The Memoir and Writings of James Handasyd Perkins, Volume 1Trueman & Spofford, 1851 - Ohio |
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... West , 146. Prospects of the West , Christian Republicanism , 153. Masses and Individuals , 160 . Associations , a Vital Form of Social Action , 165. Free Institutions , 172. Representatives and Constituents , 180. Socialism , 182. Anti ...
... West , 146. Prospects of the West , Christian Republicanism , 153. Masses and Individuals , 160 . Associations , a Vital Form of Social Action , 165. Free Institutions , 172. Representatives and Constituents , 180. Socialism , 182. Anti ...
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... western sky ; and there , amid the sunset , he repeated the opening stanzas of Marmion . He had found this stirring tale of border warfare on his mother's table before leaving home , and it had so enchanted him , that long passages were ...
... western sky ; and there , amid the sunset , he repeated the opening stanzas of Marmion . He had found this stirring tale of border warfare on his mother's table before leaving home , and it had so enchanted him , that long passages were ...
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... western horizon , and watched the halo growing faint and ever fainter round the moon , while smoke columns from the neighbouring chimneys curled uprightly through the still air , then slowly curved and settled before faint puffs of the ...
... western horizon , and watched the halo growing faint and ever fainter round the moon , while smoke columns from the neighbouring chimneys curled uprightly through the still air , then slowly curved and settled before faint puffs of the ...
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... west side was carved the form of an aged woman , on the brink of the grave ; upon the east , that of a bright spirit , springing from that same grave ; while upon the front was her name and age , " Esther Pray , aged 91 years , " with a ...
... west side was carved the form of an aged woman , on the brink of the grave ; upon the east , that of a bright spirit , springing from that same grave ; while upon the front was her name and age , " Esther Pray , aged 91 years , " with a ...
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... West Indies . And ex- tracts from his letters during this period will best reveal his progress , and his objects of interest . PARTING WORDS . - " New York , January 15 , 1831. I am thus far on my way to England , and thence go to the West ...
... West Indies . And ex- tracts from his letters during this period will best reveal his progress , and his objects of interest . PARTING WORDS . - " New York , January 15 , 1831. I am thus far on my way to England , and thence go to the West ...
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Page 230 - Sweet records, promises as sweet; A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles And now I see with eye serene The very pulse of the machine; A being breathing thoughtful breath, A traveller betwixt life and death; The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill : A perfect Woman, nobly planned, To warn, to comfort and command; And yet a Spirit still, and bright With...
Page 184 - No man shall be deprived of his liberty or property but by the judgment of his peers or the law of the land...
Page 185 - Congress a power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises ; to pay the debts, and provide for the common defence, and general welfare of the United States, and to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States...
Page 262 - Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth : for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Page 21 - Adieu, adieu ! my native shore Fades o'er the waters blue ; The night-winds sigh, the breakers roar, And shrieks the wild sea-mew. Yon sun that sets upon the sea We follow in his flight ; Farewell awhile to him and thee, My native Land — Good night...
Page 8 - O'erhang and jutty his confounded base, Swill'd with the wild and wasteful ocean. Now set the teeth and stretch the nostril wide, Hold hard the breath, and bend up every spirit To his full height!
Page 356 - IT is a beautiful belief, That ever round our head Are hovering, on noiseless wing, The spirits of the dead. It is a beautiful belief, When ended our career, That it will be our ministry To watch o'er others here...
Page 8 - But, ah! we knew a thing or two; Our captain wheeled the van ; We routed him, we scouted him, Nor lost a single man!