The Natural and Civil History of Vermont, Volumen1Samuel Mills, 1809 |
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... falls ; and a straight line drawn thence due west , until it meets with his Majesty's oth- er governments . " The point three miles north of Patucket falls , was found to be in the town of Dracut . From that point , the surveyor ...
... falls ; and a straight line drawn thence due west , until it meets with his Majesty's oth- er governments . " The point three miles north of Patucket falls , was found to be in the town of Dracut . From that point , the surveyor ...
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... falls of Otter Creek , and a computation of other descents , Descent of the water from that part of Lake Champlain where the current be- gins , to St. John's , a distance of fifty miles , estimated at 12 inches to a mile , - 2813 371 50 ...
... falls of Otter Creek , and a computation of other descents , Descent of the water from that part of Lake Champlain where the current be- gins , to St. John's , a distance of fifty miles , estimated at 12 inches to a mile , - 2813 371 50 ...
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Samuel Williams. Falls between St. John's and Chamble , estimated , - 40 180 Descent of the water from the bason of Chamble to Quebec , a distance of one hundred and eighty miles , estimated at twelve inches to a mile , Admitting the ...
Samuel Williams. Falls between St. John's and Chamble , estimated , - 40 180 Descent of the water from the bason of Chamble to Quebec , a distance of one hundred and eighty miles , estimated at twelve inches to a mile , Admitting the ...
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Samuel Williams. its water by heat . And no rain can ever fall upon the surface of the earth , which was not first carried off ... fall , the vapours form a thick fog on the sides and tops of the mountains , which do HISTORY OF VERMONT . 33.
Samuel Williams. its water by heat . And no rain can ever fall upon the surface of the earth , which was not first carried off ... fall , the vapours form a thick fog on the sides and tops of the mountains , which do HISTORY OF VERMONT . 33.
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... fall sooner , lie deep- er , and continue longer on the mountains , than on any other part of the country . These phe- nomena denote a greater , and a more constant collection of vapours and clouds by the moun- tains , than takes place ...
... fall sooner , lie deep- er , and continue longer on the mountains , than on any other part of the country . These phe- nomena denote a greater , and a more constant collection of vapours and clouds by the moun- tains , than takes place ...
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Página 152 - Chatsworth, with the print of the toad upon it, and tradition of the manner in which it was found. In the Memoirs of the Academy of Sciences, there is an account of a toad found alive and healthy in the heart of a very thick elm, without the smallest entrance or egress.
Página 140 - Swallow was iu a torpid state, but being held in their hands, it revived in about half an hour. The place where this Swallow was dug up was every day covered with the salt water, which at every high tide, was four or five feet deep. The time when this Swallow was found was the latter part of the month of February...
Página 24 - Champlain, thence through the middle of the deepest channel of Lake Champlain, to the eastward of the Islands called the Four Brothers, and the westward of the Islands called the...
Página 317 - Canada; and immediately, in token of friendship, we hung up the kettle, and took up the hatchet, and with one consent, assisted Colonel Nicholson, in making preparations on this side the lake : but at length, we were told our great queen, by some important affairs, was prevented in her design at present, which made us sorrowful, lest the French, who had hitherto dreaded us, should now think us unable to make war against them.
Página 22 - Declare the Western Banks of the River Connecticut, from where it enters the Province of the Massachusetts Bay, as far North as the forty-fifth Degree of Northern Latitude, to be the Boundary Line between the said two Provinces of New Hampshire and New York.
Página 317 - We were mightily rejoiced when we heard our great queen had resolved to send an army to reduce Canada, and immediately, in token of friendship, we hung up the kettle, and took up the hatchet, and with one consent assisted Colonel Nicholson in making preparations on this side the lake; but at length we were told our great queen, by some important affairs, was prevented in her design at present, which made us sorrowful, lest the French, who had hitherto dreaded ut<, should now think us unable to make...
Página 202 - In conversation they are sprightly ; but solemn and serious in their messages relating to public affairs. Their speakers deliver themselves with surprising force and great propriety of gesture. The fierceness of their countenances, the flowing blanket, elevated tone, naked arm, and erect stature, with a half circle of auditors seated on the ground, and in the open air, cannot but impress upon the mind a lively idea of the ancient orators of Greece and Rome.
Página 392 - Here we were fully in expectation that the disturbance would have concluded; and our little army began to move; but in a short time we saw the front division driven back, and discovered that we were entirely encircled by the savages. We expected every moment that the guard, which the French, by the articles of capitulation, had agreed to allow us would have arrived, and put an end to our apprehensions; but none appeared.
Página 24 - Champlain; then through the middle of deepest channel of Lake Champlain to the eastward of the islands called the Four Brothers, and the westward of the islands called the Grand Isle and Long Isle, or the Two Heroes, and to the westward of the Isle La Motte to the line in the 45th degree of north latitude; established by treaty for the boundary line between the United States and the British Dominions.
Página 21 - River, at three miles distance, on the north side thereof, beginning at the Atlantic Ocean and ending at a point due north of Pautucket Falls, and a straight line drawn from thence, due west, till it meets with His Majesty's other Governments.