Stray Leaves from a Convict ShipDaniel Ritchie |
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... natural deductions , but also on the experience derived from observation of the character and conduct of the prisoners in the " Pestonjee Bomanjee . " The impression of a person unacquainted with the facts is , that a body of men ...
... natural deductions , but also on the experience derived from observation of the character and conduct of the prisoners in the " Pestonjee Bomanjee . " The impression of a person unacquainted with the facts is , that a body of men ...
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... natural result of crime . Being thus taught to understand that his sufferings are not caused by the cruelty of his fellow - men , there is no danger of excit- ing a sense of resistance , to what prejudice might repre- sent as unmerited ...
... natural result of crime . Being thus taught to understand that his sufferings are not caused by the cruelty of his fellow - men , there is no danger of excit- ing a sense of resistance , to what prejudice might repre- sent as unmerited ...
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... nature is stimulated to fresh vigour , thus overwhelming the tender sensibility of con- science . It hence becomes a matter of the greatest con- sequence to discriminate correctly when true contrition begins , for , to carry punishment ...
... nature is stimulated to fresh vigour , thus overwhelming the tender sensibility of con- science . It hence becomes a matter of the greatest con- sequence to discriminate correctly when true contrition begins , for , to carry punishment ...
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... nature , which may be regarded as suffering from some derangement in those who disregard the ties that bind the rest of mankind . An analysis of the causes of crime in the prisoners of the Pestonjee Bomanjee will , it is believed ...
... nature , which may be regarded as suffering from some derangement in those who disregard the ties that bind the rest of mankind . An analysis of the causes of crime in the prisoners of the Pestonjee Bomanjee will , it is believed ...
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... nature stimulated and fortified by the counsels of aban- doned associates , he will enter anew on a felonious career , with a greater certainty of pursuing it with success . It is , then , of the utmost importance , both as regards ...
... nature stimulated and fortified by the counsels of aban- doned associates , he will enter anew on a felonious career , with a greater certainty of pursuing it with success . It is , then , of the utmost importance , both as regards ...
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Page 244 - How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
Page 111 - Trust no future, howe'er pleasant! Let the dead past bury its dead! Act, — act in the living present! Heart within, and GOD o'erhead!
Page 247 - And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.
Page 155 - Let us, then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate ; Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labour and to wait.
Page 43 - It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Page 236 - In the world's broad field of battle, In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife! Trust no future, howe'er pleasant! Let the dead Past bury its dead!
Page 249 - Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, and touch not the unclean thing...
Page 100 - As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked ; but that the wicked turn from his way and live.
Page 158 - Oh ! bloodiest picture in the book of Time Sarmatia fell unwept, without a crime ; Found not a generous friend, a pitying foe, Strength in her arms, nor mercy in her woe...
Page 125 - Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time; Footprints, that perhaps another, Sailing o'er life's solemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again.