The American Miscellany, Ausgabe 1G. Berger, 1840 |
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... light to see how to grow , I'll trust to nature to teach me . I will not despair , nor be idle , nor frown , Locked in so gloomy a dwelling ; My leaves shall run up , and my roots shall run down , While the bud in my bosom is swelling ...
... light to see how to grow , I'll trust to nature to teach me . I will not despair , nor be idle , nor frown , Locked in so gloomy a dwelling ; My leaves shall run up , and my roots shall run down , While the bud in my bosom is swelling ...
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... light shed by the moon , that it was impossible to hit one without endangering the life of the other . At the commencement of the strug- gle , their efforts seemed to be aimed solely at drowning each other . They whirled over on the top ...
... light shed by the moon , that it was impossible to hit one without endangering the life of the other . At the commencement of the strug- gle , their efforts seemed to be aimed solely at drowning each other . They whirled over on the top ...
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... light gleamed and vanished on the dark canopy which had now completely invested the hea- vens . " We shall have it soon , " observed the cap- tain in a calm , low voice . Scarcely had he spoken , when a meteor of uncommon size and ...
... light gleamed and vanished on the dark canopy which had now completely invested the hea- vens . " We shall have it soon , " observed the cap- tain in a calm , low voice . Scarcely had he spoken , when a meteor of uncommon size and ...
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... light chariot in which she used to drive , here was a stately coach - for the one tall foot- man , two - for the plain but elegant harness , a sumptuous and superb caparison - the whole turn - out on a scale of splendour unequalled by ...
... light chariot in which she used to drive , here was a stately coach - for the one tall foot- man , two - for the plain but elegant harness , a sumptuous and superb caparison - the whole turn - out on a scale of splendour unequalled by ...
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... , which cost them little trouble to construct . The light palmetto was easily felled , and its fan - like foliage required only ingenuity to be twisted into hangings for the walls , or woven in with D 2 THE HUGUENOT DAUGHTER . 35.
... , which cost them little trouble to construct . The light palmetto was easily felled , and its fan - like foliage required only ingenuity to be twisted into hangings for the walls , or woven in with D 2 THE HUGUENOT DAUGHTER . 35.
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Seite 460 - I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish ; that they will control the usual current of the passions or prevent our nation from running the course which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations. But if I may even flatter myself that they may be productive of some partial benefit, some occasional good ; that they may now and then recur to moderate the fury of party spirit ; to warn against the mischiefs of foreign intrigue ; to guard against the impostures of...
Seite 460 - Though in reviewing the incidents of my administration, I am unconscious of intentional error, I am nevertheless, too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors. Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils, to which they may tend.
Seite 459 - ... agitated in every direction, were liable to mislead, amidst appearances sometimes dubious, vicissitudes of fortune often discouraging, in situations in which not unfrequently want of success has countenanced the spirit of criticism, the constancy of your support was the essential prop of the efforts, and a guarantee of the plans by which they were effected.
Seite 459 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Seite 460 - I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils to which they may tend. I shall also carry with me the hope that my country will never cease to view them with indulgence, and that after forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal, the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion, as myself must soon be to the mansions of rest.
Seite 459 - In looking forward to the moment which is intended to terminate the career of my public life, my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved country for the many honors it has conferred upon me...
Seite 460 - In offering to you, my countrymen, these counsels of an old and affectionate friend, I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish; that they will control the usual current of the passions, or prevent our nation from running the course, which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations.
Seite 218 - twould a saint provoke," (Were the last words that poor Narcissa spoke ;} " No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace Wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face : One would not, sure, be frightful when one's dead — And — Betty — give this cheek a little red.
Seite 301 - Millions of spiritual creatures walk the earth Unseen, both when we wake, and when we sleep. All these with ceaseless praise his works behold. Both day and night. How often, from the steep Of echoing hill or thicket have we heard Celestial voices to the midnight air, Sole, or responsive each to others...
Seite 459 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular Government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free Government. Who, that is a sincere friend to it, can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that...