Stone's [afterw.] Dew's household almanack and year book of useful knowledge1861 |
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... CALENDAR . 14. - Felix Orsini , a man of high character , undoubted abil- ity and great energy , would pro- bably have achieved success and eminence had he applied himself to any of the ordinary pursuits of life ; but he devoted all the ...
... CALENDAR . 14. - Felix Orsini , a man of high character , undoubted abil- ity and great energy , would pro- bably have achieved success and eminence had he applied himself to any of the ordinary pursuits of life ; but he devoted all the ...
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... CALENDAR . 5. - This earthquake overthrew a number of towns in Italy and Sicily . The town of Castle Nuovo was almost obliterated . It is re- corded that an inhabitant being on a hill at no great distance , looking back , saw no remains ...
... CALENDAR . 5. - This earthquake overthrew a number of towns in Italy and Sicily . The town of Castle Nuovo was almost obliterated . It is re- corded that an inhabitant being on a hill at no great distance , looking back , saw no remains ...
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... CALENDAR . 30. - The Comtesse Valois de Lamotte , who became notorious in consequence of her career of intrigue at the French court , which led to a disgraceful trial , was the offspring of poor parents , and born in 1757. Her humble ...
... CALENDAR . 30. - The Comtesse Valois de Lamotte , who became notorious in consequence of her career of intrigue at the French court , which led to a disgraceful trial , was the offspring of poor parents , and born in 1757. Her humble ...
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... CALENDAR . 20. The principal_events in the striking career of Louis Na- poleon may be thus indicated in their chronological order : - Charles Louis , Napoleon III . , Emperor of the French , is the son of Louis Bonaparte , some time ...
... CALENDAR . 20. The principal_events in the striking career of Louis Na- poleon may be thus indicated in their chronological order : - Charles Louis , Napoleon III . , Emperor of the French , is the son of Louis Bonaparte , some time ...
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... CALENDAR . 10. - Turner's fraud was per- haps one of the boldest ever effect- ed , not excepting even the re- markable frauds of our own day . The following account we abridge from Mr. Francis's History of the Bank of England ...
... CALENDAR . 10. - Turner's fraud was per- haps one of the boldest ever effect- ed , not excepting even the re- markable frauds of our own day . The following account we abridge from Mr. Francis's History of the Bank of England ...
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Page 23 - If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies ; And they are fools who roam : The world has nothing to bestow ; From our own selves our joys must flow, And that dear hut, our home.
Page 13 - In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality; that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
Page 13 - The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the conceal'd comforts of a man Lock'd up in woman's love. I scent the air Of blessings, when I come but near the house. What a delicious breath marriage sends forth . . . The violet bed's not sweeter.
Page 13 - She, who ne'er answers till a husband cools, Or, if she rules him, never shows she rules; Charms by accepting, by submitting sways, Yet has her humour most, when she obeys...
Page 10 - BE ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another; love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous ; not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing ; but contrariwise, blessing ; knowing that ye are thereunto called, thatye should inherit a blessing.
Page 13 - ... organic growth in nature. It was peculiar to him, that in great things, as in small, all the difficulties and objections occurred to him first; he would anxiously consider them, pause, and warn against rash resolutions ; but having convinced himself, after a long and careful investigation, that a step was not only right to be taken, but of the practical mode also of safely taking it, it became...