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Norreys Jephson O'Conor: In the Monastery

In the MonasteryNorreys Jephson O'ConorCold is the wind to-night, and rough the sea, Too rough for even the daring Dane to find A landing-place upon the frozen lea…

COCHRAN, James, Congress, NC (1767-1813)

COCHRAN James , a Representative from North Carolina; born near Mount Tirzah Township, Person County, N.C., about 1767; attended the public schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits near Helena,…

William LATTIMORE, Congress, MS (1774-1843)

LATTIMORE William , a Delegate from Mississippi Territory; born in Norfolk, Va., February 9, 1774; attended the common schools; studied medicine; moved to Natchez, Miss., and practiced his…

Federal Trade Commission

(Encyclopedia) Federal Trade Commission (FTC), independent agency of the U.S. government established in 1915 and charged with keeping American business competition free and fair. The FTC has no…

Alfred Lord Tennyson: Dualisms

Dualisms Two bees within a chrystal flowerbell rockèd Hum a lovelay to the westwind at noontide. Both alike, they buzz together, Both alike, they hum together Through and through the…

Alfred Lord Tennyson: Love and Sorrow

Love and Sorrow O maiden, fresher than the first green leaf With which the fearful springtide flecks the lea, Weep not, Almeida, that I said to thee That thou hast half my heart, for…