The New American Speaker: A Collection of Oratorical and Dramatical Pieces, Soliloquies and Dialogues : with an Original Introductory Essay on the Elements of Elocution : Designed for the Use of Schools, Academies, and Colleges |
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... proud in the consciousness of being subjects of a gracious predi- lection a predilection that required no apology , and called for no renunciation - a predilection that did equal honor to him who felt it , and to those who were the ...
... proud in the consciousness of being subjects of a gracious predi- lection a predilection that required no apology , and called for no renunciation - a predilection that did equal honor to him who felt it , and to those who were the ...
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... proud to receive within its walls ? Happy the country that shall receive him ! ungrateful this if it shall banish him ! wretched , if it should lose him ! But I must con- clude my tears will not allow me to proceed , and Milo forbids ...
... proud to receive within its walls ? Happy the country that shall receive him ! ungrateful this if it shall banish him ! wretched , if it should lose him ! But I must con- clude my tears will not allow me to proceed , and Milo forbids ...
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... proud glories in the dust shall lay ; When Priam's power , and Priam's self shall fall , And one prodigious ruin swallow all . " GRIMKE . NEW ENGLAND AND THE UNION GLORIOUS New England ! thou art still true to thy ancient fame , and ...
... proud glories in the dust shall lay ; When Priam's power , and Priam's self shall fall , And one prodigious ruin swallow all . " GRIMKE . NEW ENGLAND AND THE UNION GLORIOUS New England ! thou art still true to thy ancient fame , and ...
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... proud America ! the light- nings of heaven yielded to your philosophy ! The temptations of earth could not seduce your patriotism ! ROLLA TO THE PERUVIANS . ― My brave associates - partners of my toil , my feelings , and my fame ! can ...
... proud America ! the light- nings of heaven yielded to your philosophy ! The temptations of earth could not seduce your patriotism ! ROLLA TO THE PERUVIANS . ― My brave associates - partners of my toil , my feelings , and my fame ! can ...
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... proud recollections of the past , and all your fond anticipations of the future renown of our nation preserve that country , uphold that constitution . Resolve that they shall not be lost while in your keeping , and may God Almighty ...
... proud recollections of the past , and all your fond anticipations of the future renown of our nation preserve that country , uphold that constitution . Resolve that they shall not be lost while in your keeping , and may God Almighty ...
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