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... opinion may be formed from the extracts which we shall now offer to the perusal of our readers . In his account of Philadelphia , Mr. Weld takes particular no- tice of the gaol , and of the laws of Pennsylvania with respect to the ...
... opinion may be formed from the extracts which we shall now offer to the perusal of our readers . In his account of Philadelphia , Mr. Weld takes particular no- tice of the gaol , and of the laws of Pennsylvania with respect to the ...
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... opinion can be formed from the trial that has been hitherto made by the state of Pennsylvania , it seems better calculated to restrain the excesses of the people than any other . If any public punishment could strike terror into the ...
... opinion can be formed from the trial that has been hitherto made by the state of Pennsylvania , it seems better calculated to restrain the excesses of the people than any other . If any public punishment could strike terror into the ...
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... opinion is formed by the inspectors , who , with the consent of the judges , regulate the treatment of each individual prisoner during his confinement . This is varied according to his crime , and according to his subsequent repentance ...
... opinion is formed by the inspectors , who , with the consent of the judges , regulate the treatment of each individual prisoner during his confinement . This is varied according to his crime , and according to his subsequent repentance ...
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... opinion of our traveller , the many local advantages of this city will render it , at a future period , the grand emporium of the West ; and a rival in magnitude and splendour to the cities of the old world . The city is laid out on a ...
... opinion of our traveller , the many local advantages of this city will render it , at a future period , the grand emporium of the West ; and a rival in magnitude and splendour to the cities of the old world . The city is laid out on a ...
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... opinion that he would have been the fiercest man amongst the savage tribes . In this Mr. Stewart has given a proof of his great discernment and intimate knowledge of the human countenance ; for although General Washington has been ...
... opinion that he would have been the fiercest man amongst the savage tribes . In this Mr. Stewart has given a proof of his great discernment and intimate knowledge of the human countenance ; for although General Washington has been ...
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Page 271 - Binding his foal unto the vine, And his ass's colt unto the choice vine; He washed his garments in wine, And his clothes in the blood of grapes : His eyes shall be red with wine, And his teeth white with milk.
Page 87 - And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins ; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Page 426 - Haste thee, nymph, and bring with thee Jest, and youthful jollity, Quips, and cranks, and wanton wiles, Nods, and becks, and wreathed smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek : Sport that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides.
Page 160 - ... hereinafter expressed and declared of and concerning the same (that is to say...
Page 237 - But neither breath of morn, when she ascends With charm of earliest birds; nor rising sun On this delightful land; nor herb, fruit, flower, Glistering with dew; nor fragrance after showers; Nor grateful evening mild; nor silent night, With this her solemn bird, nor walk by moon, Or glittering starlight, without thee is sweet But wherefore all night long shine these?
Page 87 - You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit that befits repentance, and do not presume to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father'; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
Page 411 - For though the arts which merely embellish life must claim admiration, yet, when a man of sense comes to marry, it is a companion whom he wants, and not an artist : it is not merely a creature who can paint, and play, and sing, and draw, and dress, and dance...
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Page 87 - I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire; whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Page 302 - Twas PATIENCE ! Gentle goddess, hear ! Be ever to thy suppliant near, Nor let one murmur rise ; Since still some mighty joys are given, Dear to her soul, the gifts of Heaven, The sweet domestic ties.