De Bow's Review, Volume 14James Dunwoody Brownson De Bow, R. G. Barnwell, Edwin Bell, William MacCreary Burwell J.D.B. De Bow, 1853 - Southern States |
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... fact that it was bestowed , as such works generally are , upon an applicant and contractor . But Garay realized nothing . A man of high personal character , preferring rather to rank amongst the benefactors of man- kind than to figure ...
... fact that it was bestowed , as such works generally are , upon an applicant and contractor . But Garay realized nothing . A man of high personal character , preferring rather to rank amongst the benefactors of man- kind than to figure ...
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... fact , the great objects which the convention had assem- bled to arrange . After a most searching discussion , the able views of Mr. Hoff- man were adopted . He contended that liest moment , and with the least possible the state debt ...
... fact , the great objects which the convention had assem- bled to arrange . After a most searching discussion , the able views of Mr. Hoff- man were adopted . He contended that liest moment , and with the least possible the state debt ...
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... fact , Texas was they can do so , and upon them will rest colonized from this country . Such is not the fearful responsibility of so disastrous a war as that would be . Our country does not desire a war with either Spain , This is owing ...
... fact , Texas was they can do so , and upon them will rest colonized from this country . Such is not the fearful responsibility of so disastrous a war as that would be . Our country does not desire a war with either Spain , This is owing ...
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... fact that a great many persons have migrated there to relieve themselves from pecuniary embarrassments , and in ... facts without much delay or inconvenience . Should this arrangement be carried out , Welaka will become a little town ...
... fact that a great many persons have migrated there to relieve themselves from pecuniary embarrassments , and in ... facts without much delay or inconvenience . Should this arrangement be carried out , Welaka will become a little town ...
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... fact , they are indispensable , where double batteries are used , and is an invention of much importance , as they take off the whole " If I am competent to form an opinion in 86 Editorial - Literary - Miscellaneous , Etc.
... fact , they are indispensable , where double batteries are used , and is an invention of much importance , as they take off the whole " If I am competent to form an opinion in 86 Editorial - Literary - Miscellaneous , Etc.
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Page 85 - What nothing earthly gives, or can destroy, The soul's calm sunshine, and the heart-felt joy, Is virtue's prize: A better would you fix?
Page 201 - Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest I will go; thy people shall be my people and thy God my God.
Page 20 - If, by the examinations which may be made, it should be ascertained to be practicable and advantageous to construct a road, canal, or railway, which should in whole or in part run upon the river Gila, or upon its right or its left bank, within the space of one marine league from either margin of the river, the Governments of both republics will form an agreement regarding its construction, in order that it may serve equally for the use and advantage of both countries.
Page 573 - Moses : and yet the pillar of fire by night, and the pillar of cloud by day, did not cease to direct the footsteps of our pioneer pilgrims.
Page 20 - The vessels and citizens of the United States shall, in all time, have a free and uninterrupted passage by the Gulf of California, and by the river Colorado below its confluence with the Gila, to and from their possessions situated north of the boundary line defined in the preceding article; it being understood that this passage is to be by navigating the Gulf of California and the river Colorado, and not by land, without the express consent of the Mexican Government.
Page 213 - VOL. xiv. 2 acre each, with convenient streets, and public lots, which shall be, and the same is hereby established a town by the name of Louisville.
Page 32 - TAXES upon every article which enters into the mouth, or covers the back, or is placed under the foot — taxes upon...
Page 143 - ... giving a compensation as nearly as possible of proportionate value and effect, to be adjusted by mutual agreement, if the concession shall have been conditional.
Page 275 - So imminent does this consummation appear that memorials have been signed by classes of colonial society hitherto standing aloof from politics, and not only the bench and the bar. but the...
Page 159 - ... against the cruel treatment to which our shipwrecked mariners have often been subjected, and to insist that they shall be treated with humanity. He is instructed, however, at the same time, to give that government the amplest assurances that the objects of the United States are such, and such only, as I have indicated, and that the expedition is friendly and peaceful.