The Life and Times of Seargent Smith PrentissJ. B. Lippincott, 1883 - 442 páginas |
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... into dissipation . Fortunately , Seargent passed safely the crucial test ; he fully realized , though but a youth , the responsibility of his position . He knew he had but two years in which to 6 AND TIMES OF THE LIFE AND.
... into dissipation . Fortunately , Seargent passed safely the crucial test ; he fully realized , though but a youth , the responsibility of his position . He knew he had but two years in which to 6 AND TIMES OF THE LIFE AND.
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... position and help his elder brother , as the head of the house , to be a comfort , as far as in him lay , to the bereaved mother , to be a father to the younger children . How he discharged these solemn obligations will be seen in the ...
... position and help his elder brother , as the head of the house , to be a comfort , as far as in him lay , to the bereaved mother , to be a father to the younger children . How he discharged these solemn obligations will be seen in the ...
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... position about ten or twelve paces in front of the mark , with his loaded pistol in his right hand down by his side . The man who was to give the word would then call out emphatically , but slowly , " Gentlemen , are you ready ? -Fire ...
... position about ten or twelve paces in front of the mark , with his loaded pistol in his right hand down by his side . The man who was to give the word would then call out emphatically , but slowly , " Gentlemen , are you ready ? -Fire ...
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... position , he might have been content with a moderate income , and would have probably remained in Natchez ; but , after the death of his father , he ever thought it a solemn responsibility to help support his family and , above all ...
... position , he might have been content with a moderate income , and would have probably remained in Natchez ; but , after the death of his father , he ever thought it a solemn responsibility to help support his family and , above all ...
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... position in the front rank of the profession . While his forte was in criminal cases , he was equally at home in the dryer matters of civil causes and the more pliable principles of courts of equity . The old court - house was a square ...
... position in the front rank of the profession . While his forte was in criminal cases , he was equally at home in the dryer matters of civil causes and the more pliable principles of courts of equity . The old court - house was a square ...
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Página 3 - They that go down to the sea in ships : and occupy their business in great waters ; These men see the works of the Lord : and his wonders in the deep.
Página 313 - The sky is changed! — and such a change! Oh, night, And storm, and darkness, ye are wondrous strong, Yet, lovely in your strength, as is the light Of a dark eye in woman! Far along, From peak to peak, the rattling crags among Leaps the live thunder! Not from one lone cloud, But every mountain now hath found a tongue, And Jura answers, through her misty shroud, Back to the joyous Alps, who call to her aloud!
Página 3 - 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 41 - THE MARINER'S DREAM. DIMOND. IN slumbers of midnight the sailor boy lay : His hammock * swung loose at the sport of the wind ; But watch-worn and weary, his cares flew away, And visions of happiness danced o'er his mind.
Página 178 - I, , do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and maintain the constitution and laws of the United States, and the constitution and laws of the state of...
Página 155 - The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives are prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but Congress may at any time by law alter such regulations, or make new ones, except as to the places of choosing senators.
Página 383 - On thy pleasant valleys rest, like sweet dews of morning, the gentle recollections of our early life ; around thy hills and mountains cling, like gathering mists, the mighty memories of the Revolution ; and far away in the horizon of thy past gleam, like thy own bright northern lights, the awful virtues of our pilgrim sires...
Página 112 - When vacancies occur in either house, the governor, or person exercising the powers of governor, shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies.
Página 41 - On beds of green sea-flower thy limbs shall be laid, Around thy white bones the red coral shall grow, Of thy fair yellow locks threads of amber be made, And every part suit to thy mansion below. Days, months, years, and ages shall circle away, And still the vast waters...
Página 258 - Oh! what was love made for, if 'tis not the same Through joy and through torment, through glory and shame? I know not, I ask not, if guilt's in that heart, I but know that I love thee, whatever thou art.