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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... sent to the Phil . market from 238,287 large barn in lime abundant in 263 M'Kinney's description of , in 1756,318 Duties on dealers in foreign merchandize , 403 91 E Easton , frost at in June , 31 367 Trout , large quantities taken at ...
... sent to the Phil . market from 238,287 large barn in lime abundant in 263 M'Kinney's description of , in 1756,318 Duties on dealers in foreign merchandize , 403 91 E Easton , frost at in June , 31 367 Trout , large quantities taken at ...
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... sent from region of Presbytery of Philad . History of 13 , 22 , 52 , 76 , 83 , 104 Privateers , message of Gov. Mifflin , on equipment of foreign , in Philadelphia Promise , breach of marriage , trial for of Canal Commissioners , 106 94 ...
... sent from region of Presbytery of Philad . History of 13 , 22 , 52 , 76 , 83 , 104 Privateers , message of Gov. Mifflin , on equipment of foreign , in Philadelphia Promise , breach of marriage , trial for of Canal Commissioners , 106 94 ...
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... sent for , who pronounced the disease an evident case of hydrophobia . I was a friend of the family , and , happening to pay a visit at that time , was asked to examine the child . He was in a state of extreme agitation , with all the ...
... sent for , who pronounced the disease an evident case of hydrophobia . I was a friend of the family , and , happening to pay a visit at that time , was asked to examine the child . He was in a state of extreme agitation , with all the ...
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... sent by Mr. Samuel Davies to the Presbytery , was presented to them ; it being moved by one of the members that the letters might be read , it was accordingly read considered , and Mr. Davies his reasons for excusing his absence from ...
... sent by Mr. Samuel Davies to the Presbytery , was presented to them ; it being moved by one of the members that the letters might be read , it was accordingly read considered , and Mr. Davies his reasons for excusing his absence from ...
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... sent to Mr. Samuel Davies in the name of the Presbytery by Master John Wilson , requiring him to be present at our next meet- ing in this place . Appointed that the letters sent from the people of Snow Hill in Somerset , be read before ...
... sent to Mr. Samuel Davies in the name of the Presbytery by Master John Wilson , requiring him to be present at our next meet- ing in this place . Appointed that the letters sent from the people of Snow Hill in Somerset , be read before ...
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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...