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... tion where he could neither procure provisions nor attack the enemy with any hope of success . In this situation he was compelled to capi- tulate ; and a convention was signed at Closter - Seven , by which the electorate of Hanover was ...
... tion where he could neither procure provisions nor attack the enemy with any hope of success . In this situation he was compelled to capi- tulate ; and a convention was signed at Closter - Seven , by which the electorate of Hanover was ...
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... tion of two ships of eighty guns , and one of seventy - six , all under the command of Commodore Edwards , who was to see them fifty leagues to the south - west of Scilly , where it was presumed they would be per- fectly out of danger ...
... tion of two ships of eighty guns , and one of seventy - six , all under the command of Commodore Edwards , who was to see them fifty leagues to the south - west of Scilly , where it was presumed they would be per- fectly out of danger ...
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... tion with which his people fought , well - knowing the ignominious death which awaited them if taken , that they did not surrender till after an action of an hour and a half's continuance . Captain Ogle , after hav- ing taken possession ...
... tion with which his people fought , well - knowing the ignominious death which awaited them if taken , that they did not surrender till after an action of an hour and a half's continuance . Captain Ogle , after hav- ing taken possession ...
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... tion , effected the purpose of compelling the recall of the Neapolitan troops , without his being compelled to have recourse to a bombardment . On the return of Commodore Martin to the fleet , he was immediately despatched to the town ...
... tion , effected the purpose of compelling the recall of the Neapolitan troops , without his being compelled to have recourse to a bombardment . On the return of Commodore Martin to the fleet , he was immediately despatched to the town ...
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... tion , refused to do so until the opinion of the twelve judges was obtain- ed as to its legality . Walpole insinuates that an opinion unfavourable to the prisoner was obtained from the judges by Hardwicke's inter- ference ; but this is ...
... tion , refused to do so until the opinion of the twelve judges was obtain- ed as to its legality . Walpole insinuates that an opinion unfavourable to the prisoner was obtained from the judges by Hardwicke's inter- ference ; but this is ...
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Página 142 - 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 351 - 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.
Página 219 - 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.
Página 142 - In happy climes, the seat of innocence, Where Nature guides and Virtue rules, Where men shall not impose for truth and sense The pedantry of courts and schools : 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.
Página 373 - 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 close with the form of a law. The gift and grant is of the Commons alone.
Página 69 - But if he be resolved to assume the right of advising his Majesty, and directing the operations of the war, to what purpose are we called to this council ? When he talks of being responsible to the people, he talks the language of the House of Commons, and forgets, that at this board, he is only responsible to the King.
Página 355 - Shall a people, that seventeen years ago was the terror of the world, now stoop so low as to tell its ancient inveterate enemy, take all we have, only give us peace ? It is impossible ! I wage war with no man, or set of men.
Página 350 - Much more, Sir, is he to be abhorred, who, as he has advanced in age, has receded from virtue, and becomes more wicked with less temptation ; — who prostitutes himself for money which he cannot enjoy, and spends the remains of his life in the ruin of his country.
Página 461 - 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.
Página 326 - 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.