Annals of the Reign of King George the Third;: From Its Commencement in the Year 1760, to the Death of His Majesty in the Year 1820, Band 2Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1820 |
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... Troops . — The Crown of Spain bestowed on Joseph Buonaparte . surrection of the Spanish Nation against the French . Its Cause adopted by Great Britain and Portugal . Events at Cadiz .. render of the French General Dupont . Actions in ...
... Troops . — The Crown of Spain bestowed on Joseph Buonaparte . surrection of the Spanish Nation against the French . Its Cause adopted by Great Britain and Portugal . Events at Cadiz .. render of the French General Dupont . Actions in ...
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... troops . At length , a harder frost than had been experienced for several years having set in about the middle of December , the French were en- abled to transport a numerous army over the ice of the Waal before the end of the month ...
... troops . At length , a harder frost than had been experienced for several years having set in about the middle of December , the French were en- abled to transport a numerous army over the ice of the Waal before the end of the month ...
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... troops to Corsica for the re - cap- ture of that island . By the skilful manœuvres of the English commander , two of the French ships were cut off from the fleet and captured , with 420 soldiers on board ; and the remainder taking ...
... troops to Corsica for the re - cap- ture of that island . By the skilful manœuvres of the English commander , two of the French ships were cut off from the fleet and captured , with 420 soldiers on board ; and the remainder taking ...
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... troops which opposed his progress , and struck so much terror into the Duke of Parma , that he requested an armistice . This was granted only on the terms of his paying a large contribution , and delivering to the French twenty capital ...
... troops which opposed his progress , and struck so much terror into the Duke of Parma , that he requested an armistice . This was granted only on the terms of his paying a large contribution , and delivering to the French twenty capital ...
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... troops in the end of 1795 , and the begin- ning of 1796. In the West Indies , Grenada was recovered in the month of March from the French insurgents , by General Nichols ; and St. Lucie was reduced in May by General Abercromby . The ...
... troops in the end of 1795 , and the begin- ning of 1796. In the West Indies , Grenada was recovered in the month of March from the French insurgents , by General Nichols ; and St. Lucie was reduced in May by General Abercromby . The ...
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Seite 331 - It is ordered by His Royal Highness the Prince Re-gent, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty...
Seite 287 - March, 1811, so revoke or modify her edicts as that they should cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United States...
Seite 168 - That this House, conceiving the African Slave Trade to be contrary to the principles of justice, humanity, and sound policy, will, with all practicable expedition, proceed to take effectual measures for abolishing the said trade, in such manner, and at such period, as may be deemed advisable.
Seite 18 - That his Majesty's ministers, having authorized and directed at different times, without the consent, and during the sitting of parliament, the issue of various sums of money for the service of his Imperial Majesty, and also for the service of the army under the Prince of Conde, have acted contrary to their duty, and to the trust reposed in them, and have thereby violated the constitutional privileges of this house.
Seite 481 - I am determined to omit no precautions for preserving the public peace, and for counteracting the designs of the disaffected : and I rely with the utmost confidence on your cordial support and co-operation, in upholding a system of law and government, from which we have derived inestimable advantages, which has enabled us to conclude, with unexampled glory, a contest whereon depended the best interests of mankind, and which has been hitherto felt by ourselves, as it is acknowledged by other nations,...
Seite 337 - I cannot conclude without expressing the gratification I should feel, if some of those persons with whom the early habits of my public life were formed, would strengthen my hands, and constitute a part of my government.
Seite 408 - Act to prevent the granting, in future, of any patent office, to be exercised in any colony or plantation, now or at any time hereafter, belonging to the Crown of Great Britain, for any longer term than during such time as the grantee thereof, or the person appointed thereto, shall discharge the duty thereof in person, and behave well therein.
Seite 409 - Sir, these. are not the only subjects to which our attention has been called : other momentous changes have been proposed for our consideration. Adhering, however, to those laws by which the throne, the parliament, and the government of this country, are made fundamentally Protestant...
Seite 337 - ... my government. With such support, and aided by a vigorous and united administration, formed on the most liberal basis, I shall look with additional confidence to a prosperous issue of the most arduous contest in which Great Britain was ever engaged. You are authorised to communicate these sentiments to lord Grey, who, I have no doubt, will make them known to lord Grenville.
Seite 132 - Mulgrave, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster with a seat in the cabinet.