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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... remain till another opportunity should present itself for returning to Oregon . The natives of Oakee had made a contribution to Mr. Lee for the benefit of the Oregon mission , amounting to two hundred and fifty dollars . At the same ...
... remain till another opportunity should present itself for returning to Oregon . The natives of Oakee had made a contribution to Mr. Lee for the benefit of the Oregon mission , amounting to two hundred and fifty dollars . At the same ...
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... remain , yours , & c . , " YOUNG & CARMICHAEL . " The missionaries from the first had proved a great blessing to the country , not only in a spiritual and moral point of view , but in furnishing employment to many individuals otherwise ...
... remain , yours , & c . , " YOUNG & CARMICHAEL . " The missionaries from the first had proved a great blessing to the country , not only in a spiritual and moral point of view , but in furnishing employment to many individuals otherwise ...
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... two of his sons , whom he desired to have remain to be educated . He had travelled with the missionaries , while on their way from Fort Hall to Walla - Walla , and seemed very attentive to religious THE OREGON MISSION . 23.
... two of his sons , whom he desired to have remain to be educated . He had travelled with the missionaries , while on their way from Fort Hall to Walla - Walla , and seemed very attentive to religious THE OREGON MISSION . 23.
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... remain with the mission , and after this it was not so easy to procure and retain them . In February , 1835 , Mr. Lee addressed letters to the Board in New York , earnestly soliciting them to send out a reinforcement . In compliance ...
... remain with the mission , and after this it was not so easy to procure and retain them . In February , 1835 , Mr. Lee addressed letters to the Board in New York , earnestly soliciting them to send out a reinforcement . In compliance ...
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... remains of this youthful mother , with her little son clasped in her When this took place Mr. Lee had been absent three months , and was far on his way to the United States ; but through the kindness of Dr. McLaughlin , an express was ...
... remains of this youthful mother , with her little son clasped in her When this took place Mr. Lee had been absent three months , and was far on his way to the United States ; but through the kindness of Dr. McLaughlin , an express was ...
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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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