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... surface of the earth , within our limits , is , almost every where , a rich vegetable mould , made by the decay and putrefaction of vegetable substances . Along the Ohio river and all its larger tributaries in this state , are wide ...
... surface of the earth , within our limits , is , almost every where , a rich vegetable mould , made by the decay and putrefaction of vegetable substances . Along the Ohio river and all its larger tributaries in this state , are wide ...
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... surface , to the action of heat , the latter to that of water . We may say , with great propriety to those theorists : " Non nostrum inter vos tantas componere lites . " It belongs not to us to settle such disputes between you . That ...
... surface , to the action of heat , the latter to that of water . We may say , with great propriety to those theorists : " Non nostrum inter vos tantas componere lites . " It belongs not to us to settle such disputes between you . That ...
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... surface of the earth , north of this valley , running in currents , so power- ful , that nothing of the kind , now in existence , resembles them . This whole valley , is covered , to a vast depth , with the ruins of a former world ...
... surface of the earth , north of this valley , running in currents , so power- ful , that nothing of the kind , now in existence , resembles them . This whole valley , is covered , to a vast depth , with the ruins of a former world ...
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... surface of the Erie , and immediately south of , and touching its waters , and generally about two or two and a half miles in width , is succeeded on its southern side , by another elevation of about seventy feet in height , above the ...
... surface of the Erie , and immediately south of , and touching its waters , and generally about two or two and a half miles in width , is succeeded on its southern side , by another elevation of about seventy feet in height , above the ...
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... surface of the earth , in Ohio , above the surface of the ocean , varies , from seven hundred , to fifteen hundred feet . As a whole , it may be fairly estimated , at eight hundred feet . Its surface is infinitely varied , in its hilly ...
... surface of the earth , in Ohio , above the surface of the ocean , varies , from seven hundred , to fifteen hundred feet . As a whole , it may be fairly estimated , at eight hundred feet . Its surface is infinitely varied , in its hilly ...
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Page 369 - ... hereafter shall be formed in the said territory: to provide also for the establishment of States, and permanent government therein, and for their admission to a share in the federal councils on an equal footing with the original States, at as early periods as may be consistent with the general interest...
Page 371 - 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 366 - 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 370 - And, in the just preservation of rights and property, it is understood and declared that no law ought ever to be made or have force in the said Territory that shall, in any manner whatever, interfere with or affect private contracts, or engagements, bona fide, and without fraud previously formed.
Page 372 - 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 116 - 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 369 - ... congress shall appoint, and commission to serve as aforesaid; and whenever a vacancy shall happen in the council, by death or removal from office, the house of representatives shall nominate two persons, qualified as aforesaid, for each vacancy, and return their names to...
Page 369 - And the governor, legislative council, and house of representatives, shall have authority to make laws in all cases for the good government of the district, not repugnant to the principles and articles in this ordinance established and declared, and all bills having passed by a majority in the house, and by a majority in the council, shall be referred to the governor, for his assent, but no bills or legislative act whatever shall be of any force without his assent.
Page 366 - The Governor and Judges, or a majority of them, shall adopt and publish in the district such laws of the original States, criminal and civil, as may be necessary and best suited to the circumstances of the district...
Page 372 - ... the boundaries of these three States shall be subject so far to be altered that if Congress shall hereafter find it expedient, they shall have authority to form one or two States in that part of the said territory which lies north of an east and west line drawn through the southerly bend or extreme of Lake Michigan.