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• The ground of this action was the treaty between France and the United States in 1803, by which the rights and privileges of citizens had been secured to the Creoles residing in the above places at the time of the treaty ARKANSAS so far as her laws appear, did not prohibit the education of Negroes; but a study of her laws leaves the impression that the Negroes there were practically denied the right of instruction CONNECTICUT never legislated against educating Colored persons, but the prejudice was so strong that it amounted to the same thing. —  History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens
• Well, no one said 'no;' an' then my great-uncle said, 'Well, major, nothin' remains but to carry out our resolution; so please to vacate this boat; although, seein' as it's not dinner time for some hours yet, there's no need of hurry, unless you wish to have it over with But,' says the major, 'your action is altogether unparlymentary. —  Adrift in the Ice-Fields
• By the movement it gives to the intestines their action is also assisted, and constipation is prevented This deep breathing may be practised several times each day (say ten breaths at a time) till the habit of correct breathing is acquired. —  Papers on Health
• This action was the key to the character and triumphs of this great warrior Satan's sublime decision in "Paradise Lost," after his hopeless banishment from heaven, excites a feeling akin to admiration. —  Pushing to the Front
• What exactly the nature of this action was the Stoics themselves were not quite agreed. —  A Short History of Greek Philosophy

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