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... metal , by means of which , producing galvanic action , it was expect- ed the copper would be preserved from corrosion ; but it is proved , that though the oxidation of the metal is prevented by the defensive action of the iron , the ...
... metal , by means of which , producing galvanic action , it was expect- ed the copper would be preserved from corrosion ; but it is proved , that though the oxidation of the metal is prevented by the defensive action of the iron , the ...
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... metals in circulation is augmented , their value is depreciated . If the amount of metallic currency was quadrupled , its value in exchange would in consequence be re- duced to one - fourth , and the only effect would be , that the ...
... metals in circulation is augmented , their value is depreciated . If the amount of metallic currency was quadrupled , its value in exchange would in consequence be re- duced to one - fourth , and the only effect would be , that the ...
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... metal employed in its construction . Upon this principle a tone may be pro- duced , exactly resembling that of the great bell in St. Paul's cathedral , from a very small steel spiral . When adapted to re- peaters , two spirals are fixed ...
... metal employed in its construction . Upon this principle a tone may be pro- duced , exactly resembling that of the great bell in St. Paul's cathedral , from a very small steel spiral . When adapted to re- peaters , two spirals are fixed ...
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... metal at once . The civil and military branches of the ordnance have been established at Wool- wich since the accession of George L There are barracks for the royal artillery , horse and foot , and also for the marines ; the first forms ...
... metal at once . The civil and military branches of the ordnance have been established at Wool- wich since the accession of George L There are barracks for the royal artillery , horse and foot , and also for the marines ; the first forms ...
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... metals , which enable him to raise such monuments to his skill , and which hourly minister to his enjoyments . From these " rocks rich in gems , and mountains big with mines , " he draws the diadem which glitters on his brow , and which ...
... metals , which enable him to raise such monuments to his skill , and which hourly minister to his enjoyments . From these " rocks rich in gems , and mountains big with mines , " he draws the diadem which glitters on his brow , and which ...
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Página 280 - Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east, and leads with her The flowery May, who from her green lap throws The yellow cowslip, and the pale primrose. Hail bounteous May that dost inspire Mirth and youth, and warm desire; Woods and groves are of thy dressing, Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing. Thus we salute thee with our early song, And welcome thee, and wish thee long.
Página 392 - Sometimes with secure delight The upland hamlets will invite, When the merry bells ring round, And the jocund rebecks sound To many a youth and many a maid, Dancing in the chequered shade, And young and old come forth to play On a sunshine holiday...
Página 376 - Not a drum was heard, not a funeral note, As his corse to the rampart we hurried ; Not a soldier discharged his farewell shot O'er the grave where our hero we buried. We buried him darkly at dead of night, The sods with our bayonets turning ; By the struggling moonbeam's misty light And the lantern dimly burning.
Página 126 - Here Reynolds is laid, and to tell you my mind, He has not left a wiser or better behind : His pencil was striking, resistless, and grand: His manners were gentle, complying, and bland; Still born to improve us in every part, His pencil our faces, his manners our heart...
Página 376 - By the struggling moonbeam's misty light, And the lantern dimly burning. No useless coffin enclosed his breast, Not in sheet nor in shroud we wound him; But he lay like a warrior taking his rest, With his martial cloak around him.
Página 379 - The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities ; that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state.
Página 369 - As a beam o'er the face of the waters may glow, While the tide runs in darkness and coldness below, So the cheek may be tinged with a warm sunny smile, Though the cold heart to ruin runs darkly the while.
Página 379 - The tax which each individual is bound to pay ought to be certain, and not arbitrary. The time of payment, the manner of payment, the quantity to be paid, ought all to be clear and plain to the contributor, and to every person.
Página 57 - Who hung with woods yon mountain's sultry brow ? From the dry rock who bade the waters flow ? Not to the skies in useless columns tost...
Página 80 - I remember? why, she would hang on him, As if increase of appetite had grown By what it fed on; and yet, within a month, Let me not think on't: Frailty, thy name is woman!