A Book of the United States: Exhibiting Its Geography, Divisions, Constitution, and Government : and Presenting a View of the Republic Generally, and of the Individual States : Together with a Condensed History of the Land, from Its First Discovery to the Present Time. The Biography of about Two Hundred of the Leading Men : a Description of the Principal Cities and Towns ; with Statistical TablesGrenville Mellen |
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... body of hard and solid rock , near six miles in length , being incased as it were , during all this distance , between two walls of one thousand and two hundred feet high . During the whole distance the water is very deep , even at the ...
... body of hard and solid rock , near six miles in length , being incased as it were , during all this distance , between two walls of one thousand and two hundred feet high . During the whole distance the water is very deep , even at the ...
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... body of fresh water in the world , being four hundred miles in length , one hundred at its greatest breadth , and , ac- cording to the most moderate computation , over twelve hundred miles in circumference . Its shores are rocky and ...
... body of fresh water in the world , being four hundred miles in length , one hundred at its greatest breadth , and , ac- cording to the most moderate computation , over twelve hundred miles in circumference . Its shores are rocky and ...
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... body . Sometimes the forests are entirely free from undergrowth ; at others , the only shrub is the graceful and splendid papaw ; but often , particularly in the richer alluvions of the south , beneath the trees , are impenetrable cane ...
... body . Sometimes the forests are entirely free from undergrowth ; at others , the only shrub is the graceful and splendid papaw ; but often , particularly in the richer alluvions of the south , beneath the trees , are impenetrable cane ...
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... body of snow , in some high lands to the depth of four or five feet , before the severe frosts begin . In this way the earth is enriched and moistened , and in the spring vegetation advances with great rapidity . The climate of ...
... body of snow , in some high lands to the depth of four or five feet , before the severe frosts begin . In this way the earth is enriched and moistened , and in the spring vegetation advances with great rapidity . The climate of ...
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... body is a blackish gray , which is paler on the under part . The feet have five toes each , terminated by strong curved and pointed claws ; and each foot is fur- nished with five thick and very elastic tubercles beneath . The fur of the ...
... body is a blackish gray , which is paler on the under part . The feet have five toes each , terminated by strong curved and pointed claws ; and each foot is fur- nished with five thick and very elastic tubercles beneath . The fur of the ...
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Page 390 - No State shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty on tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another State, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.
Page 408 - I firmly believe this; and I also believe, that, without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel...
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Page 629 - Treason,' cried the speaker — ' Treason, treason !' echoed from every part of the house. It was one of those trying moments which is decisive of character.
Page 407 - ... how has it happened, sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the Father of Lights to illuminate our understandings? In the beginning oi the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for the divine protection ? Our prayers, sir, were heard ; — and they were graciously answered.
Page 661 - That it be recommended to the provincial convention of New Hampshire to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the colonies.
Page 663 - That the Delegates appointed to represent this Colony in General Congress be instructed to propose to that respectable body to declare the United Colonies free and independent States; absolved from all allegiance to, or dependance upon, the Crown or Parliament of Great Britain...