The Western Journal, of Agriculture, Manufactures, Mechanic Arts, Internal Improvement, Commerce, and General Literature, Volume 3M. Tarver and T.F. Risk, 1849 - Missouri Agriculture and the mechanic arts are the basis of civilization. |
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Page 4
... nature can be accomplished at less cost , and in a shorter time , by individual enterprise than by the gene- ral Government ; but there is , in our opinion , an insuperable objec- tion to Mr. Degrand's scheme , for it may be regarded as ...
... nature can be accomplished at less cost , and in a shorter time , by individual enterprise than by the gene- ral Government ; but there is , in our opinion , an insuperable objec- tion to Mr. Degrand's scheme , for it may be regarded as ...
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... nature at less cost than can the general or State Governments , yet , we are far from believing that the difference can possibly be so great as the amount claimed by the Boston company , for undertaking to construct a road from St ...
... nature at less cost than can the general or State Governments , yet , we are far from believing that the difference can possibly be so great as the amount claimed by the Boston company , for undertaking to construct a road from St ...
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... Nature as she unrobes herself to our senses . By the co - or- dination of these facts we are enabled to determine the natural re- sources , the position and relative value of various countries , for agri- culture , mining ...
... Nature as she unrobes herself to our senses . By the co - or- dination of these facts we are enabled to determine the natural re- sources , the position and relative value of various countries , for agri- culture , mining ...
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... nature than other Euro- pean territory ; had not such inordinate wealth been concentrated in a few hands , by her heriditory and monopolizing laws , constantly seeking new objects of investment , and stimulating new enterprises ; had ...
... nature than other Euro- pean territory ; had not such inordinate wealth been concentrated in a few hands , by her heriditory and monopolizing laws , constantly seeking new objects of investment , and stimulating new enterprises ; had ...
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... nature spreads out a luxuriant growth of grasses and other vegetation as a range for his wandering herds of cattle . But if ever this country should become so densely populated by a people devoted to mining and manufacturing pursuits ...
... nature spreads out a luxuriant growth of grasses and other vegetation as a range for his wandering herds of cattle . But if ever this country should become so densely populated by a people devoted to mining and manufacturing pursuits ...
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