Walker's Hibernian Magazine, Or, Compendium of Entertaining Knowledge, Teil 1

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R. Gibson, 1800

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Seite 229 - The illustrious personage, called by the national voice in succession to the arduous office of guiding a free people, had new difficulties to encounter. The amicable effort of...
Seite 132 - These trees grow in great abundance all over this part of Bambarra. They are not planted by the natives, but are found growing naturally in the woods; and in clearing woodland for cultivation, every tree is cut down but the shea. The tree itself very much resembles the American oak, and the fruit — from the kernel of which, being first dried in the sun, the butter is prepared by boiling the kernel in water — has somewhat the appearance of a Spanish olive.
Seite 25 - Called by the wishes of the French nation to occupy the first magistracy of the Republic, I think it proper, on entering into office, to make a direct communication of it to your Majesty. The war, which for eight years has ravaged the four quarters of the world, must it be eternal ? Are there no means of coming to an understanding...
Seite 68 - GEORGE WASHINGTON, by the purity of his character, and a long series of services to his country, rendered illustrious through the world. It remains for an affectionate and grateful people, in whose hearts he can never die, to pay suitable honors to his memory. JOHN ADAMS.
Seite 28 - I see you are offended, and I am the cause of it. I am sorry for it, as I have a very great regard for you. I have followed you hither to give you satisfaction. I am now, as you well know, out of my own kingdom ; so that at present Gustavus and Seaton are equals. Here are two pistols and two swords, avenge yourself if you please.
Seite 155 - After twenty-two years' imprisonment, and his father being dead, he pined away and died. His monument is still extant in the church of the Dominicans. This fatal bucket is still exhibited in the tower of the Cathedral of Modena...
Seite 6 - Thefe eflays abound with pleafing and inftructive information, and difcover extenfive reading. , In 1787, Mr. Cumberland prefented the world with "An accurate defcriptive Catalogue of the Paintings in the King of Spain's Palace at Madrid ;" foon after this the comedy of the " Impoftors," and a novel in two volumes, called <( Arundel, made their appearance.
Seite 225 - Oh, that this were but questionable! Hope, the comforter of the wretched, would pour into our agonizing hearts its balmy dew. But, alas! there is no hope for us; our Washington is removed forever!
Seite 68 - Brown, of Port Tobacco, were soon after called in. Every medical assistance was offered, but without the desired effect.
Seite 297 - ... accomplishments ; so that the very rabble grew civilized as it approached his person. For years did he preside over a great army without pay or reward, and he helped to accomplish a great revolution without a drop of blood. " Let slaves utter their slander and bark at glory which is conferred by the people; his name will stand.

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