Appletons' Annual Cyclopaedia and Register of Important Events, Volume 7; Volume 22D. Appleton & Company, 1883 |
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... Chinese Immigra- tion " ; the surprising " Political Revolution of the Year , " with its results , is set forth under " New York " and " United States . " The stirring events in some foreign countries have been of unusual interest ; as ...
... Chinese Immigra- tion " ; the surprising " Political Revolution of the Year , " with its results , is set forth under " New York " and " United States . " The stirring events in some foreign countries have been of unusual interest ; as ...
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... Chinese and 213 Indians . There were living in the United States 1,319,189 persons born in Alabama ( 703,904 white and 610,285 colored ) . Of the total population 622,629 were males and 639 , - 876 females , 1,252,771 native and 9,734 ...
... Chinese and 213 Indians . There were living in the United States 1,319,189 persons born in Alabama ( 703,904 white and 610,285 colored ) . Of the total population 622,629 were males and 639 , - 876 females , 1,252,771 native and 9,734 ...
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... China , the extension of the missions on the Niger and among the Esquimaux , etc. The society employed 260 missionaries , 226 native clergy , and 2,900 native lay agents , and had connected with its churches 36,000 communi- cants ...
... China , the extension of the missions on the Niger and among the Esquimaux , etc. The society employed 260 missionaries , 226 native clergy , and 2,900 native lay agents , and had connected with its churches 36,000 communi- cants ...
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... Chinese and 195 Indians ; 416,279 were males and 386,246 females , 792,175 natives and 10,380 of foreign birth . There were living in the United States , 520,740 natives of Arkansas , 802,525 591,581 | 210,666 383,622 white and 137,118 ...
... Chinese and 195 Indians ; 416,279 were males and 386,246 females , 792,175 natives and 10,380 of foreign birth . There were living in the United States , 520,740 natives of Arkansas , 802,525 591,581 | 210,666 383,622 white and 137,118 ...
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... Chinese mission at Portland , Oregon , with 50 members , had contributed $ 85 to the jubilee fund of the society . The missionary work in Mexico , resumed a year before , was carried on by the Mexican Mission- ary Society in co ...
... Chinese mission at Portland , Oregon , with 50 members , had contributed $ 85 to the jubilee fund of the society . The missionary work in Mexico , resumed a year before , was carried on by the Mexican Mission- ary Society in co ...
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Page 400 - ... and such notes herein authorized shall be receivable in payment of all taxes, internal duties, excises, debts, and demands of every kind due to the United States, except duties on imports, and of all claims and demands against the United States of every kind whatsoever, except for interest upon bonds and notes, which shall be paid in coin, and shall also be lawful money and a legal tender in payment of all debts, public and private, within the United States, except duties on imports and interest...
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Page 134 - He trod the wine-press alone. With unfaltering front he faced death. With unfailing tenderness he took leave of life. Above the demoniac hiss of the assassin's bullet he heard the voice of God. With simple resignation he bowed to the divine decree.
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Page 454 - I. To bring within the folds of organization every department of productive industry, making knowledge a standpoint for action, and industrial, moral worth, not wealth, the true standard of individual and national greatness. "II. To secure to the toilers a proper share of the wealth...
Page 346 - The wisdom of our sages, and blood of our heroes, have been devoted to their attainment. They should be the creed of our political faith — the text of civic instruction — the touchstone by which to try the services of those we trust ; and should we wander from them, in moments of error or alarm, let us hasten to retrace our steps, and to regain the road which alone leads to peace, liberty, and safety.
Page 136 - Seek to be good, but aim not to be great: A woman's noblest station is retreat; Her fairest virtues fly from public sight, Domestic worth, that shuns too strong a light.