A History of England in the Lives of Englishmen, Band 5A. Fullarton, 1853 |
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... hands , expecting doubtless that it would be unsealed and read to the council . The king , however , contented him- self ... hand of the princess - royal of England , as his august ally's eldest son was of that of the princess - royal of ...
... hands , expecting doubtless that it would be unsealed and read to the council . The king , however , contented him- self ... hand of the princess - royal of England , as his august ally's eldest son was of that of the princess - royal of ...
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... hand- some , or with the few of his old acquaintance who were beauties in his younger days . His conversation is very proper for a tête - à - tête : he then talks freely on most subjects , and very much to the purpose ; but he cannot ...
... hand- some , or with the few of his old acquaintance who were beauties in his younger days . His conversation is very proper for a tête - à - tête : he then talks freely on most subjects , and very much to the purpose ; but he cannot ...
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... hand , and with a sigh exclaimed , " I apprehend you have not long to wait ; you will soon have your desire . " Frederick , Prince of Wales . BORN A. D. 1707. - DIED A. D. 1751 . FREDERICK LEWIS , eldest son of George II . , was born in ...
... hand , and with a sigh exclaimed , " I apprehend you have not long to wait ; you will soon have your desire . " Frederick , Prince of Wales . BORN A. D. 1707. - DIED A. D. 1751 . FREDERICK LEWIS , eldest son of George II . , was born in ...
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... . The manuscript of this work , in the prince's hand - writing , is reported to have been found amongst the papers of Ralph the historian . Wham Duke of Emmberland Engraved by S. Preeman from an 12 [ SEVENTH POLITICAL SERIES .
... . The manuscript of this work , in the prince's hand - writing , is reported to have been found amongst the papers of Ralph the historian . Wham Duke of Emmberland Engraved by S. Preeman from an 12 [ SEVENTH POLITICAL SERIES .
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... hand to the service of the prince . At Borodale , the chevalier was joined by Donald Cameron , called young Lochiel , because his father was still living , though an exile on account of his former exertions in favour of the Stuarts . We ...
... hand to the service of the prince . At Borodale , the chevalier was joined by Donald Cameron , called young Lochiel , because his father was still living , though an exile on account of his former exertions in favour of the Stuarts . We ...
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Seite 138 - The muse, disgusted at an age and clime Barren of every glorious theme, In distant lands now waits a better time, Producing subjects worthy fame. In happy climes, where from the genial sun And virgin earth such scenes ensue, The force of art by nature seems outdone, And fancied beauties by the true...
Seite 347 - Pitt was then one of the poor; and to him Heaven directed a portion of the wealth of the haughty Dowager. She left him a legacy of ten thousand pounds, in consideration of " the noble defence he had made for the support of the laws of England, and to prevent the ruin of his country.
Seite 185 - Miscellany," in a volume which began with the Pastorals of Philips, and ended with those of Pope. The same year was written the "Essay on Criticism," a work which displays such extent of comprehension, such nicety of distinction, such acquaintance with mankind, and such knowledge both of ancient and modern learning, as are not often attained by the maturest age and longest experience. It was published about two years afterwards, and, being praised by Addison in the Spectator, with sufficient liberality,...
Seite 215 - for the purchase of the Museum, or Collection of Sir Hans Sloane, and of the Harleian Collection of Manuscripts ; and for providing one General Repository for the better reception and more convenient use of the said collections ; and of the Cottonian Library, and of the additions thereto.
Seite 369 - Taxation is no part of the governing or legislative power. The taxes are a voluntary gift and grant of the Commons alone. In legislation the three estates of the realm are alike concerned; but the concurrence of the peers and the Crown to a tax is only necessary to clothe it with the form of a law. The gift and grant is of the Commons alone.
Seite 134 - When I deny sensible things an existence out of the mind, I do not mean my mind in particular, but all minds. Now, it is plain they have an existence exterior to my mind ; since I find them by experience to be independent of it.
Seite 134 - When in broad daylight I open my eyes, it is not in my power to choose whether I shall see or no, or to determine what particular objects shall present themselves to my view...
Seite 457 - That the House would consider as enemies to his majesty and the country all those who should advise, or by any means attempt, the further prosecution of offensive war on the Continent of North America.
Seite 329 - For even then, sir, even before this splendid orb was entirely set, and while the western horizon was in a blaze with his descending glory, on the opposite quarter of the heavens arose another luminary, and, for his hour, became lord of the ascendant.
Seite 258 - Hogarth's necessity for the money. If, therefore, his Lordship does not send for it, in three days it will be disposed of, with the addition of a tail, and some other little appendages, to Mr. Hare, the famous wild-beast man : Mr. Hogarth having given that gentleman a conditional promise of it, for an exhibition-picture, on his Lordship's refusal.