 | 1834 - 440 pages
...stated that I know not what was the matter; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage...This short respite was conceded without objection. I wen', below, examined the machinery, and discovered that the cause* was a slight mal-adjustment of... | |
 | William Pinnock - 1836 - 734 pages
...assembly. I stated that I knew not what was the matter, but that if they would have patience for half an hour, I would either go on or abandon the voyage for...mal-adjustment of some of the work. In a short period this was obviated, and the boat once more put in motion. She continued to move ; all were still incredulous... | |
 | Boyman Boyman - 1840 - 210 pages
...stated that I knew not what was the matter; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage for that time. I went below, examined the machinery, and discovered that the cause was a slight mal-adjustment of... | |
 | 1841 - 412 pages
...not what was the matter, bijt if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would cither go on, or abandon the voyage, for that time. This...respite was conceded without objection. I went below and examined the machinery, and discovered that it was a slight mal-adjustment of some of the work.... | |
 | 1844 - 104 pages
...I stated that I knew not what was the matter, but if they would be quiet, or indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage, for that time. This short respite wasconceded without objection. I went b:low and examined the machinery, and discovered that it was... | |
 | John Warner Barber, Henry Howe - 1842 - 652 pages
...mo * So named from the seat of the Livingston family. (See Clermont, Columbia county.) for half an hour, I would either go on or abandon the voyage for...respite was conceded without objection. I went below and examined the machinery, and discovered that the cau.se was a alight maladjustment of some of the... | |
 | Sherman Day - 1843 - 766 pages
...stated that I knew not what was the matter ; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on or abandon the voyage for...respite was conceded without objection. I went below and examined the machinery, and discovered that the cause was a slight maladjustment of some of the... | |
 | Sherman Day - 1843 - 754 pages
...matter ; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on or •iilim the voyage for that time. This short respite was conceded without objection. I went below and examined the machinery, and discovered that the cause was a slight maladjustment Df some of the... | |
 | Anna Maria Hall - 842 pages
...stated that I knew not what was the matter ; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage...respite was conceded without objection. I went below, and examined the machinery, and discovered that the cause was a slight malformation of some of the... | |
 | 1846 - 774 pages
...stated that I knew not what was the matter; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage...machinery, and discovered that the cause was a slight disadjustment of some of the work. In a short period it was obviated. The boat was put again in motion.... | |
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I elevated myself upon a platform, and addressed the assembly. I stated that I knew not what was the matter; but, if they would be quiet and indulge me for a half-hour, I would either go on or abandon the voyage for that time. 
