The Life and Times of Seargent Smith PrentissJ. B. Lippincott, 1883 - 442 páginas |
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... course the humble menial was struck with aston- ishment at this act of condescension , for he had only been ac- customed to the " heel - taps " heretofore , but he was chatty , and readily entered into a talk with the young stranger ...
... course the humble menial was struck with aston- ishment at this act of condescension , for he had only been ac- customed to the " heel - taps " heretofore , but he was chatty , and readily entered into a talk with the young stranger ...
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... course of a twenty years ' practice he had gathered , as it were , by annual " accretion , " one of the best private law libraries in the State , and it was that library , in part at least , gave the turning - point and moulded the ...
... course of a twenty years ' practice he had gathered , as it were , by annual " accretion , " one of the best private law libraries in the State , and it was that library , in part at least , gave the turning - point and moulded the ...
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... course of a genius must follow it some- times in its erratic flights . I once asked the question of an eminent divine how it so often happened that men of talents were prone to recklessness and excess . His reply was , “ Great minds are ...
... course of a genius must follow it some- times in its erratic flights . I once asked the question of an eminent divine how it so often happened that men of talents were prone to recklessness and excess . His reply was , “ Great minds are ...
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... course he was en- tirely unprepared for the trip , and , as the lawyers express it , he demurred . Others of the cabin passengers joined in the entreaty . " But , " said Prentiss , " I can't go ; I've got no clothes with me . " " Oh ...
... course he was en- tirely unprepared for the trip , and , as the lawyers express it , he demurred . Others of the cabin passengers joined in the entreaty . " But , " said Prentiss , " I can't go ; I've got no clothes with me . " " Oh ...
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... course every one was tremulous with excitement and delight ; every one com- plimented Prentiss upon his presence of mind . The captain and the mate were particularly enthusiastic , for the burning that boat and the appurtenances ...
... course every one was tremulous with excitement and delight ; every one com- plimented Prentiss upon his presence of mind . The captain and the mate were particularly enthusiastic , for the burning that boat and the appurtenances ...
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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.