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In my view, the Christian religion is the most important and one of the first things in which all children, under a free government ought to be instructed... No truth is more evident to my mind than that the Christian religion must be the basis of any government intended to secure the rights and privileges of a free people. Preface to 1828 Dictionary
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ASPHALT'
Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native
bitumen. It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a
surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It
occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called
Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts
of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen.
A composition of bitumen, pitch, lime, and
gravel, used for forming pavements, and as a water-proof cement for
bridges, roofs, etc.; asphaltic cement. Artificial asphalt is prepared from
coal tar, lime, sand, etc.
Asphalt stone, Asphalt rock, a limestone found impregnated with asphalt. To cover with asphalt;
as, to asphalt a roof; asphalted streets.
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