The Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art, Volume 68Leavitt, Trow, & Company, 1898 |
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Page 18
... able to say that as many examples of successful sur- prises could be culled from our history , in regard to wars in every part of the world , as from the history of any Con- tinental state . Nor do I think that our officers and men ...
... able to say that as many examples of successful sur- prises could be culled from our history , in regard to wars in every part of the world , as from the history of any Con- tinental state . Nor do I think that our officers and men ...
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... able in Spanish , I rode away straight across the rolling plain bounded by the mountains of Ronda . The road was good , and I expected , as I had merely about thirty miles to ride , that at the worst I should do it in some four hours ...
... able in Spanish , I rode away straight across the rolling plain bounded by the mountains of Ronda . The road was good , and I expected , as I had merely about thirty miles to ride , that at the worst I should do it in some four hours ...
Page 79
... able diplomacy of professional " statesmen . " Most jour- nals seem to think that the days of all the " political " parties are over and gone . Some few individuals in the higher walks of diplomacy prophesy for General Martinez Campos ...
... able diplomacy of professional " statesmen . " Most jour- nals seem to think that the days of all the " political " parties are over and gone . Some few individuals in the higher walks of diplomacy prophesy for General Martinez Campos ...
Page 82
... able in the life , and from the mouth of a man of letters , that they must be ex- cused here , though somewhat alien to our subject . They seem to show that M. de Voltaire , had he lived to - day , would have directed his genius to de ...
... able in the life , and from the mouth of a man of letters , that they must be ex- cused here , though somewhat alien to our subject . They seem to show that M. de Voltaire , had he lived to - day , would have directed his genius to de ...
Page 83
... able to substantiate it from the bank's books for 1819 , in which an entry was found debiting Profit and Loss Ac- count , " £ 2 38. - wheel demolished . " count , " £ 2 The casual manner in which bank- ing was carried on in those days ...
... able to substantiate it from the bank's books for 1819 , in which an entry was found debiting Profit and Loss Ac- count , " £ 2 38. - wheel demolished . " count , " £ 2 The casual manner in which bank- ing was carried on in those days ...
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Page 35 - ... carry on war against a Power with which it is at peace; and also to use like diligence to prevent the departure from its jurisdiction of any vessel intended to cruise or carry on war as above, such vessel having been specially adapted, in whole or in part, within such jurisdiction, to warlike use.
Page 628 - And we, that now make merry in the Room They left, and Summer dresses in new bloom, Ourselves must we beneath the Couch of Earth Descend — ourselves to make a Couch — for whom?
Page 199 - The neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception of contraband of war; 3. Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under enemy's flag; 4.
Page 58 - HOW doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people ! How is she become as a widow ! she that was great among the nations, And princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary!
Page 627 - The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon Turns Ashes — or it prospers; and anon, Like Snow upon the Desert's dusty Face, Lighting a little hour or two — is gone.
Page 507 - The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Page 628 - Come, fill the Cup, and in the fire of Spring Your Winter-garment of Repentance fling: The Bird of Time has but a little way To flutter — and the Bird is on the Wing.
Page 329 - Why, look you now, how unworthy a thing you make of me. You would play upon me; you would seem to know my stops; you would pluck out the heart of my mystery; you...
Page 199 - I believe it cannot be doubted, but that by the general law of nations, the goods of a friend found in the vessel of an enemy are free, and the goods of an enemy found in the vessel of a friend are lawful prize.
Page 435 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?