Appletons' Annual Cyclopaedia and Register of Important Events, Volume 7; Volume 22D. Appleton & Company, 1883 |
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... taken to avoid over - driving and heating them , which destroy the quality of the fur . The killing is done by the native inhabitants of the islands , who , armed with clubs about five or six feet in length and three inches in diameter ...
... taken to avoid over - driving and heating them , which destroy the quality of the fur . The killing is done by the native inhabitants of the islands , who , armed with clubs about five or six feet in length and three inches in diameter ...
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... taken on its account in a single year . The natives use 5,000 or 6,000 more . The company employs a fleet of four steamers and a dozen or fifteen sailing - vessels , and gives its principal attention to the seal - islands , while it has ...
... taken on its account in a single year . The natives use 5,000 or 6,000 more . The company employs a fleet of four steamers and a dozen or fifteen sailing - vessels , and gives its principal attention to the seal - islands , while it has ...
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... taken to mean the Upper Houses of the two convocations , assisted , if they think fit , by learned divines of the Church of Eng- land . 9. That when those who are appointed to hear the appeal are not unanimous , they shall give their ...
... taken to mean the Upper Houses of the two convocations , assisted , if they think fit , by learned divines of the Church of Eng- land . 9. That when those who are appointed to hear the appeal are not unanimous , they shall give their ...
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... taken in 270 churches against 74 in 1874. Forty - six churches had daily commun- ion , 473 surpliced choirs , and 319 free seats . CONTROL AND PATRONAGE . - The annual meeting of the Society for the Liberation of the Church from the ...
... taken in 270 churches against 74 in 1874. Forty - six churches had daily commun- ion , 473 surpliced choirs , and 319 free seats . CONTROL AND PATRONAGE . - The annual meeting of the Society for the Liberation of the Church from the ...
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... taken into consideration for the erection of perma- nent and comfortable posts at important stra- tegic points , to take the place of hastily and cheaply built posts , which , having served their purpose as pioneer outworks , might be ...
... taken into consideration for the erection of perma- nent and comfortable posts at important stra- tegic points , to take the place of hastily and cheaply built posts , which , having served their purpose as pioneer outworks , might be ...
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Page 400 - ... and such notes herein authorized shall be receivable in payment of all taxes, internal duties, excises, debts, and demands of every kind due to the United States, except duties on imports, and of all claims and demands against the United States of every kind whatsoever, except for interest upon bonds and notes, which shall be paid in coin, and shall also be lawful money and a legal tender in payment of all debts, public and private, within the United States, except duties on imports and interest...
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Page 134 - He trod the wine-press alone. With unfaltering front he faced death. With unfailing tenderness he took leave of life. Above the demoniac hiss of the assassin's bullet he heard the voice of God. With simple resignation he bowed to the divine decree.
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Page 454 - I. To bring within the folds of organization every department of productive industry, making knowledge a standpoint for action, and industrial, moral worth, not wealth, the true standard of individual and national greatness. "II. To secure to the toilers a proper share of the wealth...
Page 346 - The wisdom of our sages, and blood of our heroes, have been devoted to their attainment. They should be the creed of our political faith — the text of civic instruction — the touchstone by which to try the services of those we trust ; and should we wander from them, in moments of error or alarm, let us hasten to retrace our steps, and to regain the road which alone leads to peace, liberty, and safety.
Page 136 - Seek to be good, but aim not to be great: A woman's noblest station is retreat; Her fairest virtues fly from public sight, Domestic worth, that shuns too strong a light.