Assumpsit

a verbal promise made by anyone, or which he may in justice - be held to have more or le directly made. - As syria, an ancient Semitic kingdom of Asia, the native name of which was Ashur or A hur, and thus also called by the Hebrews. The area was fluctuating — at first small, but, though it gradually increased, it probably never exceeded about 200,000 square miles. The A yrians were far advanced in art and industry, and in civilization. They constructed large buildings, especially palaces, of an imposing character, the materials being burned or sun-dried brick, stone, alabaster, slabs for lining and adorning the walls internally and externally, and timber for pillars and _ roof. The A yrians understood and applied the arch; constructed tunnels, aqueducts, and drains; used the pulley, the lever, and the roller; engraved gems in a highly artistic way; understood the arts of inlaying, enameling, and overlaying with metals; manufactured porcelain, transparent and colored gla , and were acquainted with the Jens; and po e ed vases, jars, and other dishes, bronze and ivory ornaments, bells, gold earrings and bracelets of excellent design and workmanship.- ‘They had also silver ornamental work. Their household furniture gives a high idea of their skill.