The Western Journal and Civilian: Devoted to Agriculture, Manufactures, Mechanic Arts, Internal Improvement, Commerce, Public Policy, and Polite Literature, Հատոր 11M. Tarver & H. Cobb, 1854 |
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... tion , 54 . Amazon River : Lieut . Herndon's Ex- plorations , 342 . Convention at Benton , Mo. [ Railroad ] 212 . Convention , [ Railroad ] at Lacon , Ills . , 215 . Cotton Trade , Statistics of Crops , Con- sumption , & c . , 315 . D ...
... tion , 54 . Amazon River : Lieut . Herndon's Ex- plorations , 342 . Convention at Benton , Mo. [ Railroad ] 212 . Convention , [ Railroad ] at Lacon , Ills . , 215 . Cotton Trade , Statistics of Crops , Con- sumption , & c . , 315 . D ...
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... tion so universally desired , that it would be a useless waste of time to discuss the merits of the enterprise . This great project has been long before the people , and it is obvious that public sentiment in all parts of the Union ...
... tion so universally desired , that it would be a useless waste of time to discuss the merits of the enterprise . This great project has been long before the people , and it is obvious that public sentiment in all parts of the Union ...
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... tion of a ship - canal across the Isthmus . This was designed , as it may be supposed , to bring the strength of New York and other eastern States to aid in carrying out the scheme of a southern railroad . We believed at the time that ...
... tion of a ship - canal across the Isthmus . This was designed , as it may be supposed , to bring the strength of New York and other eastern States to aid in carrying out the scheme of a southern railroad . We believed at the time that ...
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... tion at all points . Hence we may expect opposition to the organ- ization and settlement of Nebraska , with a view of embarrassing the construction of a road commencing on the western boundary of any of the States north of Texas . As we ...
... tion at all points . Hence we may expect opposition to the organ- ization and settlement of Nebraska , with a view of embarrassing the construction of a road commencing on the western boundary of any of the States north of Texas . As we ...
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... tion for its investment . Indeed , the transportation of the mails , troops and public property , free of charge , may be regarded as a fair remuneration to the Government for the investment of sixty thousand dollars . But it may be ...
... tion for its investment . Indeed , the transportation of the mails , troops and public property , free of charge , may be regarded as a fair remuneration to the Government for the investment of sixty thousand dollars . But it may be ...
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Էջ 304 - The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and Nature sink in years, But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the war of elements, The wreck of matter, and the crush of worlds.
Էջ 305 - Let our object be, OUR COUNTRY, OUR WHOLE COUNTRY, AND NOTHING BUT OUR COUNTRY. And, by the blessing of God, may that country itself become a vast and splendid monument, not of oppression and terror, but of Wisdom, of Peace, and of Liberty, upon which the world may gaze with admiration forever...
Էջ 304 - Let us develop the resources of our land, call forth its powers, build up its institutions, promote all its great interests, and see whether we also, in our day and generation, may not perform something worthy to be remembered.
Էջ 312 - St Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said Territory as to the citizens of the United States and those of any other States that may be admitted into the Confederacy, without any tax, impost, or duty therefor.
Էջ 299 - Look not mournfully into the Past. It comes not back again. Wisely improve the Present. It is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy Future, without fear, and with a manly heart.
Էջ 174 - ... may be, give such further donations and privileges to those already established as may be necessary to secure the objects of their institution; and it shall be the duty of the general assembly, at their next session, to provide effectual measures for the improvement and permanent security of the funds and endowments of such institutions.
Էջ 432 - Though he had decided opinions, he never took any strong interest in questions of controversial theology. His experience in life had taught him that good men were confined to no theological party, and it was his conviction that the fundamental principles of religion, in spite of minor differences, were received by all sects. His nature was not speculative but practical, and religion with him took a practical form. He thought little of the words and much of the substance. Better words to describe...
Էջ 174 - The Legislature shall encourage, by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral and agricultural improvement. The proceeds of all lands that have been or hereafter may be granted by the United States to this State for the support of schools...
Էջ 432 - Sure the last end Of the good man is peace! How calm his exit! Night-dews fall not more gently to the ground, Nor weary worn-out winds expire so soft.
Էջ 334 - ... shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred nor more than one thousand dollars for each offense.