The London encyclopaedia, or, Universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, by the orig. ed. of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana [T. Curtis]., Volume 2Thomas Curtis (of Grove house sch, Islington) |
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Pagina 41
... head of Elk . Washington , as soon as the arrival of the fleet in the Chesapeake was known , pushed for- ward with his army , and fronted the enemy at Chad's Ford on the Brandywine . The British not daring to attack the Americans in ...
... head of Elk . Washington , as soon as the arrival of the fleet in the Chesapeake was known , pushed for- ward with his army , and fronted the enemy at Chad's Ford on the Brandywine . The British not daring to attack the Americans in ...
Pagina 46
... head of Lake Superior , there are various minor branches , some of them of great extent and im- portance ; and there are many portages to the head waters of the western rivers . The Utawas or Grand River connects Montreal , by an inland ...
... head of Lake Superior , there are various minor branches , some of them of great extent and im- portance ; and there are many portages to the head waters of the western rivers . The Utawas or Grand River connects Montreal , by an inland ...
Pagina 79
... head is large and fleshy , the trunk strong and nervous ; eyes small , legs short , and body arched like a hog . It inhabits the mountains and dry places , and is a great friend to cleanliness ; when hard pressed by the dogs it makes to ...
... head is large and fleshy , the trunk strong and nervous ; eyes small , legs short , and body arched like a hog . It inhabits the mountains and dry places , and is a great friend to cleanliness ; when hard pressed by the dogs it makes to ...
Pagina 81
... heads , and even thrust them through the cartilage of the nose to imitate mustachios . 86. Among the amphibious animals ... head in the water appears , at a dis- tance , like a piece of rotten , floating wood ; the upper jaw only moves ...
... heads , and even thrust them through the cartilage of the nose to imitate mustachios . 86. Among the amphibious animals ... head in the water appears , at a dis- tance , like a piece of rotten , floating wood ; the upper jaw only moves ...
Pagina 82
... head is larger than that of an ox ; the eyes are small and without an iris , and the holes which conduct to the organs of hearing only a line in diameter : it has no teeth in front , but a hard callous substance which serves to cut the ...
... head is larger than that of an ox ; the eyes are small and without an iris , and the holes which conduct to the organs of hearing only a line in diameter : it has no teeth in front , but a hard callous substance which serves to cut the ...
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Pagina 16 - To exercise exclusive legislation, in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of congress, become the seat of government of the United States...
Pagina 17 - No state shall, without the consent of congress, lay any duty on tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.
Pagina 16 - States; 5. To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures; 6. To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States; 7.
Pagina 16 - States; 2 To borrow money on the credit of the United States; 3 To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian tribes; 4 To establish an uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States...
Pagina 16 - To constitute tribunals inferior to the supreme court: 10. To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and offences against the law of nations: 11. To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water: 12.
Pagina 331 - ... there is all Nature cries aloud Through all her works). He must delight in virtue ; And that which He delights in must be happy. But when ? or where ? This world was made for Caesar — I'm weary of conjectures — this must end them.
Pagina 275 - Complete Angler; or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation : being a Discourse of Rivers, Fishponds. Fish and Fishing, written by IZAAK WALTON ; and Instructions how to Angle for a Trout or Grayling in a clear Stream, by CHARLES COTTON.
Pagina 103 - What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found; In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing as they shine, The hand that made us is divine.
Pagina 103 - Lo ! where the stripling, wrapt in wonder, roves Beneath the precipice o'erhung with pine ; And sees, on high, amidst th' encircling groves, From cliff to cliff the foaming torrents shine: While waters, woods, and winds, in concert join, And echo swells the chorus to the skies. Would Edwin this majestic scene resign For aught the huntsman's puny craft supplies ? Ah ! no : he better knows great Nature's charms to prize.
Pagina 270 - I IN these flowery meads would be : These crystal streams should solace me; To whose harmonious bubbling noise I with my angle would rejoice. Sit here, and see the turtle-dove Court his chaste mate to acts of love; Or on that bank, feel the west wind Breathe health and plenty; please my mind. To see sweet dewdrops kiss these flowers. And then...