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THE, an English Whig ministry in the reign of William III., the chief members of which were Admiral Russell, Somers, Lord Wharton, and , the great financier. This was the first ministry ever made of one and the same party politics. It was the suggestion of Robert, Earl of Sunderland, to William III. Also a club formed by Benjamin Franklin for mutual improvement. Morals, politics, and natural philosophy , as well as the social wellbeing of man, were the main subjects discussed. It continued for about 30 years.

JUPATI (jö-pä-te') PALM, Raphia tædigera, a fine Brazilian palm. The leaf-stalks, which are 12 to 15 feet long, are used for building houses and making baskets.

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