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... four dies the first year ; two fifths only reach their sixth year , and before the twenty - second , one half of the generation is consigned to the grave . At this period the constitution becomes matured into manhood , and deaths are ...
... four dies the first year ; two fifths only reach their sixth year , and before the twenty - second , one half of the generation is consigned to the grave . At this period the constitution becomes matured into manhood , and deaths are ...
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... four millions , according as the nations are more or less at war ; the lowest peace establishment being in the proportion of one soldier to 100 inhabitants . The professed object of these standing armies , is the defence of each nation ...
... four millions , according as the nations are more or less at war ; the lowest peace establishment being in the proportion of one soldier to 100 inhabitants . The professed object of these standing armies , is the defence of each nation ...
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... four seasons of the year are enjoyed at the same time in her dominions . The island of Great Britain is in the northern Archipelago , between latitude 50 ° and 59 ° north , in length 580 miles , and varying in breadth from 370 to 50 ...
... four seasons of the year are enjoyed at the same time in her dominions . The island of Great Britain is in the northern Archipelago , between latitude 50 ° and 59 ° north , in length 580 miles , and varying in breadth from 370 to 50 ...
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... four guns and over , 149 frigates , and 330 small vessels ; of these only 180 are in commission , or actual service . The offi- cers and men attached to the naval establishment , are 180 ad- mirals , 487 captains , and 30,000 seamen ...
... four guns and over , 149 frigates , and 330 small vessels ; of these only 180 are in commission , or actual service . The offi- cers and men attached to the naval establishment , are 180 ad- mirals , 487 captains , and 30,000 seamen ...
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... four bishops , and a representation from the protestant episcopacy of Ireland , consisting of four prelates . Whole number of members , 459 ; both houses forming a legislative body of 1117 members . In addition to their general powers ...
... four bishops , and a representation from the protestant episcopacy of Ireland , consisting of four prelates . Whole number of members , 459 ; both houses forming a legislative body of 1117 members . In addition to their general powers ...
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Page 418 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Page 384 - And whereas the ministers of the gospel are, by their profession, dedicated to the service of God and the care of souls, and ought not to be diverted from the great duties of their function...
Page 348 - IT is the right as well as the duty of all men in society, publicly, and at stated seasons, to worship the SUPREME BEING, the great creator and preserver of the universe.
Page 172 - It is bounded on the North by the Arctic Ocean ; on the East by the Pacific Ocean ; on the South by the Indian Ocean ; and on the West by the Red Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Caspian Sea, and the Oural Mountains.
Page 391 - Francis' tavern ; soon after which their beloved commander entered the room. His emotions were too strong to be concealed. Filling a glass, he turned to them and said, ' With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
Page 372 - Faith, etc., having undertaken for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do, by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and of one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic...
Page 307 - ... to pay the debts, and to provide for the common defence and general welfare of the republic.
Page 406 - I enjoin and require that no ecclesiastic, missionary, or minister, of any sect whatever, shall ever hold or exercise any station or duty whatever in the said college ; nor shall any such person ever be admitted for any purpose, or as a visitor, within the premises appropriated to the purposes of the said college.
Page 408 - That all persons living in this province who confess and acknowledge the one almighty and eternal God to be the creator, upholder, and ruler of the world, and that hold themselves obliged in conscience to live peaceably and justly in civil society, shall in no ways be molested or prejudiced for their religious persuasion or practice in matters of faith and worship, nor shall they be compelled at any time to frequent or maintain any religious worship, place, or ministry whatever.
Page 397 - An act to repeal the State tax on real and personal property, and to continue and extend the improvements of the State by railroads and canals, and to charter a State bank, to be called the United States Bank.