 | Gregg David Crane - 2002 - 316 страници
...the overt pathos of his oratorical performance. In his peroration, Webster pulled out all the stops: This, Sir, is my case. It is the case, not merely...humble institution, it is the case of every college in our Land! It is more. It is the case of every eleemosynary institution throughout our country - of... | |
 | Rufus Choate - 2002 - 460 страници
...remember, that not a note seemed necessary, and, in fact, I thought little or nothing about my notes.' ' "The argument ended. Mr. Webster stood for some moments...fixed intently upon him. At length, addressing the ChiefJustice, Marshall, he proceeded thus:— " '771i5, S1r, is my case! It is the case, not merely... | |
 | Craig R. Smith - 2005 - 310 страници
...his famous peroration. With the gallery and justices listening intently, he delivered his conclusion: This, sir, is my case. It is the case, not merely...humble institution, it is the case of every college in our land. It is more. It is the case of every eleemosynary institution throughout our country-of all... | |
 | Albert Jeremiah Beveridge - 2005 - 705 страници
...A. Goodrich, who heard Webster's argument. When Webster had apparently finished, says Goodrich, he "stood for some moments silent before the Court, while...upon him." At length, addressing the Chief Justice, Webster delivered that famous peroration ending: "'Sir, you may destroy this little Institution; it... | |
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This, sir, is my case. It is the case, not merely of that humble institution, it is the case of every college in our land. It is more. It is the case of every eleemosynary institution throughout our... 
