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  MSN Encarta - Search View - Nevada
Ranches in Nevada are correspondingly large; the average farm size in the state is 850 hectares (2,100 acres), one of the the highest averages in the country.
Leaders who had begun their careers in mining towns dominated the state for the next 40 years, when Nevada approved businesses (gambling and prostitution) that other states called immoral.
Its revenues have enabled the state to spend more on education and to support two major state universities and a community college system, but experts warn that the state’s tax base is too narrow to support major increases in education.
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: State of New York
The great central plain of the State, lying between the mountainous districts of the south and west and the Great Lakes and the Adirondacks and the eastern mountain ranges on the north and east, is renowned for the fertility of its soil and the extent of its manufactures.
The population of the State of New York itself increased from 340,120 in 1790 to 1,918,608 in 1830.
It enacted that the law of the State should be constituted of the Common Law of England and of the Acts of the Legislature of the Colony of New York, as together forming the law of the colony on 19 April, 1775 (the day of the battle of Concord and Lexington).
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 Georgia, state, United States. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Tobacco is the principal crop in the central and southern sections of the state, peanuts in the southwest.
By 1826 the Creek had yielded their lands, but in 1827, the Cherokee set themselves up as an independent nation.
Jimmy Carter, a Democrat and the 39th president of the United States (1977–81), had been governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975; his administration brought attention to the state, whose urban centers, especially Atlanta, were beginning to experience rapid growth.
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 Read about 1826 at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research 1826 and learn about 1826 here!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
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1826 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar).
William Finch, leaves New York City to become first United States warship to circumnavigate globe.
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 JAMES HENRY LANE - LoveToKnow Article on JAMES HENRY LANE
He was the son of Amos Lane (1778-1849), a political leader in Indiana, a member of the Indiana House of Representatives in 1816-1818 (speaker in 1817-1818), ill 1821 1822 and in 1839-1840, and from 1833 to 1837 a Democratic representative in Congress.
Lane was second in command of the forces in Lawrence during the Wakarusa War ; and in the spring of 1856 was elected a United States senator under the Topeka Constitution, the validity of which, however, and therefore the validity of his election, Congress refused to recognize.
In May 1856, with George Washington Deitzler (1826-1884), Dr Charles Robinson, and other Free State leaders, he was indicted for treason; but he escaped from Kansas, made a tour of the northern cities, and by his fiery oratory aroused great enthusiasm in behalf of the Free State movement in Kansas.
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 Haiti (02/05)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Due to weak state provision of education services, private and parochial schools account for approximately 90% of primary schools, and only 65% of primary school-aged children are actually enrolled.
In March 1987, a constitution was ratified that provides for an elected, bicameral parliament; an elected president that serves as head of state; and a prime minister, cabinet, ministers, and supreme court appointed by the president with parliament's consent.
U.S. citizens who are long-term visitors or traveling in dangerous areas are encouraged to register their travel via the State Department’s travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov or at the Consular section of the U.S. embassy upon arrival in a country by filling out a short form and sending in a copy of their passports.
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 American President
He graduated from St. John's College (Annapolis) in 1811, studied the law, was admitted to the state bar in 1816, and became a noted lawyer in Baltimore.
Though sympathetic to the Southern cause, he served as a delegate to the 1861 peace conference and, as a member of the Maryland House of Representatives, urged state leaders not to secede from the Union, regarding the act as a form of treason.
In 1862, Johnson was elected to the United States Senate as a Democrat and served until 1868, when he resigned to become the American minister to Great Britain; he held that post until 1869.
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 Whitford's History of New York Canals. Chapter II, Building the Erie.
To it may be ascribed in New York State, besides the essays of Hawley and the report of Geddes, the writings of Dr. Hugh Williamson, and in the country at large, the excellent report of Mr.
The commissioners were empowered to make application in behalf of the State to Congress or to the Legislature of any State or Territory to co-operate and aid in the undertaking, and aid also to the proprietors of the land, through which the contemplated canal would pass, for cessions or grants.
The commissioners also stated in their report that on the middle section, the inside slope of the banks had generally been one foot rise to eighteen inches horizontal base, but that they had determined to use a flatter slope in the future.
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 WPL: The History of Maine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
The governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of state were appointed and commissioned by the crown to hold office during the pleasure of the sovereign.
The State Library had its beginning in the resolve of the legislature of 1836, which required the Secretary of State to purchase a library, under the direction of the governor, for the use of the legislature and to expend $500 for that purpose.
By a legislative act of 1839 the books belonging to the state by purchase or donation were collected and deposited in the south wing of the State House, and constituted the State Library under the charge of the Secretary of State.
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 List of state leaders in 1825 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1824 state leaders - Events of 1825 - 1826 state leaders - State leaders by year
Austria - Francis I, Emperor of Austria (1792*-1835) *Note: Leader of Austria held the title of Archduke prior to 1804
Maximilian I, King of Bavaria (1799*-1825) *Note: Leader of Bavaria held title of Elector prior to 1805
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 Encyclopedia: 1827
See also: 1826 in literature, other events of 1827, 1828 in literature, list of years in literature.
See also: 1826 in music, other events of 1827, 1828 in music and the list of years in music.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad or BandO was a 19th century railroad which operated in the east coast of the United States and was the first railroad to offer commercial transportation of both people and freight.
