Narrative of a Tour in North America: Comprising Mexico, the Mines of Real de Monte, the United States, and the British Colonies; with an Excursion to the Island of Cuba. In a Series of Letters, Written in the Years 1831-2, Volume 1J. Duncan, 1834 |
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... observation on its own abstract merits : in this light the American bay will rise to a high degree on the scale of natural scenery . We now steered parallel to the shore of Long Island , whose banks gradually develop a more prominent ...
... observation on its own abstract merits : in this light the American bay will rise to a high degree on the scale of natural scenery . We now steered parallel to the shore of Long Island , whose banks gradually develop a more prominent ...
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... observe , with much gratification , that , to the honour of New York , slavery has been abolished within the limits of its jurisdiction . As the Americans , from the nature of their government , are all politicians , from the president ...
... observe , with much gratification , that , to the honour of New York , slavery has been abolished within the limits of its jurisdiction . As the Americans , from the nature of their government , are all politicians , from the president ...
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... observe , that with respect to the subject of religion in the United States , I will give you my opinion , when I shall be competent to form one , after a sufficient residence in the country , and after taking the various excursions ...
... observe , that with respect to the subject of religion in the United States , I will give you my opinion , when I shall be competent to form one , after a sufficient residence in the country , and after taking the various excursions ...
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... did not witness there that busy and animated scene which , without pro- perly reflecting on it , I had previously expected , from observing the fine and numberless vessels STEAM - FRIGATE FULTON . 35 passing to and fro.
... did not witness there that busy and animated scene which , without pro- perly reflecting on it , I had previously expected , from observing the fine and numberless vessels STEAM - FRIGATE FULTON . 35 passing to and fro.
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... observe , that the ground surrounding a similar residence in the latter country is kept with remarkable taste and neatness , while that of the former is neglected , and suffered to detract , by no means inconsiderably , from the ...
... observe , that the ground surrounding a similar residence in the latter country is kept with remarkable taste and neatness , while that of the former is neglected , and suffered to detract , by no means inconsiderably , from the ...
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Página 244 - These are thy glorious works, Parent of good, Almighty, thine this universal frame, Thus wondrous fair; thyself how wondrous then ! Unspeakable, who sitt'st above these heavens, To us invisible, or dimly seen In these thy lowest works; yet these declare Thy goodness beyond thought, and power divine.
Página xx - They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end. Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Página 447 - tis nought to me : Since God is ever present, ever felt, In the void waste, as in the city full ; And where He vital spreads there must be joy.
Página 158 - And Miriam, the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand ; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously : the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
Página 132 - Heaven first taught letters for some wretch's aid, Some banished lover, or some captive maid; They live, they speak, they breathe what love inspires, Warm from the soul, and faithful to its fires, The virgin's wish without her fears impart, Excuse the blush, and pour out all the heart, Speed the soft intercourse from soul to soul, And waft a sigh from Indus to the Pole.
Página 258 - ... the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation ; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb : and the smoke of their torment, ascendeth up for ever and ever : and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
Página xx - They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths ; their soul is melted because of trouble, They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end.
Página 149 - But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
Página 253 - A dungeon horrible on all sides round As one great furnace flamed; yet from those flames No light; but rather darkness visible Served only to discover sights of woe, Regions of sorrow, doleful shades, where peace And rest can never dwell, hope never comes That comes to all; but torture without end Still urges, and a fiery deluge, fed With ever-burning sulphur unconsumed.