The Annual Biography and Obituary, Volumen 5Longman., 1821 |
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... Memoirs of Granville Sharp , Esq .; composed from his own Manuscripts , and other authentic Documents in the Possession of his Family , and of the African In- stitution . By Prince Hoare . With Observations on Mr. Sharp's Biblical ...
... Memoirs of Granville Sharp , Esq .; composed from his own Manuscripts , and other authentic Documents in the Possession of his Family , and of the African In- stitution . By Prince Hoare . With Observations on Mr. Sharp's Biblical ...
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... Memoir of her Life 414 9. The Poetical Remains of the late Dr. John Leyden ; - with Memoirs of his Life . By the Rev. J. Morton 416 10. Some Account of the Life of Rachael Wriothesley Lady Russell . By the Editor of Madame du Deffand's ...
... Memoir of her Life 414 9. The Poetical Remains of the late Dr. John Leyden ; - with Memoirs of his Life . By the Rev. J. Morton 416 10. Some Account of the Life of Rachael Wriothesley Lady Russell . By the Editor of Madame du Deffand's ...
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... memoir , than by one or two extracts from a late work * , by John Nicholls , Esq . ex - member for Tregony ; a gentleman whose conversation - talents are unrivalled ; whose eloquence and ability in parliament were displayed on a variety ...
... memoir , than by one or two extracts from a late work * , by John Nicholls , Esq . ex - member for Tregony ; a gentleman whose conversation - talents are unrivalled ; whose eloquence and ability in parliament were displayed on a variety ...
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... memoir ( for which the public is much obliged to the author ) that he has relaxed in this particular . I wish much that Mr. Robinson , as he has broken the ice , would proceed , and in particular give his courses of crops ; and explain ...
... memoir ( for which the public is much obliged to the author ) that he has relaxed in this particular . I wish much that Mr. Robinson , as he has broken the ice , would proceed , and in particular give his courses of crops ; and explain ...
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... memoir also distinguished himself in several perilous affairs , and by his bravery and good conduct obtained the praise and approbation of the commander - in - chief , whose dispatches fully testified the high idea entertained of his ...
... memoir also distinguished himself in several perilous affairs , and by his bravery and good conduct obtained the praise and approbation of the commander - in - chief , whose dispatches fully testified the high idea entertained of his ...
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Página xv - Born and educated in this country, I glory in the name of Briton ; and the peculiar happiness of my life will ever consist in promoting the welfare of a people, whose loyalty and warm affection to me I consider as the greatest and most permanent security of my throne...
Página 197 - Annals of the Coinage of Britain and its dependencies, from the earliest period of authentic history to the end of the fiftieth year of his present majesty King George III.
Página 311 - And sees, on high, amidst th' encircling groves, From cliff to cliff the foaming torrents shine: While waters, woods, and winds, in concert join, And echo swells the chorus to the skies.
Página 311 - Because he delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon him: and he caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Página 83 - Mr. Banks employed himself in planting a great quantity of the seeds of watermelons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro. For these he prepared ground on each side of the fort, with as many varieties of soil as he could choose ; and there is little doubt but that they will succeed.
Página 257 - he wns by undue and illegal return of jurors, having been refused his lawful challenge to the said jurors for want of freehold, and, by partial and unjust constructions of law, wrongfully convicted, attainted, and executed for high treason.
Página 137 - This light was soon put down by its own ministers, and on its extinction a beastly and pompous priesthood ascended — political potentates, not Christian pastors ; full of false zeal, full of worldly pride, and full of gluttony ; empty of the true religion...
Página 199 - ... still return To plague the doer, and destroy his peace : Yet let me think ; he's here in double trust. First, as I am his Kinsman, and his Subject, Strong both against the Deed : then as his Host, Who should against his murderer shut the door, Not bear the sword myself. Besides, this Duncan Has born his faculties so meek, and been So clear in his great Office...
Página 137 - ... but absolutely incompatible with the exercise of the Christian religion. Had the Apostles advanced among the Jews pretensions to the tenth of the produce of Judea, they would not have converted a less perverse generation ; but they were humble and inspired men ; they went forth in humble guise, with naked foot, and brought to every man's door, in his own tongue, the true belief; their word prevailed against the potentates of the earth ; and on the ruin of barbaric pride and pontific luxury, they...
Página 156 - Buccleugh cautious in giving hopes to friends, or others, applying for his interest. Nor was he, though with such high right to attention, fond of making requests to administration. But a promise, or the shadow of a promise, was sacred to him; and though many instances might be quoted of his assistance having been given farther than his pledge warranted an expectation, there never existed one in which it was not amply redeemed. "Well-educated, and with a powerful memory, the duke of Buccleugh was...