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 The North Carolina State Bar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Oklahoma State Regents,38 that an African American student admitted to a previously segregated graduate school could not be subjected to patterns and practices of segregation interfering with the students meaningful classroom instruction and interaction with peers, such as making a student sit in the classroom doorway.
Said John H. Hall, the State Bar’s President in 1955-1956, “This will no doubt be an eventful year in the Bar’s history, and the lawyers throughout the state will, to an unusual degree, be looked to and called for guidance and leadership in solving many of the key problems which are certain to arise.
That amendment states: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.” Lake argued that the Supreme Court’s decision had allowed the federal government to usurp state rights.
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 Ghana (11/05)
From 1826 to 1900, the British fought a series of campaigns against the Ashantis, whose kingdom was located inland.
The president is head of state, head of government, and commander in chief of the armed forces.
Ghana’s stated goals are to accelerate economic growth, improve the quality of life for all Ghanaians, and reduce poverty through macroeconomic stability, higher private investment, broad-based social and rural development, as well as direct poverty-alleviation efforts.
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 James Henry Lane
He was the son of Amos Lane (1778-1849), a political leader in Indiana, a member of the Indiana House of Representatives in 1816-1818 (speaker in 1817-1818), in 1821-1822 and in 1839-1840, and from 1833 to 1837 a Democratic representative in Congress.
His vote in favor of the Kansas-Nebraska Bill ruined his political future in his own state, and he emigrated in 1855 to the Territory of Kansas, probably as an agent of Stephen A. Douglas to organize the Democratic party there.
Lane was second in command of the forces in Lawrence during the "Wakarusa War"; and in the spring of 1856 was elected a United States Senator under the Topeka Constitution, the validity of which, however, and therefore the validity of his election, Congress refused to recognize.
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 1826   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
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September 3 - The USS Vincennes commanded by William Finch, leaves New York City to become first United States warship to circumnavigate globe.
July 8 - Luther Martin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
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 Transcript - Texas Transportation Commission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
This region is a vital part of the state of Texas' technology-driven economy, and it has to be supported with safe and efficient transportation infrastructure in order to sustain the healthy economy, not just here but in the state as a whole.
The blending of state and federal funding has enabled the state to commence the environmental impact and routing study along the corridor in Texas.
NICHOLS: Wes, the state is a better place because of the work that you have done over the last 40 years, and I want to tell you it has been a real pleasure working with you for the last three years.
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 Middle East Open Encyclopedia: 1826   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
This is an extract from The Middle East Open Encyclopedia, made possible through the Wikimedia Foundation.
July 4 - Green Clay Smith, American temperance movement leader (d.
Iraq Museum International always displays the most recent published revision of the source article, 1826; all previous versions may be viewed here.
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 ADAH: Madison Historical Markers
This dashing cavalry leader of the Confederacy was killed at Greeneville, Tenn., Sept. 4, 1864.
In a time when yellow fever, malaria, and cholera threatened, Dr. Thomas Fearn and his brothers Robert and George were drawn by the cool air and medicinal springs to establish a small colony on the northern section of Monte Sano Mountain in 1827.
One of the earliest known Cumberland Presbyterian campgrounds in Madison County, Mount Paran Cemetery is the resting place for many of the county's pioneer settlers, with the earliest surviving grave stone dated 1826.
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 IAFF Local 1826   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
The Local 1826 bi-monthly meeting will be held at the SW FL International Airport Training Center.
Any Local 1826 members that are in need of immediate assistance due to damage caused by Hurricane Wilma are advised to relay their needs through their DVP or to call the Union Hall directly at 239-334-8222.
Local 1826 in cooperation with First Christian Church is raffling off a 1998 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe valued at $58,000.00 to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina through various outreach programs and through the I.A.F.F. Relief Fund.
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 List of state leaders in 1816   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
1815 state leaders - Events of 1816 - 1817 state leaders - State leaders by year
Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld - Ernst I Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld 1806 - 1826 Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha 1826 - 1844)
Saxe-Hildburghausen - Friedrich Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen (1780 - 1826 Duke of Saxe-Altenburg 1826 - 1834)
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 List of state leaders in 1845   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
1844 state leaders - Events of 1845 - 1846 state leaders - State leaders by year
John Tyler, President of the United States (1841-1845)
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 State leaders by year   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
This is a list of heads of state government leaders and other rulers in any given
1820s: 1820 - 1821 - 1822 - 1823 - 1824 - 1825 - 1826 - 1827 - 1828 - 1829
Budget issues fiscal year 1996 agency spending by budget function : report to the Honorable Richard K. Armey, Majority Leader, House of Representatives (SuDoc GA 1.13:AIMD-97-95)
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 CCDI | Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois
The idea of the project was to draw attention to individuals who have done outstanding work in the community and to organize activities and events that enhanced the image of the Joliet and Will County area.
The United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world so it would stand to reason that we could provide universal health care like Canada provides for their citizens.
Join the HCJC and do your part to make state leaders accountable to implement affordable and accessible health care in Illinois.
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 ipedia.com: List of state leaders in 1825 Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
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1824 state leaders - Events of 1825 - 1826 state leaders - State leaders by year See also: List of religious leaders in 1825 List of international organization leaders in 1825 List of colonial governo...
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