Narrative and Critical History of America, Volume 8Justin Winsor Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1889 |
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... period of its operations and in ignorance , had imported and distributed large quanti- ties of spirits , yet that at the time of the present questioning they had im- posed rigid restrictions upon the export , and stated the small number ...
... period of its operations and in ignorance , had imported and distributed large quanti- ties of spirits , yet that at the time of the present questioning they had im- posed rigid restrictions upon the export , and stated the small number ...
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... period of its existence , with but few interruptions of its pecuniary thrift , it yielded such magnificent profits . The truth is , the com- pany was shielded by powerful patronage . It had friends in high places . Its rights of ...
... period of its existence , with but few interruptions of its pecuniary thrift , it yielded such magnificent profits . The truth is , the com- pany was shielded by powerful patronage . It had friends in high places . Its rights of ...
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... period was reduced by the committee to seven years . A perfect silence is observable as to any measures taken by the company to secure a renewal of this sanction by extension of time or by an indefinite term . We are left to imagine an ...
... period was reduced by the committee to seven years . A perfect silence is observable as to any measures taken by the company to secure a renewal of this sanction by extension of time or by an indefinite term . We are left to imagine an ...
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... period at least , was the field of this free associated enterprise that another volunteer company , which took the name of the " X Y Company , " appeared on the scene . This was not in all respects in hostile rivalry to the North West ...
... period at least , was the field of this free associated enterprise that another volunteer company , which took the name of the " X Y Company , " appeared on the scene . This was not in all respects in hostile rivalry to the North West ...
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... period of years , applications for pro- tection and redress were made by the company without avail . The trouble continued till the rival parties , both nearly exhausted , were united . It was these considerations that first led to the ...
... period of years , applications for pro- tection and redress were made by the company without avail . The trouble continued till the rival parties , both nearly exhausted , were united . It was these considerations that first led to the ...
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Página 159 - Canadas, and which will terminate in independence, and freedom from the baneful domination of the mother country, and the tyrannical conduct of a small and despicable faction in the colony.
Página 188 - Vnder which are discouered the Errours of Religion, the Vices and Decayes of the Kingdome, and lastly the wayes to get wealth, and to restore Trading so much complayned of.
Página 78 - Statement respecting The Earl of Selkirk's Settlement upon the Red River in North America; its Destruction in 1815 and 1816; and the Massacre of Governor Semple and his Party. With Observations upon a Recent Publication, Entitled "A Narrative of Occurrences in the Indian Countries,
Página 122 - Resolute to the Arctic Regions in Search of Sir John Franklin and the Missing Crews of BH Discovery Ships Erebus and Terror, 1852, 1853, 1854. To which is added an Account of her being fallen in with by an American Whaler, after her abandonment in Barrow Straits, and of her presentation to Queen Victoria by the Government of the United States. By GEOEGE F.
Página 111 - Reasons to shew, that there is a great Probability of a Navigable Passage to the Western American Ocean, through Hudson's Streights, and Chesterfield Inlet...
Página 500 - An Impartial History of the War in America, between Great Britain and her Colonies...
Página 428 - In winter he threw whole handfuls into the fire. As we were on terms of perfect intimacy, . I have joked him, perhaps rudely, upon his anxious caution. His answer was, "Whatever becomes of me, my friends shall never suffer by my negligence.
Página 121 - Voyage in Baffin's Bay and Barrow's Straits, in the Years 1850 and 1851, performed by HM Ships Lady Franklin and Sophia, under the command of Mr. William Penny, in search of the missing Crews of HM Ships Ereb-us and Terror, With Charts and Illustrations.
Página 78 - A Narrative of Occurrences in the Indian Countries of North America, since the Connexion of the Right Hon. the Earl of Selkirk with the Hudson's Bay Company...
Página 266 - An Account of a Conversation concerning a Right Regulation of Governments for the common good of Mankind.