An Essay on Junius and His Letters: Embracing a Sketch of the Life and Character of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, and Memoirs of Certain Other Distinguished Individuals; with Reflections Historical, Personal, and Political, Relating to the Affairs of Great Britain and America from 1763 to 1785Gray and Bowen, 1831 - 449 páginas |
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... means . The time has been when one man procured the timber from our forests , planned and superintended the building of the ship even to its rigging , obtained and placed on board the warlike equipments and stores , collected the crew ...
... means . The time has been when one man procured the timber from our forests , planned and superintended the building of the ship even to its rigging , obtained and placed on board the warlike equipments and stores , collected the crew ...
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... means of practising it . The prospect of the vast im- portance , not only to my country , but to mankind , of this discovery , so filled my mind , that I put every other conside- ration under my feet , and gave myself up to the ...
... means of practising it . The prospect of the vast im- portance , not only to my country , but to mankind , of this discovery , so filled my mind , that I put every other conside- ration under my feet , and gave myself up to the ...
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... means and causes to operate the greatest and most powerful effects . " In His hands , a pepper - corn is the foundation of the power , glory , and riches of India . He makes an ACORN , and by it com- municates power and riches to a ...
... means and causes to operate the greatest and most powerful effects . " In His hands , a pepper - corn is the foundation of the power , glory , and riches of India . He makes an ACORN , and by it com- municates power and riches to a ...
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... means of their advancement , -that , inheriting all the political prejudices of his father , he was never able to extend his views beyond the adjustment of the Germanic balance of powers ; and with unsuspicious satisfaction in that ...
... means of their advancement , -that , inheriting all the political prejudices of his father , he was never able to extend his views beyond the adjustment of the Germanic balance of powers ; and with unsuspicious satisfaction in that ...
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... mean ? Does he dare to ridicule my soldiers ! Take away de trumpery . De fellow deserves to be picketted for his impudence . " Though half a century has passed away since I saw this admirable picture in the London Foundling - Hospital ...
... mean ? Does he dare to ridicule my soldiers ! Take away de trumpery . De fellow deserves to be picketted for his impudence . " Though half a century has passed away since I saw this admirable picture in the London Foundling - Hospital ...
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administration America Amherst Anecdotes appears army betrayed Britain British Burke called cause character Charles colonies conduct considered constitution contempt court crown declared Duke of Bedford Duke of Grafton Earl of Chatham eloquence England English favorite feelings France French George Grenville George the Second George the Third honor House of Commons House of Peers influence Jeffery Amherst John Wilkes judgment justice King King's knew language Letters of JUNIUS liberty London Lord Bute Lord Camden Lord Chatham Lord Holland Lord Mansfield Lord North Lordship Majesty manner measures ment mind minister monarch nation nature never noble nobleman opinion Parliament patriotism peace Peers Pitt's political present Prince principles reign remarkable respect royal Samuel Adams says sentiments sovereign speak speech spirit talents thing thought throne tion truth Walpole whigs William Pitt wisdom Woodfall words writer young
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Página 423 - He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative Powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.
Página 72 - There shall be sung another golden age. The rise of empire and of arts, The good and great inspiring epic rage, The wisest heads and noblest hearts. Not such as Europe breeds in her decay; Such as she bred when fresh and young. When heavenly flame did animate her clay, By future poets shall be sung. Westward the course of empire takes its way; The four first Acts already past, A fifth shall close the Drama with the day: Time's noblest offspring is the last.
Página 386 - Fair laughs the morn, and soft the Zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and Pleasure at the helm, Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey.
Página 424 - He is, at this time, transporting large armies of foreign mercenaries to complete the works of death, desolation, and tyranny, already begun, with circumstances of cruelty and perfidy scarcely, paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the head of a civilized nation.
Página 122 - The atrocious crime of being a young man, which the honorable gentleman has, with such spirit and decency charged upon me, I shall neither attempt to palliate nor deny ; but content myself with wishing — that I may be one of those whose follies cease with their youth ; and not of that number who are ignorant in spite of experience.
Página 448 - The King then asked me whether I came last from France; and upon my answering in the affirmative, he put on an air of familiarity, and smiling, or rather laughing, said, ' There is an opinion among some people that you are not the most attached of all your countrymen to the manners of France.
Página 309 - Thucydides and have studied and admired the master states of the world — that for solidity of reasoning, force of sagacity, and wisdom of conclusion, under such a complication of difficult circumstances, no nation or body of men can stand in preference to the general congress at Philadelphia.
Página 441 - Without consulting your minister, call together your whole council. Let it appear to the public that you can determine and act for yourself. Come forward to your people. Lay aside the wretched formalities of a king, and speak to your subjects with the spirit of a man, and in the language of a gentleman. Tell them you have been fatally deceived.
Página 382 - I rejoice that the grave has not closed upon me ; that I am still alive to lift up my voice against the dismemberment of this ancient and most noble monarchy.
Página 429 - ... prince, the native of their country. They did not wait to examine your conduct nor to be determined by experience, but gave you a generous credit for the future blessings of your reign and paid you in advance the dearest tribute of their affections. Such, sir, was once the disposition of a people who now surround your throne with reproaches and complaints.