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... young Kentuckians , who were burn- ing to avenge the massacre of their fellows at the River Raisin . The battle , which occurred on October 5 , was decisive in its results . Proctor was defeated and his soldiers , other than the Indians ...
... young Kentuckians , who were burn- ing to avenge the massacre of their fellows at the River Raisin . The battle , which occurred on October 5 , was decisive in its results . Proctor was defeated and his soldiers , other than the Indians ...
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... young man about twenty years of age . Several who fell into the hands of the Canadians during the imbroglio were hanged , but the greater num- ber were transported . The agitation was kept up for some time after this tragic end- ing ...
... young man about twenty years of age . Several who fell into the hands of the Canadians during the imbroglio were hanged , but the greater num- ber were transported . The agitation was kept up for some time after this tragic end- ing ...
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... young than to stimulate the bad tendencies by harsh treatment . There is still an element of restraint in the discipline of the institution , but it is manifested only where the conduct of the inmate shows the necessity for it . The ...
... young than to stimulate the bad tendencies by harsh treatment . There is still an element of restraint in the discipline of the institution , but it is manifested only where the conduct of the inmate shows the necessity for it . The ...
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... young State was commended to the careful attention of the law - making power . The necessity for the general diffusion of knowledge as the best or only security for popular institutions , and the influence of a common educational system ...
... young State was commended to the careful attention of the law - making power . The necessity for the general diffusion of knowledge as the best or only security for popular institutions , and the influence of a common educational system ...
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... young ladies Females educated in higher branches .. Parishes and missions with schools . Pupils ..... Diocese of Detroit . Diocese of Gd . Rapids . 82822- Diocese of Marquette . 2 ~ ****** 6 1 155 74 54 44 12 8 Churches with resident ...
... young ladies Females educated in higher branches .. Parishes and missions with schools . Pupils ..... Diocese of Detroit . Diocese of Gd . Rapids . 82822- Diocese of Marquette . 2 ~ ****** 6 1 155 74 54 44 12 8 Churches with resident ...
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Page 30 - The proceeds from the sales of all lands that have been or hereafter may be granted by the United States to the state for educational purposes, and the proceeds of all lands or other property given by individuals or appropriated by the state for like purposes, shall be and remain a perpetual fund, the interest and income of which, together with the rents of all such lands as may remain unsold, shall be inviolably appropriated and annually applied to the specific objects of the original gift, grant...
Page 46 - And, for extending the fundamental principles of civil and religious liberty, which form the basis whereon these republics, their laws and constitutions are erected ; to fix and establish those principles as the basis of all laws, constitutions, and governments, which forever hereafter shall be formed in the said territory...
Page 13 - After six years the legislature may provide by law for the organization of a supreme court with the jurisdiction and powers prescribed in this constitution, to consist of one chief justice and three associate justices, to be chosen by the electors of the state.
Page 21 - Or from foul treason's savage grasp to wrench the murderous blade, And in the face of foreign foes its fragments to parade. Six hundred thousand loyal men and true have gone before: We are coming, Father Abraham, three hundred thousand more!
Page 46 - It is hereby ordained and declared, by the authority aforesaid, that the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact between the original states and the people and states in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent, to wit: ARTICLE I.
Page 44 - All specific State taxes, except those received from the mining companies of the Upper Peninsula, shall be applied in paying the interest upon the primary school, University and other educational funds...
Page 24 - Regulations tell us, for the purpose, among other things, " of preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors and marines who united to suppress the late rebellion.
Page 48 - No money shall be appropriated or drawn from the treasury for the benefit of any sect or religious society, theological or religious seminary ; nor shall property belonging to the state be appropriated for any such purposes.
Page 30 - That sections numbered sixteen and thirty-six in every township of public lands in said State, and where either of said sections, or any part thereof, has been sold or otherwise disposed of, other lands, equivalent thereto, and as contiguous as may be, shall be granted to said State for the use of schools.
Page 39 - The design of the institution, in fulfillment of the injunction of the constitution, is to afford thorough instruction in agriculture and the natural sciences connected therewith. To effect that object most completely the institution shall combine physical with intellectual education and shall be a high seminary of learning in which the graduate of the common school can commence, pursue, and finish a course of study terminating in thorough theoretic and practical instruction in those sciences and...