...character. Being naturally interrogated by his countrymen as to the talents of the different members of the Congress, he replied: " If you speak of eloquence,...information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is by far the greatest man on that ßoor ! " At this time, to a mere common observer, Washington was remarkable...

...speak of eloquence, John Rtilledge, of South-Carolina, is the greatest orator ; but, if you speak of information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on the floor." Of his decision of character there can exist no doubt. It was strongly exemplified at the...

...first congress to his constituents, he was asked ' whom he thought the greatest man in congress,' and replied, if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of...information and sound judgment, colonel Washington, is unqestionably, the greatest man on that floor'. In March, 1775. Mr, Henry was a member of the convention...

...first congress to his constituents, he was asked 'whom he thought the greatest man in congress.' and replied, 'if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge...is unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor.' In March, 1775, Mr. Henry was a member of the convention of delegates from the several counties and...

...'if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator: but '•f you speak of solid information and sound judgment,...is unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor.' In March, 1775, Mr. Henry was a member of the convention of delegates from the several counties and...

...you speak of eloquence, John Rutledge, of South Carolina, is the greatest orator; but if you speak of information and sound judgment, colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on the floor". Of his decision of character there can exist no doubt. It was strongly exemplified at the...

...wonted kindness and candor ; and, having been asked by one of them, ' whom he thought the greatest man in Congress,' he replied, — 'If you speak of...is, unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor." Such was the penetration, which, at that early period of Washington's life, could pierce through his...

...wonted kindness and candor ; and, having been asked by one of them, ' whom he thought the greatest man in Congress,' he replied, — ' If you speak of...is, unquestionably, the greatest man on that floor.' Such was the penetration, which, at that early period of Washington's life, could pierce through his...

...first congress to his constituents, he was asked " whom he thought the greatest man in congress ?" and replied, "if you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge,...is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor." In March, 1775, Mr. Henry was a member of the convention of delegates from the several counties and...

...first Congress. Soon after Patrick Henry returned home, being asked " whom he thought the greatest man in Congress," he replied, "If you speak of eloquence,...is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor." * This opinion was verified by every act of his life. His knowledge, on the subjects to which he gave...