A History of Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania: From Its First Beginnings to the Present Time, Including Chapters of Newly-discovered Early Wyoming Valley History, Together with Many Biographical Sketches and Much Genealogical Material, Volumen2 |
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A History of Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania: From Its ..., Volumen2 Oscar Jewell Harvey Vista de fragmentos - 1909 |
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Página 938 - ... to delegate to the merciless Indian the defence of disputed rights, and to wage the horrors of his barbarous war against our brethren?
Página 695 - ... shall be adjudged felony without benefit of clergy, and the offenders therein shall be adjudged felons and shall suffer death as in case of felony without benefit of clergy.
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Página 982 - And sounds that mingled laugh, — and shout, — and scream, — To freeze the blood, in one discordant jar, Rung to the pealing thunderbolts of war.