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Página 52 - ... done by them in the execution of the law, or for the suppression of riots and tumults, in the province of Massachusetts Bay, in New England.
Página 460 - And, furthermore, I do solemnly promise that I will open and explain the Scriptures to my pupils with integrity and faithfulness ; that I will maintain and inculcate the Christian faith, as expressed in the creed, by me now repeated, together with all the other doctrines and duties of our holy religion, so far as may appertain to my office, according to the best light GOD shall give me, and in opposition, not only to Atheists and Infidels, but to Jews, Papists...
Página 57 - The existence of the Courts of Common Pleas, and General Sessions of the Peace.
Página 382 - Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Because ye have obeyed the commandment of Jonadab your father, and kept all his precepts, and done according unto all that he hath commanded you; therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever.
Página 352 - I yield slowly and reluctantly to the conviction that our constitution cannot last. I had supposed that north of the Potowmack a firm and solid government competent to the security of rational liberty might be preserved. Even that now seems doubtful. The case of the south seems to me to be desperate. Our opinions are incompatible with a united government even among ourselves. The union has been prolonged thus far...
Página 62 - Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the Office of REGISTER of DEEDS for the County of Suffolk is removed by order of the late General Court, from Roxbury to Boston, and is opened in Orange-Street, at the southerly part of said Boston. • "June 11, 1782.
Página 40 - Dine with Mr. Gerrish, son Gerrish, Mrs. Anne. Discourse with the Father about my Daughter Mary's Portion. I stood for making £550. doe : because now twas in six parts, the Land was not worth so much. He urg'd for £600. at last would split the £50. Finally Febr. 20. I agreed to charge the House-Rent, and Difference of Money, and make it up £600.
Página 96 - Bar to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Boston, acting as County Commissioners for the County of Suffolk...
Página 260 - For the drift of the Maker is dark, an Isis hid by the veil. Who knows the ways of the world, how God will bring them about ? Our planet is one, the suns are many, the world is wide. Shall I weep if a Poland fall ? shall I shriek if a Hungary fail ? Or an infant civilization be ruled with rod or with knout ? I have not made the world, and He that made it will guide.
Página 94 - L 378. Consistory, and is prominent in many other fraternal societies and in various clubs. He was formerly connected with the Dorchester and Boston fire departments. He is a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company and was its Commander in 1886, and he was for many years a member of the National Lancers. He was for twenty years on the Board of Overseers of the Poor in Boston, served several terms as Chairman, and finally resigned in 1890. He was married in Dorchester, July 16, 1863,...

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