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... be expected to advantage shall be taken of it ; and that any exercise , of itself , any efficient control over fresh combinations of an extensive nature this vast , highly organised , powerful convey shall be temporary , and liable ...
... be expected to advantage shall be taken of it ; and that any exercise , of itself , any efficient control over fresh combinations of an extensive nature this vast , highly organised , powerful convey shall be temporary , and liable ...
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... which varies with the nature of The third system is that in which the the line , the condition of its rolling - stock , duty of the train - staff is performed by a and the strength and state of repair of its train - porter ...
... which varies with the nature of The third system is that in which the the line , the condition of its rolling - stock , duty of the train - staff is performed by a and the strength and state of repair of its train - porter ...
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Accidents quently dragged for a considerable distance of this nature were a few years ago classed before the driver discovers the mishap , to the as non - preventible ; but now , fortunately , excessive discomfort , and sometimes to the ...
Accidents quently dragged for a considerable distance of this nature were a few years ago classed before the driver discovers the mishap , to the as non - preventible ; but now , fortunately , excessive discomfort , and sometimes to the ...
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We fear it point of external demeanour and of personal can only remain on record as a proof how weaknesses , whether of the same nature with indescribably low the standard , not exactly of those of Nelson or not .
We fear it point of external demeanour and of personal can only remain on record as a proof how weaknesses , whether of the same nature with indescribably low the standard , not exactly of those of Nelson or not .
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as long as human nature is what it is , such words of warning will never , under any sys- It is in the light of these facts and opinions tem , be unnecessary . And those words , strong that we must interpret the now famous pasas they ...
as long as human nature is what it is , such words of warning will never , under any sys- It is in the light of these facts and opinions tem , be unnecessary . And those words , strong that we must interpret the now famous pasas they ...
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Page 125 - That the maintenance inviolate of the rights of the States, and especially the right of each State to order and control its own domestic institutions according to its own judgment exclusively...
Page 131 - Every state shall abide by the determinations of the United States in congress assembled, on all questions which, by this confederation, are submitted to them. And the articles of this confederation shall be inviolably observed by every state ; and the Union shall be perpetual.
Page 43 - They that go down to the sea in ships : and occupy their business in great waters; These men see the works of the Lord : and his wonders in the deep.
Page 125 - I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.
Page 178 - Joy of all the meek ! To those who fall, how kind thou art ! How good to those who seek...
Page 125 - States, including that of persons held to service. To avoid misconstruction of what I have said, I depart from my purpose not to speak of particular amendments, so far as to say that holding such a provision to now be implied constitutional law, I have no objection to its being made express and irrevocable.
Page 176 - Now let the heavens be joyful ; Let earth her song begin ; Let the round world keep triumph, And all that is therein...
Page 255 - Whatever fruits in different climes are found, That proudly rise, or humbly court the ground ; Whatever blooms in torrid tracts appear, Whose bright succession decks the varied year ; Whatever sweets salute the northern sky With vernal lives, that blossom but to die ; These here disporting, own the kindred soil, Nor ask luxuriance from the planter's toil ; While sea-born gales their gelid wings expand To winnow fragrance round the smiling land.
Page 161 - MISERABLES. By VICTOR HUGO. AUTHORISED COPYRIGHT ENGLISH TRANSLATION. "The merits of *Les Miserables' do not merely consist in the conception of it as a whole; it abounds, page after page, with details of unequalled beauty.
Page 95 - Wouldst softly speak, and stroke my head and smile), Could those few pleasant days again appear, Might one wish bring them, would I wish them here? I would not trust my heart — the dear delight Seems so to be desired, perhaps I might.