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... surface of the national territory . 2. The mineral or subterraneous treasures of which the country is possessed . 3. The wealth to be derived from its streams , rivers , canals , inland navigations , coasts , and fisheries ; and 4. The ...
... surface of the national territory . 2. The mineral or subterraneous treasures of which the country is possessed . 3. The wealth to be derived from its streams , rivers , canals , inland navigations , coasts , and fisheries ; and 4. The ...
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... surface ; and when the vessel was suddenly struck , a flash of light issued from the top of the water , in consequence of so many points shining at the same moment . When any of these sparkling points were removed from the water , they ...
... surface ; and when the vessel was suddenly struck , a flash of light issued from the top of the water , in consequence of so many points shining at the same moment . When any of these sparkling points were removed from the water , they ...
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... surface of the water , as soon as the moon rose . I found also , that exposure to the day- light took away their property of shining , which was re- vived by placing them for some time in a dark situation . In that season I had two ...
... surface of the water , as soon as the moon rose . I found also , that exposure to the day- light took away their property of shining , which was re- vived by placing them for some time in a dark situation . In that season I had two ...
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... surface of the water . The second time that I saw this sort of light proceed from the sea , it did not take the same form , but was diffused over the surface of the waves next the shore , and was so strong , that I could for the moment ...
... surface of the water . The second time that I saw this sort of light proceed from the sea , it did not take the same form , but was diffused over the surface of the waves next the shore , and was so strong , that I could for the moment ...
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... surface of the water . In June 1806 , I found the sea at Margate more richly stored with the small luminous medusæ than I have ever seen it . A bucket of the water being set by for some time , the animals sought the surface , and kept ...
... surface of the water . In June 1806 , I found the sea at Margate more richly stored with the small luminous medusæ than I have ever seen it . A bucket of the water being set by for some time , the animals sought the surface , and kept ...
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