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Page 327 - ... the position of current theology, because the tendency of modern theological thought is away from that conception. We mention it merely as showing what some have thought of the subject. Others have sought refuge in the idea that we suffer for the sins of our parents, according to the old doctrine that ' ' the sins of the parents shall be visited upon the children," but even this is not in accordance with man's highest idea of justice and love.
Page 247 - If found guilty, they are usually forced to swallow a deadly potion, made from the poisonous seeds of an aquatic leguminous plant, which rapidly destroys life. This poison is obtained by pounding the seeds and macerating them in water, which acquires a white milky colour. The condemned person,' after swallowing a certain portion of the liquid, is ordered to walk about until its effects become palpable. If, however, after the lapse of a definite period, the accused should be so fortunate as to throw...
Page 219 - Oh yes ! I am a Southern girl, and glory in the name, And boast it with far greater pride than glittering wealth or fame ; I envy not the Northern girl her robes of beauty rare, Though diamonds deck her snowy neck and pearls bedeck her hair.
Page 247 - The government of the Old Callebar towns is a monarchical despotism, rather mild in its general character, although sometimes severe and absolute in its details. The king and chief inhabitants ordinarily constitute a court of justice, in which all country disputes are adjusted, and to which every prisoner suspected of capital offences is brought, to undergo examination and judgment. If found guilty, they are usually forced to swallow a deadly potion, made from the poisonous seeds of an aquatic leguminous...
Page 98 - Boy mus' sit alone in de cabin ob Susie. Lis'en, chile ; dah ain't no harm t' come till he sit all alone in Susie's cheer in de night." Too well acquainted with the superstitions of the negroes to consider seriously this prophetic outburst, I smiled and turned to depart. The old crone stepped outside the doorway, took me by the hand, and looked me steadily in the face. " An' Dinah say too, watch out fo...