An impartial history of the naval, military and political events in Europe from the commencement of the French revolution to the ... conclusion of a general peace, Τόμος 31815 |
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Σελίδα 562
... retreat from Russia . The main army of the French reached Wilna on the beginning of December , 1812 , where they were deserted by Napoleon , who hastened back to Paris , delegating the chief command to the king of Naples . It is ...
... retreat from Russia . The main army of the French reached Wilna on the beginning of December , 1812 , where they were deserted by Napoleon , who hastened back to Paris , delegating the chief command to the king of Naples . It is ...
Σελίδα 564
... retreat along the Narew to Pultusk . However fatal the disaster at Moscow may have been to France and to Buona- parte , the campaign was still more decisive by its moral results than by the extent of its substantial losses . It weakened ...
... retreat along the Narew to Pultusk . However fatal the disaster at Moscow may have been to France and to Buona- parte , the campaign was still more decisive by its moral results than by the extent of its substantial losses . It weakened ...
Σελίδα 565
... Retreat to Bautzen . 8 10 12 16 18 20 22 21 NORTH SEA. A T the commencement of the cam- paign of 1813 , the situation of Prus- sia was singular and critical . Its capital was possessed by a French garrison , while the inhabitants ...
... Retreat to Bautzen . 8 10 12 16 18 20 22 21 NORTH SEA. A T the commencement of the cam- paign of 1813 , the situation of Prus- sia was singular and critical . Its capital was possessed by a French garrison , while the inhabitants ...
Σελίδα 569
Hewson Clarke. dishonor . The army , on its retreat after these defeats , had disbanded itself entirely , the fortresses and strong holds of the mo- narchy fell most disgracefully , the kingdom was conquered , and the number of its ...
Hewson Clarke. dishonor . The army , on its retreat after these defeats , had disbanded itself entirely , the fortresses and strong holds of the mo- narchy fell most disgracefully , the kingdom was conquered , and the number of its ...
Σελίδα 582
... retreat before an army which , by the successive arrival of reinforcements , had accumulated to three times their own num- ber . They had suffered no other loss in the battle than the killed and wounded ; they had established themselves ...
... retreat before an army which , by the successive arrival of reinforcements , had accumulated to three times their own num- ber . They had suffered no other loss in the battle than the killed and wounded ; they had established themselves ...
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Σελίδα 558 - And whereas the Senate of the United States have approved of the said arrangement and recommended that it should be carried into effect, the same having also received the sanction of His Royal Highness, the Prince Regent, acting in the name and on the behalf of His...
Σελίδα 639 - When Spring, with dewy fingers cold, Returns to deck their hallowed mould, She there shall dress a sweeter sod Than Fancy's feet have ever trod. By fairy hands their knell is rung; By forms unseen their dirge is sung; There Honour comes, a pilgrim grey, To bless the turf that wraps their clay; And Freedom shall awhile repair To dwell, a weeping hermit, there!
Σελίδα 924 - That convention, however, may be terminated with twelve months' notice, at the option of either party. A treaty of amity, navigation, and commerce, between the United States and his majesty the emperor of Austria, king of Hungary and Bohemia...
Σελίδα 933 - In the Name of the Most Holy and Undivided Trinity. His Majesty, the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and his...
Σελίδα 671 - Brownlow-street hospital, on the llth day of July, 1802, of the body of Sophia Austin, and was first brought to the Princess's house in the month of November following. Neither should we be more warranted in expressing any doubt respecting the...
Σελίδα 639 - How sleep the brave who sink to rest, By all their country's wishes blest ! When Spring, with dewy fingers cold, Returns to deck their hallowed mould, She there shall dress a sweeter sod Than Fancy's feet have ever trod.
Σελίδα 680 - That, however, was reduced to our meeting once a fortnight ; and I now learn, that even this most rigorous interdiction is to be still more rigidly enforced. " But while I do not venture to intrude my feelings as a Mother upon your Royal Highness's notice, I must be allowed to say, that in the eyes of an observing and jealous world, this separation of a Daughter from her Mother will only admit of one construction, a construction fatal to the Mother's reputation. Your Royal Highness will also pardon...
Σελίδα 1011 - Macdonell, and afterwards of Colonel Home ; and I am happy to add that it was maintained throughout the day with the utmost gallantry by these brave troops, notwithstanding the repeated efforts of large bodies of the enemy to obtain possession of it.
Σελίδα 934 - Himself and His Allies on the one part, and His Majesty the King of "France and Navarre on the other part...
Σελίδα 645 - The British army will hail it with enthusiasm ; while the whole universe will acknowledge those valorous efforts, which have so imperiously called for it. That uninterrupted health, and still increasing laurels, may continue to crown you through a glorious and long career of life, are the never-ceasing and most ardent wishes of, " My dear Lord, " Your most sincere, " and faithful Friend,