The Life and Reign of William the FourthFisher, Son & Company, 1837 - 868 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 27
... called an inglorious one ; considering the disparity of force between the two fleets , and the defenceless state of the whole southern coast from the Land's End to the Isle of Wight . So unprepared was Plymouth for any resistance , that ...
... called an inglorious one ; considering the disparity of force between the two fleets , and the defenceless state of the whole southern coast from the Land's End to the Isle of Wight . So unprepared was Plymouth for any resistance , that ...
Σελίδα 40
... called the master of the Sandwich , and said , " Master , take notice that this ship is not to pay any attention to the merchantmen , or small ships of war . Lay me alongside the largest ship you can see , or the admiral's , if there be ...
... called the master of the Sandwich , and said , " Master , take notice that this ship is not to pay any attention to the merchantmen , or small ships of war . Lay me alongside the largest ship you can see , or the admiral's , if there be ...
Σελίδα 67
... called the East River , separates it on the left from Long or Nassau Island ; and the Hudson , commonly called the North River , separates it from the state of New Jersey . The British army was in possession of the city , and was ...
... called the East River , separates it on the left from Long or Nassau Island ; and the Hudson , commonly called the North River , separates it from the state of New Jersey . The British army was in possession of the city , and was ...
Σελίδα 75
... called for he required obedience only - he did not want advice . ' Sir Charles also told me , that whilst this pro- ject was in operation , ( the battle then raging , ) his own attention being occupied by the gallant defence made by the ...
... called for he required obedience only - he did not want advice . ' Sir Charles also told me , that whilst this pro- ject was in operation , ( the battle then raging , ) his own attention being occupied by the gallant defence made by the ...
Σελίδα 79
... called the Shears , where his Majesty's ships , by reason of their drawing more water , might not be able to follow them . He chose the latter , and ran up the false chan- nel , where I did not hesitate to follow ; for though the risk ...
... called the Shears , where his Majesty's ships , by reason of their drawing more water , might not be able to follow them . He chose the latter , and ran up the false chan- nel , where I did not hesitate to follow ; for though the risk ...
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Σελίδα 251 - ... of his Majesty's person and government against treasonable and seditious practices and attempts...
Σελίδα 555 - ... security of our establishments in church and state, with the maintenance of the reformed religion established by law, and of the rights and privileges of the bishops and of the clergy of this realm, and of the churches committed to their charge. These are institutions which must ever be held sacred in this protestant kingdom, and which it is the duty and the determination of his majesty to preserve inviolate.
Σελίδα 555 - You will consider whether the removal of those disabilities can be effected consistently with the full and permanent security of our establishments in Church and State, with the maintenance of the Reformed Religion established by law, and of the rights and privileges of the Bishops and of the clergy of his realm, and of the churches committed to their charge.
Σελίδα 264 - I had the happiness to command, and judging that the honour of His Majesty's arms, and the circumstances of the war in these seas, required a considerable degree of enterprize, I felt myself justified in departing from the regular system...
Σελίδα 623 - In resolving to recur to the sense of my people in the present circumstances of the country, I have been influenced only by a paternal anxiety for the contentment and happiness of my subjects ; to promote which, I rely with confidence on your continued and zealous assistance.
Σελίδα 298 - Majesty commands me to express his anxious hope that this consideration, joined to the sentiment of mutual affection and common interest, may dispose the Parliaments in both kingdoms to provide the most effectual means of maintaining and improving a connection essential to their common security, and of consolidating as far as possible into one firm and lasting fabric, the strength, the power and the resources of the British empire.
Σελίδα 584 - GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, " I thank you for the supplies which you have granted, and for...
Σελίδα 123 - Atlantic surge Pours in among the stormy Hebrides ; Who can recount what transmigrations there Are annual made ? what nations come and go ? And how the living clouds on clouds arise ? Infinite wings ! till all the plume-dark air, And rude resounding shore are one wild cry.
Σελίδα 352 - I need to fear : peace is the wish of my heart, but war has never been inconsistent with my glory. I conjure your majesty not to deny yourself the happiness of giving peace to the world, nor to leave that sweet satisfaction to your children ; for...
Σελίδα 764 - Thus it hath pleased Almighty God to take out of this transitory life, unto his divine mercy, the late most high, most mighty, and most excellent monarch...