The Historical Magazine, Or, Classical Library of Public Events: Consisting of Authentic Anecdotes, Biographical Memoirs, Manners and Customs, Philosophical Papers, Natural History, Theatrical Intelligence, Analysis of Historical Books, Domestic News, &c. &c. &c, Volume 3D. Brewman, New Street, Shoe Lane, 1791 - History |
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... shall abid ' till ye come home , because I can neither be purveyed of posts , nor of boards not yet . I have taken the measure in the drawte chamber , there as ye would your coffers and your cowntewery fhould be fet for the while , and ...
... shall abid ' till ye come home , because I can neither be purveyed of posts , nor of boards not yet . I have taken the measure in the drawte chamber , there as ye would your coffers and your cowntewery fhould be fet for the while , and ...
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... fympathy , or delicacy of turn . But take them all in all , where shall we meet their like again ! well covered as if the operation had been performed by TRAITS HISTORICAL MAGAZINE . on the other end of the cross pole, to ...
... fympathy , or delicacy of turn . But take them all in all , where shall we meet their like again ! well covered as if the operation had been performed by TRAITS HISTORICAL MAGAZINE . on the other end of the cross pole, to ...
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... shall guide " Thro ' paths of ocean yet untried , " While , as my daring fons explore " Each rude inhofpitable fhore , " Mid defart fands and ruthless skies , " New feats of Industry fhall rife , " And Culture wide extend its genial ...
... shall guide " Thro ' paths of ocean yet untried , " While , as my daring fons explore " Each rude inhofpitable fhore , " Mid defart fands and ruthless skies , " New feats of Industry fhall rife , " And Culture wide extend its genial ...
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... shall have knowledge of in hafte . I fuppofe Playters fhall be with you on Sunday or on Monday next coming if he may ; ye have many good prayers of the poor people that God fhould fpeed you at this par- liament , for they live in hope ...
... shall have knowledge of in hafte . I fuppofe Playters fhall be with you on Sunday or on Monday next coming if he may ; ye have many good prayers of the poor people that God fhould fpeed you at this par- liament , for they live in hope ...
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... shall take as many as pleafeth you , nevertheless my bro- ther John fent to me for two , there- fore I must beseech you that he may have at the least one ; there is one pot that is marked under the bot- tom two times , with thefe ...
... shall take as many as pleafeth you , nevertheless my bro- ther John fent to me for two , there- fore I must beseech you that he may have at the least one ; there is one pot that is marked under the bot- tom two times , with thefe ...
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Page 168 - At Edial, near Lichfield, in Staffordshire, young gentlemen are boarded and taught the Latin and Greek languages, by SAMUEL JOHNSON.
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Page 247 - English on board) and each of my brethren to a few more in theirs. At seven I joined with the Germans in their public service ; while Mr. Ingham was reading between the decks to as many as desired to hear. At eight we met again to exhort and instruct one another.
Page 401 - ... stroke, and that my speech was taken from me. I had no pain, and so little dejection in this dreadful state, that I wondered at my own apathy, and considered that perhaps death itself, when it should come, would excite less horrour than seems now to attend it.
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Page 399 - that the magistrates had not done their duty, but that he would do his own;' and a proclamation was published, directing us to keep our servants within doors, as the peace was now to be preserved by force. The soldiers were sent out to different parts, and the town is now [June 9] at quiet.
Page 157 - Johnson, who, it seems, upon a little recollection, had taken it into his head that he ought to have done the honours of his literary residence to a foreign lady of quality, and, eager to show himself a man of gallantry, was hurrying down the staircase in violent agitation.
Page 86 - This sight pleased me so well, that I w°ould have it repeated : and to try their strength, I made a full-grown negro mount the smallest, and two others the largest. This burden did not seem to me at all disproportioned to their strength.