Memoirs of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Volume 1M'Carty and Davis, 1826 |
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Page 35
... opinion that a severe oppressive government impedes the natural tendency of man- kind to increase . Yet , this opinion has been shaken by the late exposure of the state of popu- lation in Ireland . Rudely as that unfortunate country is ...
... opinion that a severe oppressive government impedes the natural tendency of man- kind to increase . Yet , this opinion has been shaken by the late exposure of the state of popu- lation in Ireland . Rudely as that unfortunate country is ...
Page 38
... opinions that have been entertained as to their causes , and their treat- ment - these and many other subjects will render the reports of this committee highly valuable to us all . The " juridical history of Pennsylvania " seems at ...
... opinions that have been entertained as to their causes , and their treat- ment - these and many other subjects will render the reports of this committee highly valuable to us all . The " juridical history of Pennsylvania " seems at ...
Page 40
... opinion entertained by some , that the Society of Friends is generally opposed to much human learning . Their Barclay , their Logan , their Story , are proofs to the contrary . Whoever reads the book so highly and justly prized by them ...
... opinion entertained by some , that the Society of Friends is generally opposed to much human learning . Their Barclay , their Logan , their Story , are proofs to the contrary . Whoever reads the book so highly and justly prized by them ...
Page 48
... opinions which seem to prevail among some of our fellow citizens : opinions which are likely , unless they shall be overpowered The missionaries among the Chretaws , established in 1817 , are un- derstood to have adopted the same course ...
... opinions which seem to prevail among some of our fellow citizens : opinions which are likely , unless they shall be overpowered The missionaries among the Chretaws , established in 1817 , are un- derstood to have adopted the same course ...
Page 53
... opinions on the other branch of this subject , that is the connection of the right to the soil , with the mode in which it is employed , which in themselves would be of little moment , because their practical effect has been but partial ...
... opinions on the other branch of this subject , that is the connection of the right to the soil , with the mode in which it is employed , which in themselves would be of little moment , because their practical effect has been but partial ...
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