The Monthly Visitor, and Entertaining Pocket Companion, 13. köideH.D. Symonds, 1801 |
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... lives , but seem to stamp them , rather with the character of the progeny of despicable slaves , than of a civilized race of beings . They are remarkably fond of bathing and ablu- tions , and they make use of a large tub for this ...
... lives , but seem to stamp them , rather with the character of the progeny of despicable slaves , than of a civilized race of beings . They are remarkably fond of bathing and ablu- tions , and they make use of a large tub for this ...
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... lives of the men before marriage , are the causes of much wantonness and dissipation among the women . Marriages are always made at Batavia on Sun- days , yet the bride never appears abroad before the following Wednesday evening , when ...
... lives of the men before marriage , are the causes of much wantonness and dissipation among the women . Marriages are always made at Batavia on Sun- days , yet the bride never appears abroad before the following Wednesday evening , when ...
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... lives less valuable , and their treatment more inhuman . In offences of too small moment to stir up the phlegm of a Dutch peasant , the coolness and tran- quillity displayed at the punishment of his slave , or Hottentot , is highly ...
... lives less valuable , and their treatment more inhuman . In offences of too small moment to stir up the phlegm of a Dutch peasant , the coolness and tran- quillity displayed at the punishment of his slave , or Hottentot , is highly ...
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... love I view The men , who slew me , and the men I slew I must , I will , this happy project seize , That those , too old and weak , may live with ease . E Suppose the babes I smother'd in the tow'r , By THE MONTHLY VISITOR . 57.
... love I view The men , who slew me , and the men I slew I must , I will , this happy project seize , That those , too old and weak , may live with ease . E Suppose the babes I smother'd in the tow'r , By THE MONTHLY VISITOR . 57.
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... lives , with dice , on a drum head . The first throwing two sixes , fell to rubbing his hands , with the mingled sensation of gladness and sorrow ; but was surprised when his companion threw two sixes also . The officer ap- pointed to ...
... lives , with dice , on a drum head . The first throwing two sixes , fell to rubbing his hands , with the mingled sensation of gladness and sorrow ; but was surprised when his companion threw two sixes also . The officer ap- pointed to ...
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Page 351 - She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Page 253 - I never addressed myself in the language of decency and friendship, without receiving a decent and friendly answer. With man it has often been otherwise.
Page 123 - That tinkle in the wither'd leaves below. Stillness, accompanied with sounds so soft, Charms more than silence. Meditation here May think down hours to moments. Here the heart May give an useful lesson to the head, And learning wiser grow without his books.
Page 248 - Before I had learned from the note the name and business of my visitor, I was struck with the manliness of his person, the breadth of his chest, the openness of his countenance, and the inquietude of his eye.
Page 15 - Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its lustre and perfume, And we are weeds without it.
Page 15 - Patriots have toiled, and in their country's cause Bled nobly; and their deeds, as they deserve, Receive proud recompense. We give in charge Their names to the sweet lyre. The historic muse, Proud of the treasure, marches with it down To latest times...
Page 122 - How soft the music of those village bells, Falling at intervals upon the ear In cadence sweet, now dying all away, Now pealing loud again, and louder still, Clear and sonorous, as the gale comes on ! With easy force it opens all the cells Where Mem'ry slept. Wherever I have heard A kindred melody, the scene recurs, And with it all its pleasures and its pains.
Page 352 - Many daughters have done virtuously. But thou excellest them all." Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her works praise her in the gates.
Page 387 - I can never think that a loss, which the performance of my duty has occasioned ; and so long as I have a foot to stand on, I will combat for my king and country.
Page 252 - I have observed among all nations, that the women ornament themselves more than the men; that, wherever found, they are the same kind, civil, obliging, humane, tender beings; that they are ever inclined to be gay and cheerful, timorous and modest. They do not hesitate, like man, to perform a hospitable or generous action; not haughty, nor arrogant, nor supercilious, but full of courtesy and fond of society...