A History of Vermont, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time: With a Geographical Account of the Country, and a View of Its Original Inhabitants. For the Use of Schools |
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... probably vegetated for cen- turies , are often not more than 2 or 3 feet high . They are thickly surrounded by branches , so interwoven as to render A5 HISTORY OF VERMONT . 9 presents a greater variety of surface than ...
... probably vegetated for cen- turies , are often not more than 2 or 3 feet high . They are thickly surrounded by branches , so interwoven as to render A5 HISTORY OF VERMONT . 9 presents a greater variety of surface than ...
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... feet in 30 rods . Par The Lamoille rises in Greensboro ' , and running 75 miles empties into Lake Champlain in Colchester . Otter Creek rises in Pern , ( 30 feet from the Battenkill , ) and after running 90 miles , empties into Lake ...
... feet in 30 rods . Par The Lamoille rises in Greensboro ' , and running 75 miles empties into Lake Champlain in Colchester . Otter Creek rises in Pern , ( 30 feet from the Battenkill , ) and after running 90 miles , empties into Lake ...
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... feet of slabs , amounting to $ 11,000 ; the machinery is propelled by water , and puts in motion 65 saws . In Strafford is a rich vein of Sulphuret of Iron , containing a small quantity of copper . 8. What is the most common mineral ...
... feet of slabs , amounting to $ 11,000 ; the machinery is propelled by water , and puts in motion 65 saws . In Strafford is a rich vein of Sulphuret of Iron , containing a small quantity of copper . 8. What is the most common mineral ...
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... feet leading into an apartment 27 feet long , 20 wide , and 20 high . From this , passages lead off into several other rooms , one of which is 30 feet long , 12 wide , and 20 high . Vermont abounds with curiosities of this description ...
... feet leading into an apartment 27 feet long , 20 wide , and 20 high . From this , passages lead off into several other rooms , one of which is 30 feet long , 12 wide , and 20 high . Vermont abounds with curiosities of this description ...
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... feet in diameter and 31 feet long , and opens into a room 20 feet long , 12 wide and 20 high . In the north end of the room is a pas- sage 40 inches in diameter , which leads into a room 30 feet by 20 . In Dorset is another remarkable ...
... feet in diameter and 31 feet long , and opens into a room 20 feet long , 12 wide and 20 high . In the north end of the room is a pas- sage 40 inches in diameter , which leads into a room 30 feet by 20 . In Dorset is another remarkable ...
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Page 86 - ... be deprived of his liberty except by the law of the land, or the judgment of his peers.
Page 84 - Therefore, no male person, born in this country, or brought from over sea, ought to be holden by law, to serve any person, as a servant, slave or apprentice, after he arrives to the age of twenty-one years, nor female, in like manner, after she arrives to the age of eighteen years, unless they are bound by their own consent, after they arrive to such age, or bound by law, for the payment of debts, damages, fines, costs, or the like.
Page 84 - ... be justly deprived or abridged of any civil right as a citizen, on account of his religious sentiments, or peculia[r] mode of religious worship...
Page 49 - DO, in the name and by the authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare, that these united colonies, are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the state of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved...
Page 84 - THAT all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain natural, inherent and unalienable rights, amongst which are the enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 86 - That every member of society hath a right to be protected in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and property, and therefore, is bound to contribute his proportion towards the expense of that protection, and yield his personal service, when necessary, or an equivalent thereto...
Page 2 - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Page 94 - ... for the use of his creditors, in such manner as shall be hereafter regulated by law.
Page 86 - And, previous to any law being made to raise a tax, the purpose for which it is to be raised ought to appear evident to the legislature to be of more service to the community, than the money would be if not collected.
Page 86 - The freedom of deliberation, speech, and debate, in either house of the legislature, is so essential to the rights of the people, that it cannot be the foundation of any accusation or prosecution, action or complaint, in any other court or place whatsoever.