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RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 104 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1863 Excerpt: . . . for by the Republican leaders, and secured the friendship of some of the distinguished patriots. Not a few of the Europeans and Americans, who had settled in the country, tempted by the brilliant prospect of prosperity and freedom, which the young Republics appeared to present, and by which the protection that the condition of citizenship offered to person and property, renounced their original allegiance, and accepted a naturalization. Mr. Phelps resisted every overture of this kind. The recollection of his revolutionary ancestry, and the pride of country, kept him firm in his allegiance. Circumstances had made him, to a great extent, the representative man of the interests of his country and his countrymen, and he maintained the position with liberality and courage. Mr. Phelps was married to a Spanish lady during his residence in South America, and has one child, a daughter. Mr. Phelps has always adhered to the religion of his fathers--Old School Presbyterian--and in politics has always been a firm National Democrat, of the Conservative school. We have spoken of Mr. Phelps as the Representative of Commerce. His position, the circumstances under which he was elected, and his extensive business connections, on this Continent and Europe, and consequent practical knowledge of the laws of trade, eminently qualify him for such a position. But, as a legislator, he is tied down to no special interest, but discharges his duties with a conscientious sense of his responsibility to all classes of citizens, and to the diversified interests of a great State. Mr. Phelps has been one of the favorites of fortune. No commercial failure has ever, for a moment, discredited his name, which we find inscribed high on the list, in the roll of the rich men of New York. His brief . . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub, RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 82 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1862 edition. Excerpt: . . . then both deliberative and executive, parliament and high court of justice in one--may be accounted for, by the fact that it does not now possess legislative power. The result of its deliberations is merely a petition to the King, suggesting that certain things should be done; and only under certain circumstances, can they levy taxes or recommend them. The island is divided into three governments, each government being in civil matters quite independent of the others. The governor or stiftsamptsman who resides at Reykjavik, is at the head of the civil administration, conducts all public affairs, presides in the supreme courts of justice, watches over the execution of the laws, the collecting and expenditure of the public revenue, and, along with the Bishop, directs the school, and appoints the clergy throughout the whole island. The governor is sometimes a native of the island, though oftener a Dane. He continues in office five years, with a salary of about 300 per annum, and is entitled to promotion on his return to Denmark. Under him are the amtmen, of whom there ought to be four, but as the governor holds this office in the southern province, and the northern and eastern are united, there are only two others. These have the superintendence of the inferior officers, and nearly the same duties in their province as the governor exercises in relation to the whole island. Subordinate to them are the sysselmen or sheriffs, nineteen in number, who are empowered to hold courts, appoint justices of the peace and notaries, and to administer the laws concerning inheritances. They are chosen by the crown from among the principal proprietors in the district. Under these are the hrepp-stiorar or bailiffs, who assist the sheriff in preserving the. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub, RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 92 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 Excerpt: . . . granted to our efforts. I am desirous of being able to say, that we have profited, in as far as is possible by the means put into our hands, to secure the peace of France and of the world, but I cannot conceal from myself that very grave errors have been committed, and that we shall have many difficulties to contend with. The moment when I shall be able to explain myself on all these subjects orally is so near, that I limit myself to the single observation, that we have (through, as I think, ill-advised philanthropy) allowed the tyrant, who possessing a very powerful party, retains ample means of injuring us, to escape, and that we have, on the other hand, failed to secure the very important object of a return to legitimate sovereignty. The Bourbons are called only by a political corps created by Bonaparte, which arrogates to itself the right of dethroning for deeds which it had formerly approved as the acts of a wisdom almost supernatural. The Senate, which contains the accomplices of the most atrocious acts of the Eevolution, is constituted hereditary, and the Bourbons will be constrained to rule along with the instruments of Bonapartes tyranny. It is, nevertheless, this egregiously impudent act which has most outraged the people, and they labour to return to this point. It is desired that the King of France, in accepting the constitution, should except the article which decrees the permanence of the present Senate, and that he should send it back for the decision of the nation. The manner in which it is desirable that the nation should declare its wishes is not very apparent. To consult it would not certainly at all times be safe. I believe the observations contained in my preceding reports, on the spirit which prevails in France, cannot be gainsaid. I. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub, RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 80 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: . . . 1867, receiving a second prize. He was stroke oar of our Freshman Class Crew, and rowed in four races on Charles River. He rowed with Chandler, in the racing shell, LHirondelle, from Albany to New York, in May, 1867. He roomed Sophomore year alone in Grays 52, and for the rest of the course in Grays 44. After graduation, on Jan. 21, 1869, he became connected with the commission house of Perry, Wendell and Fay, Federal St. , Boston, as a clerk, and remained there till Nov. 1, 1869. On the nth of that month he sailed for Europe, ostensibly for travel for some months, but abandoning that, by April 1, 1870, he had so far mastered the language, and fitted himself, as to pass the difficult examinations with success for admission to the Ecole Imperiale des Beaux-Arts, in Paris. The War interrupted his studies. Leaving Paris for Berlin, he was twice arrested as a Prussian spy, while sketching in the streets. Nov. 7, 1870, he entered the Royal Academy of Architecture in Berlin, there continuing his studies till March, 1872. In 1871 he witnessed the de cennial Oberammergau Plays; and in 1872 was in imminent danger under Vesuvius at the time of an eruption. In 1872 he opened an office at No. 4 Pemberton Square, Boston. He was associated for some time with Mr. George T. Tilden. His present office is at No. 535 Beacon Street, Boston, where he is in active practice. In Germany he witnessed the introduction of the Metric System. On returning to America he began his efforts to secure the adoption of that system in the United States. In February, 1874, he issued a circular addressed to the architects, engineers, builders, and others interested in the subject of weights and measures, to induce their active co-operation in forwarding the practical introduction of the Metr. