The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 93, Part 2; Volume 134F. Jefferies, 1823 The "Gentleman's magazine" section is a digest of selections from the weekly press; the "(Trader's) monthly intelligencer" section consists of news (foreign and domestic), vital statistics, a register of the month's new publications, and a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs. |
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... character of Dr. Wolcot : but it was the character of Dr. W. in earlier life . Dreadful is it to consider , that as he grew older , he became more and more licentious . So that the term " flagiti ousness " is by no means inapplicable ...
... character of Dr. Wolcot : but it was the character of Dr. W. in earlier life . Dreadful is it to consider , that as he grew older , he became more and more licentious . So that the term " flagiti ousness " is by no means inapplicable ...
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... character of Do- minic Sampson , who frequently uses the exclamation “ prodigious ! ” That highly - esteemed novel having been dramatised , and the expression having become of frequent occurrence in common conversation , it appears to ...
... character of Do- minic Sampson , who frequently uses the exclamation “ prodigious ! ” That highly - esteemed novel having been dramatised , and the expression having become of frequent occurrence in common conversation , it appears to ...
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... character of modern Archæological Essays keeps pace with the general improvement in every branch of science . Papers got up , se- cundum artem , in an elaborate scho- lar - like manner , worthy Historians of the highest rank , accompany ...
... character of modern Archæological Essays keeps pace with the general improvement in every branch of science . Papers got up , se- cundum artem , in an elaborate scho- lar - like manner , worthy Historians of the highest rank , accompany ...
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... character upon Chaucer , a Review a l'Adam Smith upon Warton's History of Poetry ? We know that the Edinburgh Re ... character ; known only to his subjects by expense and luxury , nor , Mr. Webb says , was the smallest regard to be paid ...
... character upon Chaucer , a Review a l'Adam Smith upon Warton's History of Poetry ? We know that the Edinburgh Re ... character ; known only to his subjects by expense and luxury , nor , Mr. Webb says , was the smallest regard to be paid ...
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... character than caricature . Eight of these are tail - pieces on wood , and dis- play in burlesque what Gribelin exhi- bits in reality , an exquisite attention to particles . The " Point of Honour " is too crowded ( the same blemish ...
... character than caricature . Eight of these are tail - pieces on wood , and dis- play in burlesque what Gribelin exhi- bits in reality , an exquisite attention to particles . The " Point of Honour " is too crowded ( the same blemish ...
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Page 204 - E'en such is man; whose thread is spun, Drawn out, and cut, and so is done. The rose withers, the blossom blasteth; The flower fades, the morning hasteth; The sun sets, the shadow flies; The gourd consumes, — and man he dies...
Page 256 - ... shall be guilty of felony ; and, being convicted thereof, shall be liable, at the discretion of the Court, to be transported beyond the seas for life, *or for any term not less than seven years, or to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding four years : and, if a male, to be once, twice, or thrice publicly or privately whipped (if the Court shall so think fit,) in addition to such imprisonment...
Page 451 - NIGHT is the time for rest ; How sweet, when labours close, To gather round an aching breast The curtain of repose, Stretch the tired limbs, and lay the head Down on our own delightful bed...
Page 114 - And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.
Page 114 - And he set the cherubims within the inner house: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house.
Page 296 - ... of the church would have fallen upon us. Our rods would not move at all ; the candles and torches, all but one, were extinguished, or burned very dimly. John Scott, my partner, was amazed, looked pale, knew not what to think or do, until I gave directions and command to dismiss the daemons ; which, when done, all was quiet again, and each man returned unto his lodging late, about twelve o'clock at night.
Page 560 - And whereas to pursue schemes of conquest and extension of dominion in India are measures repugnant to the wish, the honour, and policy of this nation...
Page 29 - This sword a dagger had, his page, That was but little for his age...
Page 70 - Gentlemen of the House of Commons, " We have it in command from his Majesty to thank you for the...
Page 427 - That live as if they had been run a-ground, And, when they die, are cast away and drown'd ; That dwell in ships, like swarms of rats, and prey Upon the goods all nations...