Proceedings at the Contested Election for the City of Chichester, 1830 ... copy of the poll book, speeches ... squibs and addresses. To which are added, the proceedings at the election of representatives for the County of Sussex, etcJ. Hackman, 1830 - 210 pages |
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... Elector , with much the same feelings as the accounts of a battle that has been fought , is perused by the veteran , and that even the warmest politicians do not exceed the enthusiasm of the old soldier , who Shouldered his crutch to ...
... Elector , with much the same feelings as the accounts of a battle that has been fought , is perused by the veteran , and that even the warmest politicians do not exceed the enthusiasm of the old soldier , who Shouldered his crutch to ...
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... Electors of the City began to direct their attention to the choice of another " fit and proper person ( to employ ... electors for some years past , appeared likely to be at least equalled by that which it B was anticipated would occur ...
... Electors of the City began to direct their attention to the choice of another " fit and proper person ( to employ ... electors for some years past , appeared likely to be at least equalled by that which it B was anticipated would occur ...
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... Electors of the City of Chichester . FRIENDS , It is probable that no long time will elapse ere you are again called on to exercise your elective franchise . Electors refrain from making promises of support . One if not Two Gentlemen of ...
... Electors of the City of Chichester . FRIENDS , It is probable that no long time will elapse ere you are again called on to exercise your elective franchise . Electors refrain from making promises of support . One if not Two Gentlemen of ...
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CHICHESTER. To the Electors of the City of Chichester . GENTLEMEN , I am informed that you already begin to take an interest in knowing who are likely to present themselves to you as Candidates for the honour of representing you in ...
CHICHESTER. To the Electors of the City of Chichester . GENTLEMEN , I am informed that you already begin to take an interest in knowing who are likely to present themselves to you as Candidates for the honour of representing you in ...
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... a Member of whom they shall not need to be asham- ed ; for I will deceive no man , truckle to none , nor even flatter any for their Votes . I will , however , visit every Elector . First to afford to those to whom I am unknown , 12.
... a Member of whom they shall not need to be asham- ed ; for I will deceive no man , truckle to none , nor even flatter any for their Votes . I will , however , visit every Elector . First to afford to those to whom I am unknown , 12.
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Page 80 - And will, no doubt, with reasons answer you. I come not, friends, to steal away your hearts. I am no orator, as Brutus is, But, as you know me all, a plain blunt man, That love my friend; and that they know full well That gave me public leave to speak of him.
Page 115 - In such a time as this it is not meet That every nice offence should bear his comment. Bru. Let me tell you, Cassius, you yourself Are much condemn'd to have an itching palm ; To sell and mart your offices for gold To undeservers.
Page 124 - tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face; But when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend: so Caesar may; Then, lest he may, prevent.
Page 140 - But yet more true it is, that God then raises to his own work men of rare abilities, and more than common industry, not only to look back and revise what hath been taught heretofore, but to gain further, and to go on some new enlightened steps in the discovery of truth.
Page 137 - What though no friends in sable weeds appear, Grieve for an hour, perhaps, then mourn a year, And bear about the mockery of woe To midnight dances, and the public show?
Page 140 - Besides yet a greater danger which is in it : for when God shakes a kingdom with strong and healthful commotions to a general reforming, it is not untrue that many sectaries and false teachers are then busiest in seducing ; but yet more true it is, that God then raises to his own work men of rare abilities and more than common industry, not only to look back and revise what hath been taught heretofore, but to gain further and go on some new enlightened steps in the discovery of truth.
Page 78 - A long pull, and a strong pull, and a pull all together ! [Cries, and drops his face on arm, upon table.
Page 177 - tis like I should forget myself : O, if I could, what grief should I forget ! — Preach some philosophy to make me mad, And thou shalt be canonized, cardinal ; For, being not mad, but sensible of grief, My reasonable part produces reason How I may be delivered of these woes, And teaches me to kill or hang myself...
Page 140 - Moslem dervishes, are to have " power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and all the power of the enemy...
Page 172 - As in a theatre, the eyes of men, After a well grac'd actor leaves the stage, Are idly bent on him that enters next, Thinking his prattle to be tedious...