A Book of the United States: Exhibiting Its Geography, Divisions, Constitution, and Government : and Presenting a View of the Republic Generally, and of the Individual States : Together with a Condensed History of the Land, from Its First Discovery to the Present Time. The Biography of about Two Hundred of the Leading Men : a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns ; with Statistical TablesGrenville Mellen Sumner & Goodman, 1843 - 847 Seiten |
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... remained in the house , they would probably have been safe . The central and western parts of Maine are mountainous . The highest mountains are the Katahdin , situated near the centre of the state , the Speckled , Bald , Bigelow , and ...
... remained in the house , they would probably have been safe . The central and western parts of Maine are mountainous . The highest mountains are the Katahdin , situated near the centre of the state , the Speckled , Bald , Bigelow , and ...
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... remained , the more magnificent it appeared to me ; and hence it is , that with something like a feeling of disappoint- ment , on my first arrival , I left the Falls after a visit of two days , with an impression of the scene which ...
... remained , the more magnificent it appeared to me ; and hence it is , that with something like a feeling of disappoint- ment , on my first arrival , I left the Falls after a visit of two days , with an impression of the scene which ...
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... remained until a party of Indians with whom he lived , went up the Mississippi on a winter hunt . In the spring , as they were returning with their canoes loaded with peltries , they encamped near the Falls . In the morning as they left ...
... remained until a party of Indians with whom he lived , went up the Mississippi on a winter hunt . In the spring , as they were returning with their canoes loaded with peltries , they encamped near the Falls . In the morning as they left ...
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... remained here enjoying the prospect for some minutes , when , drenched with spray , we reluctantly bade it adieu , with all those emotions which the sublimity and beauty of such a scene would naturally awaken . Catskill Falls , ' I ...
... remained here enjoying the prospect for some minutes , when , drenched with spray , we reluctantly bade it adieu , with all those emotions which the sublimity and beauty of such a scene would naturally awaken . Catskill Falls , ' I ...
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... remained as he would have it for some time after his death . But eventually the house and furniture were sold , and passed into other hands . Thirty or forty summers have reinvigorated the turf of his grave , but he has not yet returned ...
... remained as he would have it for some time after his death . But eventually the house and furniture were sold , and passed into other hands . Thirty or forty summers have reinvigorated the turf of his grave , but he has not yet returned ...
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Seite 745 - We have met the enemy and they are ours; two ships, two brigs, one schooner and one sloop.
Seite 390 - No State shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty on tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another State, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.
Seite 408 - I firmly believe this; and I also believe, that, without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel...
Seite 772 - Both the constitutionality and the expediency of the law creating this bank, are well questioned by a large portion of our fellow-citizens ; and it must be admitted by all that it has failed in the great end of establishing a uniform and sound currency.
Seite 688 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare; binding themselves to assist each other against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Seite 753 - Whereas the traffic in slaves is irreconcilable with the principles of humanity and justice, and whereas both His Majesty and the United States are desirous of continuing their efforts to promote its entire abolition, it is hereby agreed that both the contracting parties shall use their best endeavors to accomplish so desirable an object.
Seite 629 - Treason,' cried the speaker — ' Treason, treason !' echoed from every part of the house. It was one of those trying moments which is decisive of character.
Seite 407 - ... how has it happened, sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the Father of Lights to illuminate our understandings? In the beginning oi the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for the divine protection ? Our prayers, sir, were heard ; — and they were graciously answered.
Seite 661 - That it be recommended to the provincial convention of New Hampshire to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the colonies.
Seite 663 - That the Delegates appointed to represent this Colony in General Congress be instructed to propose to that respectable body to declare the United Colonies free and independent States; absolved from all allegiance to, or dependance upon, the Crown or Parliament of Great Britain...