The London Quarterly Review, Volumes 111-112Theodore Foster, 1862 |
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... practical , opposed to that of men of genius , 118 . and German , 181 . Romish priesthood in Ireland , 218 . Runic inscription on an Athenian sculpture , 60 . Ruskin ( Mr. ) , Turner's treatment of , 249 . Russell , rise of the house of ...
... practical , opposed to that of men of genius , 118 . and German , 181 . Romish priesthood in Ireland , 218 . Runic inscription on an Athenian sculpture , 60 . Ruskin ( Mr. ) , Turner's treatment of , 249 . Russell , rise of the house of ...
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... practical experience ; but we would add a few figures in corroboration of his views , because we conceive them to afford a somewhat strong illustration of the danger , and expense in compensation alone , of fast traffic . Out of a total ...
... practical experience ; but we would add a few figures in corroboration of his views , because we conceive them to afford a somewhat strong illustration of the danger , and expense in compensation alone , of fast traffic . Out of a total ...
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... practical inconvenience or delay ; and by making it a rule that the signal to start the trains shall always be given by means of the rope , it is easy to insure that the arrangement shall be kept in working order . This system of ...
... practical inconvenience or delay ; and by making it a rule that the signal to start the trains shall always be given by means of the rope , it is easy to insure that the arrangement shall be kept in working order . This system of ...
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... practical acquaintance with the subject is needed . And so it happens that the part of the Report which is concerned with inves- tigation and criticism is remarkably good , while the recommendations are wholly im- practicable . The ...
... practical acquaintance with the subject is needed . And so it happens that the part of the Report which is concerned with inves- tigation and criticism is remarkably good , while the recommendations are wholly im- practicable . The ...
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... practical detriment to the schools .'- ( Minutes , 1854-5 , p . 393 ; Rep . p . 237. ) In Dr. Bell's day , to teach writing and an ' Utopian ciphering universally was 1. To read fluently , and with intelligence , not scheme , ' which he ...
... practical detriment to the schools .'- ( Minutes , 1854-5 , p . 393 ; Rep . p . 237. ) In Dr. Bell's day , to teach writing and an ' Utopian ciphering universally was 1. To read fluently , and with intelligence , not scheme , ' which he ...
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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.