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combination of uniformity and variety. . . . The origin of this propensity to imitation has not, that I recollect, been deduced from any known principle. . . . P. 254: . . . our perceptions themselves are copies, that is, imitations of some properties of external matter; and the propensity to imitation . . . thus constitutes all the operations of our minds. See also Macculloch, John, Proofs and Illustrations of the Attributes of God, etc., 3 vols., Duncan, London, 1837, Vol. 3, Chapters: On the
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.— [that the laws of propagation were created with reference to successive developement I admit, but the admission is probably from ignorance.]CD Who would even have thought that the intestine of a thrush was means sufficient to ensure propagation of misseltoe? 1. John Macculloch, Proofs and Illustrations of the Attributes of God, etc., 3 vols., Duncan, London, 1837, Vol. 1, p. 280: [The seeds of fuci] are surrounded by a mucilage which water cannot dissolve, and which enables them to adhere to
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p. 308 ((Study Cuviers Anatomie Compar ))6 Traces the gradation of skeleton in Vertebrates7 constantly alludes ( at p. 312) to the abortive bones.8 He explains it by saying It is the determination to adhere to a plan once adopted: it is from these very circumstances, that we become satisfied respecting an original thought, or design, pursued to its utmost exhaustion, till it must be abandoned for another. 9— The design determiner of a God-head.— the designs of an omnipotent creator, exhausted
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Old & useless notes about the moral sense & some metaphysical points
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, OUN 34 41. 59. Kirby, William, On the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God, as Manifested in the Creation of Animals and in their History, Habits, and Instincts, 2 vols., (The Bridgewater Treatises), Pickering, London, 1835, Vol. 1, p. xli: 'We have seen,' says [Lamarck], 'that the life which we remark in certain bodies, in some sort resembled nature, insomuch that it is not a being, but an order of things animated by movements; which also has its power, its faculties, and which exercises them
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Scientific Memoirs pub. by Taylor [Scientific Memoirs] Mag. of Zoology Botany continuation Annals of Natural History [Magazine of Zoology and Botany and Annals of Natural History] Von Buch's Travels — {skimmed} [Buch 1813] White's Nat. Hist, of Selbourne {— Reference at end} [G. White 1789] Dr Lang's Australia — {Trash skimmed} [Lang 1834] Macleay's Hora Entomologica [Macleay 1819-21] Ray's Wisdom of God — {Reference at end} [Ray 1692] British Aviary — {do do} [Anon. [1838?]] Lister's
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some further provision nothing but continued new creations, or a principle of reproduction, could have sufficed to fill the new blanks, or meet the varying changes of the earth's surface . And while this demands the constant interposition of God, or a providence, in the most rigid sense of that term, that is one of the views which are held in particular disesteem by all those who would thus amend the order of nature. All hypotheses of this kind are connected with a system of general laws and non
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situation, nutriment, and mode of life, corresponding in some measure with these instincts that belong to other parts of an animal's economy. Some with a climbing or voluble stem, constantly turn one way, and some as constantly turn another . others close their leaves in the night, and seem to go to sleep; others shew a remarkable degree of irritability when touched 67. Kirby, ibid., Vol. i, p. xxviii: [Lamarck] admits [man] to be the most perfect of animals, but instead of a son of God, the root of his
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At the end of White's Selbourne 1 many references very good. also Rays Wisdom of God .2 Often refer to these. Also some few facts at end of The British Aviary 3 or Bird Keepers Companion. Study Appendix ( only appendix) of Congo Expedition.4 1 Gilbert White. The Natural History and Antiquity of Selborne, in the country of Southampton: with engravings and an appendix, London 1789. 2 John Ray. The Wisdom of God manifested in the works of Creation, London 1691. 3 The British Aviary, London n.d. 4
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Sir J. Sebright's Pamphlets Wilkinsons on cattle } not abstracted Scientific Memoirs published by Taylor Magazine of Zoology Botany continuation Annals of Natural History Skimmed von Buch travels Whites Natural History of Selbourne References at end Dr Langs Australian tract, skimmed Macleays Horae Entomologicae Rays Wisdom of God references at end The British Aviary ditto Lisle's Husbandry Tuckey Voyage reread Appendix Ovington Voyage to Surinam Voyage Congo Expedition Zaire except Browns
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specimen of the Plesiosaurus macrocephalus, Conybeare, in the collection of Viscount Cole , [read 4 April 1838], Trans. Roy. Geograph. Soc., vol. 5, 1840, p. 534. 2 William Whewell, The Bridgewater Treatises on the Power Wisdom and Goodness of God as manifested in the Creation, Treatise III, London, 1836. 7
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Rays Wisdom of [God] Lisiansky's Voyage round World. 1803-6. nothing Lyells Elements of Geology Gibbons Life on himself Hume's ditto with correspond, with Rousseau Miss Martineau How to observe Mayo Philosophy of Art of Living Several of Walter Savage Landors Imaginary Conversations very poor Sir J. Browne's Religio Medici Lyell Book III there are many marginal notes Rengger Mitchell's Australia Walter Scotts Life 1st 2nd 7th volumes Abercrombie on the Intellectual Powers. Hunters Universal
