The International Cyclopedia: A Compendium of Human Knowledge, Volumen5Dodd, Mead, 1890 |
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... nearly equal weights of water and alcohol . If only alcohol and water passed over in distillation , all spirits , from whatever extracted , would be the same ; but this is not the case . Brandy , which is distilled from wine , has a ...
... nearly equal weights of water and alcohol . If only alcohol and water passed over in distillation , all spirits , from whatever extracted , would be the same ; but this is not the case . Brandy , which is distilled from wine , has a ...
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... nearly equal , the carbonate of lime often greatly preponderating ; and usually contain- ing also a little - sometimes nearly 20 per cent - of carbonate of iron . It is softer than limestone ; usually white ; sometimes gray , yellow ...
... nearly equal , the carbonate of lime often greatly preponderating ; and usually contain- ing also a little - sometimes nearly 20 per cent - of carbonate of iron . It is softer than limestone ; usually white ; sometimes gray , yellow ...
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... nearly two thirds of the area of the whole island . Its principal productions are sugar , tobacco , and coffee . Its pop . , chiefly negroes and mulattoes , is estimated at 300,000 . The capital , San Domingo , contains 12,000 ...
... nearly two thirds of the area of the whole island . Its principal productions are sugar , tobacco , and coffee . Its pop . , chiefly negroes and mulattoes , is estimated at 300,000 . The capital , San Domingo , contains 12,000 ...
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... nearly from e . to west . The highest point is Pillesden Pen , 934 feet . The chief rivers are the Stour and the Frome . Geologically , D. consists of strata of plastic clay , chalk , oolite , lias , with some weald and greensand ...
... nearly from e . to west . The highest point is Pillesden Pen , 934 feet . The chief rivers are the Stour and the Frome . Geologically , D. consists of strata of plastic clay , chalk , oolite , lias , with some weald and greensand ...
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... nearly a French franc . The Æginetan D. was considerably more . But whatever its absolute worth , it always remained the 6,000th part of the talent ( about £ 244 ) , and the 100th part of the mina ( about £ 4 ) , and was divided into ...
... nearly a French franc . The Æginetan D. was considerably more . But whatever its absolute worth , it always remained the 6,000th part of the talent ( about £ 244 ) , and the 100th part of the mina ( about £ 4 ) , and was divided into ...
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Página 384 - ... that the executive will on the first day of january aforesaid by proclamation designate the states and parts of states if any in which the people thereof respectively shall then be in rebellion against the united states and the fact that any state or the people thereof shall on that day be in good faith represented in the congress of the united states by members chosen thereto at elections wherein a majority of the qualified voters of such...
Página 384 - ... rebellion against the United States; and the fact that any State, or the people thereof, shall on that day be in good faith represented in the Congress of the United States, by members chosen thereto at elections wherein a majority of the qualified voters of such...
Página 384 - ... that on the first day of january in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and sixtythree all persons held as slaves within any state or designated part of a state the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the united states shall be then thenceforward and forever free...
Página 183 - Here the Khan Kubla commanded a palace to be built, and a stately garden thereunto. And thus ten miles of fertile ground were inclosed with a wall.
Página 242 - Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels?
Página 3 - I have begun several times many things, and I have often succeeded at last. I shall sit down now ; but the time will come when you will hear me.
Página 215 - That no contract for the sale of any goods, wares and merchandise, for the price of ten pounds sterling or upwards, shall be allowed to be good, except the buyer shall accept part of the goods so sold, and actually receive the same...
Página 384 - And I further declare and make known that such persons of suitable condition will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service. And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution upon* military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
Página 384 - That on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free...
Página 384 - ... the States and parts of States wherein the people thereof, respectively, are this day in rebellion against the United States, the following, to wit : Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, (except the parishes of St.