The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Including a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the War of Independence, and of the Various Negociations at Paris for Peace; with the History of His Political and Other Writings |
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It would now be thought hard by act of parliament to oblige the Cinque Ports , or
sea - coasts of Britain , to maintain the whole navy , because they are more
immediately defended by it , not allowing them at the same time a vote in
choosing ...
It would now be thought hard by act of parliament to oblige the Cinque Ports , or
sea - coasts of Britain , to maintain the whole navy , because they are more
immediately defended by it , not allowing them at the same time a vote in
choosing ...
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... and discovered neither fame , sparks , nor smoke . While here , Franklin saw
much of the manners of the Moravians ; and remembering they had obtained an
act of parliament , exempting them from military duties 6 2 LIFE OF DR
FRANKLIN ...
... and discovered neither fame , sparks , nor smoke . While here , Franklin saw
much of the manners of the Moravians ; and remembering they had obtained an
act of parliament , exempting them from military duties 6 2 LIFE OF DR
FRANKLIN ...
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an act of parliament , exempting them from military duties in the colonies , was
much surprised at first to find their chief settlement at Bethlehem so well de .
fended and appointed . They had a regular fort , at which the brethren mounted
guard ...
an act of parliament , exempting them from military duties in the colonies , was
much surprised at first to find their chief settlement at Bethlehem so well de .
fended and appointed . They had a regular fort , at which the brethren mounted
guard ...
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The principal works of this early associate of Frank . lin's were , The Use and
Abuse of Parliaments , 2 vols . octavo ; A History of England , during the reigns of
Charles II , James II , and William íll , 2 vols . folio ; and the Case of Authors by ...
The principal works of this early associate of Frank . lin's were , The Use and
Abuse of Parliaments , 2 vols . octavo ; A History of England , during the reigns of
Charles II , James II , and William íll , 2 vols . folio ; and the Case of Authors by ...
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It is unknown to the practice of the house of Commons , or of any house of
representatives in America that I have heard of ; and seems affected imitation of
the lords in Parliament , which can by no means become Assembly - men of
America .
It is unknown to the practice of the house of Commons , or of any house of
representatives in America that I have heard of ; and seems affected imitation of
the lords in Parliament , which can by no means become Assembly - men of
America .
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Seite 360 - Magdalen Islands, and Labrador, so long as the same shall remain unsettled; but so soon as the same or either of them shall be settled, it shall not be lawful for the said fishermen to dry or cure fish at such settlement, without a previous agreement for that purpose with the inhabitants, proprietors, or possessors of the ground.
Seite 340 - ... be blasted, without the blessing of Heaven: and therefore ask that blessing humbly; and be not uncharitable to those that at present seem to want it, but comfort and help them. Remember Job suffered, and was afterwards prosperous. " And now, to conclude, ' Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other...
Seite 336 - three removes are as bad as a fire ;' and again, 'keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee ;* and again, ' if you would have your business done, go ; if not, send.' And again, ' He that by the plough would thrive, Himself must either hold or drive...
Seite 60 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...
Seite 359 - 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...
Seite 338 - Years can never be spent but, always taking out of the Meal-tub, and never putting in, soon comes to the Bottom; as Poor Dick says, When the Well's dry, they know the Worth of Water. But this they might have known before, if they had taken his Advice; If you would know the Value of Money, go and try to borrow some; for, he that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing; and indeed so does he that lends to such People, when he goes to get it in again.
Seite 324 - Key is always bright, as Poor Richard says. But dost thou love Life, then do not squander Time, for that's the stuff Life is made of, as Poor Richard says. How much more than is necessary do we spend in sleep, forgetting that The sleeping Fox catches no Poultry...
Seite 334 - How much more than is necessary do we spend in sleep, forgetting that the sleeping fox catches no poultry, and that there will be sleeping enough in the grave, as Poor Richard says.
Seite 389 - In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality — that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
Seite 361 - ... perfectly consistent not only with justice and equity, but with that spirit of conciliation which on the return of the blessings of peace should universally prevail.
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| Titel | The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Including a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the War of Independence, and of the Various Negociations at Paris for Peace; with the History of His Political and Other Writings |
| Mitwirkende Personen | Leonard Woods |
| Verlag | Hunt and Clarke, 1826 |
| Original von | Harvard University |
| Digitalisiert | 27. Juli 2006 |
| Länge | 407 Seiten |
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