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In the present instance , Mr . Abbot , after expressing his reasons in a short but
comprehensive speech , conducted ... It may not be altogether inapposite in this
place to state the worthy and very laudable conduct of the father - in - law of the ...
In the present instance , Mr . Abbot , after expressing his reasons in a short but
comprehensive speech , conducted ... It may not be altogether inapposite in this
place to state the worthy and very laudable conduct of the father - in - law of the ...
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wealth , and a man proscribed for murder united in one and the same person . of
respect ; to do justice to his merits , to be silent of his foibles , Such has invariably
been his conduct towards Jay , Adams , and Hamilton ; the only three who can ...
wealth , and a man proscribed for murder united in one and the same person . of
respect ; to do justice to his merits , to be silent of his foibles , Such has invariably
been his conduct towards Jay , Adams , and Hamilton ; the only three who can ...
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No . IX . In answer to a letter properly adapted to obtain from General Hamilton a
declaration whether he had charged Colonel Burr with any particular instance of
dishonourable conduct , or had impeached his private character , either in the ...
No . IX . In answer to a letter properly adapted to obtain from General Hamilton a
declaration whether he had charged Colonel Burr with any particular instance of
dishonourable conduct , or had impeached his private character , either in the ...
Page 426
The conduct of Sir Home Popham , during his political mis . sion to the Arab
States , furnishes equal proofs of ability , industry , and attachment to the public
service ; and although the Governor - General in Council deemed it to be his duty
to ...
The conduct of Sir Home Popham , during his political mis . sion to the Arab
States , furnishes equal proofs of ability , industry , and attachment to the public
service ; and although the Governor - General in Council deemed it to be his duty
to ...
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time , conducted by Admiral Mitchell into an English port , under the escort of six
sail of British , and two " Russian ships of ... Soon after his arrival in England , his
Majesty , as a distinguished mark of his satisfaction with the conduct of the officer
...
time , conducted by Admiral Mitchell into an English port , under the escort of six
sail of British , and two " Russian ships of ... Soon after his arrival in England , his
Majesty , as a distinguished mark of his satisfaction with the conduct of the officer
...
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Page 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...
Page 342 - Euphrosyne, And by men, heart-easing Mirth, Whom lovely Venus at a birth With two sister Graces more To ivy-crowned Bacchus bore...
Page 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...
Page 555 - An elegant sufficiency, content, Retirement, rural quiet, friendship, books, Ease and alternate labour, useful life, Progressive virtue, and approving Heaven.
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 505 - 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.
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.