The Family Magazine, Volumen4Redfield & Lindsay, 1837 |
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... distance between them and the land of promise , and that the fertile soil of the west will recompense them for all their trials . - Resolved to migrate , the emigrant collects togeth- er his little property , and provides himself with a ...
... distance between them and the land of promise , and that the fertile soil of the west will recompense them for all their trials . - Resolved to migrate , the emigrant collects togeth- er his little property , and provides himself with a ...
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... distance , they landed on the beach ; and the chief , attended by his suite , who were handsome and athletick persons , fearlessly ap- proached opposite the ship . A long mat was spread for him , on which he sat down ; and four men of ...
... distance , they landed on the beach ; and the chief , attended by his suite , who were handsome and athletick persons , fearlessly ap- proached opposite the ship . A long mat was spread for him , on which he sat down ; and four men of ...
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... distance to be travelled being twenty miles , they did not see the city . They reached , however , an island called Aonoak , where they found a village of nine houses , built of cedar , the residence of their friend Prince Granganimeo ...
... distance to be travelled being twenty miles , they did not see the city . They reached , however , an island called Aonoak , where they found a village of nine houses , built of cedar , the residence of their friend Prince Granganimeo ...
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... distance , and unworthy clergymen could not be removed without serious difficulty . The jurisdiction of a prelate beyond the seas was also viewed with jealousy by many ; and the attempt to obviate exist- ing inconveniences by the ...
... distance , and unworthy clergymen could not be removed without serious difficulty . The jurisdiction of a prelate beyond the seas was also viewed with jealousy by many ; and the attempt to obviate exist- ing inconveniences by the ...
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... distance of ten or twelve feet ; two other pieces are laid across the ends of these , at right angles to them ; and in this manner successive layers are added , un- til the fabrick is raised to the height of about four feet . It is then ...
... distance of ten or twelve feet ; two other pieces are laid across the ends of these , at right angles to them ; and in this manner successive layers are added , un- til the fabrick is raised to the height of about four feet . It is then ...
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Página 171 - We have had some experience of it: several of our young people were formerly brought up at the colleges of the northern provinces; they were instructed in all your sciences; but when they came back to us, they were bad runners; ignorant of every means of living in the woods; unable to bear either cold or hunger; knew neither how to build a cabin, take a deer, or kill an enemy; spoke our language imperfectly; were therefore neither fit for hunters, warriors, or counsellors; they were totally good...
Página 313 - Yet I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope, but still bear up and steer Right onward.
Página 88 - Having feasted him after their best barbarous manner they could, a long consultation was held, but the conclusion was, two great stones were brought before Powhatan : then as many as could...
Página 223 - I make it my humble and earnest prayer to Almighty God, that Great Britain may not feel the evils which might result from so great a dismemberment of the empire; and that America may be free from...
Página 223 - In thus admitting their separation from the crown of these kingdoms, I have sacrificed every consideration of my own to the wishes and opinion of my people. I make it my humble and earnest prayer to Almighty God that Great Britain may not feel the evils which might result from so great a dismemberment of the empire...
Página 50 - Feeling hungry, I inquired what sort of fare I might expect Such a thing as a bed was not to be seen, but many large untanned bear and buffalo hides lay piled in a corner. I drew a fine time-piece from my breast, and told the woman that it was late, and that I was fatigued. She had espyed my watch, the richness of which seemed to operate upon her feelings with electric quickness.
Página 12 - Beg my dead body, which living was denied thee; and either lay it at Shirbourne (if the land continue) or in Exeter Church by my Father and Mother. I can say no more, time and death call me away.
Página 300 - Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit ; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. Their feet are swift to shed blood. Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Página 88 - Wide roams. the Russian exile. Nought around Strikes his sad eye, but deserts lost in snow; And heavy-loaded groves; and solid floods, That stretch athwart the solitary vast Their icy horrors to the frozen main; And cheerless towns far-distant, never bless'd, Save when its annual course the caravan Bends to the golden coast of rich Cathay *, With news of human kind.
Página 246 - Shoals), flanked by numerous gunboats, four frigates, and a battery of guns and mortars on an Island in their Van ; but nothing could withstand the Squadron your Lordship did me the honour to place under my command.