The American Monthly Magazine and Critical Review, Volumen4H. Biglow, 1818 |
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... considerable acumen in his historical investigation of the claims made by the Scottish Highlanders , or rather by their friends for them , to quali- ties and attainments unquestionably in compatible with the imperfect state of society ...
... considerable acumen in his historical investigation of the claims made by the Scottish Highlanders , or rather by their friends for them , to quali- ties and attainments unquestionably in compatible with the imperfect state of society ...
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... considerable measure softened the prejudices on which it was built , they esteem themselves superior to their Lowland neighbours . This feeling was cherished from the highest to the lowest member of the clan , " for he who valued ...
... considerable measure softened the prejudices on which it was built , they esteem themselves superior to their Lowland neighbours . This feeling was cherished from the highest to the lowest member of the clan , " for he who valued ...
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... considerable measure , from 1818 . the models of poetic diction left us by poets whose works were the pride of an age at least as refined as our own . The scene is laid in Thessaly , a coun- try celebrated almost from time immemo- rial ...
... considerable measure , from 1818 . the models of poetic diction left us by poets whose works were the pride of an age at least as refined as our own . The scene is laid in Thessaly , a coun- try celebrated almost from time immemo- rial ...
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elegant strain ; the concluding verses are written with considerable beauty and softness : wile " Central amid the myrtle grove That venerable temple stands Three statues , raised by gifted hands , Distinct with sculptured emblems fair ...
elegant strain ; the concluding verses are written with considerable beauty and softness : wile " Central amid the myrtle grove That venerable temple stands Three statues , raised by gifted hands , Distinct with sculptured emblems fair ...
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... considerable vain glory ; but a few more authors , similar to the writer of the " OB- SERVATIONS , " & c . would afford some proof that the esprit du corps was not confined to Boston , New - York , or Baltimore . Mr. Breck is entitled ...
... considerable vain glory ; but a few more authors , similar to the writer of the " OB- SERVATIONS , " & c . would afford some proof that the esprit du corps was not confined to Boston , New - York , or Baltimore . Mr. Breck is entitled ...
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Página 411 - An Iris sits, amidst the infernal surge, Like Hope upon a death-bed, and, unworn Its steady dyes, while all around is torn By the distracted waters, bears serene Its brilliant hues with all their beams unshorn : Resembling, 'mid the torture of the scene.
Página 96 - Alas! it is not when we sleep soft and wake merrily ourselves, that we think on other people's sufferings. Our hearts are waxed light within us then, and we are for righting our ain wrangs and fighting our ain battles.
Página 148 - From the view taken of this subject, founded on all the information that we have been able to obtain, there is good cause to be satisfied with the course heretofore pursued by the United States, in regard to this contest, and to conclude, that it is proper to adhere to it, especially in the present state of affairs.
Página 419 - There is a tide in the affairs of men, That, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune ; Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
Página 96 - O, madam, if ever ye kend what it was to sorrow for and with a sinning and a suffering creature, whose mind is sae tossed that she can be neither ca'd fit to live or die, have some compassion on our misery ! — Save an honest house from dishonour, and an unhappy girl, not eighteen years of age, from...
Página 433 - Muhometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.
Página 69 - The American Bible Society, of which the sole object shall be to encourage a wider circulation of the Holy Scriptures without note or comment.
Página 148 - ... proper to adhere to it, especially, in the present state of affairs. I have great satisfaction in stating, that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers, continue on the most friendly basis. In our domestic concerns we have ample • MUM- of satisfaction.
Página 147 - Jackson to enter Florida in pursuit of the Seminoles care was taken not to encroach on the rights of Spain. I regret to have to add that in executing this order facts were disclosed respecting the conduct of the officers of Spain in authority there in encouraging the war, furnishing munitions of war and other supplies to carry it on, and in other acts not less marked which evinced their participation in the hostile purposes of that combination and justified the confidence with which it inspired the...
Página 411 - With his fierce footsteps, yield in chasms a fearful vent " To the broad column which rolls on, and shows More like the fountain of an infant sea Torn from the womb of mountains by the throes Of a new world...