The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History, Politics, and Literature for the Year ..., Volume 17J. Dodsley, 1778 |
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... king of Pruffia . This letter was couched in fuch terms , as fhewed that the Empress was not at all indifferent to those tranfactions . The King declared in his anfwer , that he had acted nothing but what was confiftent 1 CHA P. III ...
... king of Pruffia . This letter was couched in fuch terms , as fhewed that the Empress was not at all indifferent to those tranfactions . The King declared in his anfwer , that he had acted nothing but what was confiftent 1 CHA P. III ...
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... king , the fenate , and the equeftrian order . The members are to be chofen at the diets , and the majority to be decided by ballot ; their power to continue only from one diet to another . The king is always to be chief of the council ...
... king , the fenate , and the equeftrian order . The members are to be chofen at the diets , and the majority to be decided by ballot ; their power to continue only from one diet to another . The king is always to be chief of the council ...
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... king , as an indemnity for the lofs of his revenues , an annual in- come of five millions of Polith flo- rins , ( amounting to near 300,000l . ) in which fum is included the mil- lion of florins deftined for the fup- port of his guards ...
... king , as an indemnity for the lofs of his revenues , an annual in- come of five millions of Polith flo- rins , ( amounting to near 300,000l . ) in which fum is included the mil- lion of florins deftined for the fup- port of his guards ...
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... King of Pruffia has taken , upon this occa- fion , in the diftreffes of the inha- bitants of Poland , is too curious a circumftance to be overlooked . That monarch , by M. Benoit , his minifter at Warsaw , has put an ab- folute negative ...
... King of Pruffia has taken , upon this occa- fion , in the diftreffes of the inha- bitants of Poland , is too curious a circumftance to be overlooked . That monarch , by M. Benoit , his minifter at Warsaw , has put an ab- folute negative ...
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... King of Sweden , as well from his own difpofition , as the example of his neighbours , pays the clofeft attention to military affairs , and has accordingly formed a very powerful army , and established a re- fpectable marine ; both of ...
... King of Sweden , as well from his own difpofition , as the example of his neighbours , pays the clofeft attention to military affairs , and has accordingly formed a very powerful army , and established a re- fpectable marine ; both of ...
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Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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!
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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.