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... thing apparently to lose , and every thing to assembly and the public offices would be gain , by such convulsions . Their real ulti- filled with laborers and mechanics ? Every mate interests , indeed , will in the end inev - state where ...
... thing apparently to lose , and every thing to assembly and the public offices would be gain , by such convulsions . Their real ulti- filled with laborers and mechanics ? Every mate interests , indeed , will in the end inev - state where ...
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... thing to desire the sup- port of France abroad , and another to in- voke her interference at home ; one thing to wish for reform by act of parliament , and another to attempt it by high treason . But we prefer giving Mr. Alison a ...
... thing to desire the sup- port of France abroad , and another to in- voke her interference at home ; one thing to wish for reform by act of parliament , and another to attempt it by high treason . But we prefer giving Mr. Alison a ...
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... thing jump in at the window and come and stand Priscilla's death : " of which suspicion , pregnant before him . The ... things eaten ; and learn the reason why certain national dainties , to him nauseous - as more and 38 [ JAN . FOOD AND ...
... thing jump in at the window and come and stand Priscilla's death : " of which suspicion , pregnant before him . The ... things eaten ; and learn the reason why certain national dainties , to him nauseous - as more and 38 [ JAN . FOOD AND ...
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... thing by vegetable food - the fibrin , albumen , & c . of weight . The entire quantity of food he took daily animals ... things that are inju rious to others : but this we knew before . of Dr. Truman's book has conveyed a suf- As we know ...
... thing by vegetable food - the fibrin , albumen , & c . of weight . The entire quantity of food he took daily animals ... things that are inju rious to others : but this we knew before . of Dr. Truman's book has conveyed a suf- As we know ...
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... thing like a col- lision between two contending parties ; and when he might have raised his arm , and dared them to lift a spear or draw a bow , he would stand in the attitude of a suppliant , and entreat them to be re- conciled to each ...
... thing like a col- lision between two contending parties ; and when he might have raised his arm , and dared them to lift a spear or draw a bow , he would stand in the attitude of a suppliant , and entreat them to be re- conciled to each ...
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Page 472 - ... godliness hath promise of the life that now is," as well as of that which is to come.
Page 398 - And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Page 158 - How often have I paused on every charm, The sheltered cot, the cultivated farm, The never-failing brook, the busy mill, The decent church that topt the neighbouring hill, The hawthorn bush, with seats beneath the shade For talking age and whispering lovers made!
Page 381 - For so work the honey bees : Creatures that, by a rule in nature, teach The act of order to a peopled kingdom. They have a king and officers of sorts : Where some, like magistrates, correct at home ; Others, like merchants, venture trade abroad ; Others, like soldiers, armed in their stings, Make boot upon the summer's velvet buds ; Which pillage they with merry march bring...
Page 205 - But when the face of Sextus Was seen among the foes, A yell that rent the firmament From all the town arose. On the house-tops was no woman But spat towards him and hissed, No child but screamed out curses, And shook its little fist.
Page 120 - ... serene, I still might press thy silent heart, And where thy smiles have been. While e'en thy chill, bleak corse I have, Thou seemest still mine own, But there I lay thee in thy grave — And I am now alone! I do not think, where'er thou art, Thou hast forgotten me; And I perhaps may soothe this heart, In thinking too of thee : Yet there was round thee such a dawn Of light ne'er seen before, As fancy never could have drawn. And never can restore.
Page 205 - But with a crash like thunder Fell every loosened beam, And like a dam the mighty wreck Lay right athwart the stream ; And a long shout of triumph Rose from the walls of Rome As to the highest turret-tops Was splashed the yellow foam.
Page 187 - IT is the first mild day of March : Each minute sweeter than before, The redbreast sings from the tall larch That stands beside our door. There is a blessing in the air, Which seems a sense of joy to yield To the bare trees, and mountains bare And grass in the green field.
Page 354 - A bee amongst the flowers in spring, is one of the most cheerful objects that can be looked upon. Its life appears to be all enjoyment : so busy and so pleased...
Page 205 - Alone stood brave Horatius, But constant still in mind; Thrice thirty thousand foes before, And the broad flood behind. "Down with him !" cried false Sextus, With a smile on his pale face; "Now yield thee," cried Lars Porsena, "Now yield thee to our grace.