The Great Republic: A Descriptive, Statistical, and Historical View of the States and Territories of the American UnionW. D. Myers, 1871 - 1118 pages |
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... considerable fertility . It is 2000 miles long from its source to its mouth , and is not obstructed by rapids or falls . It varies in width from three furlongs to half a mile . Its current is . turbid and sluggish . The difference in ...
... considerable fertility . It is 2000 miles long from its source to its mouth , and is not obstructed by rapids or falls . It varies in width from three furlongs to half a mile . Its current is . turbid and sluggish . The difference in ...
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... considerable portion of the year causes the river to overflow the country along its banks . In 1834-35 it was removed by the Government of the United States at a cost of $ 300,000 , but a new raft has formed since then . In very high ...
... considerable portion of the year causes the river to overflow the country along its banks . In 1834-35 it was removed by the Government of the United States at a cost of $ 300,000 , but a new raft has formed since then . In very high ...
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... considerable size . These drain an area of 100,000 square miles , and furnish the lake with water remarkable for its clearness , and abounding in fish of various kinds , but especially in trout , white fish , and salmon . The rivers are ...
... considerable size . These drain an area of 100,000 square miles , and furnish the lake with water remarkable for its clearness , and abounding in fish of various kinds , but especially in trout , white fish , and salmon . The rivers are ...
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... considerably from this cause . The waters abound in fish , the principal of which are the trout and white fish ... considerable destruction to life and property . The outlet is by the Niagara River , which commences at Black Rock ...
... considerably from this cause . The waters abound in fish , the principal of which are the trout and white fish ... considerable destruction to life and property . The outlet is by the Niagara River , which commences at Black Rock ...
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... considerable portion of rich alluvial soil . The inland slope is one of the finest districts in the United States , the soil con- sisting for the most part of alluvium from the mountains and the de- composed primitive rocks which ...
... considerable portion of rich alluvial soil . The inland slope is one of the finest districts in the United States , the soil con- sisting for the most part of alluvium from the mountains and the de- composed primitive rocks which ...
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Page 592 - Hyperion's curls; the front of Jove himself; An eye like Mars, to threaten and command; A station like the herald Mercury New-lighted on a heaven-kissing hill; A combination and a form indeed, Where every god did seem to set his seal, To give the world assurance of a man: This was your husband.
Page 151 - The occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers...
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Page 602 - State, but all acts, rules and regulations of said Board may be altered, amended, or repealed by the General Assembly...
Page 532 - To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of Government of the United States...
Page 476 - They were governed by this country at the expense only of a little pen, ink, and paper ; they were led by a thread. They had not only a respect, but an affection for Great Britain ; for its laws, its customs and manners, and even a fondness for its fashions, that greatly increased the commerce. Natives of Britain were always treated with particular regard ; to be an Old- England man was of itself a character of some respect, and gave a kind of rank among us.
Page 314 - No one shall travel, cook victuals, make beds, sweep house, cut hair, or shave on the Sabbath Day. No woman shall kiss her child on the Sabbath or fasting day.
Page 347 - ... major part of them, and the judges of the court of appeals, or the major part of them.
Page 793 - Jackson was the most roaring, rollicking, game-cocking, horse-racing, card-playing, mischievous fellow that ever lived in Salisbury.' Add to this such expressions as these : ' He did not trouble the law books much,' ' He was more in the stable than in the office,' ' He was the head of all the rowdies hereabouts.
Page 776 - The figures of the dances were three and four handed reels, or square sets, and jigs. The commencement was always a square four, which was followed by what was called jigging it off; that is, two of the four would single out for a jig, and were followed by the remaining couple. The jigs were often accompanied with what was called cutting out...