The Life of General U.S. Grant: His Early Life, Military Achievements, and History of His Civil Administration, His Sickness and Death, Together with His Tour Around the World ...A. Roman, 1885 - 772 pages |
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... Maharajah of Jeypore - At Amber -- A Native City under Native Rule - Gas in India - Elephant Ride - The Temple - A Kid Sacrificed at the Palace -- Nautch Dancing Girls - Playing Billiards --A Royal Photograph 363 CHAPTER XXXII . STILL ...
... Maharajah of Jeypore - At Amber -- A Native City under Native Rule - Gas in India - Elephant Ride - The Temple - A Kid Sacrificed at the Palace -- Nautch Dancing Girls - Playing Billiards --A Royal Photograph 363 CHAPTER XXXII . STILL ...
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... Maharajah with his ministers , and the English Resident , Dr. Hendley . As the General descended , the Maharajah , who wore the ribbon and star of the Order of India , advanced and shook hands , welcoming him to his dominions . The ...
... Maharajah with his ministers , and the English Resident , Dr. Hendley . As the General descended , the Maharajah , who wore the ribbon and star of the Order of India , advanced and shook hands , welcoming him to his dominions . The ...
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... Maharajah were to tire of Jeypore and return to Amber , the town would accompany him , for without the Court the ... Maharajah's cavalry accompanied them . They are fine horsemen , and wear quilted uniforms of printed cotton . The drive ...
... Maharajah were to tire of Jeypore and return to Amber , the town would accompany him , for without the Court the ... Maharajah's cavalry accompanied them . They are fine horsemen , and wear quilted uniforms of printed cotton . The drive ...
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... Maharajah had sent elephants , and they were waiting for them under a grove of mango trees , drawn up by the side of the road , as if to salute . The principal elephant wore a scarlet cloth , as a special honor to the General . The ...
... Maharajah had sent elephants , and they were waiting for them under a grove of mango trees , drawn up by the side of the road , as if to salute . The principal elephant wore a scarlet cloth , as a special honor to the General . The ...
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... Maharajah . - The temple was little more than a room in the palace — a private chapel . At one end was a platform raised a few inch es from the ground and covered over . On this platform were the images of the gods of the special God ...
... Maharajah . - The temple was little more than a room in the palace — a private chapel . At one end was a platform raised a few inch es from the ground and covered over . On this platform were the images of the gods of the special God ...
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Page 178 - The arms, artillery, and public property to be parked and stacked, and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them. This will not embrace the side-arms of the officers, nor their private horses or baggage.
Page 175 - The result of the last week must convince you of the hopelessness of further resistance on the part of the army of Northern Virginia in this struggle. I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility of any further effusion of blood, by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate States army known as the army of Northern Virginia.
Page 85 - GENERAL — I do not remember that you and I ever met personally. I write this now as a grateful acknowledgment for the almost inestimable service you have done the country. I wish to say a word further. When you first reached the vicinity of Vicksburg, I thought you should do what you finally did — march the troops across the neck, run the batteries with the transports, and thus go below...
Page 178 - The officers to give their individual paroles not to take up arms against the Government of the United States until properly exchanged; and each company or regimental commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands.
Page 137 - We have now ended the sixth day of very heavy fighting. The result to this time is much in our favor. Our losses have been heavy, as well as those of the* enemy. I think the loss of the enemy must be greater. We have taken over five thousand prisoners in battle, while he has taken from us but few, except stragglers. I propose to fight it out on this line, if it takes all summer.
Page 397 - ... were worn every day by the footsteps of an innumerable multitude of worshippers. The schools and temples drew crowds of pious Hindoos from every province where the Brahminical faith was known. Hundreds of devotees came thither every month to die ; for it was believed that a peculiarly happy fate awaited the man who should pass from the sacred city into the sacred river. Nor was superstition the only motive which allured strangers to that great metropolis. Commerce had as many pilgrims as religion....
Page 178 - I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia on the following terms, to wit : Rolls of all the officers and men to be made in duplicate, one copy to be given to an officer to be designated by me, the other to be retained by such officer or officers as you may designate.
Page 122 - Whilst 1 have been eminently successful in this war, in at least gaining the confidence of the public, no one feels more than I how much of this success is due to the energy, skill, and the harmonious putting forth of that energy and skill, of those whom It has been my good fortune to have occupying subordinate positions under me.
Page 125 - MR. PRESIDENT: — I accept the commission, with gratitude for the high honor conferred. With the aid of the noble armies that have fought on so many fields for our common country, it will be my earnest endeavor not to disappoint your expectations. I feel the full weight of the responsibilities now devolving on me, and I know that if they are met, it will be due to those armies, and, above all, to the favor of that Providence which leads both nations and men.
Page 124 - This faith gave you victory at Shiloh and Vicksburg. Also, when you have completed your best preparations, you go into battle without hesitation, as at Chattanooga — no doubts — no reserves; and I tell you it was this that made us act with confidence. I knew, wherever I was, that you thought of me, and if I got in a tight place you would help me out, if alive.