The Life of Samuel Johnson, D.D., the First President of King's College, in New-York: Containing Many Interesting Anecdotes; a General View of the State of Religion and Learning in Connecticut During the Former Part of the Last Century; and an Account of the Institution and Rise of Yale College, Connecticut; and of King's (now Columbia) College, New-York |
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To this school young JOHNSON was sent , in the eleventh year of his age , where
he made great progress in Latin , and was happy in his master ' s affection . But ,
unfortunately for him , before the year expired , Mr . Elior left the school , and ...
To this school young JOHNSON was sent , in the eleventh year of his age , where
he made great progress in Latin , and was happy in his master ' s affection . But ,
unfortunately for him , before the year expired , Mr . Elior left the school , and ...
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Happy in each other , having the same turn of mind , the same disposition of
heart , the same thirst for knowledge , with the inestimable treasures of the new
library now in their hands , they united their endeavours to enlarge the minds ,
and ...
Happy in each other , having the same turn of mind , the same disposition of
heart , the same thirst for knowledge , with the inestimable treasures of the new
library now in their hands , they united their endeavours to enlarge the minds ,
and ...
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kind ; and , therefore , for the sake of being so near the college and its library ,
and his friends Mr . CUTLER and Mr . Brown , he gave this place the preferencè ,
although it had but little to recommend it ; and he was extremely happy in this ...
kind ; and , therefore , for the sake of being so near the college and its library ,
and his friends Mr . CUTLER and Mr . Brown , he gave this place the preferencè ,
although it had but little to recommend it ; and he was extremely happy in this ...
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... took his leave of them for the present , giving them his advice and direction ;
and afterwards he did them many kind offices , as he had opportunity . While they
continued in Canterbury , they were happy in the notice and friendship of the Sub
...
... took his leave of them for the present , giving them his advice and direction ;
and afterwards he did them many kind offices , as he had opportunity . While they
continued in Canterbury , they were happy in the notice and friendship of the Sub
...
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... and requested him to remove to New - York as soon as possible , that he might
be able to give more effectual assistance in bringing it forward . But he complied
with reluctance . He was happy in his people at Stratford , had been always fond
...
... and requested him to remove to New - York as soon as possible , that he might
be able to give more effectual assistance in bringing it forward . But he complied
with reluctance . He was happy in his people at Stratford , had been always fond
...
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Seite 54 - If you put this question to me," says Sir Robert, "as a minister, I must and can assure you, that the money shall most undoubtedly be paid as soon as suits with public convenience: but if you ask me as a friend, whether Dean Berkeley should continue in America, expecting the payment of 20,000/., I advise him by all means to return home to Europe, and to give up his present expectations.
Seite 85 - He was a man of quick penetration, of extensive learning, and the soundest piety. And he had beyond any other man I ever knew, the talent of writing upon the deepest subjects to the plainest understanding.
Seite 52 - He showed me a little tract which he designs to publish, and there your excellency will see his whole scheme of a life academico-philosophical...
Seite 161 - ... the existence of which I am so far from questioning (as philosophers are used to do), that I establish it, I think, upon evident principles. Now, it seems very easy...
Seite 161 - I had no inclination to trouble the -world with large volumes. What I have done was rather with a view of giving hints to thinking men, who have leisure and curiosity to go to the bottom of things, and pursue them in their own minds.
Seite 52 - Indian scholars and missionaries, where he most exorbitantly proposeth a whole hundred pounds a year for himself, forty pounds for a fellow, and ten for a student.
Seite 7 - Rector take special care, as of the moral behaviour of the Students at all times, so with industry to instruct and ground them well in Theoretical Divinity ; and to that end, shall neither by himself, nor by any other person whomsoever, allow them to be instructed and grounded in any other system, or synopsis, of Divinity, than such as the said Trustees do order and appoint...
Seite 52 - He is an absolute philosopher with regard to money, titles, and power; and, for three years past, has been struck with a notion of founding a university at Bermudas, by a charter from the crown.
Seite 164 - Newhaven hath had a very good effect in reconciling several to the church. I find also by a letter from Mr. Clap that learning continues to make notable advances in your College. This gives me great satisfaction.
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| Titel | The Life of Samuel Johnson, D.D., the First President of King's College, in New-York: Containing Many Interesting Anecdotes; a General View of the State of Religion and Learning in Connecticut During the Former Part of the Last Century; and an Account of the Institution and Rise of Yale College ... |
| Autor/in | Thomas Bradbury Chandler |
| Verlag | T. & J. Swords, 1805 |
| Länge | 208 Seiten |
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