The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History, Politics, and Literature for the Year ...J. Dodsley, 1824 - History |
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... called the constitutional govern ment of the Cortes , " laws which the public reason of Europe , en- lightened by the experience of all ages , stamped with its disapproba- tion . " Where , in the conservative character of keeper of the ...
... called the constitutional govern ment of the Cortes , " laws which the public reason of Europe , en- lightened by the experience of all ages , stamped with its disapproba- tion . " Where , in the conservative character of keeper of the ...
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... called upon , to consent to certain modifications in their constitution , not because it was faulty in itself , or dangerous to neighbouring states , or unsafe even to the prince who ruled by it , but because it was not an emanation ...
... called upon , to consent to certain modifications in their constitution , not because it was faulty in itself , or dangerous to neighbouring states , or unsafe even to the prince who ruled by it , but because it was not an emanation ...
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... called for war , for the issue of which they were in no wise likely to be respon- sible for he would confess , that the reasoning , by which the war against Spain was justified , ap- peared to him to be much more calculated than the war ...
... called for war , for the issue of which they were in no wise likely to be respon- sible for he would confess , that the reasoning , by which the war against Spain was justified , ap- peared to him to be much more calculated than the war ...
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... called for her advice , it might not have been right , under the circumstances , for England to have tendered her sug- gestions . But , England was called upon to act , and called upon by Spain ; and the question was , whether the ...
... called for her advice , it might not have been right , under the circumstances , for England to have tendered her sug- gestions . But , England was called upon to act , and called upon by Spain ; and the question was , whether the ...
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... called upon , the ambassador would have been sent either as from the king of Spain , or as from the cortes . On the first supposition , the effect could not have been favourable ; and , on the latter , it was equally certain it would ...
... called upon , the ambassador would have been sent either as from the king of Spain , or as from the cortes . On the first supposition , the effect could not have been favourable ; and , on the latter , it was equally certain it would ...
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Page 187 - Our policy in regard to Europe, which was adopted at an early stage of the wars which have so long agitated that quarter of the globe, nevertheless remains the same, which is not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers...
Page 188 - ... is, not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers; to consider the government de facto as the legitimate government for us; to cultivate friendly relations with it, and to preserve those relations by a frank, firm, and manly policy, meeting in all instances the just claims of every power, submitting to injuries from none.
Page 181 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
Page 186 - The citizens of the United States cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of the liberty and happiness of their fellow-men on that side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Page 186 - It was stated at the commencement of the last session that a great effort was then making in Spain and Portugal to improve the condition of the people of those countries, and that it appeared to be conducted with extraordinary moderation. It need scarcely be remarked that the result has been so far very different from what was then anticipated. Of events in that quarter of the globe, with which we have so much intercourse and from which we derive our origin, we have always been anxious and interested...
Page 153 - ... necessity, it would assume the likeness of an animated thing, instinct with life and motion ; how soon it would ruffle, as it were, its swelling plumage ; how quickly it would put forth all its beauty and its bravery, collect its scattered elements of strength, and awaken its dormant thunder. Such as is one of these...
Page 147 - ... those stupendous masses, now reposing on their shadows in perfect stillness, — how soon, upon any call of patriotism, or of necessity, it would assume the likeness of an animated thing, instinct with life and motion; how soon it would ruffle, as it were, its swelling plumage; how quickly it would put forth all its beauty and its bravery, collect its scattered elements of strength, and awaken its dormant thunder.
Page 187 - This difference proceeds from that which exists in their respective governments. And to the defense of our own, which has been achieved by the loss of so much blood and treasure, and matured by the wisdom of their most enlightened citizens, and under which we have enjoyed unexampled felicity, this whole nation is devoted.
Page 92 - ... 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 180 - At the proposal of the Russian Imperial Government, made through the Minister of the Emperor residing here, a full power and instructions have been transmitted to the Minister of the United States at St. Petersburg, to arrange, by amicable negotiation, the respective rights and interests of the two nations on the north-west coast of this Continent.