The Man in the Moon: Consisting of Essays and Critiques on the Politics, Morals, Manners, Drama, &c. of the Present Day ... [no. 1-24; Nov. 12, 1803-Jan. 28 [i.e. Feb. 11] 1804]William Smelley S. Highley, 1804 - 194 sider |
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Side 21
... whole columns of associated hearts in the defence of their country , for PARTY SPIRIT is laid , and the spirit of unanimity must conquer . " One thing is , however , of most weighty consi- deration to Englishmen at the present moment ...
... whole columns of associated hearts in the defence of their country , for PARTY SPIRIT is laid , and the spirit of unanimity must conquer . " One thing is , however , of most weighty consi- deration to Englishmen at the present moment ...
Side 25
... whole of the performance . The Piece was called , or rather miscalled , " Hearts of Oak , " for , like Bayes's Epilogue , it would have suited any other play just as well . It is my duty , as a critic , to point out the faults which ...
... whole of the performance . The Piece was called , or rather miscalled , " Hearts of Oak , " for , like Bayes's Epilogue , it would have suited any other play just as well . It is my duty , as a critic , to point out the faults which ...
Side 28
... whole audience . It must doubtless be ungrateful to an author to hear detailed the demerits of his piece : few would even have the patience to answer the interrogatories once offered to Macklin - that author was behind the scenes one ...
... whole audience . It must doubtless be ungrateful to an author to hear detailed the demerits of his piece : few would even have the patience to answer the interrogatories once offered to Macklin - that author was behind the scenes one ...
Side 36
... whole house , who will call out , Hear him ! Hear him ! while the newspaper reporters shall be carefully writing down the jargon of my clever little political puppet . " The use of the pocketloquist in Westminster - hall must be obvious ...
... whole house , who will call out , Hear him ! Hear him ! while the newspaper reporters shall be carefully writing down the jargon of my clever little political puppet . " The use of the pocketloquist in Westminster - hall must be obvious ...
Side 48
... whole of the Sermon may very well be said to comprise the lesson of how to live , as well as how to die . What is wanting in the world is more of love and charity , and there is nothing that can disseminate them better than the precepts ...
... whole of the Sermon may very well be said to comprise the lesson of how to live , as well as how to die . What is wanting in the world is more of love and charity , and there is nothing that can disseminate them better than the precepts ...
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Side 59 - The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities; that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state.
Side 122 - And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: and if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
Side 65 - To each fine impulse ? a discerning sense Of decent and sublime, with quick disgust From things deform'd, or disarranged, or gross In species ? This, nor gems, nor stores of gold, Nor purple state, nor culture can bestow ; But God alone when first his active hand Imprints the secret bias of the souL...
Side 181 - He was a man of about forty years of age. with a ruddy complexion, and pleasing exterior.
Side 47 - And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy cloak, let him have thy coat also : and if any one shall compel thee to go with him a mile, go with him two.
Side 175 - I know the right; and I approve it too; I know the wrong, and yet the wrong pursue.
Side 47 - ... if any man smite thee on the one cheek, turn unto him the other also...
Side 50 - ... ordered to hoist the pendant, and the next to boil the leg of mutton. The boatswain, however, who was as rough as the commander, only replied, " Hoist the pendant for you, and be d— d to ye ! Who the devil are you...
Side 50 - ... the mistake. It was not long before the ship was manned, and ready for sea, for every seaman liked Jack Cooling. Jack having heard that it was usual to make a speech to the ship's company, had all hands piped, and, being a very little man, mounted an arm chest for the purpose. Every tar was silent; Jack began, "Harkee! my name's Jack Cooling ; and if you don't do your duty, d — n me if I don't cool ye.
Side 49 - The character of a naval officer is finely formed: it comprises a high sense of honour and courage, with a friendliness of nature, and generosity of mind, that is conspicuous even to an enemy. Our common seamen are rough, hardy and honest ; regular in the points of their duty, disdaining all fatigue and danger when the service requires it The bad part of a ship's company are only a few...