The Scots Magazine, Volume 45Sands, Brymer, Murray and Cochran, 1783 |
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... object , namely , the fuppreffing thefe nominal votes , which , of late years , have been fo greatly multiplied , and have determined many elections . It was our ancient conftitution , that gentlemen of real property , refident in their ...
... object , namely , the fuppreffing thefe nominal votes , which , of late years , have been fo greatly multiplied , and have determined many elections . It was our ancient conftitution , that gentlemen of real property , refident in their ...
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... object of fear to any nation in the world ; he wished moft heartily that he was ; for , from the loyalty , good understand ing , and reciprocity of interefts of both countries , the enemies of this kingdom would have no reason to ...
... object of fear to any nation in the world ; he wished moft heartily that he was ; for , from the loyalty , good understand ing , and reciprocity of interefts of both countries , the enemies of this kingdom would have no reason to ...
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... object , and all concur to the denouement of the plot . The prodigality of the Harrels , and the pride of old Delville , [ another guardian to Cecilia ] , though carried to the extreme , are yet within the bounds of probability . The ...
... object , and all concur to the denouement of the plot . The prodigality of the Harrels , and the pride of old Delville , [ another guardian to Cecilia ] , though carried to the extreme , are yet within the bounds of probability . The ...
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... object we contend for , I difapprove of all hoftilities , both by land and fea , as they only tend to multi- ply the miseries of individuals , when the public can reap no advantage by fuccess . As to the favages , I have the beft af ...
... object we contend for , I difapprove of all hoftilities , both by land and fea , as they only tend to multi- ply the miseries of individuals , when the public can reap no advantage by fuccess . As to the favages , I have the beft af ...
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... object from whence it is denominated . However , as the effects of fuperftition do often long furvive the illu- fions that gave it birth , the rock or cavem ftill preferves the name of Gowmooky or Cow's head . The proportional lengths ...
... object from whence it is denominated . However , as the effects of fuperftition do often long furvive the illu- fions that gave it birth , the rock or cavem ftill preferves the name of Gowmooky or Cow's head . The proportional lengths ...
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Page 6 - Cataraquy; thence along the middle of said river into Lake Ontario; through the middle of said lake until it strikes the communication by water between that lake and Lake Erie; thence along the middle of said communication into Lake Erie...
Page 5 - St. Croix River to the highlands; along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence, from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean, to the northwesternmost head of Connecticut River...
Page 6 - It is agreed that creditors on either side, shall meet with no lawful impediment to the recovery of the full value in sterling money, of all bona fide debts heretofore contracted.
Page 7 - ... his Britannic Majesty shall, with all convenient speed, and without causing any destruction, or carrying away any negroes or other property of the American inhabitants...
Page 6 - Superior; thence through Lake Superior northward of the Isles Royal and Phelipeaux, to the Long Lake ; thence through the middle of said Long Lake, and the water communication between it and the Lake of the Woods...
Page 282 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Page 6 - Highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence, from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean, to the northwesternmost head of Connecticut River; thence down along the middle of that river, to the forty-fifth degree of north latitude...
Page 499 - I now make it my earnest prayer that God would have you, and the State over which you preside, in his holy protection ; that He would incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate...
Page 7 - ... against any person or persons for, or by reason of the part which he or they may have taken in the present war; and that no person shall, on that account, suffer any future loss or damage, either in his person, liberty or property ; and that those who may be in confinement on such charges, at the time of the ratification of the treaty in America, shall be immediately set at liberty, and the prosecutions so commenced be discontinued.
Page 7 - That there shall be no future confiscations made, nor any prosecutions commenced against any person or persons, for or by reason of the part which he or they may have taken in the present War ; and that no person shall on that account suffer any future loss or damage either in his person, liberty, or property...