The Works ...: With the Author's Life and Character, Notes [etc.] In Eight Volumes, Volume 2A. Donaldson, 1761 - English literature |
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... subject he intends to handle . Omitting the generous countenance and encouragement that have been fhewn to the perfons and productions of the two former authors , I fhall here only confider the great favour conferred upon the laft . It ...
... subject he intends to handle . Omitting the generous countenance and encouragement that have been fhewn to the perfons and productions of the two former authors , I fhall here only confider the great favour conferred upon the laft . It ...
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... reprefented in England , he was removed from the council : to juftify him against this complaint , was the subject of Steele's letter . Hawkef . young young gentlemen at the univerfity ? it is , That 60 THE PUBLIC SPIRIT.
... reprefented in England , he was removed from the council : to juftify him against this complaint , was the subject of Steele's letter . Hawkef . young young gentlemen at the univerfity ? it is , That 60 THE PUBLIC SPIRIT.
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... subject . But the true reafon for embracing this expedient was the fecurity of a new prince not firmly fet- tled on the throne . People were tempted to lend by great premiums and large intereft ; and it concerned them near- ly to ...
... subject . But the true reafon for embracing this expedient was the fecurity of a new prince not firmly fet- tled on the throne . People were tempted to lend by great premiums and large intereft ; and it concerned them near- ly to ...
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... subject to the Portuguese generals . In the offenfive alliance we took no care of having the affiftance of Portugal . whenever we should be invaded ; but in this it seems we are wifer ; for that King is obliged to make war on France or ...
... subject to the Portuguese generals . In the offenfive alliance we took no care of having the affiftance of Portugal . whenever we should be invaded ; but in this it seems we are wifer ; for that King is obliged to make war on France or ...
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... subjects of both , or each nation , could ufe and enjoy , by virtue of any right , obtained before the death of the faid King of Spain , either by treaties , conventions , cuftom , or any other way whatsoever . Here we fee the demands ...
... subjects of both , or each nation , could ufe and enjoy , by virtue of any right , obtained before the death of the faid King of Spain , either by treaties , conventions , cuftom , or any other way whatsoever . Here we fee the demands ...
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Page 403 - We are plagued here with an October Club ; that is, a set of above a hundred Parliamentmen of the country, who drink October beer at home, and meet every evening at a tavern near the Parliament, to consult affairs, and drive things on to extremes against the Whigs, to call the old ministry to account, and get off five or six heads.
Page 42 - For, although in their corrupt notions of divine worship, they are apt to multiply their gods; yet their earthly devotion is seldom paid to above one idol at a time of their own creation, whose oar they pull with less murmuring and much more skill, than when they share the lading, or even hold the helm.
Page 399 - ADVICE HUMBLY OFFERED TO -THE MEMBERS OF THE OCTOBER CLUB. In a Letter from a Person of Honour*.