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" My eyes have grown dim in the service of my country, but I never doubted her justice;" and the great dissatisfaction for want of immediate or undeveloped resources of every kind, which begat, and subsequently, openly showed itself in portions of New England... "
The American Numismatic Manual of the Currency of Money of the Aborigines ... - Page 100
by Montroville Wilson Dickeson - 1865 - 271 pages
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History of the United States, Or, Republic of America

Emma Willard - United States - 1843 - 500 pages
...his spectacles to wipe them "siKffi." with his handkerchief. " My eyes," said he, "have grown cere, dim in the service of my country, but I never doubted her justice." This was a preface, worthy of the paper which he read. He alluded in the most touching manner, to the...
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The Writings of Cassius Marcellus Clay: Including Speeches and Addresses

Cassius Marcellus Clay - History - 1848 - 550 pages
...mtercepted letters to his face, while the gathering tear suffused his sight, he uttered those memorable words, " My eyes have grown dim in the service of my country." Where, in the long annals of the reputed sayings of departed sages, shall we find the equal of this...
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History of the United States, Or, Republic of America: With a Chronological ...

Emma Willard - United States - 1852 - 560 pages
...his spectacles to wipe them *ra ih^ffi"" witn ^s handkerchief. " My eyes," said he, "have grown cera. dim in the service of my country, but I never doubted her justice." This was a preface, worthy of the paper which he read. He alluded in the most touching manner, to the...
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The American Numismatical Manual of the Currency Or Money of the Aborigines ...

Montroville Wilson Dickeson - Coinage - 1860 - 324 pages
...however, is the fac-simile, speaking for itself, awakening associations and inviting speculations of the past. When we contemplate our condition as a nation...subsequently, openly showed itself in portions of New England — wo have much to be thankful for; and also, that instead of a currency — symbolical of monarchal...
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The American Numismatical Manual of the Currency Or Money of the Aborigines ...

Montroville Wilson Dickeson - Coinage - 1860 - 380 pages
...the army, when it became necessary for Washington to preface his answer to its clamors by — lifter first wiping his spectacles — uttering the talismanic...openly showed itself in portions of New England — we FJL ATE, IIX, . 101 have much to be thankful for; and also, that instead of a currency — symbolical...
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The Presidents and Their Administrations: A Handbook of Political Parties ...

Lewis O. Thompson - Caribbean Research Council - 1873 - 336 pages
...imprudent measures. He affirmed his conviction in the integrity of Congress and the people, saying, " My eyes have grown dim in the service of my country, but I have never doubted her justice.' His wise counsels prevailed and harmony was finally restored. XVII....
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Sadlier's Excelsior Studies in the History of the United States, for Schools

Teacher of history - United States - 1879 - 476 pages
...incident took place. He removed his spectacles to wipe them, and turning to those around him, said, "My eyes have grown dim in the service of my country, but I have never yet learned to doubt her justice." Washington finally secured a grant of five years' full...
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Popular Educator, Volume 11

Education - 1893 - 376 pages
...the Continental Congress! " 3. " I regret only that I have but one life to give to my country." 4. " My eyes have grown dim in the service of my country, but I have never doubted her justice." 5. " I am not worth purchasing, but such as I am, the king of Great...
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A Brief History of the United States

Joel Dorman Steele - Book covers - 1885 - 428 pages
...could only advise action, leaving * As he rose, lie took off his spectacles to wipe them, saying, " My eyes have grown dim in the service of my country, but T have never doubted her justice." i £ the States to do as they pleased. Bitter jealousy existed among...
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The American Teacher, Volume 5

Education - 1888 - 416 pages
...to read his memorable address. Removing his spectacles and turning to those about him, he said : " My eyes have grown dim in the service of my country, but I have never yet learned to doubt her justice. " 21. Closing icenes of Washington's life. His official...
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