History of Philadelphia, 1609-1884, Volume 3L.H. Everts, 1884 - Philadelphia (Pa.) |
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Page 1749
... afterward employed by the British Commission in preparing the maps of the northeast boundary between the United States and the provinces ; and , subsequently , by the Federal government , on the gen- eral map of the boundary survey . In ...
... afterward employed by the British Commission in preparing the maps of the northeast boundary between the United States and the provinces ; and , subsequently , by the Federal government , on the gen- eral map of the boundary survey . In ...
Page 1773
... afterward the plan of John McArthur , Jr. , was selected , and he was appointed architect of the work . Contracts were solicited and awarded in Jan- uary , 1870 , but work was not begun . As soon as it appeared that the commissioners ...
... afterward the plan of John McArthur , Jr. , was selected , and he was appointed architect of the work . Contracts were solicited and awarded in Jan- uary , 1870 , but work was not begun . As soon as it appeared that the commissioners ...
Page 1775
... afterward occupied by the commissioners ' hall . In the succeeding year the meeting - place of the commissioners was at James Little's school - house . In 1797 , during the yellow fever , the board met at Crosby's house , near ...
... afterward occupied by the commissioners ' hall . In the succeeding year the meeting - place of the commissioners was at James Little's school - house . In 1797 , during the yellow fever , the board met at Crosby's house , near ...
Page 1776
... Afterward they occupied various rented rooms for some years . About 1833 a movement was made to provide a proper hall for the use of the district officers . A lot of ground was pur- chased on the south side of Christian Street , between ...
... Afterward they occupied various rented rooms for some years . About 1833 a movement was made to provide a proper hall for the use of the district officers . A lot of ground was pur- chased on the south side of Christian Street , between ...
Page 1781
... afterward , was convened in that building . In 1695 it met in the principal room of a large house that had been erected by Richard Whitpain on the east side of Front Street , between Walnut and Spruce . It was considered quite a grand ...
... afterward , was convened in that building . In 1695 it met in the principal room of a large house that had been erected by Richard Whitpain on the east side of Front Street , between Walnut and Spruce . It was considered quite a grand ...
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Page 1944 - In making this restriction, I do not mean to "cast any reflection upon any sect or person whatso"ever; but as there is such a multitude of sects, and "such a diversity of opinion amongst them, I desire to "keep the tender minds of the orphans, who are to de"rive advantage from this bequest, free from the "excitement which clashing doctrines and sectarian "controversy are so apt to produce; my desire is, that "all the instructors and teachers in the college shall VOL.
Page 1960 - The free communication of thoughts and opinions, is one of the invaluable rights of man, and every citizen may freely speak, write and print, on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Page 1712 - ... that all churches, meetinghouses, or other regular places of stated worship, with the grounds thereto annexed necessary for the occupancy and enjoyment of the same...
Page 1703 - ... which he shall be chosen ; unless he shall have been absent on the public business of the United States, or of this state.
Page 1707 - Any person who shall, directly or indirectly, offer, give or promise, any money, or thing of value, testimonial, privilege, or personal advantage, to any executive or judicial officer, or member of the General Assembly, to influence him in the performance of any of his public or official duties, shall be guilty of bribery, and be punished in such manner as shall be provided by law.
Page 1709 - ... and nays, and the names of those voting for and against recorded upon the journal thereof; and reports of committees of conference shall be adopted in either House only by the vote of a majority of the members elected thereto, taken by yeas and nays, and the names of those voting recorded upon the journals.
Page 1703 - State one year, and in the election district where he offers to vote, ten days immediately preceding such election, and within two years paid a State or county tax, which shall have been assessed at least ten days before the election, shall enjoy the rights of an elector.
Page 1727 - Each of said commissioners shall enter into bonds, with security to be approved by the governor, in the sum of ten thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties.
Page 1712 - Provided, That all property, real or personal, other than that which is in actual use and occupation for the purposes aforesaid, and from which any income or revenue is derived, shall be subject to taxation, except where exempted by law, for State purposes, and nothing herein contained shall exempt same therefrom.
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