The University of Pennsylvania, Franklin's College: Being Some Account of Its Beginnings and Development, Its Customs and Traditions and Its Gifts to the Nation |
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The University of Pennsylvania Franklin's College: Being Some Account of Its ... Horace Mather Lippincott No preview available - 2015 |
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Page 30 - Rush was a member of the Continental Congress and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Page 23 - After this, Mr. Duche', unexpectedly to everybody, struck out into an extemporary prayer, which filled the bosom of every man present.
Page 44 - In concluding his farewell sermon, he said, that, in the language of Holy Writ, " there was a time for all things ; a time to preach, and a time to pray, but those times had passed away...
Page 30 - ... powdered wig — in the front of which might be seen an eagle-pointed nose, separating a pair of piercing black eyes — his lips, exhibiting (but only now and then) a quick motion, as though at the moment he was endeavouring to extract the essence of a small quid.
Page 14 - That, to keep them in health, and to strengthen and render active their bodies, they be frequently exercised in running, leaping, wrestling, and swimming.
Page 43 - Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world ; having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict and...
Page 20 - ... scampered over the church burying ground to Fifth street, in order to see the state of the runners as they passed, and to ascertain which was likely to be foremost, on turning Market street corner. The four sides of this square cannot be much less than three-quarters of a mile ;* wherefore, bottom in the coursers, was no less essential than swiftness, and in both, Lewis bore away the palm from every one that dared enter against him. After having in a great number of matches completely triumphed...
Page 14 - As to their studies, it would be well if they could be taught every thing that is useful, and every thing that is ornamental. But art is long, and their time is short. It is therefore proposed, that they learn those things that are likely to be most -useful and most ornamental ; regard being had to the several professions for which they are intended.
Page 43 - ... oppression ; you retire from the great theatre of action, with the blessings of your fellow-citizens: but the glory of your virtues will not terminate with your military com'command : it will continue to animate re'motest ages.
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