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Page 75 - either of the learned tongues, or French, Spanish, Italian, &c. If they found any fault, they spoke ; if not, he read on.' When a portion was finished by one of the company, it was sent to all the others in succession for their deliberative examination ; and when-ever a difference ¿ of opinion was elicited, reference was
Page 236 - offence against this act (the application of which has not been already provided for), shall be paid to the treasurer of such borough ; and all the moneys which he shall so receive shall be carried by him to the account of a fund to be called
Page 114 - It is evident unto all men diligently reading the Holy Scriptures and ancient authors, that from the apostles' time there have been these orders of ministers in Christ's church—bishops, priests, and deacons.
Page 326 - Her whole being seemed changed. The next step was to procure a set of metal types, with the letters cast at the ends, and a board with square holes for their insertion, so as to be read by the finger. In six months she could write
Page 236 - shall be applied towards the payment of the salary of the mayor, and of the recorder, and of the police magistrate, when there is a recorder or police magistrate, and of the respective salaries of the town-clerk and treasurer, and of every other officer whom the council shall appoint; and
Page 114 - Scriptures and ancient authors, that from the apostles' time there have been these orders of ministers in Christ's church—bishops, priests, and deacons.
Page 7 - ear, In cadence sweet! now dying all away, Now pealing loud again, and louder still, Clear and sonorous as the gale comes on.
Page 178 - at the will of the proprietor ; it might be limited in its descent, without any power of alienation in the possessor. It was often granted for a single life or for more lives than one, with remainder in perpetuity to the church. It was forfeited for various delinquencies to the state.
Page 92 - description which can be given, and to grant warrant that the same may be landed and examined by the importer, in presence of the officers; and within three days after any goods shall have been so landed, the importer shall make a perfect entry, and shall
Page 349 - be liable to be kept in penal servitude for the term of three years, or to suffer such other punishment, by imprisonment for not more than two