The Memoir and Writings of James Handasyd Perkins, Volume 1Trueman & Spofford, 1851 - Ohio |
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... soon went to Europe to complete his training in Germany and France . Of the sisters , two had already entered society , and were engaged amidst the constantly recurring interests of cultivated life , while two younger were ab- sorbed in ...
... soon went to Europe to complete his training in Germany and France . Of the sisters , two had already entered society , and were engaged amidst the constantly recurring interests of cultivated life , while two younger were ab- sorbed in ...
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... soon after the great north- east snow - storm , in January , 1831 ; and a most nipping and eager air it was , that wafted us from New Amsterdam . It reduced the captain's whiskers one half , and made the old bottle - nosed storm ...
... soon after the great north- east snow - storm , in January , 1831 ; and a most nipping and eager air it was , that wafted us from New Amsterdam . It reduced the captain's whiskers one half , and made the old bottle - nosed storm ...
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... soon as the settlement of affairs allowed , informed his friends of his resolve to abandon for ever the mercantile profession . After full consideration of his prospects and aims , he determined to try his fortune , and in some way test ...
... soon as the settlement of affairs allowed , informed his friends of his resolve to abandon for ever the mercantile profession . After full consideration of his prospects and aims , he determined to try his fortune , and in some way test ...
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... soon after arrival , in some active business , which I should prefer , or even in an in - door employment ; and , by the way , perhaps the country would be better than the town to serve my appren ticeship in . I am ready to try any ...
... soon after arrival , in some active business , which I should prefer , or even in an in - door employment ; and , by the way , perhaps the country would be better than the town to serve my appren ticeship in . I am ready to try any ...
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... soon after I came . A block of four or five houses was burnt down , and , though it was mid - winter , the masons actually laid the foundation , and began to build at one end , before the fire was wholly out at the other . Nothing is ...
... soon after I came . A block of four or five houses was burnt down , and , though it was mid - winter , the masons actually laid the foundation , and began to build at one end , before the fire was wholly out at the other . Nothing is ...
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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!