Hazard's Register of Pennsylvania: Devoted to the Preservation of Facts and Documents, and Every Kind of Useful Information Respecting the State of Pennsylvania, Volume 8Samuel Hazard W. F. Geddes, 1828 - Pennsylvania |
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... less subject to common observation . We ask in conclusion , to im- press upon those of our members particularly , who have imposed on themselves the honorable obligation , of starting forward in the race of science , that to them we ...
... less subject to common observation . We ask in conclusion , to im- press upon those of our members particularly , who have imposed on themselves the honorable obligation , of starting forward in the race of science , that to them we ...
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... less than three , nor more than five hours each day , on an average . The avails of this labour shall be applied to the payment of his board , and the other expenses of the school . III . No youth shall be admitted or continued a mem ...
... less than three , nor more than five hours each day , on an average . The avails of this labour shall be applied to the payment of his board , and the other expenses of the school . III . No youth shall be admitted or continued a mem ...
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... less ir a Presbyterial ca- pacity . The Puritans of New England , the Roman Catho- lics of Maryland , and the Quakers of Pennsylvania , Delaware , and West Jersey , had emigrated from religious motives , and as they principally desired ...
... less ir a Presbyterial ca- pacity . The Puritans of New England , the Roman Catho- lics of Maryland , and the Quakers of Pennsylvania , Delaware , and West Jersey , had emigrated from religious motives , and as they principally desired ...
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... less than if it was one boat with keel and rudder and a sharp bow . We are happy to notice , that the sale of the valuable " Catechism of Health , " has been so rapid as to encour- age the publication of a second edition . Printed by WM ...
... less than if it was one boat with keel and rudder and a sharp bow . We are happy to notice , that the sale of the valuable " Catechism of Health , " has been so rapid as to encour- age the publication of a second edition . Printed by WM ...
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... less taxes and repairs , Paid teachers and expenses , $ 1680 07 Capital stock , additional investment , 192 75 Now in the treasury , $ 243 15 239 56 1297 34 489 97 $ 2270 02 1872 82 $ 397 20 The capital stock now stands as follows ...
... less taxes and repairs , Paid teachers and expenses , $ 1680 07 Capital stock , additional investment , 192 75 Now in the treasury , $ 243 15 239 56 1297 34 489 97 $ 2270 02 1872 82 $ 397 20 The capital stock now stands as follows ...
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Page 201 - Born, sir, in a land of liberty; having early learned its value; having engaged in a perilous conflict to defend it; having, in a word, devoted the best years of my life to secure its permanent establishment in my own country, my anxious recollections, my sympathetic feelings, and my best wishes are irresistibly excited whensoever in any country I see an oppressed nation unfurl the banners of freedom.
Page 352 - When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Page 185 - Half-yearly dividends shall be made of so much of the profits of the bank as shall appear to the directors advisable; and once in every three years the directors shall lay before the stockholders, at a general meeting, for their information, an exact and particular statement of the debts which shall have remained unpaid after the expiration of the original credit, for a period of treble the term of that credit; and of the surplus of profit, if any, after deducting losses and dividends.
Page 352 - ... firmly to unite in the abhorrence of all such writings, and measures, as evidence a desire and design to break off the happy connection we have hitherto enjoyed with the kingdom of Great Britain, and our just and necessary subordination to the king, and those who are lawfully placed in authority under him.
Page 199 - ... force, in which the Americans of the present day, will prove to the enemy and to the world, that we have not only inherited that liberty which our fathers gave us, but also the WILL and POWER to maintain it. Relying on the patriotism of the nation, and confidently trusting that the Lord of Hosts will go with us to battle in a righteous cause, and crown our efforts with success — your committee recommend an immediate appeal to ARMS.
Page 266 - I have Old England set against me, and do you think I will "have New England likewise...
Page 153 - I have mentioned above, an ingenious young man, and of an excellent character, highly esteemed in the town, secretary to the Assembly, and a very tolerable poet.
Page 180 - We conquered France, but felt our captive's charms; Her arts victorious triumphed o'er our arms; Britain to soft refinements less a foe, Wit grew polite, and numbers learned to flow.
Page 59 - The Bank of the United States, though on the original question held to be unconstitutional, received the Executive signature.
Page 205 - Commissioners for the erection of a state penitentiary within the City and County of Philadelphia...