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 57
... effect of the images floating in his brain of what he had seen going on upon earth , or a mere mis- representation of them , he cannot , at present , deter- mine . About ten o'clock of the night of the first day of December instant ...
... effect of the images floating in his brain of what he had seen going on upon earth , or a mere mis- representation of them , he cannot , at present , deter- mine . About ten o'clock of the night of the first day of December instant ...
Side 61
... effect of an insupportable tax . There is always superflux enough in a country to furnish the supplies of the most expensive war . It is the wisdom of taxation to find out the superfluities , and there to fix , till it may suck out the ...
... effect of an insupportable tax . There is always superflux enough in a country to furnish the supplies of the most expensive war . It is the wisdom of taxation to find out the superfluities , and there to fix , till it may suck out the ...
Side 62
... effect of an injudi- cious taxation , that part is lost to the community ; it be- comes faint , inert , useless , discouraged , and fettered by inconveniences , and the disgrace of poverty , its spirit 62 THE MAN IN THE MOON .
... effect of an injudi- cious taxation , that part is lost to the community ; it be- comes faint , inert , useless , discouraged , and fettered by inconveniences , and the disgrace of poverty , its spirit 62 THE MAN IN THE MOON .
Side 66
... effect , it was ne- cessary the next season to produce to the public a pretty little baby , who was to be dandled in the arms of an hero . It used to be an observation of an excel- lent dramatic author of the present day , that he al ...
... effect , it was ne- cessary the next season to produce to the public a pretty little baby , who was to be dandled in the arms of an hero . It used to be an observation of an excel- lent dramatic author of the present day , that he al ...
Side 69
... effects on myself ; for I had once a whimsical old uncle , with whom , in other respects , I was a favourite , but to whom the use of my favourite phrase was so disagreeable , that he promised to make me his sole heir , if in case I ...
... effects on myself ; for I had once a whimsical old uncle , with whom , in other respects , I was a favourite , but to whom the use of my favourite phrase was so disagreeable , that he promised to make me his sole heir , if in case I ...
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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...