The Quarterly Review, Volume 111John Murray, 1862 - English literature |
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... matters . The most eminent scientific witnesses are at their beck and call . They possess in all quarters an influence which may some day , unless proper precautions are observed , become alarming . To the tender mercies of this ...
... matters . The most eminent scientific witnesses are at their beck and call . They possess in all quarters an influence which may some day , unless proper precautions are observed , become alarming . To the tender mercies of this ...
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... matters if it can be avoided , and particularly in regard to the details of railway management ; but we believe , nevertheless , that much benefit would result to the railway companies as well as to the public , if a certain minimum ...
... matters if it can be avoided , and particularly in regard to the details of railway management ; but we believe , nevertheless , that much benefit would result to the railway companies as well as to the public , if a certain minimum ...
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... matters is , after all , principally a question of margin . There must be a sufficient margin of strength , of sta- bility , and of good repair ; and it is important also to select that form of permanent way in which fastenings are ...
... matters is , after all , principally a question of margin . There must be a sufficient margin of strength , of sta- bility , and of good repair ; and it is important also to select that form of permanent way in which fastenings are ...
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... matter better ' in France . But in France the Government controls the butchers and bakers , as well as the press and ... matter of loss of life , though not in the matter of injury , than their carriers . The number of those who are are ...
... matter better ' in France . But in France the Government controls the butchers and bakers , as well as the press and ... matter of loss of life , though not in the matter of injury , than their carriers . The number of those who are are ...
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... matters of historical gossip , or who care for the accurate distribution of posthumous contempt between the unhappy couple whose sordid quarrels were once affairs of State , and puzzled the wits and almost broke the hearts of statesmen ...
... matters of historical gossip , or who care for the accurate distribution of posthumous contempt between the unhappy couple whose sordid quarrels were once affairs of State , and puzzled the wits and almost broke the hearts of statesmen ...
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Page 253 - 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 241 - 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 345 - Who from our mother's arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours to-day. 2 O may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us ; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all ills In this world and the next.
Page 245 - Kansas, and when admitted as a state or states, the said territory, or any portion of the same, shall be received into the union with or without slavery, as their constitution may prescribe at the time of their admission...
Page 491 - 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 323 - Thou dost conduct Thy people Through torrents of temptation ; Nor will we fear, while Thou art near, The fire of tribulation : The world, with sin and Satan, In vain our march opposes ; By Thee we shall break through them all, And sing the song of Moses.
Page 241 - I understand a proposed amendment to the Constitution — which amendment, however, I have not seen— has passed Congress, to the effect that the federal government shall never interfere with the domestic institutions of the States, including that of persons held to service.
Page 342 - O hope of every contrite heart ! O joy of all the meek! To those who fall, how kind thou art ! How good to those who seek ! 4 But what to those who find ? Ah ! this Nor tongue nor pen can show, The love of Jesus, what it is, None but his loved ones know.
Page 349 - DISCIPLINE THROW away Thy rod, Throw away Thy wrath : 0 my God, Take the gentle path. For my heart's desire Unto Thine is bent : 1 aspire To a full consent. Not a word or look I affect to own, But by book, And Thy book alone.
Page 254 - Virginia declare and make known that the powers granted under the Constitution being derived from the People of the United States may be resumed by them whensoever the same shall be perverted to their injury or oppression...