The Western Journal and Civilian: Devoted to Agriculture, Manufactures, Mechanic Arts, Internal Improvement, Commerce, Public Policy, and Polite Literature, Volume 11M. Tarver & H. Cobb, 1854 - Missouri |
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... obtained in part from the General Government , and in part from other re- sources than their own exchequers . The first overt movement look- ing to this object was made in Boston , in 1849 ; and though the or- iginators of that scheme ...
... obtained in part from the General Government , and in part from other re- sources than their own exchequers . The first overt movement look- ing to this object was made in Boston , in 1849 ; and though the or- iginators of that scheme ...
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... obtained from this mixture cannot exceed sev- enty - five per centum . No reliable analysis of the Lake Superior ores has ever given so high a yield as this . Statements of a greater yield prove their own falsity , and the ignorance of ...
... obtained from this mixture cannot exceed sev- enty - five per centum . No reliable analysis of the Lake Superior ores has ever given so high a yield as this . Statements of a greater yield prove their own falsity , and the ignorance of ...
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... obtained . The canal past the Saut once completed , the expense of trans- porting the ore below to be there smelted , seems to be of little moment in comparison with the expenses and difficulties conse- quent on the running of blast ...
... obtained . The canal past the Saut once completed , the expense of trans- porting the ore below to be there smelted , seems to be of little moment in comparison with the expenses and difficulties conse- quent on the running of blast ...
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... obtained on the shores of the lower lakes . In Baltimore there are seven or eight blast furnaces , all of which are supplied with fuel brought to them from the wooded country around Chesapeake Bay . Lake St. Clair , in this respect , is ...
... obtained on the shores of the lower lakes . In Baltimore there are seven or eight blast furnaces , all of which are supplied with fuel brought to them from the wooded country around Chesapeake Bay . Lake St. Clair , in this respect , is ...
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... obtained . The saving of coke and increase of production were , as the experiment- ers anticipated , very evident ; moreover , the raw iron was of better quality , and all the interior parts of the furnace , especially the tymp stone ...
... obtained . The saving of coke and increase of production were , as the experiment- ers anticipated , very evident ; moreover , the raw iron was of better quality , and all the interior parts of the furnace , especially the tymp stone ...
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Page 304 - The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and Nature sink in years, But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the war of elements, The wreck of matter, and the crush of worlds.
Page 305 - Let our object be, OUR COUNTRY, OUR WHOLE COUNTRY, AND NOTHING BUT OUR COUNTRY. And, by the blessing of God, may that country itself become a vast and splendid monument, not of oppression and terror, but of Wisdom, of Peace, and of Liberty, upon which the world may gaze with admiration forever...
Page 304 - Let us develop the resources of our land, call forth its powers, build up its institutions, promote all its great interests, and see whether we also, in our day and generation, may not perform something worthy to be remembered.
Page 312 - St Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said Territory as to the citizens of the United States and those of any other States that may be admitted into the Confederacy, without any tax, impost, or duty therefor.
Page 299 - Look not mournfully into the Past. It comes not back again. Wisely improve the Present. It is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy Future, without fear, and with a manly heart.
Page 174 - ... may be, give such further donations and privileges to those already established as may be necessary to secure the objects of their institution; and it shall be the duty of the general assembly, at their next session, to provide effectual measures for the improvement and permanent security of the funds and endowments of such institutions.
Page 432 - Though he had decided opinions, he never took any strong interest in questions of controversial theology. His experience in life had taught him that good men were confined to no theological party, and it was his conviction that the fundamental principles of religion, in spite of minor differences, were received by all sects. His nature was not speculative but practical, and religion with him took a practical form. He thought little of the words and much of the substance. Better words to describe...
Page 174 - The Legislature shall encourage, by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral and agricultural improvement. The proceeds of all lands that have been or hereafter may be granted by the United States to this State for the support of schools...
Page 432 - Sure the last end Of the good man is peace! How calm his exit! Night-dews fall not more gently to the ground, Nor weary worn-out winds expire so soft.
Page 334 - ... shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred nor more than one thousand dollars for each offense.