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... offered by the work under review , and to which we refer the reader , did not obviate its necessity . On the subject of Note Books our au- thor is very copious ; and insists with great zeal on their utility , when used with judgment and ...
... offered by the work under review , and to which we refer the reader , did not obviate its necessity . On the subject of Note Books our au- thor is very copious ; and insists with great zeal on their utility , when used with judgment and ...
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... offering human sacrifices to their Eatooa , or god . I could not find that this custom had ever been in practice here ; if it had , it must have been very ancient , for it did not form any part of their numerous traditionary stories ...
... offering human sacrifices to their Eatooa , or god . I could not find that this custom had ever been in practice here ; if it had , it must have been very ancient , for it did not form any part of their numerous traditionary stories ...
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... offered her water , fish , milk , bread , & c . which she refused ; but with good usage , in a day or two they got her to eat and drink , though she endeavoured to make ber escape again to sea . Her hair was Yong and black , her face ...
... offered her water , fish , milk , bread , & c . which she refused ; but with good usage , in a day or two they got her to eat and drink , though she endeavoured to make ber escape again to sea . Her hair was Yong and black , her face ...
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... offering , ( No. 134 , June , 1814 , in the London Physical Journal , ) prepared with the cold injection which I have recommended in America , and find now frequent in Europe . * I shall first enumerate a few general circum- stances ...
... offering , ( No. 134 , June , 1814 , in the London Physical Journal , ) prepared with the cold injection which I have recommended in America , and find now frequent in Europe . * I shall first enumerate a few general circum- stances ...
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... offered to the acceptance of the Society . The Recording Secretary , J. Pintard , Esq . read a paper , refuting a charge which appears in Chalmer's new ' Gen- eral Biographical Dictionary , ' article Washington , Vol . 31. p . 204 ...
... offered to the acceptance of the Society . The Recording Secretary , J. Pintard , Esq . read a paper , refuting a charge which appears in Chalmer's new ' Gen- eral Biographical Dictionary , ' article Washington , Vol . 31. p . 204 ...
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Página 417 - Resolved, therefore, That the general assembly of this colony have the sole right and power to lay taxes and impositions upon the inhabitants of this colony ; and that every attempt to vest such power in any person or persons whatsoever, other than the general assembly aforesaid, has a manifest tendency to destroy British as well as American freedom.
Página 221 - By Thomas Barclay and John Holmes, Esquires, Commissioners, appointed by virtue of the fourth article of the treaty of peace and amity between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America...
Página 219 - Departments, some of whom are much crowded and even subjected to the necessity of obtaining it in private buildings at some distance from the head of the Department, and with inconvenience to the management of the public business. Most nations have taken an interest and a pride in the improvement and ornament of their metropolis, and none were more conspicuous in that respect than the ancient republics.
Página 219 - A difference of opinion has existed from the first formation of our Constitution to the present time among our most enlightened and virtuous citizens respecting the right of Congress to establish such a system of improvement. Taking into view the trust with which I am now honored, it would be improper after what has passed that this discussion should be revived with an uncertainty of my opinion respecting the right. Disregarding early impressions...
Página 417 - Whether this will prove a blessing or a curse, will depend upon the use our people make of the blessings which a gracious God hath bestowed on us. If they are wise, they will be great and happy. If they are of a contrary character, they will be miserable. Righteousness alone can exalt them as a nation.
Página 110 - That comes to a deal of money at the end of a year. And how much did you say there was to be for the money? Thirty-two pages, Sir! large octavo, closely printed. Thirty and two pages? Bless me; why, except what I does in a family way on the Sabbath, that's more than I ever reads, Sir ! all the year round. I am as great a one as any man in Brummagem, Sir ! for liberty, and truth, and all them sort of things ; but as to this, (no offence, I hope, Sir !) I must beg to be excused.
Página 417 - I determined to venture, and alone, unadvised, and unassisted, on a blank leaf of an old law-book wrote the within.
Página 216 - ... declined by the British Government. This subject having been thus amicably discussed between the two Governments, and it appearing that the British Government is unwilling to depart from its present regulations, it remains for Congress to decide, whether they will make any other regulations, in consequence thereof, for the protection and improvement of our navigation.
Página 219 - We may confidently rely, that if it appears to their satisfaction that the power is necessary, it will be granted. In this case, I am happy to observe, that experience has afforded the most ample proof of its utility, and that the benign spirit of conciliation and harmony, which now manifests itself throughout our Union, promises to such a recommendation the most prompt and favorable result.
Página 219 - The policy which dictated the establishment of a permanent residence for the National Government and the spirit in which it was commenced and has been prosecuted show that such improvement was thought worthy the attention of this nation. Its central position, between the northern and southern extremes of our Union, and its approach to the west at the head of a great navigable river which interlocks with the Western waters, prove the wisdom of the councils which established it.