Three Years in North America, Volumen1Robert Cadell, 1833 |
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... thing he had provided for us . He left it to the passengers to arrange the hours of meals ; and they decided , that we should have breakfast at half- past eight , luncheon at twelve , dinner at four , and tea The table was excellent ...
... thing he had provided for us . He left it to the passengers to arrange the hours of meals ; and they decided , that we should have breakfast at half- past eight , luncheon at twelve , dinner at four , and tea The table was excellent ...
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... thing like a comparison with many of the public buildings in the European capitals , such as St. Martin's or St. Pancras Churches in Lon- don - the front of the Register Office in Edinburgh— or that of the Chamber of Deputies at Paris ...
... thing like a comparison with many of the public buildings in the European capitals , such as St. Martin's or St. Pancras Churches in Lon- don - the front of the Register Office in Edinburgh— or that of the Chamber of Deputies at Paris ...
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... thing which he himself thought best . Turtle soup twice without extra charge ; beef good ; poultry excellent ; fish different from what we had been accustomed to , and , as we thought , softer , and not so good ; melons of very superior ...
... thing which he himself thought best . Turtle soup twice without extra charge ; beef good ; poultry excellent ; fish different from what we had been accustomed to , and , as we thought , softer , and not so good ; melons of very superior ...
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... things in our own country ; but no greater disposition to be inquisitive was shown than was consistent with the ordinary manners in England , when a meeting of a similar kind takes place . I notice this the more , because , from what I ...
... things in our own country ; but no greater disposition to be inquisitive was shown than was consistent with the ordinary manners in England , when a meeting of a similar kind takes place . I notice this the more , because , from what I ...
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... thing good . The people seemed universally to eat more animal food than the British are accustomed to do , even at such a breakfast as this , and to eat quickly . The dinner consisted of two courses , 1. of fish , in- cluding very large ...
... thing good . The people seemed universally to eat more animal food than the British are accustomed to do , even at such a breakfast as this , and to eat quickly . The dinner consisted of two courses , 1. of fish , in- cluding very large ...
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Página 324 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments, on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right ; and no law shall be passed to restrain, or abridge, the liberty of speech, or of the press.
Página 405 - We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel.
Página 324 - In all criminal prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury ; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libellous is true, and was published with good motives, and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.
Página 30 - The people of the State of New York, by the Grace of God, Free and Independent...
Página 478 - Sir: The circumstances of this audience are so extraordinary, the language you have now held is so extremely proper, and the feelings you have discovered so justly adapted to the occasion, that I must say that I not only receive with pleasure the assurance of the friendly dispositions of the United States, but that I am very glad the choice has fallen upon you to be their minister.
Página 477 - I shall esteem myself the happiest of men, if I can be instrumental in recommending my country more and more to your Majesty's royal benevolence, and of restoring an entire esteem, confidence, and affection, or, in better words, the old good nature and the old good humor between people, who, though separated by an ocean, and under different governments, have the same language, a similar religion, and kindred blood.
Página 199 - I have but to give stretch to the Indian forces under my direction, and they amount to thousands, to overtake the hardened enemies of Great Britain and America; I consider them the same wherever they may lurk.
Página 181 - The Hartford Convention, the victory of Orleans, the peace of Ghent, prostrated the name of federalism. Its votaries abandoned it through shame and mortification ; and now call themselves republicans. But the name alone is changed, the principles are the same.
Página 371 - Where all met my fullest expectations, it would be unjust in me to discriminate. Permit me, however, to recommend to your particular notice my first lieutenant, William H.
Página 47 - It will give a cheap and quick conveyance to the merchandise on the Mississippi, Missouri, and other great rivers, which are now laying open their treasures to the enterprise of our countrymen ; and although the prospect of personal emolument has been some inducement to me, yet I feel infinitely more pleasure in reflecting on the immense advantage that my country will derive from the invention,