Travels in New-England and New-York, Volumen3T. Dwight, 1822 |
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... better than those on the road . Wareham was incorporated in 1739 ; and , in 1790 , contained 854 inhabitants ; in 1800 , 770 ; and , in 1810 , 851 . Between Wareham and Sandwich we crossed the neck , or isth- mus , which connects the ...
... better than those on the road . Wareham was incorporated in 1739 ; and , in 1790 , contained 854 inhabitants ; in 1800 , 770 ; and , in 1810 , 851 . Between Wareham and Sandwich we crossed the neck , or isth- mus , which connects the ...
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... better than that which we saw at Wareham . The surface is an interchange of hills and vallies ; which , though not beautiful in themselves , were particularly agreeable to us , after having languished over so extensive a plain . These ...
... better than that which we saw at Wareham . The surface is an interchange of hills and vallies ; which , though not beautiful in themselves , were particularly agreeable to us , after having languished over so extensive a plain . These ...
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... better than most others . It is useful , permanent , liable to few accidents , secure of a market , incapable of being overdone , and unattended with any material expense either for labour or repairs . In ordi- nary cases a child can ...
... better than most others . It is useful , permanent , liable to few accidents , secure of a market , incapable of being overdone , and unattended with any material expense either for labour or repairs . In ordi- nary cases a child can ...
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... better . Rye , Indian corn , and onions , are said to grow well ; and are cultivated in greater quantities , than are necessary for the consumption of the inhabitants . The highest land in the County of Barnstable , is Scargo Hill , in ...
... better . Rye , Indian corn , and onions , are said to grow well ; and are cultivated in greater quantities , than are necessary for the consumption of the inhabitants . The highest land in the County of Barnstable , is Scargo Hill , in ...
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... better than in the main body of the township ; and on Pocket island in Pleasant bay is still better . In the body of the township twelve bushels of * In the year 1803 , the township of Harwich was divided , and the first parish in ...
... better than in the main body of the township ; and on Pocket island in Pleasant bay is still better . In the body of the township twelve bushels of * In the year 1803 , the township of Harwich was divided , and the first parish in ...
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Página 218 - Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses, whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate over the present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings.
Página 436 - ... killed in the assault upon the fort. They were thrown into this pond, the preceding autumn, by the British; when, probably, the water was sufficiently deep to cover them. Some of them were covered at this time; but at a depth, so small, as to leave them distinctly visible. Others had an arm, a leg, and a part of the body, above the surface. The clothes, which they wore, when they were killed, were still on them ; and proved, that they were militia ; being the ordinary dress of farmers.
Página 461 - In 1810 he took his degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in the city of New Y'ork...
Página 492 - In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. 7 The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.
Página 269 - ... a member of and in communion with the Church of England as by law established...
Página 174 - For they left the way of their ancestors, and worshipped the God of heaven, the God whom they knew: so they cast them out from the face of their gods, and they fled into Mesopotamia, and sojourned there many days.
Página 374 - Hendrick," says the same writer, "a renowned Indian warrior among the Mohawks, and one of their sachems, or kings, who was slain in the battle, and whose son, upon being told that his father was killed, giving the usual Indian groan upon such occasions, and suddenly putting his hand on his left breast, swore...
Página 218 - That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plains of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow warmer among the ruins of lona.
Página 498 - The day of judgment is either approaching, or it is not. If it is not, there is no cause for an adjournment ; if it is, I choose to be found doing my duty. I wish therefore that candles may be brought."— Dwighfa Travels, vol.
Página 278 - ... senators from each great district, which senators shall form a council for the appointment of the said officers, of which the governor for the time being, or the lieutenantgovernor, or the president of the senate, when they shall respectively administer the government, shall be president and have a casting voice, but no other vote; and with the advice and consent of the said council, shall appoint all the said officers; and that a majority of the said council be a quorum.