The new American cyclopædia, ed. by G. Ripley and C.A. Dana, Հատոր 15 |
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... tion to the study of the violin , his skill in per- forming on which , when practically tested at the congress of Vienna in 1814 , was declared superior to that of any of his rivals . Subse- quently he gave concerts for several years in ...
... tion to the study of the violin , his skill in per- forming on which , when practically tested at the congress of Vienna in 1814 , was declared superior to that of any of his rivals . Subse- quently he gave concerts for several years in ...
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... tion to the subject of electricity , and in 1779 published his theory of what is called the re- turn stroke . His political works consist of a refutation of Price's " Plan for a Sinking Fund , " a reply to Burke's " Reflections on the ...
... tion to the subject of electricity , and in 1779 published his theory of what is called the re- turn stroke . His political works consist of a refutation of Price's " Plan for a Sinking Fund , " a reply to Burke's " Reflections on the ...
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... tion , particularly in criminal matters , unau- thorized by the act of Henry VII . erecting a new court , and which gradually rendered it one of the most odious instruments in over- throwing the liberties of the people . Every ...
... tion , particularly in criminal matters , unau- thorized by the act of Henry VII . erecting a new court , and which gradually rendered it one of the most odious instruments in over- throwing the liberties of the people . Every ...
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... tion of Messrs . T. Kingsford and son , having up to the end of the year 1860 made nearly 30,000 tons of starch . Its annual production for 5 years was as follows : 1856 , 6,328,453 lbs .; 1857 , 8,018,778 lbs . ; 1858 , 8,686,516 lbs ...
... tion of Messrs . T. Kingsford and son , having up to the end of the year 1860 made nearly 30,000 tons of starch . Its annual production for 5 years was as follows : 1856 , 6,328,453 lbs .; 1857 , 8,018,778 lbs . ; 1858 , 8,686,516 lbs ...
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... tion . In 1775 , on receipt of the intelligence of the beginning of hostilities , he hastened to Boston after directing the volunteers in his neighborhood to rendezvous at Medford . Of those who followed him two regiments were formed ...
... tion . In 1775 , on receipt of the intelligence of the beginning of hostilities , he hastened to Boston after directing the volunteers in his neighborhood to rendezvous at Medford . Of those who followed him two regiments were formed ...
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Էջ 308 - The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities ; that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state.
Էջ 406 - State, be formed out of the territory thereof, which shall be entitled to admission, under the provisions of the Federal Constitution. And such States as may be formed out of that portion of said territory lying south of...
Էջ 406 - ... applied to the payment of the debts and liabilities of said Republic of Texas, and the residue of said lands, after discharging said debts and liabilities, to be disposed of as said State may direct; but in no event are said debts and liabilities to become a charge upon the Government of the United States.
Էջ 123 - Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Circuit Court of the United States for the First Circuit.
Էջ 284 - They had for more than a century before been regarded as beings of an inferior order, and altogether unfit to associate with the white race, either in social or political relations; and so far inferior that they had no rights which the white man was bound to respect; and that the negro might justly and lawfully be reduced to slavery for his benefit.
Էջ 141 - VIII." (4to., 1773). His remaining works comprise " Horda- Angel-Cynnan, or a Complete View of the Manners, Customs, Arms, Habits, &c., of the Inhabitants of England from the arrival of the Saxons
Էջ 129 - Put not your trust in princes, nor in the sons of men, for in them there is no salvation."*** He was soon able, however, to collect his courage; and he prepared himself to suffer the fatal sentence.
Էջ 29 - that the Flag of the United States be 13 stripes alternate red and white, that the union be 13 stars white In a blue field representing a new constellation.
Էջ 373 - No person who may hereafter be a collector or holder of public moneys shall have a seat in either House of the General Assembly, or...