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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... process of law ; nor shall private property be taken for public use , without just compensation . 19. In all criminal prose- cutions , the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial , by an impartial jury of the state ...
... process of law ; nor shall private property be taken for public use , without just compensation . 19. In all criminal prose- cutions , the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial , by an impartial jury of the state ...
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... processes , and the want of steam - engines and suitable ma- chinery , they have produced immense profits to their proprietors . The single mine of Valen- ciana , in which the expense of working exceeds four millions and a half of ...
... processes , and the want of steam - engines and suitable ma- chinery , they have produced immense profits to their proprietors . The single mine of Valen- ciana , in which the expense of working exceeds four millions and a half of ...
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... process recommended by Porta is one drachm of manganese to one pound of frit . AMETHYST , in heraldry , signifies the same co- lour in a nobleman's coat , that purpure does in a gentleman's . AMETHYST , in medicine , a term used by some ...
... process recommended by Porta is one drachm of manganese to one pound of frit . AMETHYST , in heraldry , signifies the same co- lour in a nobleman's coat , that purpure does in a gentleman's . AMETHYST , in medicine , a term used by some ...
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... processes , it is mixed with an empyreumatic oil , which gives it a fœtid odour ; thus , what is usually called the ... process for obtaining this liquid ammonia , which Mr. Brande , in his valuable work entitled A Manual of Chemistry ...
... processes , it is mixed with an empyreumatic oil , which gives it a fœtid odour ; thus , what is usually called the ... process for obtaining this liquid ammonia , which Mr. Brande , in his valuable work entitled A Manual of Chemistry ...
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... process on the same principles was some time ago commenced at Borrowstounness in Scotland , by Mr. Astley . He imbued in a stove - room , heated by brick flues , parings of skins , horns , and other animal matters , with the muriate of ...
... process on the same principles was some time ago commenced at Borrowstounness in Scotland , by Mr. Astley . He imbued in a stove - room , heated by brick flues , parings of skins , horns , and other animal matters , with the muriate of ...
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Page 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...
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.