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Page 59
At this period the Major ' s character brought him into the foremost ranks as a
public speaker ; accordingly we find him taking the lead in a great ques . tion
respecting the police of the country , the ma . nagement of which he not only
arraigned ...
At this period the Major ' s character brought him into the foremost ranks as a
public speaker ; accordingly we find him taking the lead in a great ques . tion
respecting the police of the country , the ma . nagement of which he not only
arraigned ...
Page 145
... but the fine and punishment are not understood to extend to the inhabitants of
England . Certain it is , that Mr . Pasley very cautiously observes the distinc1805 -
1806 . L tion , tion , and that his neighbours highly applaud his prudence MR .
... but the fine and punishment are not understood to extend to the inhabitants of
England . Certain it is , that Mr . Pasley very cautiously observes the distinc1805 -
1806 . L tion , tion , and that his neighbours highly applaud his prudence MR .
Page 161
... and profiting by the prosperity of their then growing colony in America , when
his agency had ceased in Europe , other events , and those of far greater interest
in the view of general philanthropy , now assailed his imagina . tion , and induced
...
... and profiting by the prosperity of their then growing colony in America , when
his agency had ceased in Europe , other events , and those of far greater interest
in the view of general philanthropy , now assailed his imagina . tion , and induced
...
Page 170
the occasion demands , and close the book in a tone that leaves the reader ' s
mind in a state of exhilara . tion , mingled , however , with an ardent anxiety to
know the future destinies of so great an enterprize . The fifth , sixth , and seventh
...
the occasion demands , and close the book in a tone that leaves the reader ' s
mind in a state of exhilara . tion , mingled , however , with an ardent anxiety to
know the future destinies of so great an enterprize . The fifth , sixth , and seventh
...
Page 414
It has already been binted that to Sir Home the 03 . tion is indebted for the idea of
a corps of sea fencibles . Perceiving that a numerous , active , and healthy
description of fishermen , although they tended greatly to the wealth , added but
little ...
It has already been binted that to Sir Home the 03 . tion is indebted for the idea of
a corps of sea fencibles . Perceiving that a numerous , active , and healthy
description of fishermen , although they tended greatly to the wealth , added but
little ...
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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.