The Virginia Historical Register, and Literary Companion, Volúmenes 1-2Virginia Historical Society, 1848 |
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... Letters , In- scriptions , and other relics of the " olden time . " It is true , our own private taste for such things is by no means extravagant . We are not antiquaries , but only lovers of history CONTENTS OF VOL NO.
... Letters , In- scriptions , and other relics of the " olden time . " It is true , our own private taste for such things is by no means extravagant . We are not antiquaries , but only lovers of history CONTENTS OF VOL NO.
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... due honor to the Past , we shall by no means neglect to pay a proper attention to the Pre- sent . The stream of history , we know , has not flowed out , but is still flowing on ; and as we are sitting II THE VIRGINIA HISTORICAL REGISTER .
... due honor to the Past , we shall by no means neglect to pay a proper attention to the Pre- sent . The stream of history , we know , has not flowed out , but is still flowing on ; and as we are sitting II THE VIRGINIA HISTORICAL REGISTER .
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... means employed in their achievement , and in which Virginians have borne so conspicuous a part , to bear witness . Why , then , has Virginia " fallen from her high estate ? " It can only be because the faculties of her sons have not ...
... means employed in their achievement , and in which Virginians have borne so conspicuous a part , to bear witness . Why , then , has Virginia " fallen from her high estate ? " It can only be because the faculties of her sons have not ...
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... means shall be proportioned to the end and the end to the means , push her railroads , her schools , her work - shops , her factories , public - spirited improvements of every kind , into the various quarters of the Commonwealth , and ...
... means shall be proportioned to the end and the end to the means , push her railroads , her schools , her work - shops , her factories , public - spirited improvements of every kind , into the various quarters of the Commonwealth , and ...
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... means be confined to what is now in print . A good deal of matter in manuscript has already been obtained , and we hope to obtain much more . Our purpose is to preserve with care all that is collected , and make public such of it as may ...
... means be confined to what is now in print . A good deal of matter in manuscript has already been obtained , and we hope to obtain much more . Our purpose is to preserve with care all that is collected , and make public such of it as may ...
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Página 221 - Upon whose grassless floor of red-brown hue, By sheddings from the pining umbrage tinged Perennially — beneath whose sable roof Of boughs, as if for festal purpose decked With unrejoicing berries — ghostly Shapes May meet at noontide; Fear and trembling Hope, Silence and Foresight; Death the Skeleton And Time the Shadow...
Página 34 - Hull, Prepared from his Manuscripts, by his daughter, Mrs. Maria Campbell; together with the History of the Campaign of 1812, and Surrender of the Post of Detroit; by his Grandson, James Freeman Clarke.
Página 137 - Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other.
Página 170 - But why despair ? Twice hast thou lived already ; Twice shone among the nations of the world, As the sun shines among the lesser lights Of heaven ; an'd shalt again. The hour shall come When they who think to bind the ethereal spirit, Who, like the eagle cowering o'er his prey, Watch with quick eye, and strike and strike again If but a sinew vibrate, shall confess Their wisdom folly.
Página 18 - Come on, sir. Now you set your foot on shore In Novo Orbe ; here's the rich Peru : And there within, sir, are the golden mines, Great Solomon's Ophir!
Página 170 - Who, like the eagle cowering o'er his prey, Watch with quick eye, and strike and strike again If but a sinew vibrate, shall confess Their wisdom folly. Even now the flame Bursts forth where once it burnt so gloriously, And, dying, left a...
Página 235 - The more I am acquainted with agricultural affairs, the better I am pleased with them; insomuch, that I can no where find so great satisfaction as in those innocent and useful pursuits. In indulging these feelings; I am led to reflect how much more delightful to an undebauched mind, is the task of making improvements on the earth, than all the vain glory which can be acquired from ravaging it, by the most uninterrupted career of conquests.
Página 200 - A lily of a day Is fairer far in May Although it fall and die that night; It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures, life may perfect be.
Página 41 - Why this Will lug your priests and servants from your sides; Pluck stout men's pillows from below their heads...
Página 16 - Point of Cape Comfort, all along the Sea Coast, to the Southward two hundred Miles, and all that Space and Circuit of Land, lying from the Sea Coast of the Precinct aforesaid, up into the Land, throughout from Sea to Sea, West, and Northwest...