The Edinburgh Review: Or Critical Journal, Volume 99A. Constable, 1854 |
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Page 37
... suppose that Franklin wore the coat twice . Mr. Fitzherbert signed the preliminaries with France and Spain , but Oswald signed those with America ; the definitive treaty with America was signed by Mr. Hartley for England . Mr ...
... suppose that Franklin wore the coat twice . Mr. Fitzherbert signed the preliminaries with France and Spain , but Oswald signed those with America ; the definitive treaty with America was signed by Mr. Hartley for England . Mr ...
Page 55
... suppose that within the space of four years , and under the control of Parliament and public opinion , such a use was likely be made of the Indian patronage as would destroy the legiti mate influence of the Crown , and insure the ...
... suppose that within the space of four years , and under the control of Parliament and public opinion , such a use was likely be made of the Indian patronage as would destroy the legiti mate influence of the Crown , and insure the ...
Page 62
... suppose Mr. O. Smith under precisely similar circum- stances , save that he is blind . He too reads metaphysics , and is given to meditation . He leans back in his chair , and thinks on the last tough chapter . He has been blind since ...
... suppose Mr. O. Smith under precisely similar circum- stances , save that he is blind . He too reads metaphysics , and is given to meditation . He leans back in his chair , and thinks on the last tough chapter . He has been blind since ...
Page 80
... Suppose , therefore , instead of giving the pupil twelve rhyming rules , touching lower , middle , and upper dots , we simply present to his reading - finger a hint on the spot - the old Roman A. Let him feel it over in every part , and ...
... Suppose , therefore , instead of giving the pupil twelve rhyming rules , touching lower , middle , and upper dots , we simply present to his reading - finger a hint on the spot - the old Roman A. Let him feel it over in every part , and ...
Page 96
... suppose ) have originated in the assignment of parochial districts ( under 1 & 2 Will . 4. c . 38. ) to new churches , or to chapels previously existing . But perhaps , the num- ber 1,552 given in the text is rather beyond the real ...
... suppose ) have originated in the assignment of parochial districts ( under 1 & 2 Will . 4. c . 38. ) to new churches , or to chapels previously existing . But perhaps , the num- ber 1,552 given in the text is rather beyond the real ...
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