| Robert Walsh - American literature - 1835 - 582 pages
...step, before the intention of Congress was fully known. The point does not now admit of a doubt, and is of so delicate a nature, that I will not even undertake...feelings must be your guide. As no particular charge ia alleged against yon, I do not see upon what ground you can demand a court of inquiry. Besides, public... | |
| Robert Walsh - American literature - 1835 - 568 pages
...step, before the intention of Congress was fully known. The point does not now admit of a doubt, and is of so delicate a nature, that I will not even undertake to ad rise. Your own feelings must be your guide. As no particular charge is alleged against you, I do... | |
| George Washington, Jared Sparks - Presidents - 1834 - 590 pages
...step, before the intention of Congress was fully known. The point does not now admit of a doubt, and is of so delicate a nature, that I will not even undertake...charge is alleged against you, I do not see upon what ground you can demand a court of inquiry. Besides, public bodies are not amenable for their actions.... | |
| George Washington, Jared Sparks - United States - 1839 - 588 pages
...step, before the intention of Congress was fully known. The point does not now admit of a doubt, and is of so delicate a nature, that I will not even undertake...charge is alleged against you, I do not see upon what ground you can demand a court of inquiry. Besides, public bodies are not amenable for their actions.... | |
| Washington Irving - 1857 - 1194 pages
...was due to your seniority, was not overlooked for want of merit in you." " The point," observes he, "is of so delicate a nature, that I will not even undertake to advise. Tour own feelings must be your guide. As no particular charge is alleged against you, I do not see... | |
| Edwin Martin Stone - Rhode Island - 1857 - 370 pages
...grounds upon which they acted, as a reflection upon liis merit. In reply to Arnold's request, he says, " As no particular charge is alleged against you, I do not see upon what ground you can demand a court of inquiry. Besides, public bodies are not amenable for their actions.... | |
| Washington Irving - 1865 - 516 pages
...was due to your seniority, was not overlooked for want of merit in you." " The point," observes he, " is of so delicate a nature, that I will not even undertake...not see upon what grounds you can demand a court of inquiiy. Your determination not to quit your present command, while any danger to the public might... | |
| George Canning Hill - 1865 - 334 pages
...see on what grounds the latter could ask for a court of inquiry ; adding in complimentary phrase, — "Your determination not to quit your present command,...public might ensue from your leaving it, deserves mv thanks, and jusily entitles you to the thanks of the country." It was not long before matters were... | |
| Washington Irving - 1869 - 626 pages
...was due to your seniority, was not overlooked for want of merit in you." " The point," observes he, " is of so delicate a nature, that I will not even undertake...your present command, while any danger to the public miglit ensue from your leaving it, deserves ray thanks, and justly entitles you to the thanks of the... | |
| Washington Irving - 1881 - 1010 pages
...due to 3'our seniority, was not overlooked for want of merit in you." " The point," observes he, " is of so delicate a nature, that I will not even undertake...As no particular charge is alleged against you, I ilo not see upon what grounds you can demand a court of inquiry. Your determination not to quit your... | |
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