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November 17th, 1781 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
ds Staunton, Va., 27th Sept., 1781. Received payment. (Signed) Wm. Hansill. The United States 1781. To Richard Mathews, Dr. *** Oct. 17th.—To 1,000 wt. of Bar Iron at six-pence per pound, the depreciation at 600 per 115,000 pounds Staunton, Va., 17th Oct., 1781. Received payment. (Signed) Richard Mathews. The United States 1781. To Alx. St. Clair, Dr. *** Sept. 20.—To four Quires writing paper 2-6 per quire, 10 shillings. Depreciation 17th Nov., 1781, at 1,000 per 1500 pounds Staunton, Va., Nov. 30th. Recd. payment of Capt. Thos. Hamilton. (Signed) Alx. St. Clair. The United States 1781. To Robt. Baggs, Dr. *** Sept. 9.—To my pay, as a wagon master, from July 24th last, to this day, inclusive, being 47 days at 48 shillings per day, pounds 9-8-0. Sept. 27.—By cash received pounds 3 950 currency at 600 pounds per 16.11.8. By ditto pounds 2, 21, 13 at 1,000 per 12.16.4. ——— Pounds9.8.0. Staunton,
November 30th, 1781 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
at 1,000 per 1500 pounds Staunton, Va., Nov. 30th. Recd. payment of Capt. Thos. Hamilton. (Signed) Alx. St. Clair. The United States 1781. To Robt. Baggs, Dr. *** Sept. 9.—To my pay, as a wagon master, from July 24th last, to this day, inclusive, being 47 days at 48 shillings per day, pounds 9-8-0. Sept. 27.—By cash received pounds 3 950 currency at 600 pounds per 16.11.8. By ditto pounds 2, 21, 13 at 1,000 per 12.16.4. ——— Pounds9.8.0. Staunton, Va., 30th November, 1781. Received payment of Capt. Thomas Hamilton the sum of six thousand, seven hundred and sixty-pounds, thirteen shillings and four pence, currency, in full for the above acct. (Signed) Robt. Baggs. The above accounts read like a page from the history of the days of the ill-fated Southern Confederacy of 1861-65. At the date of the assembling of the Convention (1788) the State of Kentucky was an integral part of the Old Dominion and was known in the geography of the State as
1784 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
himself to that generous fountain of information and inspiration—Smith's Wealth of Nations—with the same assiduity that a student of theology would to the study of the Bible. His life was marked by enterprise, intrepidity and success. When the regulation of Virginia commerce was discussed, in connection with the Constitution, a favorite expression of his was Let commerce alone, it will take care of itself. On his return to Virginia after the war he continued the practice of law. He was in 1784 elected to Congress. He was regarded as a most elegant gentleman as well as the most accomplished debater of his age. In dialectics he was thoroughly versed and equipped. It is said his powers of humor, wit, sarcasm and ridicule, prolonged and sustained by argument and declamation, were unrivalled. He had that happy faculty of making Wise things seem foolish and rich things but poor. Crayon's speeches in the Convention abound in passages of humor and sarcasm. He was also noted fo
1785 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
elected March 28, 1785. At the following meeting of the vestry he was chosen church warden and his autograph as such appears in the vestry book of the old church. He also represented St. John's church in the convention of the reorganized Diocese of Virginia, held at Richmond in June, 1785. He was a prominent Mason, having been Grand Master of Masons in Virginia in 1786. Richmond Randolph Lodge, No. 19, was named in his honor, he having assisted in laying the cornerstone of Mason's Hall in 1785. John Marshall. The poet has drawn the following picture of A judge—a man so learned, So full of equity, so noble, so notable; In the process of his life, so innocent; In the manage of his office, so incorrupt; In the passages of state so wise, in Affection of his country so religious; In all his services to the King so Fortunate and exploring, as envy Itself cannot accuse or malice vitiate. Had the poet, the person or portrait in his mind's eye, he could not have drawn John Marshal
March 28th, 1785 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
its, and that the accession of eight States reduced our deliberations to the single question of Union or no Union. But though Governor Randolph was in favor of the Constitution, in referring to the proposed method of ratification, he said: It is demonstrably clear to me that rights not given are retained. Edmund Randolph's memory is dear to the people of Richmond, because for years he was identified with us as a citizen. He was one of the twelve vestrymen of St. John's church, elected March 28, 1785. At the following meeting of the vestry he was chosen church warden and his autograph as such appears in the vestry book of the old church. He also represented St. John's church in the convention of the reorganized Diocese of Virginia, held at Richmond in June, 1785. He was a prominent Mason, having been Grand Master of Masons in Virginia in 1786. Richmond Randolph Lodge, No. 19, was named in his honor, he having assisted in laying the cornerstone of Mason's Hall in 1785. John Mar
June, 1785 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
