An Inquiry Into the State of the Nation at the Commencement of the Present AdministrationLongman, Hurst, Rees & Orme, 1806 |
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... advantages , it might be difficult for the Swiss themselves to prevent the return of the French troops at any time . But all plans for the inde- pendence of that country must evidently be futile , which do not originate in a firm union ...
... advantages , it might be difficult for the Swiss themselves to prevent the return of the French troops at any time . But all plans for the inde- pendence of that country must evidently be futile , which do not originate in a firm union ...
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... advantage of the very first cool- ness that appeared between France and Russia , ( chiefly on account of the Duc d'Enghien's death ) to offer subsidies and precipitate Russia towards a war . A sub- sidiary treaty was concluded with ...
... advantage of the very first cool- ness that appeared between France and Russia , ( chiefly on account of the Duc d'Enghien's death ) to offer subsidies and precipitate Russia towards a war . A sub- sidiary treaty was concluded with ...
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... advantages of her enemy in every particu- lar ; a compact and powerful territory , impregnable to attack , and commanding its neighbours from the excellence of its offensive positions ; an army inured to war , and to constant victory ...
... advantages of her enemy in every particu- lar ; a compact and powerful territory , impregnable to attack , and commanding its neighbours from the excellence of its offensive positions ; an army inured to war , and to constant victory ...
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... advantages were likely to be im- paired by delay ; many of them were pe- culiar to the present crisis ; almost all of them were of a temporary nature . The pursuits of commerce might temper his warlike and turbulent spirit ; the formid ...
... advantages were likely to be im- paired by delay ; many of them were pe- culiar to the present crisis ; almost all of them were of a temporary nature . The pursuits of commerce might temper his warlike and turbulent spirit ; the formid ...
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... advantage to her interests , she would have chosen the year 1804 ; that the ope- rations of this league , after it had once been formed , should be delayed till the latter part of the year , she could scarcely have dared to hope . If ...
... advantage to her interests , she would have chosen the year 1804 ; that the ope- rations of this league , after it had once been formed , should be delayed till the latter part of the year , she could scarcely have dared to hope . If ...
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Page 216 - Treaty signed this day. It shall be ratified, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at the same time. In witness whereof, the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed the same, and have affixed thereto their seals.
Page 218 - ... of this day. It shall be ratified, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at the same time. In faith of which the respective plenipotentiaries have signed it, and affixed the seal of their arms. Done at Paris, 30th of May, in the year of our Lord, 1814.
Page 211 - Majesty will, moreover, assist the different Powers who shall accede thereto, by subsidies, the amount of which shall correspond to the respective Forces which shall be employed ; and in order that the said pecuniary succours may be proportioned in the manner most conducive to the general good, and to assist the Powers in proportion to the exertions they may make to contribute to the common success, it is agreed, that these Subsidies (barring particular arrangements) shall be furnished in the proportion...
Page 217 - The present additional article shall have the same force and validity as if it were inserted, word for word, in the treaty signed this day.
Page 213 - The present separate article shall have the same force and value as if it were inserted, word for word, in the treaty signed this day, and shall be ratified at the same time. In faith...
Page vii - Allies, in the present war, of his Majesty the Emperor of the French, King of Italy, Protector of the League of the Rhine. III. His Majesty the Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary and Bohemia, cedes, as well for himself...
Page 211 - Britannic majesty, in order to concur efficaciously on his side to the happy effects of the present concert, engages to contribute to the common efforts, by employing his forces both by sea and land, as well as his vessels adapted for transporting troops, in such manner as shall be determined upon in the general plan of operations.
Page viii - Venetian territory, not occupied by the troops of his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy. The city of Venice...
Page 211 - The establishment of an order of things in Europe, which may effectually guarantee the security and independence of the different States, and present a solid barrier against future usurpations.
Page 213 - The present Separate Article shall have the same force and validity as if it were inserted, word for word, in the Additional Convention aforesaid.