The Sporting review, ed. by 'Craven'., Volume 14John William Carleton 1845 |
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... consequently worthy of his lordship's countenance . " Mr. W. , " says a sporting paper , in detail- ing this affair , " happening to owe the noble lord £ 900 on the Derby and St. Leger , 1836 , his lordship agreed to take the mare ...
... consequently worthy of his lordship's countenance . " Mr. W. , " says a sporting paper , in detail- ing this affair , " happening to owe the noble lord £ 900 on the Derby and St. Leger , 1836 , his lordship agreed to take the mare ...
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... consequently Messrs . Chaplin and Horne , for example , enjoy the bus monopoly of the South Western , for instance . Now , as full buses pay , and half- filled only remunerate , one bus attends to carry all the passengers from a train ...
... consequently Messrs . Chaplin and Horne , for example , enjoy the bus monopoly of the South Western , for instance . Now , as full buses pay , and half- filled only remunerate , one bus attends to carry all the passengers from a train ...
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... consequently , those likely to come to the post . The contrivance would work better were the ground somewhat darker ; but , no doubt , all this will be better ordered anon . The July , or Middle Meeting , as it is called by the natives ...
... consequently , those likely to come to the post . The contrivance would work better were the ground somewhat darker ; but , no doubt , all this will be better ordered anon . The July , or Middle Meeting , as it is called by the natives ...
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... consequently , have not condescended to give any marked expression , or make any decided attempt , at enforcing their opinions upon the subject . Hence we trace the origin of that cruel neglect which , if not absolutely fatal , has ...
... consequently , have not condescended to give any marked expression , or make any decided attempt , at enforcing their opinions upon the subject . Hence we trace the origin of that cruel neglect which , if not absolutely fatal , has ...
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... consequently , have not condescended to give any marked expression , or make any decided attempt , at enforcing their opinions upon the subject . Hence we trace the origin of that cruel neglect which , if not absolutely fatal , has ...
... consequently , have not condescended to give any marked expression , or make any decided attempt , at enforcing their opinions upon the subject . Hence we trace the origin of that cruel neglect which , if not absolutely fatal , has ...
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Page 35 - Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times ; and the turtle, and the crane, and the swallow, observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.
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Page 60 - And ever, against eating cares, Lap me in soft Lydian airs, Married to immortal verse, Such as the meeting soul may pierce In notes, with many a winding bout Of link-ed sweetness long drawn out, With wanton heed, and giddy cunning, The melting voice through mazes running ; Untwisting all the chains that tie The hidden soul of Harmony : That Orpheus...
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Page 109 - That on a wild secluded scene impress Thoughts of more deep seclusion ; and connect The landscape with the quiet of the sky. The day is come when I again repose Here, under this dark sycamore, and view These plots of cottage-ground, these orchard-tufts, Which at this season, with their unripe fruits, Are clad in one green hue, and lose themselves 'Mid groves and copses. Once again I see These hedge-rows, hardly hedge-rows, little lines Of sportive wood run wild : these pastoral farms, Green to the...
Page 32 - In town let me live then, in town let me die, For in truth I can't relish the country, not I ! If one must have a villa in summer to dwell, Oh give me the sweet shady side of Pall Mall ! HANNAH MORE.
Page 39 - The seasons' difference; as, the icy fang, And churlish chiding of the winter's wind; Which when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile, and say,— This is no flattery: these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.
Page 170 - I received one morning a message from poor Goldsmith that he was in great distress, and as it was not in his power to come to me, begging that I would come to him as soon as possible. I sent him a guinea, and promised to come to him directly. I accordingly went as soon as I was...
Page 252 - Deanery, through many nations and languages unknown to the civilized world. And I have often reflected in how few hours, with a swift horse or a strong gale, a man may come among a people as unknown to him as the antipodes.
Page 39 - Now, my co-mates and brothers in exile, Hath not old custom made this life more sweet Than that of painted pomp? Are not these woods More free from peril than the envious court? Here feel we but the penalty of Adam, — The seasons' difference : as the icy fang And churlish chiding of the winter's wind, Which when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say, This is no flattery : these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.