that rights not given are retained. Edmund Randolph's memory is dear to the people of Richmond, because for years he was identified with us as a citizen. He was one of the twelve vestrymen of St. John's church, elected March 28, 1785. At the following meeting of the vestry he was chosen church warden and his autograph as such appears in the vestry book of the old church. He also represented St. John's church in the convention of the reorganized Diocese of Virginia, held at Richmond in June, 1785. He was a prominent Mason, having been Grand Master of Masons in Virginia in 1786. Richmond Randolph Lodge, No. 19, was named in his honor, he having assisted in laying the cornerstone of Mason's Hall in 1785. John Marshall. The poet has drawn the following picture of A judge—a man so learned, So full of equity, so noble, so notable; In the process of his life, so innocent; In the manage of his office, so incorrupt; In the passages of state so wise, in Affection of his country so
1786 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
f Richmond, because for years he was identified with us as a citizen. He was one of the twelve vestrymen of St. John's church, elected March 28, 1785. At the following meeting of the vestry he was chosen church warden and his autograph as such appears in the vestry book of the old church. He also represented St. John's church in the convention of the reorganized Diocese of Virginia, held at Richmond in June, 1785. He was a prominent Mason, having been Grand Master of Masons in Virginia in 1786. Richmond Randolph Lodge, No. 19, was named in his honor, he having assisted in laying the cornerstone of Mason's Hall in 1785. John Marshall. The poet has drawn the following picture of A judge—a man so learned, So full of equity, so noble, so notable; In the process of his life, so innocent; In the manage of his office, so incorrupt; In the passages of state so wise, in Affection of his country so religious; In all his services to the King so Fortunate and exploring, as envy Itself
1787 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
ted by the conduct of his father, who is said to have disinherited him for refusing to follow his example, but impelled by patriotic motives, hastened to the Continental army, then encamped on the heights of Boston, and offered his services in her defence. This manly course tendered to his advantage and he was looked upon with great favor and pride by the people. He was elected from Williamsburg to the Convention of 1776. He was successively elected Attorney-General and to Congress, and in 1787 he was sent to the General Convention which framed the Federal Constitution. He was at this time (1788) Governor of the Commonwealth. He was, at one time, opposed to the Constitution, and as one of the delegates from Virginia to the General Convention, refused to sign. He was now an advocate for its adoption and was placed in a delicate and embarrassing position, which Henry at once seized on and twitted him with. A spirited, and at times an acrimonious debate ensued, in which the Governo
1788 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
The Virginia Convention of 1788. reference may be made to the finished and glowing address of s gathering on the Constitutional Convention of 1788, which assembled in the city of Richmond in Junt the date of the assembling of the Convention (1788) the State of Kentucky was an integral part of great problem to be solved by the Convention of 1788 was, should we continue as thirteen Colonies orpe old age of ninety-nine. The Convention of 1788 presented as proud a galaxy of genius, worth, pthe Federal Constitution. He was at this time (1788) Governor of the Commonwealth. He was, at one tinguished jurist appeared in the Convention of 1788, he was quite a young man, being only thirty-th par excellence the orator of the Convention of 1788, Colonel Nicholas was, for his wonderful abilit The Constitution ratified by the Convention of 1788 so pleased Washington that he styled it the mos expressed by the patriots of the Convention of 1788 were well founded. Nearly every anticipated tr[3 more...]
1789 AD (search for this): chapter 1.6
le speaking of him on several occasions, considered him a factious and seditious character. This was the dead fly that caused his pot of ointment to be unsavory. It rankled in his breast; it saddened his susceptible heart; it made life unendurable, for not only he, but all men wished the good will and opinion of he, who was first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen. Whatever may have influenced Henry, whatever may have been his motive, we find that he, who in 1789 had said, I want to crush that anti-Federal champion, in 1799 had veered round to the support of doctrines he had previously condemned. And so we come to his last public appearance—the last speech of his life in defense of principles and opinions he had formerly denounced. We have seen the rising of the sun; we are now to behold its setting. At Charlotte Courthouse; March court, 1799, Henry addressed the people for the last time. From far and near they came; thousands to hear their favo
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