The Edinburgh Review: Or Critical Journal, Volume 144A. Constable, 1876 |
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... John Russell , and Lord Althorp , all of a cast of thought more or less liberal . The three former were members of Lord Liverpool's administration ; and when Lord Liverpool became ... Sir Denis Le Marchant's Memoir of Lord Althorp . 259.
... John Russell , and Lord Althorp , all of a cast of thought more or less liberal . The three former were members of Lord Liverpool's administration ; and when Lord Liverpool became ... Sir Denis Le Marchant's Memoir of Lord Althorp . 259.
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... John Russell did not join it . Lord Althorp distrusted Can- ning , and could see no advantage , either to the party or the cause , in the admission of three Whigs to a Cabinet which ... Sir Denis Le Marchant's Memoir of Lord Althorp . July ,
... John Russell did not join it . Lord Althorp distrusted Can- ning , and could see no advantage , either to the party or the cause , in the admission of three Whigs to a Cabinet which ... Sir Denis Le Marchant's Memoir of Lord Althorp . July ,
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... Sir James Graham , Lord John Russell , and Lord Althorp himself ; but none of them had the re- quisite authority to speak for the party , or to direct its counsels . The consequence was that the Opposition could seldom or never be ...
... Sir James Graham , Lord John Russell , and Lord Althorp himself ; but none of them had the re- quisite authority to speak for the party , or to direct its counsels . The consequence was that the Opposition could seldom or never be ...
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... Lord Durham , Sir James Graham , Lord Duncannon , and Lord John Russell ; all staunch members of the Whig party . It is well known that the measure so prepared underwent various changes before it was finally adopted by the Cabinet ; and ...
... Lord Durham , Sir James Graham , Lord Duncannon , and Lord John Russell ; all staunch members of the Whig party . It is well known that the measure so prepared underwent various changes before it was finally adopted by the Cabinet ; and ...
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... Lord Althorp and Lord John Russell . London was illuminated , and dinners and meetings in cele- bration of the event were held all over the country as if the triumph of Reform was assured . In the midst of this rejoicing a terrible ...
... Lord Althorp and Lord John Russell . London was illuminated , and dinners and meetings in cele- bration of the event were held all over the country as if the triumph of Reform was assured . In the midst of this rejoicing a terrible ...
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Page 357 - The neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception of contraband of war; 3. Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under enemy's flag; 4.
Page 386 - Nature never set forth the earth in so rich tapestry as divers poets have done, neither with so pleasant rivers, fruitful trees, sweet-smelling flowers, nor whatsoever else may make the too much loved earth more lovely. Her world is brazen, the poets only deliver a golden.
Page 280 - Spencer came into office as Chancellor of the Exchequer and leader of the House of Commons...
Page 355 - I believe it cannot be doubted, but that by the general law of nations, the goods of a friend found in the vessel of an enemy are free, and the goods of an enemy found in the vessel of a friend are lawful prize.
Page 403 - ... being thirsty with excess of bleeding, he called for drink, which was presently brought him; but as he was putting the bottle to his mouth he saw a poor soldier carried along, who had eaten his last at the same feast, ghastly casting up his eyes at the bottle; which Sir Philip perceiving, took it from his head before he drank, and delivered it to the poor man with these words: 'Thy necessity is yet greater than mine'.
Page 390 - COME, sleep ; O sleep ! the certain knot of peace, The baiting-place of wit, the balm of woe, The poor man's wealth, the prisoner's release, The indifferent judge between the high and low ; With shield of proof, shield me from out the prease Of those fierce darts despair at me doth throw.
Page 38 - He of the rose, the violet, the spring, The social smile, the chain for Freedom's sake : And lo ! whose steadfastness would never take A meaner sound than Raphael's whispering. And other spirits there are standing apart Upon the forehead of the age to come ; These, these will give the world another heart, And other pulses. Hear ye not the hum Of mighty workings ? Listen awhile, ye nations, and be dumb.
Page 383 - The elder is named Pamela; by many men not deemed inferior to her sister: for my part, when I marked them both, methought there was (if at least such perfection may receive the word of more) more sweetness in Philoclea, but more majesty in Pamela; methought love played in Philoclea's eyes, and threatened in Pamela's; methought Philoclea's beauty only persuaded, but so persuaded as all hearts must yield ; Pamela's beauty used violence, and such violence...
Page 357 - That Maritime Law, in time of war, has long been the subject of deplorable disputes ; ' That the uncertainty of the law, and of the duties in such a matter, gives rise to differences of opinion between neutrals and belligerents which may occasion serious difficulties, and even conflicts...
Page 390 - Thine eyes my pride, thy lips mine history: If thou praise not, all other praise is shame. Nor so ambitious am I as to frame A nest for my young praise in laurel tree : In truth I swear, I wish not there should be Graved in my epitaph a poet's name. Ne, if I would, could I just title make, That any laud thereof to me should grow, Without my plumes from others...