The Life and Death of Sam, in VirginiaA. Morris, 1856 - 296 páginas |
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... readers . Though whatever may be its fate , he will feel the pleasing consciousness ( of which he cannot be robbed ) that the volume is written with the hope of doing good - good to " the cause " for which he writes the Democratic cause ...
... readers . Though whatever may be its fate , he will feel the pleasing consciousness ( of which he cannot be robbed ) that the volume is written with the hope of doing good - good to " the cause " for which he writes the Democratic cause ...
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... reader acquainted previously with the melancholy - looking gentlemen who figure therein . Melancholy not naturally , but from circumstances , as above intimated . All of which vanished as soon as the brandy and water , mixed with the ...
... reader acquainted previously with the melancholy - looking gentlemen who figure therein . Melancholy not naturally , but from circumstances , as above intimated . All of which vanished as soon as the brandy and water , mixed with the ...
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... reader would not recognize him . So we must introduce him formally , as Mr. Bob Dobby , familiarly known as little Bobby . Sometimes simply Dobby . True enough he was called Robert at the baptismal font , when he was very small , after ...
... reader would not recognize him . So we must introduce him formally , as Mr. Bob Dobby , familiarly known as little Bobby . Sometimes simply Dobby . True enough he was called Robert at the baptismal font , when he was very small , after ...
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... reader feels sufficient interest to conduct the research . One thing is certain , that when any one in his presence would make any inquiry as to the circumstance of the lower ex- tremity of his left ear being cropped off , the old ...
... reader feels sufficient interest to conduct the research . One thing is certain , that when any one in his presence would make any inquiry as to the circumstance of the lower ex- tremity of his left ear being cropped off , the old ...
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... reader Mr. Americus Winks ; he is doubtless a descendant of the old and respectable family of that name in Virginia . He had no very strong points in his character , except that he was a most inveterate sponger , could do full justice ...
... reader Mr. Americus Winks ; he is doubtless a descendant of the old and respectable family of that name in Virginia . He had no very strong points in his character , except that he was a most inveterate sponger , could do full justice ...
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Página 76 - Are you willing to use your influence and vote only for native-born American citizens for all offices of honor, trust, or profit in the gift of the people, to the exclusion of all foreigners and aliens, and Roman Catholics in particular, and without regard to party predilections? Ans.—
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Página 75 - Second Question.— -Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Being, the Creator and Preserver of the Universe, and that an obligation at this time taken will be binding upon you through life? ["I do."] Third Question.— Were you born within the limits or under the jurisdiction of the United States of America?
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Página 75 - Preserver of the Universe, and that an obligation at this time taken will be binding upon you through life? I do. Third question. Were you born within the limits or under the jurisdiction of the United States of America? I was. Fourth question. In religious belief, are you a Roman Catholic? No. Fifth question. Have you or have you not been reared under Protestant influence? Yes, or No.
Página 74 - RITUAL. First Degree Council.— Outside. Marshal.— Gentlemen: Are you candidates for admission to this organization? [Each answers, "I am."] Marshal.— Before proceeding further it is necessary that you take an obligation of secrecy. Are you willing to take such an obligation? ["I am."] Marshal.— You will now place yourselves in a position to receive it. [Position.— Place the right hand on the Holy Bible and Cross.] Obligation.— You do solemnly swear upon this Holy Bible and Cross, before...