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... expected to exhibit the philosophy of history , may present , in a connected and systematized narrative , those facts , which have been given to the public in insu- lated and individual irregularity . The advantage of such contem ...
... expected to exhibit the philosophy of history , may present , in a connected and systematized narrative , those facts , which have been given to the public in insu- lated and individual irregularity . The advantage of such contem ...
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... expected from Lord Howick . It was expected , and justly expected , from these statesmen , now they were in power , that each should effect the measure which he had so often and so strenuously brought forward when in opposition ; and ...
... expected from Lord Howick . It was expected , and justly expected , from these statesmen , now they were in power , that each should effect the measure which he had so often and so strenuously brought forward when in opposition ; and ...
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... expected from a coalition which had paralysed both . ་ The parliamentary conduct of the Foxites disappointed still more poig- nantly those who had fixed their hopes upon them . Catholic Eman- cipation was adjourned till a more ...
... expected from a coalition which had paralysed both . ་ The parliamentary conduct of the Foxites disappointed still more poig- nantly those who had fixed their hopes upon them . Catholic Eman- cipation was adjourned till a more ...
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... expected , that , in spite of the ruinous consequences of the first wanton war against France , the nation was to be saved as soon as their political redeemer came into power . From this comfortable state , wherein faith supplied the ...
... expected , that , in spite of the ruinous consequences of the first wanton war against France , the nation was to be saved as soon as their political redeemer came into power . From this comfortable state , wherein faith supplied the ...
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... expected from the impres- sion which a resolution of such mag- nanimity , justice , and consistency would make upon the continent . The bitter spirit of hostility in the court of Denmark was urged in opposition to this motion , and the ...
... expected from the impres- sion which a resolution of such mag- nanimity , justice , and consistency would make upon the continent . The bitter spirit of hostility in the court of Denmark was urged in opposition to this motion , and the ...
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Page 458 - I hope the people of England will be satisfied!" "I hope my country will do me justice!
Page 143 - Controul, moved for the appointment of a Select Committee to enquire into the present state of the affairs of the East India Company.
Page xxvii - And the right honourable the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, his majesty's principal secretaries of state, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, and the judge of the high court of admiralty, and the judges of the courts of vice admiralty.
Page 457 - It is as well as it is. I had rather it should go out of the field with me ;" and in that manner, so becoming to a soldier, Moore was borne from the fight.
Page xviii - ... that all the ports and places of France and her allies, or of any other country at war with His Majesty, and all other ports or places in Europe, from which, although not at war with His Majesty, the British flag is excluded, and all ports or places in the colonies belonging to His Majesty's enemies, shall, from henceforth, be subject to the same restrictions in point of trade and navigation, with the exceptions hereinafter mentioned, as if the same were actually blockaded by His Majesty's naval...
Page xcvii - WP VAN NESS. NATHANIEL PENDLETON, Esq. In the evening of the same day I received from him the following answer : No. XI June 26, 1804. SIR, I have communicated the letter which you did me the honour to write to me of this date, to General Hamilton.
Page xxvii - Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice of - His Privy Council, is pleased to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows: 1.
Page 438 - Spain, and we must be at hand to aid and take advantage of whatever happens. — The wishes of our country, and our. duty demand this of us, with whatever risk it may be attended. — I mean to proceed bridle in hand, for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it.
Page xlii - Napoleon, by the grace of God and the constitution, emperor of the French, king of Italy, and protector of the confederation of the Rhine...
Page xvi - His Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and the Judges of the High Court of Admiralty, and the Courts of Vice Admiralty, are to take the necessary measures herein as to them shall respectively appertain.