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub, RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 58 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.1in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: . . . name which had fostered his eager dreams, which had made Europe tremble, and had intoxicated France--this name must also be the chief support on which his fame must rest. He sought by every means in his power to preserve all Napoleonic traditions, and to lull the Parisians into sweet dreams that the glorious days of Napoleon the Great had returned. Several families were represented at Court that had been known in his Uncles time, and at the entertainments that succeeded each other without intermission, it was the one main object to recall the magnificence of the First Empire. Officials, ministers, senators, and chamberlains wore uniforms heavy with gold embroidery. Les Cent Gardes who were on duty at the Palace, and rode before and behind the Imperial carriage, were fantastic in their splendour, and reminded one of some princely pageant on the stage. Many customs from the time of Louis XIV. were revived to aid in the display of the young Court. A straining after effect undoubtedly characterised the whole mode of life, and it has been said, hardly unjustly, that it was a theatrical Imperial Court, of which Eugdnie was the centre. But this glittering, and at the same time tasteful, spectacle was acceptable to Frenchmen, who are naturally susceptible to outward appearances, and it was productive of hearty applause, which, however, belonged more to the effect than to the action of the play. An almost fabulous magnificence was displayed when foreign sovereigns came as guests. These visits became more and more frequent as Napoleon increased in importance; indeed, there were times under the Second Empire when the whole solar system of greater and lesser potentates met with one another in the streets of Paris. Deputies from far-distant. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub, RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 74 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.1in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1860 Excerpt: . . . and practical proof of our admiration of The old Red-sand stone, and your other works, as well known throughout the new world as here in your native Scotland. But, he naively answered, I am too busy here, --Edinburgh gives me editorial work enough--to say nothing of my attention to geology--I cant go to America, its of no use to think of it--I have not the time. But you really need relaxation, and as you have well said, we have many geological wonders that would delight you. Here Mrs. Miller interposed and made several suspicious inquiries regarding the streets of New York. She had heard marvellous stories of their filth, and wondered if they were true and the city healthy. It was no easy task to conscientiously evade a direct reply, which must certainly have been derogatory to the sanitary regulations of the American metropolis. Mrs. Miller also expressed a doubt as to the comforts of a sea voyage, and in this was joined by her husband, who jokingly thought he was too cumbersome for ocean travel- They both, however, evinced no little admiration of our broad republic, its free institutions and happy people, but the evenings conversation was mainly upon its geological formations, and fossiliferous remains. Nearly every query put to me by Mr. Miller was expressive of his favorite science, although he is equally at home upon other scientific subjects, and upon the great political, religious, philanthropic, and educational questions of the day, and everywhere honored as the defender of revealed truth, and the champion of the church of his fathers. When the ever memorable contest in the church of Scotland had come to a close by the decision of the House of Lords in the Auchterader case, Mr. Miller. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub, RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 88 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1871 edition. Excerpt: . . . so wise as always to heed that, it will guide thee to everlasting happiness! Another instance is related by a serious person, who, being master of a vessel, was in the harbor of Cape Francois at the time when the blacks revolted, and took arms against the whites. He was leaning on the rail of the quarter-deck, a sorrowful witness of that dreadful scene, when, without any apparent cause, he was suddenly impelled, as by a sense of fear, to quit the rail, and seat himself behind the companionway for shelter. As he left the rail, the mate took his place, and instantly had his thumb fractured by a musket-ball from the shore, which, had not the mas ter removed, must have entered his body. A sea-captain, well known in Philadelphia, being on the point of going on shipboard, felt his mind so impressed with uneasiness, that he could not proceed, and resigned the command. All he could say on the occasion was, that he was not easy to go; and the event proved he was right in attending to the restraint; for the vessel was lost, as is supposed, being never heard of after touching at Batavia. Many circumstances of a similar character might be collected from the journals of Friends and other sources. One which some of the residents in this city have heard related by a Friend, now deceased, who was acquainted with the person alluded to, is inter- esting. A man, who was on his way to Europe in a brig, or some craft of small size, one night was aroused from his sleep by a sudden impression of terror, which caused him to spring out of his berth, and, without waiting to dress, hurry up the companion-way. As he reached the top, he saw a dark body rapidly pass ing; instinctively, as it were, he clasped his arms around it, and. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub, Primary Sources, Historical Collections. Paperback. New. Paperback. 358 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.7in.This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations. This item ships from multiple locations. 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