The Annual biography and obituary, Volumen 121828 |
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... circumstances . In one respect , however , the period of his clerkship formed a very remarkable epoch in his life . His studies took a theological turn ; and as he never languidly applied to any subject , he entered deeply into both the ...
... circumstances . In one respect , however , the period of his clerkship formed a very remarkable epoch in his life . His studies took a theological turn ; and as he never languidly applied to any subject , he entered deeply into both the ...
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... circumstances it disappointed his expectations of pleasure , had the most beneficial effects upon his general health . The tendency to disease in the lungs , though temporarily subdued , was not , of course , completely removed : but ...
... circumstances it disappointed his expectations of pleasure , had the most beneficial effects upon his general health . The tendency to disease in the lungs , though temporarily subdued , was not , of course , completely removed : but ...
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... circumstances of time , place , or action : so long as he does not exhibit glaring inconsistencies , nor demand from credulity the prostration of reason and sense , the excursive range of his imagination is freely permitted . But , with ...
... circumstances of time , place , or action : so long as he does not exhibit glaring inconsistencies , nor demand from credulity the prostration of reason and sense , the excursive range of his imagination is freely permitted . But , with ...
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... circumstances of fictitious interest ; and hence , in his care to preserve the chasteness of his compo- sition , he detracted from the interest demanded by a numerous order of readers . Hence , too , it is not altogether surprising that ...
... circumstances of fictitious interest ; and hence , in his care to preserve the chasteness of his compo- sition , he detracted from the interest demanded by a numerous order of readers . Hence , too , it is not altogether surprising that ...
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... circumstances , have possibly believed that he had nothing at stake but literary fame , and that for this alone he laboured . Whilst under the strong impulse of his dearly - cherished employment , he bore up against the secret fever ...
... circumstances , have possibly believed that he had nothing at stake but literary fame , and that for this alone he laboured . Whilst under the strong impulse of his dearly - cherished employment , he bore up against the secret fever ...
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Página 398 - Let us fly to the aid of Portugal, by whomsoever attacked ; because it is our duty to do so : and let us cease our interference where that duty ends. We go to Portugal, not to rule, not to dictate, not to prescribe constitutions — but to defend and to preserve the independence of an ally. We go to plant the standard of England on the well-known heights of Lisbon. Where that standard is planted, foreign dominion shall not come.
Página 391 - Such as is one of these magnificent machines when springing from inaction into a display of its might — such is England herself, while apparently passive and motionless she silently concentrates the power to be put forth on an adequate occasion.
Página 391 - ... for action. You well know, gentlemen, how soon one of those stupendous masses, now reposing on their shadows in perfect stillness — how soon, upon any call of patriotism, or of necessity, it would assume the likeness of an animated thing...
Página 392 - But God forbid that that occasion should arise. After a war sustained for nearly a quarter of a century — sometimes single-handed, and with all Europe arranged at times against her or at her side, England needs a period of tranquillity, and may enjoy it without fear of misconstruction.
Página 399 - Might not compensation for disparagement be obtained, and the policy of our ancestors vindicated, by means better adapted to the present time? If France occupied Spain, was it necessary, in order to avoid the consequences of that occupation, that we should blockade Cadiz? No. I looked another way. I sought materials of compensation in another hemisphere. Contemplating Spain, such as our ancestors had known her, I resolved that if France had Spain, it should not be Spain " with the Indies." I called...
Página 173 - Such liberality was not lost upon me ; I grew anxious to make the best return in my power, and I redoubled my diligence. Now, that I am sunk into indolence, I look back with some degree of scepticism to the exertions of that period.
Página 123 - Biographical Memoirs of William Ged, including a particular Account of his Progress in the Art of Block-printing, 1781,
Página 189 - I did it ; and would fate allow, Should visit still, should still deplore — But health and strength have left me now, And I, alas ! can weep no more. Take then, sweet maid ! this simple strain, The last I offer at thy shrine ; Thy grave must then undecked remain, And all thy memory fade with mine.
Página 178 - On my first visit he asked me what friends I had, and what were my prospects in life ; and I told him that I had no friends and no prospects of any kind. He said no more ; but when I called to take leave, previous to returning to college, I found that this simple exposure of my circumstances had sunk deep into his mind.
Página 385 - IF there be a determined project to interfere by force or by menace in the present struggle in Spain, so convinced are His Majesty's Government of the uselessness and danger of any such interference — so objectionable does it appear to them in principle, as well as utterly impracticable in execution, that when the necessity arises, or (I would rather say) when the opportunity offers, I am to instruct your Grace at once frankly and peremptorily to declare, that to any such interference, come what...