The Edinburgh annual register, 第 4 巻、第 1 部1813 |
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... British example , and regulated by British discipline , among the native legions of Portu gal , afforded another pledge for well- grounded hope ; if in the character of the commander of our forces , Lord Wellington , the world now saw ...
... British example , and regulated by British discipline , among the native legions of Portu gal , afforded another pledge for well- grounded hope ; if in the character of the commander of our forces , Lord Wellington , the world now saw ...
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... British army under the gallant Sir John Moore , an army sent to Spain in that improvident manner which characterised the measures of the mi- nisters of that day ; an army which for that reason suffered so much without any proportionate ...
... British army under the gallant Sir John Moore , an army sent to Spain in that improvident manner which characterised the measures of the mi- nisters of that day ; an army which for that reason suffered so much without any proportionate ...
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... British resources , and , with fell and malignant joy , are already contemplating a mortal blow against the unprotected vitals of our empire and constitution . If ancient history is worthy of your considera- tion , look at the fate of ...
... British resources , and , with fell and malignant joy , are already contemplating a mortal blow against the unprotected vitals of our empire and constitution . If ancient history is worthy of your considera- tion , look at the fate of ...
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... British general ; as I was convinced of the valour and discipline of the British army ; and as I confidently anticipated the best effects from the instruction and example of English officers on the physi- caland moral qualities of a ...
... British general ; as I was convinced of the valour and discipline of the British army ; and as I confidently anticipated the best effects from the instruction and example of English officers on the physi- caland moral qualities of a ...
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... British soldier ; the impression necessarily produced upon the French armies , by the palpable demonstration thus pre- sented to the world of the groundless- ness of their own vain - glorious preten sions to the character of invincible ...
... British soldier ; the impression necessarily produced upon the French armies , by the palpable demonstration thus pre- sented to the world of the groundless- ness of their own vain - glorious preten sions to the character of invincible ...
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102 ページ - That there is at present an excess in the paper circulation of this Country, of which the most unequivocal symptom is the very high price of Bullion, and next to that, the low state of the Continental Exchanges ; that this excess is to be ascribed to the want of a sufficient check and control in the issues of paper from the Bank of England ; and originally, to the suspension of cash payments, which removed the natural and true control.
58 ページ - If he shall disobey any lawful command of his superior" (and, of course, if he shall disobey any lawful commands of his superior Officer to attend divine service- and sermon) " he shall suffer death, or such other punishment as by a General Court-Martial shall be awarded.
175 ページ - House rang again with his lusty old voice, as he denounced the bad measure and the worse cabinet, and moved that the bill be read a second time that day six months. The...
38 ページ - At the same time the Prince owes it to the truth and sincerity of character, which, he trusts, will appear in every action of his life, in whatever situation placed, explicitly to declare, that the irresistible impulse of filial duty and affection to his beloved and afflicted father, leads him to dread that any act of the Regent might, in the smallest degree, have the effect of interfering with the progress of his Sovereign's recovery. This consideration alone dictates the decision now communicated...
28 ページ - I AB do sincerely promise and swear, That I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George...
254 ページ - It is to be hoped that the example of what has occurred in this country will teach the people of this and of other nations what value they ought to place on such promises and assurances ; and that there is no security for life, or for any thing which makes life valuable, excepting in decided resistance to the enemy.
186 ページ - American property seized and condemned under edicts which, though not affecting our neutral relations, and therefore not entering into questions between the United States and other belligerents, were nevertheless founded in such unjust principles that the reparation ought to have been prompt and ample.
187 ページ - With this evidence of hostile inflexibility in trampling on rights which no independent nation can relinquish, Congress will feel the duty of putting the United States into an armor and an attitude demanded by the crisis, and corresponding with the national spirit and expectations.
258 ページ - I intended they should be, I consider the action that was fought by the Light division, by Colonel Beckwith's brigade principally, with the whole of the 2nd corps, to be one of the most glorious that British troops were ever engaged in.
443 ページ - Your lordship will perceive that the capitulation is in strict conformity with the spirit of your instructions, with a single exception, that the garrison is not to be made prisoners of war. Although the determined courage and high state of discipline of the army, which your lordship has done me the honour to place under my command, could leave not the smallest doubt in my mind in respect to the issue of an attack upon the town, I was nevertheless prevailed upon to acquiesce in this indulgence being...