from agricultural pursuits and enjoins them to treat the mechanical arts with sovereign contempt. They are charged with an extravagant passion for distinction...
Page 276 - He was educated like other young men of the better families in Caraccas, at the schools and university of that city. He never mentioned his teachers, nor his school." He said that he learned Greek after he was forty. Depons observes, that at present, the Spanish youth, sensible of the insufficiency of their education, apply with avidity to the reading of foreign books. It is said Miranda began his travels in the provinces, in early manhood. He entered the army, and was Captain in the regular troops...
Page 248 - ... with the mighty hope of delivering a nation. The district attorney, in his opening address to you, did not permit himself to adopt those calumnies in their entire extent — he. is incapable of doing so for his sentiments arc liberal, and his manners mild.
Page 41 - I, AB, do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) that I will bear true allegiance to the United States of America, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies or opposers whatsoever; and observe and obey the orders of the President of the United States...
Page 286 - He is a courtier and gentleman in his manners. Dignity and grace preside in his movements. Unless when angry, he has a great command of his feelings, and can assume what looks and tones he pleases. In general his demeanor is marked by hauteur and distance.