A London Encyclopaedia, Or Universal Dictionary of Science, Art, Literature and Practical Mechanics: Comprising a Popular View of the Present State of Knowledge : Illustrated by Numerous Engravings, a General Atlas, and Appropriate Diagrams, Volume 2Thomas Curtis Thomas Tegg, 1829 |
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... length from east to west is 2500 miles ; and the mean breadth from north to south 830. It ex- tends from latitude 24 ° . 20 ' . to 49 ° . and lies between 66 ° . 49 ′ . and 125 ° . west longitude from London , extending through every ...
... length from east to west is 2500 miles ; and the mean breadth from north to south 830. It ex- tends from latitude 24 ° . 20 ' . to 49 ° . and lies between 66 ° . 49 ′ . and 125 ° . west longitude from London , extending through every ...
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... length acknowledged the independence of the colonies by a treaty signed on the 23d of September 1783 . 335. 2. From the Treaty of Peace of 1783 to 1822. The successful issue of a conflict with so powerful a nation as Great Britain was ...
... length acknowledged the independence of the colonies by a treaty signed on the 23d of September 1783 . 335. 2. From the Treaty of Peace of 1783 to 1822. The successful issue of a conflict with so powerful a nation as Great Britain was ...
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... length adopted measures of retaliation and defence . A provisional army of regular troops was establish- ed , and the navy was increased by several frigates . Washington was appointed , by the unanimous consent of the senate ...
... length adopted measures of retaliation and defence . A provisional army of regular troops was establish- ed , and the navy was increased by several frigates . Washington was appointed , by the unanimous consent of the senate ...
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... length from east to west is about 1100 miles , and its breadth from north to south 550 , making its area about 300,000 square miles . The shores , like those of the preceding division , are low and sandy , but in many parts very ...
... length from east to west is about 1100 miles , and its breadth from north to south 550 , making its area about 300,000 square miles . The shores , like those of the preceding division , are low and sandy , but in many parts very ...
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... length disbanded ; and the chiefs dispersed or retired to the mountains to wait a more favourable period . The termination of this revolution is principally to be attributed to the opposition of the clergy . 424. The revolution in Spain ...
... length disbanded ; and the chiefs dispersed or retired to the mountains to wait a more favourable period . The termination of this revolution is principally to be attributed to the opposition of the clergy . 424. The revolution in Spain ...
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Página 16 - Court; 10 To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations; 11 To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; 12 To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years...
Página 16 - To exercise exclusive legislation, in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of congress, become the seat of government of the United States...
Página 343 - The cease of majesty Dies not alone; but like a gulf doth draw What's near it with it: it is a massy wheel, Fix'd on the summit of the highest mount, To whose huge spokes ten thousand lesser things Are mortis'd and adjoin'd; which, when it falls, Each small annexment, petty consequence, Attends the boisterous ruin. Never alone Did the king sigh, but with a general groan.
Página 17 - 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 16 - States; 5. To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures; 6. To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States; 7.
Página 16 - To establish post offices and post roads; 8. To promote the progress of science and useful arts by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries; 9. To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court; 10.
Página 16 - States; 2 To borrow money on the credit of the United States; 3 To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian tribes; 4 To establish an uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States...
Página 387 - ... there is all Nature cries aloud Through all her works). He must delight in virtue ; And that which He delights in must be happy. But when ? or where ? This world was made for Caesar — I'm weary of conjectures — this must end them.
Página 119 - What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found; In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing as they shine, The hand that made us is divine.
Página 315 - Complete Angler; or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation : being a Discourse of Rivers, Fishponds. Fish and Fishing, written by IZAAK WALTON ; and Instructions how to Angle for a Trout or Grayling in a clear Stream, by CHARLES COTTON.