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CUL-DAR210.8.2
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'This is the Question Marry Not Marry' Memorandum on marriage
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Darwin, C. R. 'This is the Question Marry Not Marry' [Memorandum on marriage]. (7.1838) CUL-DAR210.8.2 [1] Marry This is the question Not Marry Children — (if it Please God) — Constant companion, ( friend in old age) who will feel interested in one, — object to be beloved played with. — —better than a dog anyhow. — Home, someone to take care of house — Charms of music female chit-chat. — These things good for one's health. — Forced to visit receive relations but terrible loss of time. — W My
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[excised, located in CUL-DAR208.37] Natura nihil agit frustra as Sir Thomas Browne1 says is the only indisputable axiom in Philosophy Religio Medici Vol. II Sir T. Browne's works p. 20. There are no grotesques in nature; not anything framed to fill up empty contours, unnecessary spaces p. 23 for Nature is the act of God — 10 after Decandolles idea Septemb 1. It has been argued man first civilized add this in note. ?mere conjecture? — Australians. — Americans c. 1 Sir Thomas Browne, Works
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Yarrell1 told me he had just heard of Black game Ptarmigan having crossed in wild state — the English some African Dove. — The extinction of the S. American quadrupeds is difficulty on any theory — without God is supposed to create destroy without rule. But what does he in this world without rule? The destruction of the great Mammals over whole world shows there is rule. — S. America Australia appear to have suffered most with respect to extinction of larger forms. — From observing way the
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imagination that God created (warring against those very laws he established in all organic nature) the Rhinoceros of Java Sumatra,1 that since the time of the Silurian he has made a long succession of vile molluscous animals. How beneath the dignity of him, who is supposed to have said let there be light there was light. — whom it has been declared he said let there be light there was light — bad taste. August 19th Two regions may be Zool.-geographically divided either by developement of new
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Length of the Day , The Bridgewater Treatises on the Power Wisdom and Goodness of God as manifested in the Creation, Treatise III, On Astronomy and General Physics, p. 38. On p. 39: … Man, in like manner, in all nations and ages, takes his principal rest once in twentyfour hours; and the regularity of this practice seems most suitable to his health, though the duration of the time allotted to repose is extremely different in different cases. So far as we can judge, this period is of a length
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Smith, James. 1838. On the Last Changes in the relative Levels of the Land and Sea in the British Islands. Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal 25: 378-394.
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instances, that the surrounding strata must * The time is not yet gone by with geology, as it has with astronomy, when the conclusions drawn from its phenomena are supposed to be inconsistent with the word of God. I rejoice, however, to feel assured that, in yielding to evidences which it is impossible for me to resist, I am neither denying its truth, nor wresting it to my own purposes. That interpretation, which admits, to the fullest extent, the remoteness of the beginning, was not invented to meet a
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[FitzRoy, R.] 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Appendix to Volume II. London: Henry Colburn.
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, without which you cannot expect to succeed. But it is not easy, steadily and consistently, to maintain a line of conduct like this. To enable you to do it, you must be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus, and this grace must be sought by diligent prayer and a constant reading and meditating on the word of God. Here lies your strength, and hence, under God, must your success be derived. Draw nigh to [page] 9
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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for the cause which many among them considered that of God and their king. Religion had so much influence over the minds of the earlier Spaniards, and was so warped and misinterpreted by the priests of their day, that actions, in themselves most unjustifiable, found defenders and active supporters among churchmen, and energetic performers among those who trusted their consciences to other men's keeping. An enthusiastically religious feeling, strengthened them to persevere under all trials and
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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In the 16th verse it is said that God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, the lesser light to rule the night: the stars also; that is, he made the stars also. It is not stated here that the Almighty made all the stars at that time; nor can I, after consulting very able men, find any passage of such an import. That all the stars dependant upon, or connected with, our solar system, namely, the planets and their satellites, were then created, seems to be evident from the
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[FitzRoy, R.] 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Appendix to Volume II. London: Henry Colburn.
