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... America , that the leaving of one duty , and the difcharge of the others , could anfwer no other purpose , than the leffening of that fcanty revenue , which was fcarcely fufficient , in its full amount , to answer the expence of its ...
... America , that the leaving of one duty , and the difcharge of the others , could anfwer no other purpose , than the leffening of that fcanty revenue , which was fcarcely fufficient , in its full amount , to answer the expence of its ...
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... America ; yet by the advan- tages which foreigners had in the fale of the low - priced teas , as well as the general odium attending the British teas , which , as bearing a parliamentary duty , were confidered as inftruments of flavery ...
... America ; yet by the advan- tages which foreigners had in the fale of the low - priced teas , as well as the general odium attending the British teas , which , as bearing a parliamentary duty , were confidered as inftruments of flavery ...
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... America , were ex- tremely powerful , faw their trade taken at once out of their hands . They fuppofed that it would all fall into the hands of the company's con- fignees , to whom they muft become in a great meafure dependent , if they ...
... America , were ex- tremely powerful , faw their trade taken at once out of their hands . They fuppofed that it would all fall into the hands of the company's con- fignees , to whom they muft become in a great meafure dependent , if they ...
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... Americans ; at the fame time , giving them plainly to un- derstand it was expected , that they would apply their knowledge of the river , under the colour of their pro- feffion , in fuch a manner , as would effectually fecure their ...
... Americans ; at the fame time , giving them plainly to un- derstand it was expected , that they would apply their knowledge of the river , under the colour of their pro- feffion , in fuch a manner , as would effectually fecure their ...
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... America a profound filence was kept . The addreffes were paffed as ufual , and contained the customary acknowledgments and profeffions . As great merit had been attributed in the fpeech , and acknowledged in the addreffes , to the late ...
... America a profound filence was kept . The addreffes were paffed as ufual , and contained the customary acknowledgments and profeffions . As great merit had been attributed in the fpeech , and acknowledged in the addreffes , to the late ...
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Page 198 - Here lies our good Edmund, whose genius was such, We scarcely can praise it, or blame it too much ; Who, born for the Universe, narrow'd his mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind.
Page 97 - And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the Field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.
Page 276 - We have thought fit, by and with the Advice of Our Privy Council, to issue this Our Royal Proclamation...
Page 198 - Then, with chaos and blunders encircling my head, Let me ponder, and tell what I think of the dead. Here lies the good Dean...
Page 201 - Here Reynolds is laid, and, to tell you my mind, He has not left a wiser or better behind ; His pencil was striking, resistless, and grand, His manners were gentle, complying, and bland : Still born to improve us in every part, His pencil our faces, his manners our heart.
Page 200 - As an actor, confess'd without rival to shine; As a wit, if not first, in the very first line; Yet, with talents like these, and an excellent heart, The man had his failings — a dupe to his art.
Page 232 - That the laws made by them for the purposes aforesaid shall not be repugnant, but, as near as may be, agreeable to the laws of England, and shall be transmitted to the King in Council for approbation, as soon as may be after their passing; and if not disapproved within three years after presentation, to remain in force...
Page 198 - Though equal to all things, for all things unfit; Too nice for a statesman, too proud for a wit; For a patriot, too cool; for a drudge, disobedient; And too fond of the right to pursue the expedient. In short, 'twas his fate, unemploy'd, or in place, sir, To eat mutton cold, and cut blocks with a razor.
Page 276 - April next; and We, being desirous and resolved, as soon as may be, to meet Our people, and to have their advice in Parliament, do hereby make known to all Our loving subjects Our royal will and pleasure to call a new Parliament...
Page 216 - ... on the death of any relation or friend, none of us, or any of our families, will go into any further mourning.dress, than a black crape or ribbon on the arm or hat, for gentlemen, and a black ribbon and necklace for ladies, and we will discontinue the giving of gloves and scarves at funerals.