Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 574
orators.They have not the passionate, thrilling voice northe mastering presence that gave Mr. Clay hisgreat power over an audience. It has been saidthat, in listening to him, you were reminded of hisintellect only, that seemed to shine through his thin flesh. As he spoke every muscle of his face… … HENRY CLAY. The gentleman from Virginia, said Mr. Clayin reply, was pleased to declare that, in one pointof my speech, he agreed with me,—in an humbleestimate of my command of words. I know mydeficiency. I was born to no proud patrimonialestate of my father. I inherited only infancy,ignorance, and…
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