The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History, Politics, and Literature for the Year ..., Volume 17J. Dodsley, 1778 - History |
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... must pass to its relief . This advantageous pofition did not deter the prince from attacking March 25th . the rebels . A bloody engagement accord- ingly enfued , in which they were totally defeated , with the lofs of 2000 men killed ...
... must pass to its relief . This advantageous pofition did not deter the prince from attacking March 25th . the rebels . A bloody engagement accord- ingly enfued , in which they were totally defeated , with the lofs of 2000 men killed ...
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... must be re- garded , exclufive of all other con- fequences , as a great prefent blef- fing to the individuals of which it was compofed . Under whatever rulers they are now oppreft , they will be covered under fome form of government ...
... must be re- garded , exclufive of all other con- fequences , as a great prefent blef- fing to the individuals of which it was compofed . Under whatever rulers they are now oppreft , they will be covered under fome form of government ...
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... must adinire the compaffion and benevolence which operate in this inftance . We muft , in juftice to the Em- prefs of Ruffia , take notice , that fince the ceffation of the fword in Poland , her conduct with respect to that country has ...
... must adinire the compaffion and benevolence which operate in this inftance . We muft , in juftice to the Em- prefs of Ruffia , take notice , that fince the ceffation of the fword in Poland , her conduct with respect to that country has ...
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... must have been actuated , though but faintly expreffed for the prefent , has pro- bably hitherto preferved it from that immediate violence , which would at once have decided its fate . The measures which are purfued , though flower ...
... must have been actuated , though but faintly expreffed for the prefent , has pro- bably hitherto preferved it from that immediate violence , which would at once have decided its fate . The measures which are purfued , though flower ...
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... must be allowed to have been a very mild and mer- ciful prince ; wholly free from ar- rogance or ambition . Though there was nothing great or thining in his character , he poffeffed a me- diocrity of paflions and abilities , which ...
... must be allowed to have been a very mild and mer- ciful prince ; wholly free from ar- rogance or ambition . Though there was nothing great or thining in his character , he poffeffed a me- diocrity of paflions and abilities , which ...
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Page 125 - Here Cumberland lies, having acted his parts, The Terence of England, the mender of hearts ; A flattering painter, who made it his care, To draw men as they ought to be, not as they are.
Page 124 - 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 126 - 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 126 - Of praise a mere glutton, he swallow'd what came, And the puff of a dunce he mistook it for fame; Till his relish grown callous, almost to disease, Who pepper'd the highest was surest to please. But let us be candid, and speak out our mind, If dunces applauded, he paid them in kind. Ye Kenricks, ye Kellys, and Woodfalls so grave, What a commerce was yours while you got and you gave!
Page 210 - ... 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.
Page 126 - Twas only that when he was off he was acting. With no reason on earth to go out of his way, He turned and he varied full ten times a day.
Page 124 - At a dinner so various, at such a repast, Who'd not be a glutton, and stick to the last? Here, waiter ! more wine, let me sit while I'm able, Till all my companions sink under the table; Then, with chaos and blunders encircling my head, Let me ponder, and tell what I think of the dead.
Page 125 - Like a tragedy queen he has dizen'd her out, Or rather like tragedy giving a rout. His fools have their follies so lost in a crowd Of virtues and feelings that folly grows proud; And coxcombs, alike in their failings alone, Adopting his portraits, are pleased with their own.
Page 127 - 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 211 - Fourteenth. And we do further agree and resolve, that we will have no trade, commerce, dealings or intercourse whatsoever, with any colony or province, in North America, which shall not accede to, or which shall hereafter violate this association, but will hold them as unworthy of the rights of freemen, and as inimical to the liberties of their country.