Stone's [afterw.] Dew's household almanack and year book of useful knowledge1861 |
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... Prince 7 51r Frederick William of Prussia , 1858 . in 1837 , at the Italian city of twenty - four years of age , we find that he was an energetic member of a secret society ; and in 1844 , he was arrested and condemned to the gallies ...
... Prince 7 51r Frederick William of Prussia , 1858 . in 1837 , at the Italian city of twenty - four years of age , we find that he was an energetic member of a secret society ; and in 1844 , he was arrested and condemned to the gallies ...
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... Prince Albert obtained an exclusive sum of 230,000 per annum from Parliament , 1840.7 30r 8F Daniel O'Connell made his last speech in the 5 9 S 10S House of Commons , 1847 . Lying is the vice of a slave . 7 27r 7 9 Quinquages . - Shrove ...
... Prince Albert obtained an exclusive sum of 230,000 per annum from Parliament , 1840.7 30r 8F Daniel O'Connell made his last speech in the 5 9 S 10S House of Commons , 1847 . Lying is the vice of a slave . 7 27r 7 9 Quinquages . - Shrove ...
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... Prince Leopold George Duncan 6 43s 9 Tu Commissioner Yeh died at Calcutta , having 5 19r been taken prisoner by the English a year 10 W previously , 1859. He is said to have be- 6 46s headed 100,000 rebels.Great Chartist 11Th ...
... Prince Leopold George Duncan 6 43s 9 Tu Commissioner Yeh died at Calcutta , having 5 19r been taken prisoner by the English a year 10 W previously , 1859. He is said to have be- 6 46s headed 100,000 rebels.Great Chartist 11Th ...
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... Prince Arthur born , 1850 . 2Th Princess Charlotte of Wales married Prince 7 22s 3F 4S 5 6 M Leopold , 1816. Died in childbirth , 1817 . Louis Napoleon issued his famous declara- tion that Italy should be free from the 430r Alps to the ...
... Prince Arthur born , 1850 . 2Th Princess Charlotte of Wales married Prince 7 22s 3F 4S 5 6 M Leopold , 1816. Died in childbirth , 1817 . Louis Napoleon issued his famous declara- tion that Italy should be free from the 430r Alps to the ...
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... Prince Alfred born , 1844. Entered the Eury - 7 38s alus as midshipman , August 31 , 1858 . 7 W Queen Caroline died , 1821.434r 8Th The British signally failed in an attempt to 7 34s burn the French shipping at Havre , 1804 . 9F Dryden ...
... Prince Alfred born , 1844. Entered the Eury - 7 38s alus as midshipman , August 31 , 1858 . 7 W Queen Caroline died , 1821.434r 8Th The British signally failed in an attempt to 7 34s burn the French shipping at Havre , 1804 . 9F Dryden ...
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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...