The Repository, Or, Treasury of Politics and Literature for ...: Being a Complete Collection of the Best Letters (including Those of Junius) and Essays from the Daily Papers, 1. köideJ. Murray, 1771 |
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... present manners and " fituation , inftructive leffons occur every moment , during the course of narration . Whoever carries his anxious researches into preceding periods , " is moved by a curiofity liberal indeed and commendable ; not ...
... present manners and " fituation , inftructive leffons occur every moment , during the course of narration . Whoever carries his anxious researches into preceding periods , " is moved by a curiofity liberal indeed and commendable ; not ...
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... present tumults , merely to force themfelves into place , I think myself in the midft of New- gate with all irons knocked off ; and , till now , I am convinced , by the dif- orders which prevail , I did not think that human nature was ...
... present tumults , merely to force themfelves into place , I think myself in the midft of New- gate with all irons knocked off ; and , till now , I am convinced , by the dif- orders which prevail , I did not think that human nature was ...
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... present majesties ho- noured the city with their company . Lady Temple , who accompanied lord Temple on Thursday in the pro- ceffion at the lord mayor's fhew , made the moft brilliant appearance of any tady prefent . Her drefs , which ...
... present majesties ho- noured the city with their company . Lady Temple , who accompanied lord Temple on Thursday in the pro- ceffion at the lord mayor's fhew , made the moft brilliant appearance of any tady prefent . Her drefs , which ...
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... present Dilem- ma , in which governor Fitz - Maurice finds himself . It pleafed his majefty , fome time ago , by the advice of this very fecretary of ftate for the colonies , to allow to the antient inhabitants of Grenada three ...
... present Dilem- ma , in which governor Fitz - Maurice finds himself . It pleafed his majefty , fome time ago , by the advice of this very fecretary of ftate for the colonies , to allow to the antient inhabitants of Grenada three ...
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... present at the reading of it , without there expreffing the leaft diflike or difapprobation of it ; you cannot furely pretend to be difgufted at your particular charge against Lord H- -x , being left out of the petition , for that would ...
... present at the reading of it , without there expreffing the leaft diflike or difapprobation of it ; you cannot furely pretend to be difgufted at your particular charge against Lord H- -x , being left out of the petition , for that would ...
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Page 74 - Let us suppose a gracious well-intentioned prince made sensible at last of the great duty he owes to his people and of his own disgraceful situation...
Page 341 - I have ever made the law of the land the rule of my conduct, esteeming it my chief glory to reign over a free people. With this view I have always been careful, as well to execute faithfully the trust reposed in me, as to avoid even the appearance of invading any of those powers which the constitution has placed in other hands.
Page 244 - They attempted, but in vain, to convey the carcase from him ; he watched it perpetually, and would suffer nothing to touch it. The keeper then endeavoured to tempt him with variety of victuals, but he turned from all that was offered with loathing. They then put several living dogs into his cage, and these he instantly tore piecemeal, but left their members on the floor.
Page 244 - ... to sleep within the fangs and under the jaws of his terrible patron. A gentleman who had lost the spaniel, and had advertised a reward of two guineas to the finder, at length heard of the adventure, and went to reclaim his dog. You see, sir...
Page 74 - ... to his king and country, and that the great person whom he addresses has spirit enough to bid him speak freely, and understanding enough to listen to him with attention.
Page 355 - KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY. The humble Address, Remonstrance, and Petition, of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Livery of the city of London, in Common Hall assembled.
Page 74 - King and country, and that the great person whom he addresses has spirit enough to bid him speak freely, and understanding enough to listen to him with attention. Unacquainted with the vain impertinence of forms, he would deliver his sentiments with dignity and firmness, but not without respect.
Page 342 - Wales, and intrusted with the most important secrets of government, must tend to alarm and disgust the friends of the present Royal Family, and to encourage the hopes and attempts of the Jacobites...
Page 99 - House of Commons is not original, but delegated to them for the welfare of the people from whom they received it.
Page 139 - The detachment from the foot guards, relieved every twenty-four hours, which has for some time past done duty in Spitalfields, at the requisition of the worthy magistrates acting there, in order to secure the public peace, went by order from hence ; but no particular directions were given as to the manner in which they should march, which was left, as usual, to the discretion of the commanding officer.