The Magazine of History: With Notes and Queries. Extra numbers, Tema 53,Volumen14 -Tema 56,Volumen14W. Abbatt., 1917 |
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... boats and landed between the mouths of these streams . We would then have the Potomac to bring our supplies , and the tributaries would protect our flanks while we moved out . I listened respectfully , but did not suggest that the same ...
... boats and landed between the mouths of these streams . We would then have the Potomac to bring our supplies , and the tributaries would protect our flanks while we moved out . I listened respectfully , but did not suggest that the same ...
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... boat to its landing - familiarized himself with the design and the details of this new and curious combination , and from that hour became a thoroughly excited and unwearied experimenter in the applica- tions of steam to locomotion on ...
... boat to its landing - familiarized himself with the design and the details of this new and curious combination , and from that hour became a thoroughly excited and unwearied experimenter in the applica- tions of steam to locomotion on ...
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... boat , worked by steam , ) with such decided success that he was encouraged to go on and build the Phenix steamboat ... boats ; and his eminent son , Robt . L. Stevens , having embraced his father's views , was now at work with him to ...
... boat , worked by steam , ) with such decided success that he was encouraged to go on and build the Phenix steamboat ... boats ; and his eminent son , Robt . L. Stevens , having embraced his father's views , was now at work with him to ...
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... boats . At that day not a locomotive existed in the world — and the only railroads were those few and short tram - roads , as they were called in England , connecting for the most part coal mines with canals , or other water ...
... boats . At that day not a locomotive existed in the world — and the only railroads were those few and short tram - roads , as they were called in England , connecting for the most part coal mines with canals , or other water ...
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... boat plying between this city and Hoboken . It would be altogether unnecessary to go into a detailed de- scription of the mode of adopting and applying the machinery of a steam - engine to the purpose of propelling carriages placed on ...
... boat plying between this city and Hoboken . It would be altogether unnecessary to go into a detailed de- scription of the mode of adopting and applying the machinery of a steam - engine to the purpose of propelling carriages placed on ...
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Página 12 - The voice at midnight came, He started up to hear ; A mortal arrow pierced his frame — He fell, but felt no fear.
Página 70 - It has long been a grave question whether any government not too strong for the liberties of its people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies. On this point the present rebellion brought our Republic to a severe test; and a presidential election, occurring in regular course during the rebellion, added not a little to the strain.
Página 70 - Constitution was, to form a more perfect Union. But if the destruction of the Union by one, or by a part only of the States, be lawfully possible the Union is less than before, the Constitution having lost the vital element of perpetuity. It follows from these views that no State upon its own mere motion can lawfully get out of the Union; that resolves and ordinances to that effect are legally void, and that acts of violence within any State or States against the authority of the United States are...
Página 70 - It follows from these views that no State upon its own mere motion can lawfully get out of the Union ; that resolves and ordinances to that effect are legally void ; and that acts of violence, within any State or States, against the authority of the \ United States, are insurrectionary or revolutionary, according to circumstances.
Página 12 - To meet thy God prepare !' He woke, — and caught his Captain's eye ; Then, strong in faith and prayer, His spirit, with a bound, Left its encumbering clay ; His tent, at sunrise, on the ground, A darkened ruin lay.
Página 62 - Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, and commander-in-chief of the army and navy thereof, and of the militia of the several States when called into actual service, do...
Página 3 - No one not in my position can appreciate the sadness I feel at this parting. To this people I owe all that I am. Here I have lived more than a quarter of a century; here my children were born, and here one of them lies buried. I know not how soon I shall see you again.
Página 72 - A duty devolves upon me which is perhaps greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of Washington. He never would have succeeded except for the aid of Divine Providence, upon which he at all times relied. I feel that" I cannot succeed without the same Divine aid which sustained him, and on the same Almighty Being I place my reliance for support...
Página 3 - WASHINGTON. He never would have succeeded except for the aid of Divine Providence, upon which he at all times relied. I feel that I cannot succeed without the same Divine aid which sustained him, and on the same Almighty Being I place my reliance for support, and I hope you, my friends, will all pray that I may receive that Divine assistance, without which I cannot succeed, but with which, success is certain. Again I bid you all an affectionate farewell.
Página 69 - Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration. Capital has its rights, which are as worthy of protection as any other rights. Nor is it denied that there is, and probably always will be, a relation between labor and capital producing mutual benefits.