The American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year ..., Volumes 9-10Gray and Bowen, 1838 - Almanacs, American |
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... November 13 , 1836 , 4. Aliens , in the United States 5. London Periodical Press - 6. Publication of Books in England 7. International Copyright 8. Products of the Press in Germany , France , and England 72 80 99 . 83 85 9. Prices of 14 ...
... November 13 , 1836 , 4. Aliens , in the United States 5. London Periodical Press - 6. Publication of Books in England 7. International Copyright 8. Products of the Press in Germany , France , and England 72 80 99 . 83 85 9. Prices of 14 ...
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... November 13 , 1836 302 Mexico 270 Michigan - Government ; Judiciary ; Population ; Primary Schools ; Uni- versity ; Internal Improvements 256-258 Gold and Silver , Imports and Exports of 133 Hudson River , Opening and Closing of 180 251 ...
... November 13 , 1836 302 Mexico 270 Michigan - Government ; Judiciary ; Population ; Primary Schools ; Uni- versity ; Internal Improvements 256-258 Gold and Silver , Imports and Exports of 133 Hudson River , Opening and Closing of 180 251 ...
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... November , viz . 16m . 16 sec .; and , the equation then being subtractive from Apparent time , the instant the Sun's centre is on the meridian , or bears exactly south , a clock regulated to Mean time should indicate 11h . 43m . 44 sec ...
... November , viz . 16m . 16 sec .; and , the equation then being subtractive from Apparent time , the instant the Sun's centre is on the meridian , or bears exactly south , a clock regulated to Mean time should indicate 11h . 43m . 44 sec ...
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... November of that year . The difference between the Longitude of St. Michael's church in Charleston , and of the State - House in Boston , was determined by eight chronometers . From the longitude of this church , that of the Exchange in ...
... November of that year . The difference between the Longitude of St. Michael's church in Charleston , and of the State - House in Boston , was determined by eight chronometers . From the longitude of this church , that of the Exchange in ...
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... November 2d , will be the greatest of all , in 1838 . The actual rise of the tide , however , depends so much on the strength and direction of the wind , that it not unfrequently happens that a tide , which would , independently of ...
... November 2d , will be the greatest of all , in 1838 . The actual rise of the tide , however , depends so much on the strength and direction of the wind , that it not unfrequently happens that a tide , which would , independently of ...
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Page 324 - Resolved, That the President, in the late Executive proceedings in relation to the public revenue, has assumed upon himself authority and power not conferred by the Constitution and laws, but in derogation of both.
Page 162 - The legislative power of the state shall be vested in a general assembly consisting of a senate and house of representatives...
Page 85 - States, without having made the declaration required in the first condition of section 2165; but such alien shall make the declaration required therein at the time of his admission, and shall further declare, on oath, and prove to the satisfaction of the court, that for two years next preceding it has been his bona fide intention to become a citizen of the United States; and he shall, in all other respects, comply with the laws in regard to naturalization.
Page 166 - Methodists; thus (§) Catholics. With respect to the Colleges which are unmarked, the prevailing religious influence of those that are in the New England States, is Congregationalism ; of the most of the others, Presbyterianism.
Page 315 - And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: 5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour ; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
Page 86 - When a person shall be an alien subject, or citizen of a country at war with the United States, the time of the continuance of the war shall not be a part of the period limited for the commencement of the action.
Page 331 - Congress, without deduction in case of sickness ; and $8 for every twenty miles' travel, in the usual road, in going to and returning from the seat of government. The compensation of the President of the Senate, pro tempore, and of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. is $16 a day.
Page 108 - No man's spirits were ever hurt by doing his duty. On the contrary, one good action, one temptation resisted and overcome, one sacrifice of desire or interest purely for conscience...
Page 331 - CONGRESS. THE Congress of the United States consists of a Senate and House of Representatives, and must assemble, at least once every year, on the 1st Monday of December, unless it is otherwise provided by law.
Page 212 - The average time during which schools were kept open during the year was four months and three days. Average cost of teaching each pupil, one dollar per quarter.