The Western Journal, of Agriculture, Manufactures, Mechanic Arts, Internal Improvement, Commerce, and General Literature, Volume 5M. Tarver and T.F. Risk, 1851 - Missouri Agriculture and the mechanic arts are the basis of civilization. |
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... nearly or quite one - half , within fifteen years ; while there is , perhaps , not a solitary article that was in com- mon use twenty - five years ago , that has advanced in price . For proof of these statements we refer to sundry ...
... nearly or quite one - half , within fifteen years ; while there is , perhaps , not a solitary article that was in com- mon use twenty - five years ago , that has advanced in price . For proof of these statements we refer to sundry ...
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... nearly double the right line distance . For 300 miles above New Orleans , it may , for prac- tical purposes , be regarded as twice the distance of the right line . 2. The mean depth of the river at high water mark is not materially ...
... nearly double the right line distance . For 300 miles above New Orleans , it may , for prac- tical purposes , be regarded as twice the distance of the right line . 2. The mean depth of the river at high water mark is not materially ...
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... nearly due east to the Atlantic.- Its length has been variously estimated at from 79 to 104 miles . The first estimate is certainly too little . Mr. Baily calculated it at 90 miles , and he is probably not far from correct . The body of ...
... nearly due east to the Atlantic.- Its length has been variously estimated at from 79 to 104 miles . The first estimate is certainly too little . Mr. Baily calculated it at 90 miles , and he is probably not far from correct . The body of ...
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... nearly on the spot desir- ed . These are things , however , that can only be determined from actual survey . A canal upon the southern bank , for rea- sons sufficiently obvious from what has been presented above , is impracticable ...
... nearly on the spot desir- ed . These are things , however , that can only be determined from actual survey . A canal upon the southern bank , for rea- sons sufficiently obvious from what has been presented above , is impracticable ...
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... nearly equal in value to $ 4 87 , American gold coin , though it is declared by the act of 1834 worth only $ 4 84. Calling a dollar 4s . 6d . sterling , the par exchange on England , payable in gold , is over 9 1-2 per cent . ; payable ...
... nearly equal in value to $ 4 87 , American gold coin , though it is declared by the act of 1834 worth only $ 4 84. Calling a dollar 4s . 6d . sterling , the par exchange on England , payable in gold , is over 9 1-2 per cent . ; payable ...
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Page 172 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Page 172 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends, with more or less force, to every species of free government. Who, that is a sincere friend to it, can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
Page 172 - Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
Page 172 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in the courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.
Page 341 - The said corporation shall possess the general powers, and be subject to the general restrictions and liabilities prescribed in the third title of the eighteenth chapter of the first part of the Revised Statutes.
Page 97 - Interior, as soon as may be practicable after the passage of this act, to make out an accurate list and plats of the lands described as aforesaid, and transmit the same to the governor of the State of Arkansas, and at the request of said governor cause a patent to be issued to the State therefor; and on that patent, the fee simple to said lands shall vest in the said State of Arkansas, subject to the disposal of the legislature thereof...
Page 97 - That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior, as soon as may be practicable after the passage of this act, to make out an accurate list and plats of the lands described as aforesaid, and transmit the same to the Governor of the State...
Page 169 - In our great work it is the safest and surest to prove all things and hold fast that which is good.
Page 97 - That to enable the State of Arkansas to construct the necessary levees and drains to reclaim the swamp and overflowed lands therein...
Page 316 - If these writings of the Greeks agree with the book of God, they are useless, and need not be preserved; if they disagree, they are pernicious, and ought to be destroyed.