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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... tion is in danger . " On another occasion , pursuing this topic he said , that when last in France , he had had a conversation with a priest on politics ; when the priest declared , that his profession was of all others the best for a ...
... tion is in danger . " On another occasion , pursuing this topic he said , that when last in France , he had had a conversation with a priest on politics ; when the priest declared , that his profession was of all others the best for a ...
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... tion Act . There were however many persons in America besides the professed Loyalists who began to think peace desirable , even at the cost of making some sacrifices ; nor would a certain number of commercial restrictions , even had ...
... tion Act . There were however many persons in America besides the professed Loyalists who began to think peace desirable , even at the cost of making some sacrifices ; nor would a certain number of commercial restrictions , even had ...
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... tion of the younger Pitt , in reply to those who expressed wonder at the enormous power exercised by the eloquence of Fox over the House of Commons . The same observation suggests itself to the student of the career of Chatham . His ...
... tion of the younger Pitt , in reply to those who expressed wonder at the enormous power exercised by the eloquence of Fox over the House of Commons . The same observation suggests itself to the student of the career of Chatham . His ...
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... sincerely as if he had never hated him , he saw there was no further prospect for his ambi- tion , and his conduct for the last years of his life had as much dignity in it in his retirement , as 38 [ CHAP . I. WILLIAM , EARL OF SHELBURNE .
... sincerely as if he had never hated him , he saw there was no further prospect for his ambi- tion , and his conduct for the last years of his life had as much dignity in it in his retirement , as 38 [ CHAP . I. WILLIAM , EARL OF SHELBURNE .
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... tion can be made to Lord Rockingham and the Duke of Richmond , to know their sentiments . ' We " On hearing nothing further from Ministers we concluded that the answer of us three had closed the business , by which it was apparent that ...
... tion can be made to Lord Rockingham and the Duke of Richmond , to know their sentiments . ' We " On hearing nothing further from Ministers we concluded that the answer of us three had closed the business , by which it was apparent that ...
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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...