The Annual Register of World Events: A Review of the Year, Volume 56Edmund Burke Longmans, Green, 1815 - History |
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... enemy to regain it . Gen. Wrede , assisted by the Aus- trian Uhlans , possessed himself of the village of Tremilly , on the ene my's left , and these successes in duced Gen. Sacken to attack the enemy's central position of la Ro- thiere ...
... enemy to regain it . Gen. Wrede , assisted by the Aus- trian Uhlans , possessed himself of the village of Tremilly , on the ene my's left , and these successes in duced Gen. Sacken to attack the enemy's central position of la Ro- thiere ...
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... enemy's cavalry pushed forward , broke through the cavalry of the advanced guard , and dividing itself , attacked with great fury the columns of infantry . The columns formed into squares , and succeeded in re- pelling the enemy ; but ...
... enemy's cavalry pushed forward , broke through the cavalry of the advanced guard , and dividing itself , attacked with great fury the columns of infantry . The columns formed into squares , and succeeded in re- pelling the enemy ; but ...
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... enemy thither , established him- self in a part of the place . Witt- genstein having been directed to assemble his corps near Pont - sur- Seine , and Wrede to advance from Nogent towards Bray , the enemy abandoned the left bank of the ...
... enemy thither , established him- self in a part of the place . Witt- genstein having been directed to assemble his corps near Pont - sur- Seine , and Wrede to advance from Nogent towards Bray , the enemy abandoned the left bank of the ...
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... enemy , Gen. Wrede was dispatched to retake it , which he effected on the 26th . The French , however , recovered it , but the suburbs remained in the occupation of the Bavarians . On the 27th , Schwartzenberg attacked the enemy on the ...
... enemy , Gen. Wrede was dispatched to retake it , which he effected on the 26th . The French , however , recovered it , but the suburbs remained in the occupation of the Bavarians . On the 27th , Schwartzenberg attacked the enemy on the ...
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... enemy was repulsed , and the firing ceased with the day . On the morning of the 7th , it was ascertained that the ... enemy's possession . The loss in killed and wounded was how- ever considerable ; and that of the French could scarcely ...
... enemy was repulsed , and the firing ceased with the day . On the morning of the 7th , it was ascertained that the ... enemy's possession . The loss in killed and wounded was how- ever considerable ; and that of the French could scarcely ...
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Popular passages
Page 536 - O'er the glad waters of the dark blue sea, Our thoughts as boundless, and our souls as free, Far as the breeze can bear, the billows foam, Survey our empire, and behold our home!
Page 537 - SLOW sinks, more lovely ere his race be run, ^ Along Morea's hills the setting sun ; Not, as in Northern climes, obscurely bright, But one unclouded blaze of living light ! O'er the hushed deep the yellow beam he throws, Gilds the green wave, that trembles as it glows.
Page 537 - Salamis ! Their azure arches, through the long expanse, More deeply purpled meet his mellowing glance, And tenderest tints along their summits driven Mark his gay course, and own the hues of Heaven ; Till darkly shaded from the land, and deep, Behind his Delphian cliff he sinks to sleep.
Page 536 - Our flag the sceptre all who meet obey. Ours the wild life in tumult still to range From toil to rest, and joy in every change. Oh, who can tell? not thou, luxurious slave! Whose soul would sicken o'er the heaving wave; Not thou, vain lord of wantonness and ease!
Page 231 - An act to amend an act of the 22d year of his present majesty, intituled an act to prevent the granting in future any patent office, to be exercised in any colony or plantation, now or at any time hereafter belonging to the crown of Great Britain, for any longer term than during such time as the grantee thereof, or person appointed thereto, shall discharge the duty thereof in person, and behave well therein.
Page 422 - Revolutionary struggle defeated his unrighteous projects. His threats and his barbarities, instead of dismay, will kindle in every bosom an indignation not to be extinguished but in the disaster and expulsion of such cruel invaders.
Page 377 - That convention, however, may be terminated with twelve months' notice, at the option of either party. A treaty of amity, navigation, and commerce, between the United States and his majesty the emperor of Austria, king of Hungary and Bohemia...
Page 422 - I earnestly renew, at the same time, a recommendation of such changes in the system of the militia, as, by classing and disciplining for the most prompt and active service the portions most capable of it, will give to that great resource for the public safety all the requisite energy and efficiency.
Page 87 - Resolved, that an humble address be presented to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions...
Page 171 - The darkness of the night, during this extraordinary conflict, occasioned several uncommon incidents : our troops having for a moment been pushed back, some of our guns remained for a few minutes in the enemy's hands...