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Page 129
... Duke , and Peer of France . But these were only honorary distinctions . As an apostate priest , Fouché was with- out religion ; as a Septembrizer , he was devoid of mercy ; unfettered by the scruples of Carnot , he made few pretensions ...
... Duke , and Peer of France . But these were only honorary distinctions . As an apostate priest , Fouché was with- out religion ; as a Septembrizer , he was devoid of mercy ; unfettered by the scruples of Carnot , he made few pretensions ...
Page 132
... Duke of Orleans to the throne . It was supposed that the unpopularity of Monsieur and his sons , with the general belief that they were devoted to the interests of the emigrants and clergy , would render it comparatively easy to contest ...
... Duke of Orleans to the throne . It was supposed that the unpopularity of Monsieur and his sons , with the general belief that they were devoted to the interests of the emigrants and clergy , would render it comparatively easy to contest ...
Page 133
... Duke of Wellington , on whom no Frenchman could look without feelings of national humilia- tion , to be the resident ... duke's diplomatic talents , in deference to the unreasonable sen- sibility of the French , to which per- haps but ...
... Duke of Wellington , on whom no Frenchman could look without feelings of national humilia- tion , to be the resident ... duke's diplomatic talents , in deference to the unreasonable sen- sibility of the French , to which per- haps but ...
Page 134
... Duke of Wellington's opinion , these documents failed to make out the case founded upon them . They indicated , he allowed , that Murat acted with reluctance against his brother - in - law ; but did not imply his being untrue to the ...
... Duke of Wellington's opinion , these documents failed to make out the case founded upon them . They indicated , he allowed , that Murat acted with reluctance against his brother - in - law ; but did not imply his being untrue to the ...
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... Duke of Orleans , set instantly out for Lyons , to make head against the invader in the south , and the Duke D'Angouleme , who was at Bourdeaux , had instructions to repair to Nismes . Meanwhile , the spirit of the better orders of the ...
... Duke of Orleans , set instantly out for Lyons , to make head against the invader in the south , and the Duke D'Angouleme , who was at Bourdeaux , had instructions to repair to Nismes . Meanwhile , the spirit of the better orders of the ...
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Page cli - All territory, places, and possessions whatsoever taken by either party from the other during the war, or which may be taken after the signing of this Treaty, excepting only the Islands hereinafter mentioned, shall be restored without delay and without causing any destruction or carrying away any of the Artillery or other public property originally captured in the said forts or places, and which shall remain therein upon the Exchange of the Ratifications of this Treaty, or any Slaves or other private...
Page cliii - The said commissioners shall, by a declaration or report under their hands and seals, decide to which of the two contracting parties the several islands aforesaid do respectively belong, in conformity with the true intent of the said treaty of peace of one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three.
Page clii - Lawrence; comprehending all islands within twenty leagues of any part of the shores of the United States, and lying between lines to be drawn due east from the points where the aforesaid boundaries...
Page cliii - St. Croix River to the highlands; along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean...
Page cliv - Commissioners differing, or both, or either of them, refusing, or declining, or wilfully omitting to act, such reports, declarations or statements, shall be made by them, or either of them, and such reference to a friendly...
Page cliv - And in the event of the said two Commissioners differing, or both or either of them refusing, declining, or wilfully omitting to act, such reports, declarations, or statements shall be made by them, or either of them, and such reference to a friendly sovereign or State shall be made in all respects as in the latter part of the fourth article is contained, and in as full a manner as if the same was herein repeated.
Page clv - The said Commissioners shall, by a report or declaration, under their hands and seals, designate the boundary through the said river, lakes and water communications...
Page cliv - Brunswick, and shall have power to adjourn to such other place or places, as they shall think fit.
Page ccxix - One thousand eight hundred and thirty-two ; to permit such Persons in Great Britain as have omitted to make and file Affidavits of the Execution of Indentures of Clerks to Attornies and Solicitors to make and file the same on or before the First Day of Hilary Term...
Page clxii - Louis, by the grace of God King of France and Navarre, to our dear and well-beloved Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, greeting.