The Edinburgh Annual Register, Τόμοι 1-2;Τόμος 5Walter Scott John Ballantyne and Company, 1814 |
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... on which he had shewn much caution and silence , and ventured to call our trans- actions in that quarter a proof of the at once novel and important ; but the honourable baronet EDINBURGH ANNUAL REGISTER , 1812 . [ CHAP . 1 .
... on which he had shewn much caution and silence , and ventured to call our trans- actions in that quarter a proof of the at once novel and important ; but the honourable baronet EDINBURGH ANNUAL REGISTER , 1812 . [ CHAP . 1 .
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Walter Scott. at once novel and important ; but the honourable baronet instantly descend- ed to his ordinary strain of reproach and accusation . He admitted , indeed , that the exertions of the Spaniards against the common enemy , had ...
Walter Scott. at once novel and important ; but the honourable baronet instantly descend- ed to his ordinary strain of reproach and accusation . He admitted , indeed , that the exertions of the Spaniards against the common enemy , had ...
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... once crush this army , which not only act- ed in every point to the frustration of his designs , but remained in opposi tion to him on the peninsula , to his disappointment , to his vexation , and to his confusion . Would he , if he ...
... once crush this army , which not only act- ed in every point to the frustration of his designs , but remained in opposi tion to him on the peninsula , to his disappointment , to his vexation , and to his confusion . Would he , if he ...
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... once dignified and forbearing . He declared , that as discussions were depending with the American government , he would not make disclosures which might have a tendency to irritate , but would rather allow his enemies to triumph for a ...
... once dignified and forbearing . He declared , that as discussions were depending with the American government , he would not make disclosures which might have a tendency to irritate , but would rather allow his enemies to triumph for a ...
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... once to vote the above sum out of the consolidated fund , and to extin- guish the exchequer revenue payable to the prince . But as his royal high- ness had very naturally believed that the income arising to him out of the exchequer ...
... once to vote the above sum out of the consolidated fund , and to extin- guish the exchequer revenue payable to the prince . But as his royal high- ness had very naturally believed that the income arising to him out of the exchequer ...
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Σελίδα 249 - With this evidence of hostile inflexibility in trampling on rights which no independent nation can relinquish, Congress will feel the duty of putting the United States into an armor and an attitude demanded by the crisis, and corresponding with the national spirit and expectations.
Σελίδα 190 - Disraeli's motion, that the House should resolve itself into a committee to take into consideration the state of the nation, was negatived by a majority of 296 to 156.
Σελίδα 277 - We behold, in fine, on the side of Great Britain, a state of war against the United States; and, on the side of the United States, a state of peace towards Great Britain.
Σελίδα lix - I have the honour to acquaint you, for the information of my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that at 5 o'clock PM on the 6th of August last, in latitude 24° 44...
Σελίδα xlix - George and the enemy, upon the river Canard, which uniformly terminated in his being repulsed with loss. I judged it proper to detach a force down the river Thames, capable of acting in conjunction with the garrison of Amherstburg offensively, but Captain Chambers, whom 1 had appointed to direct this detachment, experienced difficulties that frustrated my intentions. The intelligence received from that quarter admitting...
Σελίδα 193 - June 22, rose in the house of commons ; and after a most eloquent and energetic speech, moved " that this house will early in the next session of parliament, take into its most serious consideration the state of the laws affecting his majesty's Roman catholic subjects in Great Britain and Ireland ; with a view to such a final and conciliatory adjustment, as may be conducive to the peace and strength of the united kingdom ; to the stability of the protestant establishment, and to the general satisfaction...
Σελίδα xxxvi - D'Urban's cavalry were left at Cabrerizos, on the right of the Tormes, as the enemy had still a large corps on the heights above Babilafuente, on the same side of the river ; and I considered it not improbable, that, finding our army prepared for them in the morning, on the left of the Tormes, they would alter their plan, and manœuvre by the other bank.
Σελίδα 127 - I certainly am the last person in the kingdom to whom it can be permitted to despair of our Royal Father's recovery.
Σελίδα liii - Government, I do hereby announce to all the Inhabitants of the said Territory, that the Laws heretofore in existence shall continue in force until His Majesty's pleasure be known or so long as the peace and safety of the said Territory will admit thereof.
Σελίδα xlvii - Michilimachinack, which giving spirit and confidence to the Indian tribes in its neighbourhood, part of whom assisted in its capture, determined them to advance upon the rear and flanks of the American army, as soon as they heard that it had entered the province.