Worcester Magazine, Volume 3, Issues 1-26I. Thomas, 1787 - Worcester (Mass.) |
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... fire . By the affiftance , however , of a few Janiffaries , he had nearly faved all his goods but by fome fatal chance , one of his children lying in his cradle had been forgot . No pof- fbility was left of re - entering the house , and ...
... fire . By the affiftance , however , of a few Janiffaries , he had nearly faved all his goods but by fome fatal chance , one of his children lying in his cradle had been forgot . No pof- fbility was left of re - entering the house , and ...
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... fire to a ftore , owned by Meffrs . Penfield and Bacon , of Sheffield , but which flood in Nobletown , in New - York , near the line of this ftate , which was entirely confumed , to- gether with about 600l . in property contained ...
... fire to a ftore , owned by Meffrs . Penfield and Bacon , of Sheffield , but which flood in Nobletown , in New - York , near the line of this ftate , which was entirely confumed , to- gether with about 600l . in property contained ...
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... fires fhewing that they had taken poft , and intended defence , the landing was de- ferred until morning . The ... fire , afforded them no time for charging again , fo that they were almoft inftantly difperfed in the woods . Thus ...
... fires fhewing that they had taken poft , and intended defence , the landing was de- ferred until morning . The ... fire , afforded them no time for charging again , fo that they were almoft inftantly difperfed in the woods . Thus ...
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... fire of the mule ) the lower clafs of the people , who have not land fufficient to raife produce for their emolument , and hardly for their fupport , might increase their inter- eft and that of the State . For an evidence of the value ...
... fire of the mule ) the lower clafs of the people , who have not land fufficient to raife produce for their emolument , and hardly for their fupport , might increase their inter- eft and that of the State . For an evidence of the value ...
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... fire was fo rapid that but few hands could be informed feasonably . The fire was conveyed from a black- fmith's fhop , which stood near the barn - a caution for people who live in places where the houses are thick , not to allow of ...
... fire was fo rapid that but few hands could be informed feasonably . The fire was conveyed from a black- fmith's fhop , which stood near the barn - a caution for people who live in places where the houses are thick , not to allow of ...
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Page 237 - 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 236 - For the prevention of crimes and injuries the laws to be adopted or made shall have force in all parts of the district and for the execution of process criminal and civil, the governor shall make proper divisions thereof, and he shall proceed from time to time as circumstances may require to lay out the parts of the District...
Page 238 - Woods and Mississippi. The middle State shall be bounded by the said direct line, the Wabash from Post Vincents to the Ohio, by the Ohio, by a direct line drawn due north from the mouth of the great Miami to the said territorial line, and by the said territorial line.
Page 235 - ... 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 brother or sister of the intestate shall have in equal parts among them their deceased parent's share; and there shall in no case be a distinction between kindred of the whole and half blood...
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