Public characters [Formerly British public characters] of 1798-9 - 1809-10, Volumul 81806 |
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Pagina 14
... measures were accordingly adopted for the immediate evacuation of the town and arsenal , as well as for the destruction of the ships of war . In the evening of the 18th of December , the artillery , stores , and troops , in consequence ...
... measures were accordingly adopted for the immediate evacuation of the town and arsenal , as well as for the destruction of the ships of war . In the evening of the 18th of December , the artillery , stores , and troops , in consequence ...
Pagina 16
... measure that must have been attended with no small inconvenience on the part of the invaders as well as of the settlers . In the mean time , the admiral and general perceiv- ing that they must expect the most determined re- sistance ...
... measure that must have been attended with no small inconvenience on the part of the invaders as well as of the settlers . In the mean time , the admiral and general perceiv- ing that they must expect the most determined re- sistance ...
Pagina 50
... measure of policy to withdraw from the ranks of the enemy the natives of Scotland and Ireland , two regiments were raised under distinguished noblemen of these countries ; the one called the Caledonian Volunteers , the other the ...
... measure of policy to withdraw from the ranks of the enemy the natives of Scotland and Ireland , two regiments were raised under distinguished noblemen of these countries ; the one called the Caledonian Volunteers , the other the ...
Pagina 52
... measure . The exertions of the Brigade Major on this well- fought field , were not unobserved or unrewarded by his General , as we find him mentioned in terms highly honourable to him in his Lordship's dis- patches , of which he himself ...
... measure . The exertions of the Brigade Major on this well- fought field , were not unobserved or unrewarded by his General , as we find him mentioned in terms highly honourable to him in his Lordship's dis- patches , of which he himself ...
Pagina 55
... measure originated , the skill with which it was conducted , and the impressive eloquence with which it was en- forced , drew applause from all . There are strokes of the pathetic in his speech that would not have dis- graced the pen of ...
... measure originated , the skill with which it was conducted , and the impressive eloquence with which it was en- forced , drew applause from all . There are strokes of the pathetic in his speech that would not have dis- graced the pen of ...
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Pagina 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...
Pagina 342 - Euphrosyne, And by men, heart-easing Mirth, Whom lovely Venus at a birth With two sister Graces more To ivy-crowned Bacchus bore...
Pagina 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...
Pagina 553 - An elegant sufficiency, content, Retirement, rural quiet, friendship, books, Ease and alternate labour, useful life, Progressive virtue, and approving Heaven.
Pagina 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...
Pagina 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.
Pagina 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.
Pagina 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...
Pagina 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.
Pagina 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.