A History of England in the Lives of Englishmen, Band 5A. Fullarton, 1853 |
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... possessed of any thing more than the very ordinary amount of talent of his family . He succeeded to the throne of England on the 11th of June , 1727 . Although Sir Robert Walpole had given matter of personal offence to the queen when ...
... possessed of any thing more than the very ordinary amount of talent of his family . He succeeded to the throne of England on the 11th of June , 1727 . Although Sir Robert Walpole had given matter of personal offence to the queen when ...
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... possessed considerable military talent - were thus displayed to the best advantage , and he was raised at once by a grateful public , saved from the horrors of a civil war , to the very pinnacle of military glory . Par- liament ...
... possessed considerable military talent - were thus displayed to the best advantage , and he was raised at once by a grateful public , saved from the horrors of a civil war , to the very pinnacle of military glory . Par- liament ...
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... possession of his prize , hoisted the black flag over the king's colours , and returned to the bay where he had left Roberts and his com- panion . These having in the interim , righted their ships , and being deceived by the appearance ...
... possession of his prize , hoisted the black flag over the king's colours , and returned to the bay where he had left Roberts and his com- panion . These having in the interim , righted their ships , and being deceived by the appearance ...
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... possessed of a fluent though course mode of delivering his sentiments , he was considered by minis- ters - to whom ... possessions in the West Indies , might be reduced under the dominion of Britain . In particular , 38 [ SEVENTH ...
... possessed of a fluent though course mode of delivering his sentiments , he was considered by minis- ters - to whom ... possessions in the West Indies , might be reduced under the dominion of Britain . In particular , 38 [ SEVENTH ...
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... possession of their new conquest , the vice - admiral immediately proceeded to take on board the different ships of the squadron all the cannon , ammunition , and stores , that were worth removal , and to destroy the remainder together ...
... possession of their new conquest , the vice - admiral immediately proceeded to take on board the different ships of the squadron all the cannon , ammunition , and stores , that were worth removal , and to destroy the remainder together ...
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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.