The Journal of Civilization: Established for the Promotion of Civilization at Home and Abroad; and for the Record of Geographical Discovery, Colonization, and Missionary Enterpriseproprietors, 1851 |
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... instances of Indians being met with in Tartary - is sufficient to establish the possibility of a very early communi- cation between the two continents . Thus from time to time a few individuals , a family , and not improbably ...
... instances of Indians being met with in Tartary - is sufficient to establish the possibility of a very early communi- cation between the two continents . Thus from time to time a few individuals , a family , and not improbably ...
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... instance , that the records of the Chinese extend back for myriads of ages : but the fact has been unknown or wilfully overlooked that these people have a mythological as well as a chronological period ; the one containing the his- tory ...
... instance , that the records of the Chinese extend back for myriads of ages : but the fact has been unknown or wilfully overlooked that these people have a mythological as well as a chronological period ; the one containing the his- tory ...
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... instance , a denial to the sable tribes of Africa of the powers and sympathies of our common humanity , as if the colour of the skin were a test of mental vigour and capacity , or rather the brand of the most abject degradation . And ...
... instance , a denial to the sable tribes of Africa of the powers and sympathies of our common humanity , as if the colour of the skin were a test of mental vigour and capacity , or rather the brand of the most abject degradation . And ...
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... Instances of wilful deformity might be multi- plied while one race of people crushes the feet of * A Tale of Paraguay ... instance , Mr. Ellis , in his delightful " Polynesian Researches , " translates a code of laws written by the king ...
... Instances of wilful deformity might be multi- plied while one race of people crushes the feet of * A Tale of Paraguay ... instance , Mr. Ellis , in his delightful " Polynesian Researches , " translates a code of laws written by the king ...
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... instance of the desire he felt to amend mankind through the medium of art , is a very curious print entitled " Punishments , " in which criminals are represented as undergoing the various sentences of the law . An inscription at the ...
... instance of the desire he felt to amend mankind through the medium of art , is a very curious print entitled " Punishments , " in which criminals are represented as undergoing the various sentences of the law . An inscription at the ...
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Page 168 - He paused, as if revolving in his soul Some weighty matter, then, with fervent voice And an impassioned majesty, exclaimed — " O for the coming of that glorious time When, prizing knowledge as her noblest wealth And best protection, this imperial Realm, While she exacts allegiance, shall admit An obligation, on her part, to teach Them who are born to serve her and obey ; Binding herself by statute to secure For all the children whom her soil maintains The rudiments of letters, and inform The mind...
Page 258 - He heard it, but he heeded not — his eyes Were with his heart, and that was far away; He recked not of the life he lost nor prize, But where his rude hut by the Danube lay: There were his young barbarians all at play, There was their Dacian mother — he, their sire, Butchered to make a Roman holiday.
Page 173 - One touch to her hand, and one word in her ear, When they reached the hall door, and the charger stood near; So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung, So light to the saddle before her he sprung ! — "She is won ! we are gone, over bank, bush, and scaur ! They'll have fleet steeds that follow !
Page 80 - Then in a moment to my view The stranger darted from disguise \ The tokens in his hands I knew, My Saviour stood before mine eyes ; He spake ; and my poor name he named : " Of me thou hast not been ashamed ; These deeds shall thy memorial be ; Fear not, thou didst them unto me.
Page 142 - But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise ; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes. Let love through all your actions run, And all your words be mild ; Live like the blessed virgin's Son, That sweet and lovely child.
Page 142 - There's not a plant or flower below But makes Thy glories known ; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from Thy throne.
Page 142 - WHATEVER brawls disturb the street, There should be peace at home ; Where sisters dwell and brothers meet, Quarrels should never come. Birds in their little nests agree : And 'tis a shameful sight, When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.
Page 80 - A poor wayfaring man of grief Hath often crossed me on my way, Who sued so humbly for relief, That I could never answer
Page 80 - That crust was manna to my taste. I spied him, where a fountain burst Clear from the rock ; his strength was gone ; The heedless water...
Page 116 - For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.