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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... present situation of the Academy , in obedience to a re - lieved that others will be influenced by their example , solution adopted , and in conformity with a custom ob- taining in similar institutions , submit the following sketch- or ...
... present situation of the Academy , in obedience to a re - lieved that others will be influenced by their example , solution adopted , and in conformity with a custom ob- taining in similar institutions , submit the following sketch- or ...
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... present importation is a mere sample , being a very small package , and was produced ( as the corres- pondent of the Times states ) in Fennsylvania , and reel- ed from the cocoons in Mr. Duponceau's filature at Philadelphia , under the ...
... present importation is a mere sample , being a very small package , and was produced ( as the corres- pondent of the Times states ) in Fennsylvania , and reel- ed from the cocoons in Mr. Duponceau's filature at Philadelphia , under the ...
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... present , has been in universal request and of the highest value . roneous opinions and prejudices fast yielding to the in- fluence of strict , fair , and impartial investigation . But the romantic and wonderful , particularly when ...
... present , has been in universal request and of the highest value . roneous opinions and prejudices fast yielding to the in- fluence of strict , fair , and impartial investigation . But the romantic and wonderful , particularly when ...
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... present contains a population of seven- since 1820 , of one thousand . It is situated West of Philadelphia 153 miles , of Harrisburg 55 ; and East of Pittsburg 154 miles ; and its natural advantages are sup posed to be superior to any ...
... present contains a population of seven- since 1820 , of one thousand . It is situated West of Philadelphia 153 miles , of Harrisburg 55 ; and East of Pittsburg 154 miles ; and its natural advantages are sup posed to be superior to any ...
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... present . And should it happen , that an election should Gunner's creek , before the arrival of Penn . They had not be held on the above - mentioned day , then an elec - grants of land from Alexander Henoyon , the Governor tion shall be ...
... present . And should it happen , that an election should Gunner's creek , before the arrival of Penn . They had not be held on the above - mentioned day , then an elec - grants of land from Alexander Henoyon , the Governor tion shall be ...
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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...