Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 17William Blackwood, 1825 |
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... gives the follow- ing account of his debut . 6 " The session opened for business on the 14th January , 1766 , when Mr ... give them his confidence , immediately followed Mr Burke in the debate , and complimented him by observing , that ...
... gives the follow- ing account of his debut . 6 " The session opened for business on the 14th January , 1766 , when Mr ... give them his confidence , immediately followed Mr Burke in the debate , and complimented him by observing , that ...
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... give the following extract re- specting the famous " Reflections on the Revolution in France : " - " The whole was polished with extra- ordinary care , more than a dozen of proofs being worked off and destroyed before he could please ...
... give the following extract re- specting the famous " Reflections on the Revolution in France : " - " The whole was polished with extra- ordinary care , more than a dozen of proofs being worked off and destroyed before he could please ...
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... give countenance to the revolu . tionary doctrines then afloat , and the breach with Mr Sheridan proved that this was no idle threat . He doubtless felt displeased that his general principles should be , if not misrepresented , at least ...
... give countenance to the revolu . tionary doctrines then afloat , and the breach with Mr Sheridan proved that this was no idle threat . He doubtless felt displeased that his general principles should be , if not misrepresented , at least ...
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... give him this influ- ence . Mr Canning derives his influ- ence , not from his ministerial or par- liamentary office , not from any supe- riority over his colleagues in know ledge and wisdom , but from his elo- quence . A party , whether ...
... give him this influ- ence . Mr Canning derives his influ- ence , not from his ministerial or par- liamentary office , not from any supe- riority over his colleagues in know ledge and wisdom , but from his elo- quence . A party , whether ...
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... give the utmost encouragement to the job- ber system , and lead them to regard any vices and crimes that may distin ... gives , will make them the more valuable members of society - that it will add prodigiously to public wealth , if the ...
... give the utmost encouragement to the job- ber system , and lead them to regard any vices and crimes that may distin ... gives , will make them the more valuable members of society - that it will add prodigiously to public wealth , if the ...
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Page 148 - twere anew, the gaps of centuries ; Leaving that beautiful which still was so, And making that which was not, till the place Became religion, and the heart ran o'er With silent worship of the great of old ! — The dead, but sceptred sovereigns, who still rule Our spirits from their urns.
Page 349 - As thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have that Which thou esteemst the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem, Letting "I dare not" wait upon "I would," Like the poor cat i
Page 452 - I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
Page 148 - The land of honourable death Is here. Up, to the field, and give Away thy breath ! Seek out (less often sought than found) A soldier's grave, for thee the best ! Then look around, and choose thy ground, And take thy rest ! PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY.
Page 483 - Sweet Swan of Avon ! what a sight it were To see thee in our waters yet appear, And make those flights upon the banks of Thames, That so did take Eliza, and our James...
Page 148 - Tread those reviving passions down, Unworthy manhood! — unto thee Indifferent should the smile or frown Of beauty be. If thou regret'st thy youth, why live? The land of honourable death Is here: — up to the field, and give Away thy breath! Seek out — less often sought than found — A soldier's grave, for thee the best; Then look around and choose thy ground, And take thy rest.
Page 148 - My days are in the yellow leaf; The flowers and fruits of love are gone; The worm, the canker, and the grief Are mine alone! The fire that on my bosom preys Is lone as some volcanic isle; No torch is kindled at its blaze — A funeral pile.
Page 99 - Who, as he watches her silently gliding, Remembers that wave after wave is dividing Bosoms that sorrow and guilt could not sever, Hearts which are parted and broken for ever. Or deems that he watches, afloat on the wave, The death-bed of hope, or the young spirit's grave.
Page 151 - gin to fear that thou art past all aid From me and from my calling; yet so young, I still would— Man. Look on me! there is an order Of mortals on the earth, who do become Old in their youth, and die ere middle age, Without the violence of warlike death...
Page 148 - The hope, the fear, the jealous care, The exalted portion of the pain And power of love, I cannot share, But wear the chain. But 'tis not thus — and...