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God, and He will draw nigh to you. Walk closely with Him, and his name will be glorified in you. Pursuing this course, you will be sure of enjoying His blessing, and may cheerfully leave all events in His hands. Your first object must be to acquire the language of the Fuegians. To this you must apply with the utmost diligence, fully availing yourself for this purpose of your intercourse with the natives on the voyage; as, till this point is gained, you can hold no free communication with the
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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such power He would controul my dam's god Setebos. * Maria's dress was similar to that of other females of the tribe; but she wore ear-rings, made of medals stamped with a figure of the Virgin Mary, which, with the brass-pin that secured her mantle across her breast, were given to her by one Lewis, who had passed by in an American sealing-vessel, and who, we understood from her, had made them Christians. The Jesuit Falkner, who lived among them for many years, has written a long and, apparently
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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own household god, a small wooden image, about three inches in length, the rough imitation of a man's head and shoulders, which they consider as the representative of a superior being, attributing to it all the good or evil that happens to them. [page] 9
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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. of H.M. Schooner Adelaide. James Kirke, Midshipman H.M.S. Beagle. Alex. Millar, Master assist. H.M.S. Adelaide. Benj. Bynoe, Assist. surgeon H.M.S. Beagle. Jno. Park, Assist. surgeon H.M.S. Adventure. God save the King. In the Cockburn Channel,* the flood-tide sets to seaward; * In the old Dutch charts, a passage was laid down near the place, and nearly in the direction of the Cockburn Channel, and named 'Jelouzelt:' but until some written authority can be produced to prove that this passage was
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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; prompted, as they can hardly fail to be, by the traditions they will have heard of men of other lands; and by an idea, however faint, of their duty to God as well as their neighbour. That Jemmy felt sincere gratitude is, I think, proved by his having so carefully preserved two fine otter skins, as I mentioned; by his asking me to carry a bow and quiver full of arrows to the schoolmaster of Walthamstow, with whom he had lived; by his having made two spear-heads expressly for Mr. Darwin; and by the
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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to leeward; showed the head of the jib, and bore away right before the wind for the nearest part: saw a cove, ran into it, and anchored. Killed numbers of geese; thanked God for our safety. 11th. Many of our men ill from the sudden change. 17th. Went ashore in Pleasant Harbour; saw a great number of cattle; the dog caught two of them, and held them for us to kill.(d) 30th of May. Anchored in Port Louis, landed, and hauled the shallop ashore at high-water. The vessel in which Brisbane and Bray
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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Great Britain, has not obtained even an acknowledgment from the British government? I ventured to assure Mare that some oversight, or mistake, must have occurred, and promised to try to procure an answer for them, which, I felt assured, would be satisfactory. The letter on the subject of the Venilia, very literally translated, is as follows: it is, for many reasons, a curious document. Our friend, the king of Britain, and all persons in office in your government, may you all be saved by the true God
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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with one or two other grave performances, passed off very well, but, to the perplexing of Mr. Pritchard and surprise of the Otaheitans, a merry comic song was struck up, which obliged Mr. Pritchard to answer the queen's inquiries plainly, by saying, No, that was not a hymn, it was sea singing 'God save the King' sounded more gravely, and suited better. We landed the party almost at their own doors, and if they were half as well pleased as we were, our little preparations had not been a waste
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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secretary and the chiefs; when we left her for a time. Two of the persons who had been on board our vessel the previous evening, sent me letters this morning, which are so peculiar and interesting, in many points of view, that I here insert them. Translation of a letter from 'Mare,' one of the seven supreme judges of Otaheite; written in a round distinct hand, in his own language, and directed to me. Tahiti, Nov. 26, 1835. To you the officer of King William! May the peace of God be with you. This
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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family, in the name of God. These are my words to you. I feel very much gratified by your great kindness in giving me a trunk, and several other things. For this cause I thank you with grateful feelings. My wife and family will also feel grateful to you. Dear friends may the peace of the Messiah, who is the King of Peace, be with you. Amen. PAOFAI. * Among the natives of Otaheite let us not overlook the sons and daughters of the earlier missionaries. Those whom we had the pleasure of seeing did
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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their island larger than a dog or a pig. The monster just mentioned made its appearance on the island Pau, the largest of the group, some years ago, to the extreme consternation of the natives, who thought it was a sea-god. After destroying nine people, at different times, the 'enormous lizard,' as they called it, was caught by a strong noose passed over the bough of a large tree, the other end of the rope being held at a distance by fourteen men, who lay concealed, while a daring old man offered
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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the savages of New Zealand; or among Fuegians, and New Hollanders? And may one not expect that an intelligent native should notice that the 'House of God' is in every respect inferior to the other houses which they see erected by Christians? Paihia is a pretty spot. The harbour of Kororareka lies in front; and an amphitheatre of verdant hills forms the back ground. But it must be hot during the summer, as it is in a hollow, facing the sun. A visit to Mr. J. Busby, the 'British * Humboldt mentions
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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fourth verse it is stated that God divided the light from the darkness. This may have been effected by a rotation of the earth on its axis, turning each side in succession to the light; otherwise, had the earth remained stationary, light must have been destroyed to admit darkness, and there must have been repeated creations of light. The light was called day and the evening and the morning were the first day. Of course there could have been no morning previous to the creation of light; and the
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[FitzRoy, R.] 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Appendix to Volume II. London: Henry Colburn.
