A Book of the United States: Exhibiting Its Geography, Divisions, Constitution, and Government : and Presenting a View of the Republic Generally, and of the Individual States : Together with a Condensed History of the Land, from Its First Discovery to the Present Time. The Biography of about Two Hundred of the Leading Men : a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns ; with Statistical TablesGrenville Mellen Sumner & Goodman, 1843 - 847 páginas |
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... fire would consume , or the blasts would shatter them — and the wild grazing animals would bite them off , or tread them under foot ; while many of their seeds , particularly such as assume the form of nuts or fruits , would be devoured ...
... fire would consume , or the blasts would shatter them — and the wild grazing animals would bite them off , or tread them under foot ; while many of their seeds , particularly such as assume the form of nuts or fruits , would be devoured ...
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... fire is so slow , and the heat so great , that every combustible object in its course is consumed . Wo to the farmer whose ripe cornfields extend into the prairie , and who suffers the tall grass to grow in contact with his fences ! The ...
... fire is so slow , and the heat so great , that every combustible object in its course is consumed . Wo to the farmer whose ripe cornfields extend into the prairie , and who suffers the tall grass to grow in contact with his fences ! The ...
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... fire would be checked by rocks and ravines ; and in no case would there be that accumulation of dry material which is found on the fertile plain , nor that broad , unbroken surface , and free exposure , which are necessary to afford ...
... fire would be checked by rocks and ravines ; and in no case would there be that accumulation of dry material which is found on the fertile plain , nor that broad , unbroken surface , and free exposure , which are necessary to afford ...
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... fire , the ocean in its greatest rage is not more tost , in which case you must take care to be near shelter , to save yourself . This you are always sure to find on the north shore , whereas on the south you are obliged to secure ...
... fire , the ocean in its greatest rage is not more tost , in which case you must take care to be near shelter , to save yourself . This you are always sure to find on the north shore , whereas on the south you are obliged to secure ...
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... fire of pine knots , and while one person sits in the stern with a paddle to impel the boat forward , another stands in the bow with a sharp spear ready to strike the fish who play about the light . Ten or twelve of these canoes moving ...
... fire of pine knots , and while one person sits in the stern with a paddle to impel the boat forward , another stands in the bow with a sharp spear ready to strike the fish who play about the light . Ten or twelve of these canoes moving ...
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Página 745 - We have met the enemy and they are ours; two ships, two brigs, one schooner and one sloop.
Página 390 - No State shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty on tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another State, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.
Página 408 - I firmly believe this; and I also believe, that, without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel...
Página 772 - Both the constitutionality and the expediency of the law creating this bank, are well questioned by a large portion of our fellow-citizens ; and it must be admitted by all that it has failed in the great end of establishing a uniform and sound currency.
Página 688 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare; binding themselves to assist each other against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Página 753 - Whereas the traffic in slaves is irreconcilable with the principles of humanity and justice, and whereas both His Majesty and the United States are desirous of continuing their efforts to promote its entire abolition, it is hereby agreed that both the contracting parties shall use their best endeavors to accomplish so desirable an object.
Página 629 - Treason,' cried the speaker — ' Treason, treason !' echoed from every part of the house. It was one of those trying moments which is decisive of character.
Página 407 - ... how has it happened, sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the Father of Lights to illuminate our understandings? In the beginning oi the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for the divine protection ? Our prayers, sir, were heard ; — and they were graciously answered.
Página 661 - That it be recommended to the provincial convention of New Hampshire to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the colonies.
Página 663 - That the Delegates appointed to represent this Colony in General Congress be instructed to propose to that respectable body to declare the United Colonies free and independent States; absolved from all allegiance to, or dependance upon, the Crown or Parliament of Great Britain...