A Voyage Round the World: With a History of the Oregon Mission... To which is Appended a Full Description of Oregon Territory, Its Geography, History and Religion; Designed for the Benefit of Emigrants to that Rising Country |
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... Islands , Oregon , China , the Spanish Islands , and even Africa herself , have all been laid under contribution to enrich the Journal ; and from these different fields of observation have been collected facts , circum- stances , and ...
... Islands , Oregon , China , the Spanish Islands , and even Africa herself , have all been laid under contribution to enrich the Journal ; and from these different fields of observation have been collected facts , circum- stances , and ...
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... Islands .. 313 Sandwich islands .212 Blowing up the " Tonquin , " . 371 Final departure and voyage home ..... 244 Flower Gardens near Canton .. --292 Calapoa Chief shot 25 Floating population of China -298 Centennary of Methodism ... 45 ...
... Islands .. 313 Sandwich islands .212 Blowing up the " Tonquin , " . 371 Final departure and voyage home ..... 244 Flower Gardens near Canton .. --292 Calapoa Chief shot 25 Floating population of China -298 Centennary of Methodism ... 45 ...
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... Islands , description of -- 78 Mission School 35 Smith , Soublette and Jackson --------- 110 Magellan Clouds .. 53 Smith's fate ... ..111 Mowi , Island of ... 76 Search for the body of Rev , Mr. Olley.128 Manoah , valley of ...
... Islands , description of -- 78 Mission School 35 Smith , Soublette and Jackson --------- 110 Magellan Clouds .. 53 Smith's fate ... ..111 Mowi , Island of ... 76 Search for the body of Rev , Mr. Olley.128 Manoah , valley of ...
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... Islands , and in consequence of this , Mr. Edwards relinquished the idea of leaving the country at that time , and returned to the mission , and late in October established a school for the winter , at Campment du Sable , on Champoeg ...
... Islands , and in consequence of this , Mr. Edwards relinquished the idea of leaving the country at that time , and returned to the mission , and late in October established a school for the winter , at Campment du Sable , on Champoeg ...
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... the first of March a vessel arrived in the Co- lumbia from the Sandwich Islands , bringing intelligence that the health of Daniel Lee had much improved , but for the general good of the cause he had concluded THE OREGON MISSION . 15.
... the first of March a vessel arrived in the Co- lumbia from the Sandwich Islands , bringing intelligence that the health of Daniel Lee had much improved , but for the general good of the cause he had concluded THE OREGON MISSION . 15.
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Page 426 - No man shall be deprived of his liberty or property, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land, and should the public exigencies make it necessary, for the common preservation, to take any person's property, or to demand his particular services, full compensation shall be made for the same.
Page 427 - Indians; their lands and property shall never be taken from them without their consent, and in their property, rights, and liberty, they shall never be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars, authorized by congress; but laws, founded in justice and humanity, shall, from time to time, be made, for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them...
Page 44 - For scarcely for a righteous man will one die ; yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Page 376 - All territory, places and possessions whatsoever taken by either party from the other during the War, or which may be taken after the signing of this Treaty excepting only the Islands hereinafter mentioned shall be restored without delay...
Page 426 - We, the people of Oregon Territory, for purposes of mutual protection, and to secure peace and prosperity among ourselves, agree to adopt the following laws and regulations until such time as the United States of America extend their jurisdiction over us.
Page 426 - All persons shall be bailable, unless for capital offences, where the proof shall be evident, or the presumption great All fines shall be moderate; and no cruel or unusual punishments shall be inflicted. No man shall be deprived of his liberty or property, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land; and should the public exigencies make it necessary, for the common preservation, to take any person's property, or to demand his particular services, full compensation...
Page 433 - At any time within the period of three years after filing said declaration, upon making satisfactory proof to the Register and Receiver of the reclamation of said tract of land in the manner aforesaid, and upon the payment to the Receiver of the additional sum of one dollar per acre for a tract of land not exceeding six hundred and forty acres...
Page 427 - Religion, morality and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged. The utmost good faith shall always be observed towards the Indians...
Page 359 - Vancouver that the previous summer he had been off the mouth of a river in latitude forty-six degrees ten minutes, where the outset was so strong as to prevent his entering for nine days. In referring to this, Vancouver says, that "this was probably the opening passed by us on the forenoon of the 27th, and was apparently inaccessible, not from the current, but from the breakers that extend across it.
Page 135 - Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you, "but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
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