Second Centennial Celebration of the Exploration of Ancient Woodbury: And the Reception of the First Indian Deed, Held at Woodbury, Conn., July 4 and 5, 1859William Cothren General Committee, 1859 - 222 pages |
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Page 30
... minds of the Indians , the binding nature of their contracts . Those children of nature , the former lords of the forest , took great interest in the proceedings , and affixed their uncouth , though often ingenious " marks " of a snow ...
... minds of the Indians , the binding nature of their contracts . Those children of nature , the former lords of the forest , took great interest in the proceedings , and affixed their uncouth , though often ingenious " marks " of a snow ...
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... entered the minds of the stern and earnest men , who planted our beautiful and ever honored town . The first ministers of the colony being dead , and a new gene- ration coming on the stage of action , alterations in 35.
... entered the minds of the stern and earnest men , who planted our beautiful and ever honored town . The first ministers of the colony being dead , and a new gene- ration coming on the stage of action , alterations in 35.
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... public exercises . Then begun that remarkable conflict of master minds , conducted on one side by Rev. Mr. Chaun- cey and Phillip Graves , and on the other by Rev. Mr. Walker , Capt . 7 John Minor , " the learned and pious scribe 37.
... public exercises . Then begun that remarkable conflict of master minds , conducted on one side by Rev. Mr. Chaun- cey and Phillip Graves , and on the other by Rev. Mr. Walker , Capt . 7 John Minor , " the learned and pious scribe 37.
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... mind that the country was new , and the inhabitants poor . It was a great undertaking in their wilderness condition , to erect a suitable building , and heavy taxes for years were necessary to be laid to com- plete one . The Court took ...
... mind that the country was new , and the inhabitants poor . It was a great undertaking in their wilderness condition , to erect a suitable building , and heavy taxes for years were necessary to be laid to com- plete one . The Court took ...
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... minds of the early fathers for about eight years . During the whole of that long period of disagreeing opinions , and exciting discussions , it will be found by a careful examination of all the details , the future founders of our town ...
... minds of the early fathers for about eight years . During the whole of that long period of disagreeing opinions , and exciting discussions , it will be found by a careful examination of all the details , the future founders of our town ...
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Page 21 - Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
Page 22 - Let the people praise thee, O GOD ; Let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase ; And GOD, even our own GOD, shall bless us. GOD shall bless us ; And all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
Page 23 - Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
Page 132 - I AM the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, and out of the house of bondage.
Page 22 - For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children...
Page 22 - That thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God ; Let all the people praise thee.
Page 21 - Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine; And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that thou madest strong for thyself.
Page 103 - Wide as the world is Thy command, Vast as eternity Thy love ; Firm as a rock Thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to move.
Page 103 - BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, Ye nations bow with sacred joy ; Know that the Lord is God alone, He can create, and he destroy.
Page 108 - ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity ; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.