New Monthly Magazine, and Universal Register, Volume 36Thomas Campbell, Samuel Carter Hall, Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton, Theodore Edward Hook, Thomas Hood, William Ainsworth, William Harrison Ainsworth Henry Colburn, 1832 |
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... amount was but tri- fling . None but low persons were employ- ed in the collection of Tithes , who were dis- posed to take every advantage , and were of course in many instances guilty of the ut- most exaction . The motion , after a few ...
... amount was but tri- fling . None but low persons were employ- ed in the collection of Tithes , who were dis- posed to take every advantage , and were of course in many instances guilty of the ut- most exaction . The motion , after a few ...
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... amount of 40,000l . and 400 mechanics , farming men , and labourers , dared not move out of his house , for he was continually beset by numerous poor people , who execrate him for having induced them with nothing but starvation and ...
... amount of 40,000l . and 400 mechanics , farming men , and labourers , dared not move out of his house , for he was continually beset by numerous poor people , who execrate him for having induced them with nothing but starvation and ...
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... amount of 10,000 or 12,000 , some of them armed with muskets , and many of them wearing the uniform of the National Guard . The number of regular troops in the garrison was inadequate to quell such a tumult . The National Guard of the ...
... amount of 10,000 or 12,000 , some of them armed with muskets , and many of them wearing the uniform of the National Guard . The number of regular troops in the garrison was inadequate to quell such a tumult . The National Guard of the ...
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... amount to 6000 disciplined troops , and 2000 recruits , which force , it is expected , will be aug- mented by about 2000 foreign soldiers . The naval force now at the islands consists of one schooner , of twelve guns ; one ditto , with ...
... amount to 6000 disciplined troops , and 2000 recruits , which force , it is expected , will be aug- mented by about 2000 foreign soldiers . The naval force now at the islands consists of one schooner , of twelve guns ; one ditto , with ...
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... amount of amusement for the time being of its representation , but not a lasting comedy , that will raise or extend her well - deserved reputation . " 3 " Lords and Commons was admirably acted in some of its characters - particularly ...
... amount of amusement for the time being of its representation , but not a lasting comedy , that will raise or extend her well - deserved reputation . " 3 " Lords and Commons was admirably acted in some of its characters - particularly ...
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Page 38 - That as they admit of greater breadth of tyre than other carriages, and as the roads are not acted on so injuriously as by the feet of horses in common draught, such carriages will cause less wear of roads than coaches drawn by horses.
Page 338 - ' that the House do resolve itself into a committee of the whole house, to consider the...
Page 6 - ... of discussing and making known their grievances; but, in respecting these rights, it is also my duty to prevent combinations, under whatever pretext, which in their form and character are incompatible with all regular government, and are equally opposed to the spirit and to the provisions of the law ; and I know that I shall not appeal in vain to my faithful subjects to second my determined resolution to repress all illegal proceedings, by which the peace and security of my dominions may be endangered.
Page 38 - That at this rate they have conveyed upwards of fourteen passengers. 3. That their weight, including engine, fuel, water and attendants, may be under three tons.
Page 218 - make a diligent and full inquiry into the practical operation of the laws for the relief of the poor in England and Wales...
Page 251 - ... from the North and from the South, from the East and from the West, all anxious to join as members of one nation for the good of our country.
Page 191 - ... move as an amendment that it be read a second time that day six months.
Page 142 - Kingston moved for the appointment of a committee to inquire into the state of the Protestant church in the province of Munster.
Page 413 - ... frigates, and a multitude of smaller vessels. The navies of the other European powers, France, Holland, Spain, and Denmark, were almost annihilated during the same period, so that the aggregate of their losses must have many times exceeded that of Great Britain. In every one of these ships were batteries of cannon constructed of iron...
Page 5 - I feel it to be my duty, in the first place, to recommend to your most careful consideration the measures which will be proposed to you for a reform in the Commons' House of Parliament : a speedy and satisfactory settlement of this question becomes daily of more pressing importance to the security of the State, and to the contentment and welfare of my people.