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Page 61
... present station , as head of the Venezuelan confedera- cy , and opposition to the misnamed " Washington of Colombia , " ren- ders an object of public interest . José Antonio Paez is of robust though diminutive stature : his shoulders ...
... present station , as head of the Venezuelan confedera- cy , and opposition to the misnamed " Washington of Colombia , " ren- ders an object of public interest . José Antonio Paez is of robust though diminutive stature : his shoulders ...
Page 64
... present policy to drive things to extremity ; he there- fore adopted conciliatory measures , and by an augmentation of rations ( not forgetting an allowance of spirituous liquor ) , with a few ne- cessary articles of clothing , he con ...
... present policy to drive things to extremity ; he there- fore adopted conciliatory measures , and by an augmentation of rations ( not forgetting an allowance of spirituous liquor ) , with a few ne- cessary articles of clothing , he con ...
Page 68
... present- ed a scene of confusion . The whole of the men were assembled , and ap- peared to be discussing the best mode of action . Some proposed to address a respectful remonstrance to Paez , stating their request , that Blosset might ...
... present- ed a scene of confusion . The whole of the men were assembled , and ap- peared to be discussing the best mode of action . Some proposed to address a respectful remonstrance to Paez , stating their request , that Blosset might ...
Page 77
... present the pattern in bold confusion ; the ornaments on the mantel - piece thrust lovingly together in one corner ; the paper hangings presenting , here and there , a crook- ed straight line ; and where the pic- tures - oh , ye gods ...
... present the pattern in bold confusion ; the ornaments on the mantel - piece thrust lovingly together in one corner ; the paper hangings presenting , here and there , a crook- ed straight line ; and where the pic- tures - oh , ye gods ...
Page 78
... present owner so anxious to part with it ? ” Mr. Stiles hesitated for a time ; at length he replied , " Why - ye- yes , sir : it is situated at so very convenient a distance from town . " " But if that be all- " " " Why - a - no , Sir ...
... present owner so anxious to part with it ? ” Mr. Stiles hesitated for a time ; at length he replied , " Why - ye- yes , sir : it is situated at so very convenient a distance from town . " " But if that be all- " " " Why - a - no , Sir ...
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