Word: clearing
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...writer of that article is correct in his conjecture; because Christians are mentioned, the implication is not intended that the other sects are heathens. Permit an explanation of the distinction which the writer did not clearly see, and of the error into which he hesitatingly, but blindly fell. Without descending to detail, which the encyclopaedia will supply, it is simply necessary to state that "Christians," here used, is the name which one sect in the United States has chosen to assume. Their locality is Vermont, and the Southwest; their doctrines are liberal, and their creed is the Bible; although they...
...made on them. It is the intention of this paper to be as far as possible thoroughly independent of society feelings while dealing with this subject, and to open its columns to any and every contributor. The letters speak for themselves, and are the best sources from which a clear idea of the present situation can be obtained. What definite action will be taken, it is impossible to predict at the time of writing...
EVER since Mr. Huxley's visit to this country evolution has been the prominent topic of discussion in scientific circles. So various have been the opinions which we find in the papers from day to day, that a clear explanation of the theory could not fail both to please and to instruct many who have been puzzled by the conflicting opinions they have read...
...muscle in their stroke, and Holyoke was unable to shake them off, so that at the stake there was still only half a length between the noses of the two boats. They turned different stakes, and Holyoke, making the best turn, gained about a length of clear water. Matthews, however, with their long stroke, and aided by the tide, which now helped them more than the inside boat, succeeded in closing up the gap, and came in lapping Holyoke's rudder, making a very close and exciting race. Holyoke's time...
...made a bad turn, and did not take the water on the return till after Matthews. Holyoke kept the lead, and won in 14 m. 52 1/2 sec.; Matthews made up a good deal of what they had lost on the turn, and came in about a length of clear water behind Holyoke, in 15 m. 1 sec.; while Weld merely held their own on Holyoke, and made...