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to reach England. In conclusion, I have only to add that Captain Fitz-Roy has very kindly and considerately offered to bring you back with him to this country, should circumstances, contrary to our anticipations, turn out to be such that you should deem it unadvisable to remain at Tierra del Fuego. Earnestly praying that the blessing of God may rest on you and your important and interesting labours, I remain, truly yours, D. COATES. No. 6. MEMORANDUM of Agreement made this eleventh day of
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[FitzRoy, R.] 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Appendix to Volume II. London: Henry Colburn.
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immediately the officer and other subjects of the King which may be there. God preserve you many years. Pardo, 7th February 1771. The BALIO FRAY, DON JULIAN DE ARRIAGA. To Don Felipe Ruiz Puente. CAPTAIN STOTT to the ADMIRALTY. Juno, Plymouth, 9th December 1771. I must beg leave to refer their lordships to the letter I had the honour of writing you from Rio de Janeiro, the 30th of July last, for the occurrences of my voyage to that time; from whence I sailed, with his Majesty's ships under my command
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Darwin, C. R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Journal and remarks. 1832-1836. London: Henry Colburn.
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; they then thought that their horses would not tire, and that they themselves should be prosperous. The Gaucho who told me this, said that in the time of peace he had witnessed this scene, and that he and others used to wait till the Indians had passed by, for the sake of stealing their offerings from Walleechu. The Gauchos think that the Indians consider the tree as the god itself; but it seems far more probable that they regard it as the altar. The only cause which I can imagine for this choice
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Darwin, C. R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Journal and remarks. 1832-1836. London: Henry Colburn.
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, 1835. The new year is ushered in, with the ceremonies proper to it in these regions. She lays out no false hopes; a heavy N. W. gale, with steady rain, bespeaks the rising year. Thank God, we are not destined here to see the end of it, but hope then to be in the Pacific, where a blue sky tells one there is a heaven a something beyond the clouds above our heads. The N. W. winds prevailing for the next four days, we only managed to cross a great bay, and then anchored in another secure harbour. I
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Darwin, C. R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Journal and remarks. 1832-1836. London: Henry Colburn.
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. One was a good-humoured old man, but from his wrinkled beardless face looked more like an old woman than a man. I frequently presented both of them with cigars; and though ready to receive them, and I dare say grateful, they would hardly condescend to thank me. A Chilotan Indian would have taken off his hat and given his Dios le page ! (May God repay you !) The travelling was very tedious, both from the badness of the roads, and from the number of great fallen trees, which it was necessary
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Darwin, C. R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Journal and remarks. 1832-1836. London: Henry Colburn.
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ready way of explaining my employment, was to ask them how it was that they themselves were not curious concerning earthquakes and volcanoes? why some springs were hot and others cold? why there were mountains in Chile, and not a hill in La Plata? These bare questions at once satisfied and silenced the greater number; some, however (like a few in England who are a century behindhand), thought that all such inquiries were useless and impious; and that it was quite sufficient that God had thus
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Darwin, C. R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Journal and remarks. 1832-1836. London: Henry Colburn.
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accordingly liberated them. Things being in this state, the churches were again broken open, but the plate this time was not recovered. The inhabitants became dreadfully enraged, and declaring that none but heretics would thus eat God Almighty, proceeded to torture some Englishmen, with the intention of afterwards shooting them. At last the authorities interfered, and peace was established. JULY 13TH. In the morning I started for the saltpetre works, a distance of fourteen leagues. Having ascended the
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Darwin, C. R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Journal and remarks. 1832-1836. London: Henry Colburn.
