Life of William, Earl of Shelburne, Afterwards First Marquess of Landsdowne: With Extracts from His Papers and Correspondence, Հատոր 3Macmillan, 1876 |
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... became known that Chatham was once more about to appear upon the scene . On May the 30th he broke his long silence , by moving an address to the Crown , to put a stop to hostilities in America . This motion was supported by Shelburne ...
... became known that Chatham was once more about to appear upon the scene . On May the 30th he broke his long silence , by moving an address to the Crown , to put a stop to hostilities in America . This motion was supported by Shelburne ...
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... became known that a treaty had been signed between the Court of France and the American colonies . War with that country was now only a question of days . In this critical situation of affairs the unani- mous voice of the country ...
... became known that a treaty had been signed between the Court of France and the American colonies . War with that country was now only a question of days . In this critical situation of affairs the unani- mous voice of the country ...
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... became President of the Council , while the Seals were given to Hillsborough and Stormont . war was to go on . It was the wish of the King . North obeyed , and the victory gained by Admiral Rodney off Cape St. Vincent came at this ...
... became President of the Council , while the Seals were given to Hillsborough and Stormont . war was to go on . It was the wish of the King . North obeyed , and the victory gained by Admiral Rodney off Cape St. Vincent came at this ...
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... became brother - in - law to Richard Fitzpatrick the wit , and a connection of Charles Fox , whose brother Stephen , Lord Holland , had married Lady Mary , sister of Lady Louisa Fitzpatrick . * " Memoir of Hugh Elliot , " by the ...
... became brother - in - law to Richard Fitzpatrick the wit , and a connection of Charles Fox , whose brother Stephen , Lord Holland , had married Lady Mary , sister of Lady Louisa Fitzpatrick . * " Memoir of Hugh Elliot , " by the ...
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... countenance from the measure . When the Bills founded on the resolutions became law , they Shelburne to Price , 5th Sept. , 1779 . were reduced to a bare allowance of a free export 58 WILLIAM , EARL OF SHELBURNE . [ CHAP . II .
... countenance from the measure . When the Bills founded on the resolutions became law , they Shelburne to Price , 5th Sept. , 1779 . were reduced to a bare allowance of a free export 58 WILLIAM , EARL OF SHELBURNE . [ CHAP . II .
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Էջ 497 - No sound ought to be heard in the church but the healing voice of Christian charity. The cause of civil liberty and civil government gains as little as that of religion by this confusion of duties. Those who quit their proper character, to assume what does not belong to them, are, for the greater part, ignorant both of the character they leave, and of the character they assume. Wholly...
Էջ 270 - The navigation of the river Mississippi, from its source to the ocean, shall forever remain free and open to the subjects of Great Britain and the citizens of the United States.
Էջ 79 - That the influence of the Crown has increased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished"?
Էջ 170 - For this purpose you are to make the most candid and confidential communications upon all subjects to the ministers of our generous ally the King of France, to undertake nothing in the negotiations for peace or truce without their knowledge and concurrence and ultimately to govern yourselves by their advice and Opinion...
Էջ 338 - from the moment when he should make any terms with " one of them, he would rest satisfied to be called the most " infamous of mankind : he could not for an instant " think of a coalition with men, who in every public and " private transaction, as Ministers, had shewn themselves "• void of every principle of honour and honesty : in the " hands of such men he would not trust his honour, even "•for a minute*.
Էջ 135 - Administration was to consist of two parts, one belonging to the King, the other to . the public.
Էջ 22 - I will only add, to put before your eye my most inmost thoughts, that no advantage to this country, nor personal danger to myself, can ever make me address myself to Lord Chatham, or to any other branch of Opposition. Honestly, I would rather lose the Crown I now wear, than bear the ignominy of possessing it under their shackles.
Էջ 199 - ... be the smallest room for suspicions of our good faith and sincerity, but that we have no view in it of causing dissensions among the colonies, or even of separating America from France upon terms inconsistent with her own honor. You must therefore convince them, that the great object of this country is, not merely peace, but reconciliation with America on the noblest terms and by the noblest means.
Էջ 550 - Ponsonby moved and carried a hostile amendment to the address in answer to the Speech from the throne. In the English House of * " Parliamentary History,
Էջ 22 - ... any other branch of Opposition. Honestly, I would rather lose the Crown I now wear, than bear the ignominy of possessing it under their shackles. I might write volumes, if I would state the feelings of my mind ; but I have honestly, fairly, and affectionately told you the whole of my mind, and Avhat I will never depart from. Should Lord Chatham wish to see me before he gives an answer, I shall most certainly refuse it. I have had enough of personal negotiation ; and neither my dignity nor my...