Public characters [Formerly British public characters] of 1798-9 - 1809-10, Band 81806 |
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... become in- structed in all the interesting minutiae of the service . Punctuality , cleanliness , diligence , and ... becomes daily more necessary indeed , that a lad who , like many others , may hereafter attain the rank of post ...
... become in- structed in all the interesting minutiae of the service . Punctuality , cleanliness , diligence , and ... becomes daily more necessary indeed , that a lad who , like many others , may hereafter attain the rank of post ...
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... become indispensably necessary for the convenience , and even for the preservation , of our territories in Asia . The cabinet was so well pleased with the conduct of Sir George on this occasion , that on the 7th of March , 1797 , he was ...
... become indispensably necessary for the convenience , and even for the preservation , of our territories in Asia . The cabinet was so well pleased with the conduct of Sir George on this occasion , that on the 7th of March , 1797 , he was ...
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... becomes delightful ; and her biographer turns with eagerness from the records of politics and the sword , to be led into a service , which introduces him to beauty , peace , and the muses . Many illustrious names , besides that of the ...
... becomes delightful ; and her biographer turns with eagerness from the records of politics and the sword , to be led into a service , which introduces him to beauty , peace , and the muses . Many illustrious names , besides that of the ...
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... become a man and a senator ; but Mrs. Damer had so long been the intimate asso- ciate of the comic muse and her graver sister , that she did not attempt to follow the example of her il- lustrious friend when he shut the gates of his ...
... become a man and a senator ; but Mrs. Damer had so long been the intimate asso- ciate of the comic muse and her graver sister , that she did not attempt to follow the example of her il- lustrious friend when he shut the gates of his ...
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... becoming extremely hot where he lay , the Adjutant , fearing that his colonel might be trampled to death , rushed with a few followers into the midst of the enemy , and dragged from amongst them the body of his friend ; but alas ! too ...
... becoming extremely hot where he lay , the Adjutant , fearing that his colonel might be trampled to death , rushed with a few followers into the midst of the enemy , and dragged from amongst them the body of his friend ; but alas ! too ...
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Seite 337 - I, that am curtail'd of this fair proportion, Cheated of feature by dissembling Nature, Deform'd, unfinish'd, sent before my time Into this breathing world scarce half made up, And that so lamely and unfashionable That dogs bark at me as I halt by them...
Seite 342 - Euphrosyne, And by men, heart-easing Mirth, Whom lovely Venus at a birth With two sister Graces more To ivy-crowned Bacchus bore...
Seite 245 - One asylum of free discussion is still inviolate. There is still one spot in Europe where man can freely exercise his reason on the most important concerns of society, where he can boldly publish his judgment on the acts of the proudest and most powerful tyrants. The press of England is still free. It is guarded by the free Constitution of our forefathers. It is guarded by the hearts and arms of Englishmen, and I trust, I may venture to say, that if it be to fall, it will fall only under the ruins...
Seite 553 - An elegant sufficiency, content, Retirement, rural quiet, friendship, books, Ease and alternate labour, useful life, Progressive virtue, and approving Heaven.
Seite 337 - That dogs bark at me, as I halt by them; Why, I, in this weak piping time of peace, Have no delight to pass away the time...
Seite 371 - I stand ready to avow or disavow promptly and explicitly any precise or definite opinion which I may be charged with having declared of any gentleman.
Seite 503 - My name is Norval: on the Grampian hills My father feeds his flocks; a frugal swain, Whose constant cares were to increase his store, And keep his only son, myself, at home.
Seite 370 - still more despicable,' admits of infinite shades, from very light to very dark. How am I to judge of the degree intended ? or how shall I annex any precise idea to language so indefinite...
Seite 46 - O early lost ! what tears the river shed, When the sad pomp along his banks was led ! His drooping swans on ev'ry note expire, 275 And on his willows hung each muse's lyre.
Seite 375 - Jay, Adams, and Hamilton ; the only three who can be supposed to have stood in that relation to him. That he has too much reason to believe that, in regard to Mr. Hamilton, there has been no reciprocity. For several years his name has been lent to the support of base slanders. He has never had the generosity, the magnanimity, or the candor to contradict or disavow.