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filled with the varied productions of the God of Nature : no one can stand in these solitudes unmoved, and not feel that there is more in man than the mere breath of his body. In calling up images of the past, I find the plains of Patagonia frequently cross before my eyes : yet these plains are pronounced by all most wretched and useless. They are characterized only by negative possessions; without habitations, without water, without trees, without mountains, they support merely a few dwarf
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[Hall, Basil.] 1839. [Review of] Narrative of the Voyages of H. M. S. Adventure and Beagle; detailing the various Incidents which occurred during their Examination of the Southern Shores of South America, and during the Beagle's Circumnavigation of the Globe. By Captains King and FitzRoy, R. N., and Charles Darwin, Esq., Naturalist of the Beagle. 3 vols. 8vo. London: 1839. Edinburgh Review or Critical Journal 69, no. 140 (July): 467-493.
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, may result from the intercourse of these people, Jemmy, York, and Fuegia, with other natives of Tierra del Fuego. Perhaps a shipwrecked seaman may hereafter receive help and kind treatment from Jemmy Button's children; prompted, as they can hardly fail to be, by the traditions they will have heard of men of other lands; and by an idea, however faint, of their duty to God as well as their neighbour.' II. p. 326. Before we quite the strait of Magalhaens and Tierra del [page] 48
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power, He would control my dam's god Setebos.' 'Maria's dress was similar to that of other females of the tribe; but she wore ear-rings, made of medals stamped with a figure of the Virgin Mary, which, with the brass pin that secured her mantle across her breast, were given to her by one Lewis, who had passed by in an American sealing-vessel, and who, we understood from her, had made them Christians.' King, p. 88. To what their Christianity amounts we may gather from one of the next pages. 'At
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Tierra del Fuego. Perhaps a shipwrecked seaman may hereafter receive help and kind treatment from Jemmy Button's children prompted, as they can hardly fail to be, by the traditions they will have heard of men of other lands; and by an idea, however faint, of their duty to God as well as their neighbour.' vol. ii. p. 327. The opinion entertained by the Geographical Society of the [page] 22
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The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online 38 All my arguments from Abortive organs c apply equally to God-Creation to strange German notion of earth-creation for why on this in classes why abortive parts (10
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The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online [67] p. 6 Pigeons taught p. 30 do Instinct. 12 Zahn which respect the name of God 14 15 other flying Pigeons like Belon. do other kind 20 antiquity of Bussorah Bagdads Carriers 21 description of Baddad Some of the common Indian Tumblers from Madras were coloured exactly like C. intermedia [67v
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Lyell on extinction of intermediate individuals. p CX Etiam feminia seeds plantarum eiusdem very same speciei, summum rerum God creatorem, diuersis indididisse put into regionibus . Here doubt Creation distinctly enumerated in 1747. (Quoted) Thus (p. CXI) Cerasa acida rubella, at the Ourals thence to the Irtisk commonly borne; also in Austria Pannonia; but nowhere else. p CXIII. Other cases of plants in separate distinct parts of Siberia Europe. (Remember how plants must have marched about on
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Herschel, John Frederick William. 1840. A preliminary discourse on the study of natural philosophy. Part of Dionysius Lardner's Cabinet cyclopædia. London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Green; John Taylor.
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fore, hopeless of attaining them. It is not now equally harmless and insignificant, whether we are right or wrong; since we are no longer supinely and helplessly carried down the stream of events, but feel ourselves capable of buffetting at least with its waves, and perhaps of riding triumphantly over them: for why should we despair that the reason which has enabled us to subdue all nature to our purposes, should (if permitted and assisted by the providence of God) achieve a far more difficult
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Darwin, Francis ed. 1909. The foundations of The origin of species, a sketch written in 1842. Cambridge: University Press.
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Astronomers might formerly have said that God ordered each planet to move in its particular destiny. In same manner God orders each animal created with certain form in certain country. But how much more simple and sublime power, let attraction act according to certain law, such are inevitable consequences, let animal s be created, then by the fixed laws of generation, such will be their successors. From Darwin's Note Book, 1837, p. 101. [page v
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Darwin, Francis ed. 1909. The foundations of The origin of species. Two essays written in 1842 and 1844. Cambridge: University Press.
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Astronomers might formerly have said that God ordered each planet to move in its particular destiny. In same manner God orders each animal created with certain form in certain country. But how much more simple and sublime power,—let attraction act according to certain law, such are inevitable consequences,—let animal s be created, then by the fixed laws of generation, such will be their successors. From DARWIN'S Note Book, 1837, p. 101. [page v
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