The Scots Magazine, Volume 39Sands, Brymer, Murray and Cochran, 1777 |
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... British ambaffador at the Hague , of M. Van Graaf , go- vernor of St Eustatia 214.— An anfwer delivered into the King's own hand , March 26. by the Dutch minister at London 215. A return by the British Secretary of State April 10. 447 ...
... British ambaffador at the Hague , of M. Van Graaf , go- vernor of St Eustatia 214.— An anfwer delivered into the King's own hand , March 26. by the Dutch minister at London 215. A return by the British Secretary of State April 10. 447 ...
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... British and provincial troops under Gen ' Burgoyne and Gates 653 . 21. A great inundation at Petersburg 553 . 4 . A battle at Germantown 602 , 42 . 7. An engagement between the British and provincial troops hear Saratoga 655 .. 16. A ...
... British and provincial troops under Gen ' Burgoyne and Gates 653 . 21. A great inundation at Petersburg 553 . 4 . A battle at Germantown 602 , 42 . 7. An engagement between the British and provincial troops hear Saratoga 655 .. 16. A ...
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... British , and two brigades of Heffian troops , and , in conjunction with Commo- dore Sir Peter Parker's fleet , to make a defcent upon this island in the most ef- fectual manner for the full poffeffion of it , and for the fecurity of ...
... British , and two brigades of Heffian troops , and , in conjunction with Commo- dore Sir Peter Parker's fleet , to make a defcent upon this island in the most ef- fectual manner for the full poffeffion of it , and for the fecurity of ...
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... British parliament . If that was not to be obtained but by the force of arms , he confeffed , that he would be better pleased to fee Britain dying of the wounds fhe might receive in this unnatural conflict given by her re- bellious ...
... British parliament . If that was not to be obtained but by the force of arms , he confeffed , that he would be better pleased to fee Britain dying of the wounds fhe might receive in this unnatural conflict given by her re- bellious ...
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... British fenate can juftly extend to the colonies in any thing ; becaufe men cannot be bound by laws to which they ... British fub- jects ? 2. Is it not a distinguishing privi- lege of British fubjects , that they are not taxable but by ...
... British fenate can juftly extend to the colonies in any thing ; becaufe men cannot be bound by laws to which they ... British fub- jects ? 2. Is it not a distinguishing privi- lege of British fubjects , that they are not taxable but by ...
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Página 25 - Poor Richard tells us, have better memories than debtors; and in another place says, creditors are a superstitious sect, great observers of set days and times. The day comes round before you are aware, and the demand is made before you are prepared to satisfy it; or if you bear your debt in mind, the term which at first seemed so long, will, as it lessens, appear extremely short.
Página 23 - The cat in gloves catches no mice, as Poor Richard says. It is true there is much to be done, and perhaps you are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects; for, Constant dropping wears away stones; and, By diligence and patience the mouse ate in two the cable; and Little strokes fell great oaks...
Página 23 - If you would be wealthy, says he in another Almanack, think of Saving as well as of Getting: The Indies have not made Spain rich, because her Outgoes are greater than her Incomes.
Página 6 - I thought I might say to him, ' Good Charon, I have been correcting my works for a new edition. Allow me a little time that I may see how the public receives the alterations.
Página 6 - Colonel Edmonstone soon afterwards came to see him, and take leave of him; and on his way home he could not forbear writing him a letter, bidding him once more an eternal adieu, and applying to him, as to a dying man, the beautiful French...
Página 4 - I retired to my native country of Scotland, determined never more to' set my foot out of it; and retaining the satisfaction of never having preferred a request to one great man, or, even making advances of friendship to any of them.
Página 381 - You shall be taken from the place where you are, and be carried to the place from whence you came, and from thence to the place of execution, and there be severally hanged by your necks until you be dead. And the Lord have mercy on your souls.
Página 21 - Brother Authors in the same Way, for what Reason I know not, have ever been very sparing in their Applauses, and no other Author has taken the least Notice of me, so that did not my Writings produce me some solid Pudding, the great Deficiency of Praise would have quite discouraged me. I...
Página 22 - What though you have found no Treasure, nor has any rich Relation left you a Legacy, Diligence is the Mother of Good-luck, as Poor Richard says, and God gives all Things to Industry. Then Plough deep, while Sluggards sleep, and you shall have Corn to sell and to keep, says Poor Dick.