The Life and Reign of William the Fourth, Nide 1Fisher, Son & Company, 1857 |
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Sivu 27
... called an inglorious one ; considering the disparity of force between the two fleets , and the defenceless state of the whole southern coast from the Land's End to the Isle of Wight . So unprepared was Plymouth for any resistance , that ...
... called an inglorious one ; considering the disparity of force between the two fleets , and the defenceless state of the whole southern coast from the Land's End to the Isle of Wight . So unprepared was Plymouth for any resistance , that ...
Sivu 40
... called the master of the Sandwich , and said , " Master , take notice that this ship is not to pay any attention to the merchantmen , or small ships of war . Lay me alongside the largest ship you can see , or the admiral's , if there be ...
... called the master of the Sandwich , and said , " Master , take notice that this ship is not to pay any attention to the merchantmen , or small ships of war . Lay me alongside the largest ship you can see , or the admiral's , if there be ...
Sivu 67
... called the East River , separates it on the left from Long or Nassau Island ; and the Hudson , commonly called the North River , separates it from the state of New Jersey . The British army was in possession of the city , and was ...
... called the East River , separates it on the left from Long or Nassau Island ; and the Hudson , commonly called the North River , separates it from the state of New Jersey . The British army was in possession of the city , and was ...
Sivu 75
... called for he required obedience only - he did not want advice . ' Sir Charles also told me , that whilst this pro- ject was in operation , ( the battle then raging , ) his own attention being occupied by the gallant defence made by the ...
... called for he required obedience only - he did not want advice . ' Sir Charles also told me , that whilst this pro- ject was in operation , ( the battle then raging , ) his own attention being occupied by the gallant defence made by the ...
Sivu 76
... called in question , that he first conceived the idea of it in France , during a conver- sation at the table of the Marechal de Biron . But , in truth , this was not the first trial of the experiment by Admiral Rodney , for , in his ...
... called in question , that he first conceived the idea of it in France , during a conver- sation at the table of the Marechal de Biron . But , in truth , this was not the first trial of the experiment by Admiral Rodney , for , in his ...
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Sivu 263 - An act for the safety and preservation of his Majesty's person and government against treasonable and seditious practices and attempts...
Sivu 276 - Such a moment was not to be lost; and, confident in the skill, valour, and discipline of the officers and men I had the happiness to command, and judging that the honour of His Majesty's arms, and the circumstances of the war in these seas, required a considerable degree of enterprize, I felt myself justified in departing from the regular system...
Sivu 179 - tis strange : And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths : Win -us with honest trifles, to betray us In deepest consequence.
Sivu 286 - It has often been my pride with you to look into the Texel, and see a foe which dreaded coming out to meet us ; my pride is now humbled indeed ! my feelings are not easily expressed ! Our cup has overflowed and made us wanton.
Sivu 127 - Atlantic surge Pours in among the stormy Hebrides ; Who can recount what transmigrations there Are annual made ? what nations come and go ? And how the living clouds on clouds arise ? Infinite wings ! till all the plume-dark air, And rude resounding shore are one wild cry.
Sivu 47 - Well does Great Britain merit the empire of the sea, when the humblest stations in her navy are filled by princes of the blood...
Sivu 416 - Some feelings are to mortals given, With less of earth in them than heaven ; And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refined and clear, A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek, 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head...
Sivu 343 - Though I do not pretend to have the power of changing Mr. Pitt's opinion, when thus unfortunately fixed, yet I shall hope his sense of duty will prevent his retiring from his present situation to the end of my life; for I can with great truth assert that I shall, from public and private considerations, feel great regret if I shall ever find myself obliged at any time, from a sense of religious and political duty, to yield to his entreaties of retiring from his seat at the Board of Treasury.
Sivu 285 - The British navy has ever been the support of that liberty which has been handed down to us by our ancestors, and which, I trust, we shall maintain to the latest posterity ; and that can only be done by unanimity and obedience.