The American Monthly Magazine and Critical Review, Volumen2H. Biglow, 1817 |
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... remains of the king and his family , or those of the principal chiefs . The sacrifices are made here , and the place being tabooed , or rendered sacred , the women , who labour under great re- striction , are precluded from touching ...
... remains of the king and his family , or those of the principal chiefs . The sacrifices are made here , and the place being tabooed , or rendered sacred , the women , who labour under great re- striction , are precluded from touching ...
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... remain seated on the benches which front the facade of the palace , among piping fawns , and fighting gladiators . These monumental figures contrast themselves , with peculiar force , to the marble wonders of the chis- el which surround ...
... remain seated on the benches which front the facade of the palace , among piping fawns , and fighting gladiators . These monumental figures contrast themselves , with peculiar force , to the marble wonders of the chis- el which surround ...
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... remains ignorant , with a very few exceptions . - Even the superior effu- sions of Parny , Le Gouvé , Berchoux , Le Brun , and Chenier , are but little read ; * while the works of Raynouard , Lor- mian , Grandmaison , Du Menil , Du Paty ...
... remains ignorant , with a very few exceptions . - Even the superior effu- sions of Parny , Le Gouvé , Berchoux , Le Brun , and Chenier , are but little read ; * while the works of Raynouard , Lor- mian , Grandmaison , Du Menil , Du Paty ...
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... remain , all but a small proportion would be deprived by the single circumstance of poverty from participating in the benefits of this partial charity , for let it be remembered it is but partial . Public munificence hath not yet been ...
... remain , all but a small proportion would be deprived by the single circumstance of poverty from participating in the benefits of this partial charity , for let it be remembered it is but partial . Public munificence hath not yet been ...
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... remains of the Mammoth . " THE HON . SAM . L. MITCHILL , ON Saturday last , a man in the em- ploy of my father , in digging a drain or ditch through a miry swamp , discover- ed , about three feet from the surface of the earth , several ...
... remains of the Mammoth . " THE HON . SAM . L. MITCHILL , ON Saturday last , a man in the em- ploy of my father , in digging a drain or ditch through a miry swamp , discover- ed , about three feet from the surface of the earth , several ...
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Página 417 - Resolved, therefore, That the general assembly of this colony have the sole right and power to lay taxes and impositions upon the inhabitants of this colony ; and that every attempt to vest such power in any person or persons whatsoever, other than the general assembly aforesaid, has a manifest tendency to destroy British as well as American freedom.
Página 221 - By Thomas Barclay and John Holmes, Esquires, Commissioners, appointed by virtue of the fourth article of the treaty of peace and amity between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America...
Página 219 - Departments, some of whom are much crowded and even subjected to the necessity of obtaining it in private buildings at some distance from the head of the Department, and with inconvenience to the management of the public business. Most nations have taken an interest and a pride in the improvement and ornament of their metropolis, and none were more conspicuous in that respect than the ancient republics.
Página 219 - A difference of opinion has existed from the first formation of our Constitution to the present time among our most enlightened and virtuous citizens respecting the right of Congress to establish such a system of improvement. Taking into view the trust with which I am now honored, it would be improper after what has passed that this discussion should be revived with an uncertainty of my opinion respecting the right. Disregarding early impressions...
Página 417 - Whether this will prove a blessing or a curse, will depend upon the use our people make of the blessings which a gracious God hath bestowed on us. If they are wise, they will be great and happy. If they are of a contrary character, they will be miserable. Righteousness alone can exalt them as a nation.
Página 110 - That comes to a deal of money at the end of a year. And how much did you say there was to be for the money? Thirty-two pages, Sir! large octavo, closely printed. Thirty and two pages? Bless me; why, except what I does in a family way on the Sabbath, that's more than I ever reads, Sir ! all the year round. I am as great a one as any man in Brummagem, Sir ! for liberty, and truth, and all them sort of things ; but as to this, (no offence, I hope, Sir !) I must beg to be excused.
Página 417 - I determined to venture, and alone, unadvised, and unassisted, on a blank leaf of an old law-book wrote the within.
Página 216 - ... declined by the British Government. This subject having been thus amicably discussed between the two Governments, and it appearing that the British Government is unwilling to depart from its present regulations, it remains for Congress to decide, whether they will make any other regulations, in consequence thereof, for the protection and improvement of our navigation.
Página 219 - We may confidently rely, that if it appears to their satisfaction that the power is necessary, it will be granted. In this case, I am happy to observe, that experience has afforded the most ample proof of its utility, and that the benign spirit of conciliation and harmony, which now manifests itself throughout our Union, promises to such a recommendation the most prompt and favorable result.
Página 219 - The policy which dictated the establishment of a permanent residence for the National Government and the spirit in which it was commenced and has been prosecuted show that such improvement was thought worthy the attention of this nation. Its central position, between the northern and southern extremes of our Union, and its approach to the west at the head of a great navigable river which interlocks with the Western waters, prove the wisdom of the councils which established it.