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... Trees - Oaks 23 Walnuts - Maples - Dogwoods- Coffee tree - Magnolias 31 Pawpaw - Buttonwood - Pines- Poplars , & c . 10 Lake Erie , its Islands and Min- 13 erals 60 The Fishes , & c . 63 17 Reptiles 65 18 Wild animals , & c . 67 71 25 ...
... Trees - Oaks 23 Walnuts - Maples - Dogwoods- Coffee tree - Magnolias 31 Pawpaw - Buttonwood - Pines- Poplars , & c . 10 Lake Erie , its Islands and Min- 13 erals 60 The Fishes , & c . 63 17 Reptiles 65 18 Wild animals , & c . 67 71 25 ...
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... trees flourished . In the hilly region hereafter to be noticed , there are two kinds of soil- the silicious and argilaceous . The former is made by the disintegration of the sandstone , near the surface , the latter by the clay slate ...
... trees flourished . In the hilly region hereafter to be noticed , there are two kinds of soil- the silicious and argilaceous . The former is made by the disintegration of the sandstone , near the surface , the latter by the clay slate ...
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Caleb Atwater. the eye of the beholder . The spectator beheld tall trees , covered with vines of the grape , and of wild roses , hanging in clusters from near the ground to the topmost boughs . He saw , too , a beautiful shrubbery of ...
Caleb Atwater. the eye of the beholder . The spectator beheld tall trees , covered with vines of the grape , and of wild roses , hanging in clusters from near the ground to the topmost boughs . He saw , too , a beautiful shrubbery of ...
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... trees , while in its natural state . We have neither the highest hills nor the deepest vales , but , generally , a surface undulating enough , for every useful purpose . The dividing line , between the sandstone and limestone formations ...
... trees , while in its natural state . We have neither the highest hills nor the deepest vales , but , generally , a surface undulating enough , for every useful purpose . The dividing line , between the sandstone and limestone formations ...
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... trees are imbedded , but not petrified . Such a tree , was found on the high land , near Marietta , in digging a well , ( many years since ) forty fect below the surface . We suspect that it will eventually be ascertained , that the ...
... trees are imbedded , but not petrified . Such a tree , was found on the high land , near Marietta , in digging a well , ( many years since ) forty fect below the surface . We suspect that it will eventually be ascertained , that the ...
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Page 367 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the Legislatures of the several States within the time agreed upon by the United States in Congress assembled.
Page 362 - That there shall be appointed from time to time, by Congress, a governor, whose commission shall continue in force for the term of three years, unless sooner revoked by Congress...
Page 361 - That the estates both of resident and non-resident proprietors in the said territory, dying intestate, shall descend to and be distributed among their children, and the descendants of a deceas'ed child, in equal parts ; the descendants of a deceased child or grand-child to take the share of their deceased parent in equal parts among them; and where there shall be no children or descendants, then in equal parts to the next of kin, in equal degree ; and among collaterals, the children of a deceased...
Page 368 - Provided the constitution and government so to be formed shall be republican, and in conformity to the principles contained in these articles, and, so far as it can be consistent with the general interest of the Confederacy, such admission shall be allowed at an earlier period, and when there may be a less number of free inhabitants in the State than sixty thousand. ARTICLE VI. There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory, otherwise than in the punishment of crimes,...
Page 112 - Logan, not sparing even my women and children. There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it: I have killed many: I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country, I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Page 362 - ... to keep and preserve the acts and laws passed by the legislature, and the public records of the district, and the proceedings of the governor in his executive department; and transmit authentic copies of such acts and proceedings, every six months, to the secretary of congress...
Page 367 - The said Territory, and the States which may be formed therein, shall forever remain a part of this Confederacy of the United States of America, subject to the Articles of Confederation, and to such alterations therein as shall be constitutionally made ; and to all the acts and ordinances of the United States in Congress assembled, conformable thereto.
Page 366 - Religion; morality, and knowledge, being nec.essary 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; their lands and property shall never be taken from them without their consent...
Page 388 - That in all criminal prosecutions, the accused hath a right to be heard by himself and his counsel; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him, and to have a copy thereof...
Page 361 - That the said territory, for the purpose of temporary government, be one district, subject, however, to be divided into two districts, as future circumstances may, in the opinion of Congress, make it expedient.