Chambers's Miscellany of Useful and Entertaining Tracts, Volume 7, Issue 60 - Volume 9, Issue 86William Chambers, Robert Chambers William and Robert Chambers, 1845 - Art |
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... soon as Washington had assumed the presidency , he re- quested the heads of the various departments of the government , as it was then carried on - the secretary of state , the secretary of war , the secretary of foreign affairs , and ...
... soon as Washington had assumed the presidency , he re- quested the heads of the various departments of the government , as it was then carried on - the secretary of state , the secretary of war , the secretary of foreign affairs , and ...
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... soon follow him ; I have no more trials to pass through . " Washington died on the 14th of December 1799 , aged sixty- seven years . He was buried at Mount Vernon on the 18th . The news of his death was speedily carried through America ...
... soon follow him ; I have no more trials to pass through . " Washington died on the 14th of December 1799 , aged sixty- seven years . He was buried at Mount Vernon on the 18th . The news of his death was speedily carried through America ...
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... soon drives them from their indolent repose ; and nothing does the elephant enjoy more than to drink and bathe himself in the running stream . " Trampling his path through wood and brake , And canes which crackling fall before his way ...
... soon drives them from their indolent repose ; and nothing does the elephant enjoy more than to drink and bathe himself in the running stream . " Trampling his path through wood and brake , And canes which crackling fall before his way ...
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... soon after received a mortal wound also from the same officer . “ Thus ended our elephant hunt ; and I need hardly say that what we witnessed on this occasion of the intrepidity and ferocity of these powerful animals , rendered us more ...
... soon after received a mortal wound also from the same officer . “ Thus ended our elephant hunt ; and I need hardly say that what we witnessed on this occasion of the intrepidity and ferocity of these powerful animals , rendered us more ...
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... soon did this , as apparently the tame one gave the wild elephant a poke with his tusk , which made him lift his leg as if to move on ; and in a moment he was a prisoner . While the man was thus employed , it was curious to see the care ...
... soon did this , as apparently the tame one gave the wild elephant a poke with his tusk , which made him lift his leg as if to move on ; and in a moment he was a prisoner . While the man was thus employed , it was curious to see the care ...
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Page 6 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Page 31 - Lives through all life, extends through all extent, Spreads undivided, operates unspent: Breathes in our soul, informs our mortal part, As full, as perfect, in a hair as heart; As full, as perfect, in vile man that mourns, As the rapt seraph that adores and burns: To him no high, no low, no great, no small; He fills, he bounds, connects, and equals all.
Page 12 - For his was the singular destiny and merit, of leading the armies of his country successfully through an arduous war, for the establishment of its independence ; of conducting its councils through the birth of a government, new in its forms and principles, until it had settled down into a quiet and orderly train ; and of scrupulously obeying the laws through the whole of his career, civil and military, of which the history of the world furnishes no other example.
Page 2 - Let me hope, sir, that if aught in my character impresses you with esteem towards me, if aught in my misfortunes marks me as the victim of policy and not of resentment, I shall experience the operation of these feelings in your breast, by being informed that I am not to die on a gibbet.
Page 21 - O whare will I get a skeely skipper, To sail this new ship of mine?' O up and spake an eldern knight, Sat at the King's right knee, 'Sir Patrick Spens is the best sailor That ever sailed the sea.
Page 4 - Let me conjure you, then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for yourself or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind and never communicate, as from yourself or any one else, a sentiment of the like nature.
Page 7 - I heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
Page 14 - And many monstrous forms in sleep we see, That neither were, nor are, nor e'er can be. Sometimes forgotten things, long cast behind, Rush forward in the brain, and come to mind. The nurse's legends are for truths received, And the man dreams but what the boy believed.
Page 28 - Fair is the crystal hall for me With rubies and with emeralds set; And sweet the music of the sea Shall sing, when we for love are met. " How sweet to dance with gliding feet Along the level tide so green, Responsive to the cadence sweet That breathes along the moonlight scene...