History of the Wars of the French Revolution, from the Breaking Out of the War in 1792, to the Restoration of a General Peace in 1815: Comprehending the Civil History of Great Britain and France, During that Period, Volume 1Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818 - Europe |
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... caused himself to be carried into the Hall . And as if actuated by one general impulse , all the deputies rose and ... cause with its inhabi- tants , and to discriminate between the rights of men and the duties of soldiers . Nor were ...
... caused himself to be carried into the Hall . And as if actuated by one general impulse , all the deputies rose and ... cause with its inhabi- tants , and to discriminate between the rights of men and the duties of soldiers . Nor were ...
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... cause was to be found in the example of America , where M. de la Fayette , and many thousand other French officers and soldiers , had fought for the establishment of liberty , and where they had seen a happy nation , in which the ...
... cause was to be found in the example of America , where M. de la Fayette , and many thousand other French officers and soldiers , had fought for the establishment of liberty , and where they had seen a happy nation , in which the ...
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... causes of public grievances , and of the corruption of government , have resolved to exhibit in a solemn Declaration ... cause to be executed , arbitrary orders , ought to be punished : and every citizen called upon or apprehended by ...
... causes of public grievances , and of the corruption of government , have resolved to exhibit in a solemn Declaration ... cause to be executed , arbitrary orders , ought to be punished : and every citizen called upon or apprehended by ...
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... cause was sus- tained in the assembly by a decided majority ; Paris , Bourdeaux , Marseilles , all the great cities now participating in a municipal jurisdiction , were devoted to it ; and as it had as yet been uncontaminated by excess ...
... cause was sus- tained in the assembly by a decided majority ; Paris , Bourdeaux , Marseilles , all the great cities now participating in a municipal jurisdiction , were devoted to it ; and as it had as yet been uncontaminated by excess ...
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... cause , by the talents and zeal of those who had acquired for it a dangerous pre - eminence , was likely , at no distant period , to endanger the fabric of national liberty , by its unqualified violence . The greater part of the ...
... cause , by the talents and zeal of those who had acquired for it a dangerous pre - eminence , was likely , at no distant period , to endanger the fabric of national liberty , by its unqualified violence . The greater part of the ...
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Page 341 - Will you to the utmost of your power maintain the laws of God, the true profession of the gospel, and the Protestant reformed religion established by the law? And will you preserve unto the bishops and clergy of this realm, and to the churches committed to their charge, all such rights and privileges as by law do or shall appertain unto them, or any of them? King or queen: All this I promise to do.
Page 170 - ... to be faithful to the nation, the law, and the king, and to support with all his power the constitution decreed by the National Assembly and accepted by the king.
Page 65 - Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, That general reprisals be granted against the ships, goods, and subjects of the States-General of the United Provinces...
Page 393 - The noise subsided, and he was asked if he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be passed upon him.
Page 13 - The unrestrained communication of thoughts and opinions being one of the most precious Rights of Man, every citizen may speak, write, and publish freely, provided he is responsible for the abuse of this liberty, in cases determined by the law.
Page 206 - Minotaur, Bellerophon, Defence, and Majestic, sailed on ahead of the admiral. In a few minutes every man stationed at the first six guns in the fore part of the Vanguard's deck was killed or wounded : — these guns were three times cleared. Captain Louis, in the Minotaur, anchored next ahead, and took off the fire of the Aquilon, the fourth in the enemy's line.
Page 225 - The very disgraceful frequency of courts-martial, and the many complaints of irregularities in the conduct of the troops in this kingdom, having too unfortunately proved the Army to be in a state of licentiousness which must render it formidable to every one but the enemy...
Page 65 - ... parties residing in the dominions of the other shall have the privilege of remaining and continuing their trade therein, without any manner of disturbance, so long as they behave peaceably, and commit no offence against the laws...
Page 395 - I am sure," says the noble lord, in his reply, through Mr. Merry, to one of M. Otto's official notes, " I am sure you must be aware that his majesty cannot, and never will, in consequence of any representation or any menace from a foreign power, make any concession which can be in the smallest degree dangerous to the liberty of the press, as secured by the constitution of this country.
Page 284 - ... from the iron yoke of England. " I eagerly embrace this opportunity of testifying to you the desire I have of being informed by you, by the way of Muscat and Mocha, as to your political situation. " I would even wish you could send some intelligent person to Suez or Cairo, possessing your confidence, with whom I may confer. " May the Almighty increase your power, and destroy your enemies.