The History of England, During the Reign of George III, Band 1J. Robins, 1824 |
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... expressed his deep sense of the loss sustained by the nation , and of his own insufficiency to support , as he wished , the load which fell upon him at so critical and unexpected a juncture . " But , " said he , " animated by the ...
... expressed his deep sense of the loss sustained by the nation , and of his own insufficiency to support , as he wished , the load which fell upon him at so critical and unexpected a juncture . " But , " said he , " animated by the ...
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... expression of tu- multuous joy , contributed greatly to elate the spirit of the English populace , and was no small mortifi- cation to France . But the expedition having failed in its ultimate aim , which was to oblige the French to ...
... expression of tu- multuous joy , contributed greatly to elate the spirit of the English populace , and was no small mortifi- cation to France . But the expedition having failed in its ultimate aim , which was to oblige the French to ...
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... expressed his surprise and indigna- tion at an humbled enemy's undertaking to settle differences between declared friends ; he called upon the Spanish ambassador to disavow the step which had been said to be taken with the knowledge of ...
... expressed his surprise and indigna- tion at an humbled enemy's undertaking to settle differences between declared friends ; he called upon the Spanish ambassador to disavow the step which had been said to be taken with the knowledge of ...
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... expressed their sincere desire of seeing the interests of Spain settled at the same time , which might one day rekindle the flames of a new war , which at present they wished to extinguish , and that the King of Spain flattered himself ...
... expressed their sincere desire of seeing the interests of Spain settled at the same time , which might one day rekindle the flames of a new war , which at present they wished to extinguish , and that the King of Spain flattered himself ...
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... expressed his regret for the loss of so able a servant ; but he did not solicit him to resume his office : he candidly declared , that he was not only satisfied with the opinion of the majority of his coun- cil , but that he would have ...
... expressed his regret for the loss of so able a servant ; but he did not solicit him to resume his office : he candidly declared , that he was not only satisfied with the opinion of the majority of his coun- cil , but that he would have ...
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Seite 443 - I wish, my Lords, not to lose a day in this urgent, pressing crisis ; an hour now lost in allaying ferments in America may produce years of calamity. For my own part, I will not desert for a moment the conduct of this weighty business from the first to the last, unless nailed to my bed by the extremity of sickness. I will give it...
Seite 295 - ... a tesselated pavement without cement, — here a bit of black stone, and there a bit of white, patriots and courtiers, king's friends and republicans, whigs and tories, treacherous friends and open enemies, — that it was indeed a very curious show, but utterly unsafe to touch, and unsure to stand on.
Seite 15 - Born and educated in this country, I GLORY IN THE NAME OF BRITON...
Seite 461 - We gratefully acknowledge, as signal instances of the divine favour towards us, that his providence would not permit us to be called into this severe controversy, until we were grown up to our present strength, had been previously exercised in warlike operation, and possessed of the means of defending ourselves.
Seite 217 - That privilege of Parliament does not extend to the case of writing and publishing seditious libels, nor ought to be allowed to obstruct the ordinary course of the laws in the speedy and effectual prosecution of so heinous and dangerous an offence
Seite 384 - Permit me, sire, further to observe, that whoever has already dared, or shall hereafter endeavour, by false insinuations and suggestions, to alienate your Majesty's affections from your loyal subjects in general, and from the City of London in particular, and to withdraw your confidence...
Seite 444 - 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. I trust it is obvious to your lordships that all attempts to impose servitude upon such men, to establish despotism over such a mighty continental nation must be vain, must be fatal.
Seite 16 - ... constitution in church and state ; and to maintain the Toleration inviolable. The civil and religious rights of my loving subjects are equally dear to me with the most valuable prerogatives of my crown : and, as the surest foundation of the whole, and the best means to draw down the divine favour on my reign, it is my fixed purpose to countenance and encourage the practice of true religion and virtue.
Seite 445 - On the other hand, every danger and every hazard impend, to deter you from perseverance in your present ruinous measures : — Foreign war hanging over your heads by a slight and brittle thread : — France and Spain watching your conduct, and waiting for the maturity of your errors, with a vigilant eye to America, and the temper of your Colonies, more than to their own concerns, be they what they may.
Seite 384 - London, to declare in your royal presence, on behalf of his fellow citizens, how much the bare apprehension of your majesty's displeasure would at all times affect their minds ; the declaration of that displeasure has already filled them with inexpressible anxiety, and with the deepest affliction. Permit me, sire, to assure your majesty, that your majesty...