A little later came a gentleman in official robes, who turned out to be the chief-magistrate. ❋ David Christie Murray (N/A)
I esteem myself very happy to find that the hurry of business, and your exhaltation to the rank of chief-magistrate, could not make you forget your friendship to me; though my present circumstances do not permit me to make use of your friendly invitation, be persuaded my very dear lord that Madame D'Holbach and myself shall forever keep these signs of your kindness, in very grateful remembrance. ❋ Max Pearson Cushing (1918)
Jefferson's most lasting work as national chief-magistrate was his diplomacy in purchasing for the Union the boundless territory beyond the ❋ Elisha Benjamin Andrews (1880)
The confederacy had no head-sachem, or civil chief-magistrate; but a military commander was indispensable, and, curiously enough, without being taught by the experience of a Tarquin, the Iroquois made this a dual office, like the Roman consulship. ❋ John Fiske (1871)
A king is simply the chief-magistrate in a monarchy, and bears the same general relation to it that a president bears to a republic; and as the Bible is for all nations, it is evident that the law of God respecting magistracy is applicable to all forms of government among men. ❋ Unknown (1865)
We mention this only to show, that opposition to a chief-magistrate purely on principles of administrative policy is perfectly fair, and by no means inconsistent with the honor or duty of any citizen. ❋ Unknown (1865)
Maryland has given birth to but one president, and he is a "Black Republican;" we allude to President Benson, the present chief-magistrate of Liberia. ❋ Unknown (1857)
Not without demur from Bannadonna, the chief-magistrate of the town, with an associate -- both elderly men -- followed what seemed the image up the tower. ❋ Herman Melville (1855)
This not working so well as was expected, from a supposition that there was too much confidence in, and, perhaps, personal regard for, the present chief-magistrate and his politics, the batteries latterly have been levelled at him particularly and personally. ❋ Benson John Lossing (1852)
He expressed his sense of the continued confidence of the people in re-electing him to the high office of chief-magistrate of the nation; and then, in firm, explicit, and dignified terms, spoke of existing public affairs, especially the measures he had taken, in consequence of the war in Europe, to preserve peace at home and to protect the rights and interests of the United States. ❋ Benson John Lossing (1852)
At that time no nomination for chief-magistrate was formally made, nor officially announced. ❋ Benson John Lossing (1852)
As the grateful confidence of the citizens in the virtues of their chief-magistrate has essentially contributed to that success, we persuade ourselves that the millions whom we represent participate with us in the anxious solicitude of the present occasion. ❋ Benson John Lossing (1852)
The eight years of Washington's administration of public affairs, as chief-magistrate of the republic, were now drawing to a close. ❋ Benson John Lossing (1852)
These honors paid to the retiring chief-magistrate with the most heartfelt sincerity, excited the jealousy, enmity, and malignity of his political enemies in a most remarkable degree. ❋ Benson John Lossing (1852)
This extraordinary letter closed with the following peroration, intended to stimulate the anti-British feeling among the Americans, and to influence the action of the electoral college in their choice of chief-magistrate of the republic: -- ❋ Benson John Lossing (1852)
It appears strange that a gentleman like Monroe, who was afterward an honored chief-magistrate of the republic, should have been so infatuated as to allow such a libel to go from under his roof. ❋ Benson John Lossing (1852)
Distinguished by his precocious abilities, he became, at the early age of twenty-two, chief-magistrate ❋ Georgiana Fullerton (1848)
This reminded me of the letter in my pocket, and I insisted that he should immediately accompany me to the house of the chief-magistrate, who should judge between us. ❋ Various (1841)
After some general ascribing to a chief-magistrate the general & abscract qualities of ❋ Unknown (1836)
