The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 87, Part 1; Volume 121F. Jefferies, 1817 - Early English newspapers 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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... parish church of St. Martin ; and the Anniversary of the Kene - Masse , or , as we should term it , of the Wake Sunday , is a great day at Halle . On that day the Image of the Virgin is carried about the town in solemn pro- cession ...
... parish church of St. Martin ; and the Anniversary of the Kene - Masse , or , as we should term it , of the Wake Sunday , is a great day at Halle . On that day the Image of the Virgin is carried about the town in solemn pro- cession ...
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... Parish indefinitely , free of expence ? or , is it limited to the relatives of particular persons ? or , for a certain number of Scholars only or , by place of nativity , or otherwise ? 7. What number of Boys are ad- mitted upon the ...
... Parish indefinitely , free of expence ? or , is it limited to the relatives of particular persons ? or , for a certain number of Scholars only or , by place of nativity , or otherwise ? 7. What number of Boys are ad- mitted upon the ...
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... parish . As to the Tombs in which Figures kneel before desks , it is not generally known that it was the antient method of saying the Litany between the Porch and the Altar , of which there is a good print in Sparrow's Rationale of the ...
... parish . As to the Tombs in which Figures kneel before desks , it is not generally known that it was the antient method of saying the Litany between the Porch and the Altar , of which there is a good print in Sparrow's Rationale of the ...
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... Parish of High Bray , 1500 : Chapman Burrows , 900 ; Great Hangman Hill , 800 ; and little Hangman Hill , near Combe Martin , 600 ; Hoardown Gate , 1000 ; Slade Hill , 900 , and Swindown , 800 , near Ilfracomb ; Rippon Tor , 1540 ; High ...
... Parish of High Bray , 1500 : Chapman Burrows , 900 ; Great Hangman Hill , 800 ; and little Hangman Hill , near Combe Martin , 600 ; Hoardown Gate , 1000 ; Slade Hill , 900 , and Swindown , 800 , near Ilfracomb ; Rippon Tor , 1540 ; High ...
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... Parish Registers of Stratford - upon- Avon , given by Mr. Malone , in his Edition of Shakspere of 1790 , You have , I observe , recently * published exact copies from the Strat- ford Registers , of the entries thereon , in memory of the ...
... Parish Registers of Stratford - upon- Avon , given by Mr. Malone , in his Edition of Shakspere of 1790 , You have , I observe , recently * published exact copies from the Strat- ford Registers , of the entries thereon , in memory of the ...
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Page 335 - Wherefore I put thee in remembrance, that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee, by the putting on of my hands.
Page 241 - BUT there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Page 40 - Chillon! thy prison is a holy place, And thy sad floor an altar — for 'twas trod, Until his very steps have left a trace Worn, as if thy cold pavement were a sod, By Bonnivard ! — May none those marks efface ! For they appeal from tyranny to God.
Page 241 - But ye, beloved building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Page 40 - To fetters, and the damp vault's dayless gloom, Their country conquers with their martyrdom, And Freedom's fame finds wings on every wind. Chillon! thy prison is a holy place, And thy sad floor an altar - for 'twas trod, Until his very steps have...
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Page 182 - There's no prerogative in human hours. In human hearts what bolder thought can rise, Than man's presumption on to-morrow's dawn? Where is to-morrow? In another world. For numbers this is certain; the reverse Is sure to none: and yet on this perhaps...
Page 535 - Rebellion ! foul, dishonouring word, Whose wrongful blight so oft has stain'd The holiest cause that tongue or sword Of mortal ever lost or gain'd. How many a spirit, born to bless, Hath sunk beneath that withering name, Whom but a day's, an hour's success Had wafted to eternal fame...
Page 256 - And whereas the Senate of the United States have approved of the said arrangement and recommended that it should be carried into effect, the same having also received the sanction of His Royal Highness, the Prince Regent, acting in the name and on the behalf of His...
Page 536 - Oh for a tongue to curse the slave, Whose treason, like a deadly blight, Comes o'er the councils of the brave, And blasts them in their hour of might!