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Página 272 - Creed on pain of death. Was that liberty ? ' ' Hence I say that liberty of opinion in our Theological Seminaries, is a mere form. To say nothing of the thumbscrew of criticism, by which every original mind is tortured into negative propriety, the whole boasted liberty of the student consists in a choice of chains — a choice of handcuffs — whether he will wear the Presbyterian hand-cuff, or the Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, or other evangelical handcuff.
Página 92 - Among other things McLane had said in his address, "Having some knowledge from my official position at that time of the policy and object of the Convention of 1827, I am quite persuaded that its main design was to lead in a future partition of the territory, to the recognition of our claim to the country not north, but south of the 49th parallel, and between that and the Columbia River.
Página 184 - Come one, come all ! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I.
Página 21 - Mr. Headley is truly eloquent in his description of character. He presents to you the strong points of the man with a clearness that seems to place him before you as an old acquaintance.
Página 211 - THERE is a little mystic clock No human eye hath seen, That beateth on and beateth on From morning until e'en. And when the soul is wrapped in sleep And heareth not a sound, It ticks and ticks the livelong night And never runneth down.
Página 61 - That the Committee on Naval Affairs be instructed to inquire into the 'expediency of establishing a...
Página 124 - ... but in no case shall such share exceed the amount of such premium. Such member shall be credited with his proportionate share of the amount of premiums earned, after deducting losses and expenses, and of the profits of the company derived from...
Página 20 - XIII. is now in the Press, and will be published in the course of the present year.

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