The Pictorial Sketch-book of Pennsylvania: Or, Its Scenery, Internal Improvements, Resources, and AgricultureW.P. Hazard, 1852 - 450 страници |
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... tons of coal are annually transported by the Reading railroad for the supply of the lime - kilns and ordinary consumers , between Norristown and the Falls . The two railroads , therefore , ( as well as the canal ) are aux- iliary to ...
... tons of coal are annually transported by the Reading railroad for the supply of the lime - kilns and ordinary consumers , between Norristown and the Falls . The two railroads , therefore , ( as well as the canal ) are aux- iliary to ...
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... thirty loaded cars , each containing between four and five tons of coal ! If any one desires to be impressed with the idea of stamina -- of real greatness of enterprise - let him stand on a commanding 64 OFF HAND SKETCHES .
... thirty loaded cars , each containing between four and five tons of coal ! If any one desires to be impressed with the idea of stamina -- of real greatness of enterprise - let him stand on a commanding 64 OFF HAND SKETCHES .
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... ton , N. J. , and was the father of Isaac Potts , who erected the iron- His works at Valley Forge , from which that place derives its name . son , Isaac , was at that time sole owner of the land where Pottsville now stands , but sold it ...
... ton , N. J. , and was the father of Isaac Potts , who erected the iron- His works at Valley Forge , from which that place derives its name . son , Isaac , was at that time sole owner of the land where Pottsville now stands , but sold it ...
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... the other section can pass boats of twenty - five tons only . The summit of this canal , about six miles in length , passes over a limestone deposit , and in consequence of the fissures abounding 78 W OFF HAND SKETCHES .
... the other section can pass boats of twenty - five tons only . The summit of this canal , about six miles in length , passes over a limestone deposit , and in consequence of the fissures abounding 78 W OFF HAND SKETCHES .
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... otherwise enlarge and improve their works . The canal was sufficiently enlarged to float boats of 180 tons burthen , while the number of locks was reduced from 109 to 71 - THE SCHUYLKILL NAVIGATION . 79 PHILADELPHIA TO POTTSVILLE.
... otherwise enlarge and improve their works . The canal was sufficiently enlarged to float boats of 180 tons burthen , while the number of locks was reduced from 109 to 71 - THE SCHUYLKILL NAVIGATION . 79 PHILADELPHIA TO POTTSVILLE.
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Страница 194 - Hope springs eternal in the human breast; Man never Is, but always To be blest; The soul, uneasy and confined from home, Rests and expatiates in a life to come.
Страница 97 - I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat; if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not. During the course of the last long and bloody war Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, 'Logan is the friend of white men.
Страница 43 - HAPPY the man whose wish and care A few paternal acres bound ; Content to breathe his native air, In his own ground. Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire ; Whose trees in summer yield him shade, In winter fire.
Страница 17 - Awake, my St. John! leave all meaner things To low ambition, and the pride of kings. Let us (since life can little more supply Than just to look about us and to die) Expatiate free o'er all this scene of man; A mighty maze! but not without a plan; A wild, where weeds and flowers promiscuous shoot; Or garden tempting with forbidden fruit.
Страница 122 - These are thy glorious works, Parent of good, Almighty, thine this universal frame, Thus wondrous fair; thyself how wondrous then ! Unspeakable, who sitt'st above these heavens, To us invisible, or dimly seen In these thy lowest works; yet these declare Thy goodness beyond thought, and power divine.
Страница 97 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Страница 58 - I elevated myself upon a platform, and addressed the assembly. I stated that I knew not what was the matter ; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage for that time.
Страница 67 - Delightful task ! to rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot, To pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, To breathe the enlivening spirit, and to fix The generous purpose in the glowing breast.
Страница 31 - Above the green elms, that a cottage was near, And I said, " if there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here...
Страница 57 - As I had occasion to pass daily to and from the buildingyard, while my boat was in progress, I have often loitered unknown near the idle groups of strangers, gathering in little circles, and heard various inquiries as to the object of this new vehicle. The language was uniformly that of scorn, or sneer, or ridicule.