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 WritingsHunt and Clarke, 1826 - 407 Seiten |
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... 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 members of the parliament and as ...
... 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 members of the parliament and as ...
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... flame , sparks , nor smoke . While here , Franklin saw much of the manners of the Moravians ; and remembering they had obtained 4 an act of parliament , exempting them from military duties 6 2 LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN . 123.
... flame , sparks , nor smoke . While here , Franklin saw much of the manners of the Moravians ; and remembering they had obtained 4 an act of parliament , exempting them from military duties 6 2 LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN . 123.
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... 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 ...
... 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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... Parliaments , 2 vols . octavo ; A History of England , during the reigns of Charles II , James II , and William III , 2 vols . folio ; and the Case of Authors by Profession , octavo . He died at Chiswick in 1762 . upon determined to ...
... Parliaments , 2 vols . octavo ; A History of England , during the reigns of Charles II , James II , and William III , 2 vols . folio ; and the Case of Authors by Profession , octavo . He died at Chiswick in 1762 . upon determined to ...
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... Parliament , which can by no means become Assembly - men of America . Hence appears the absurdity of the complaint , that the house refused the protest an entry on their minutes . The protesters know that they are not , by any custom or ...
... Parliament , which can by no means become Assembly - men of America . Hence appears the absurdity of the complaint , that the house refused the protest an entry on their minutes . The protesters know that they are not , by any custom or ...
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Seite 358 - 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 338 - ... 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 334 - 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 58 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...
Seite 357 - 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 336 - 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 322 - 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 332 - 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 387 - 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 359 - ... 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.