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The story of a great nationOr, Our country's achievements, military, naval, political, and civil . ROBERT PATTERSON. Born in Cappagh. Co. Tyrone, Ireland, Jan. 12, father fled to America, having been engaged in or-ganizing the Iriifh rebellion of 1798. Robert servedthrough the war of 1812-14, retiring a Captain, and re-turning to the counting-house business in of State militia, and quelled the Hed Row riots in 183S, and the Native American riots in 1844. Appointed of Volunteers forthe Mexican War, he rendered conspicuous servicesthroughout the c
The story of a great nationOr, Our country's achievements, military, naval, political, and civil . ROBERT PATTERSON. Born in Cappagh. Co. Tyrone, Ireland, Jan. 12, father fled to America, having been engaged in or-ganizing the Iriifh rebellion of 1798. Robert servedthrough the war of 1812-14, retiring a Captain, and re-turning to the counting-house business in of State militia, and quelled the Hed Row riots in 183S, and the Native American riots in 1844. Appointed of Volunteers forthe Mexican War, he rendered conspicuous servicesthroughout the campaign. In April, 18H1, he was select-ed to command the Pennsylvania troops, and Geu. Scottplaced him over the Department of Washncton, andgave him unlimited powers. Returned to his busnehSat the close of hia term. Died Aug. 7, WINFIELD SCOTT. Born in Petersbnrg. Va., June 13, 178t). Studied lawand was admitted to the bar, 18i)(i. When Congressenlarged the army he obtained a captains commiei> Lieut,-Col. on declaration of war of 181i;promoted to , March. 1814. Became Com-mander-in-Chief of the Army, 184J. His career in theMexican War displayed masterpieces of military exe-cution, and placed him among the great milirary heroesof modern times. Defeated for President of the UnitedStates. 1852. Brevetied (an office createdfor him by Congress), Feb. 18-^5, taking rank fromMarch 29,1847, in honor of his services in Mexico. Re-signed his commiseion ou account of age, Oct. 3i, May 29, ISm.
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