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... eloquence , and for a time , with an extraordinary degree of effect also , by Rousseau , occupied the minds and speculations of every one . The subject of this narrative appears to have not only con- sidered a school as a microcosm , or ...
... eloquence , and for a time , with an extraordinary degree of effect also , by Rousseau , occupied the minds and speculations of every one . The subject of this narrative appears to have not only con- sidered a school as a microcosm , or ...
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... eloquence on these subjects ; train him in the actual exercise and art of sacrificing present gratifications , to those at a little distance ; and teach him by repeated expe- rience , that every pleasure is multiplied by the ...
... eloquence on these subjects ; train him in the actual exercise and art of sacrificing present gratifications , to those at a little distance ; and teach him by repeated expe- rience , that every pleasure is multiplied by the ...
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... eloquence , yet he was not fond of public speaking , and for a long time previously to his dis- solution , he constantly and studiously neglected the opportu- nities afforded by the usual complimentary toast , at the annual dinner ...
... eloquence , yet he was not fond of public speaking , and for a long time previously to his dis- solution , he constantly and studiously neglected the opportu- nities afforded by the usual complimentary toast , at the annual dinner ...
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... eloquence , and zeal , in behalf of a reform of what he was pleased to term , " the Commons House of Parliament . " When that gentleman afterwards became minister , he , at three several epochs , moved the great question of reform in ...
... eloquence , and zeal , in behalf of a reform of what he was pleased to term , " the Commons House of Parliament . " When that gentleman afterwards became minister , he , at three several epochs , moved the great question of reform in ...
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... eloquent Chief Justice of the King's Bench in England , was educated under a Mr. Martin , then con- sidered as the Caledonian " Busby , " on account of his talents and discernment . Mr. Cornfute , the master of that day , who also ...
... eloquent Chief Justice of the King's Bench in England , was educated under a Mr. Martin , then con- sidered as the Caledonian " Busby , " on account of his talents and discernment . Mr. Cornfute , the master of that day , who also ...
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accordingly accustomed acquainted actually Admiral afterwards appears attained Auchterarder Bart became born Brand Hollis celebrated character Church Church of England circumstances conduct consequence considerable course court Croft Curran daughter deemed degree demise died Disney distinguished Duke Earl early eloquence eminent encrease England English exhibited father favour fortune gentleman Glenie Grace honour Horner House of Commons Ireland James Glenie John John Disney John Philpot Curran labours lady late length letter literary lived London Lord Lycomedes manner married memoir mind minister native nature never noble nobleman obtained occasion parliament perhaps period person political Ponsonby possessed present Prince Prince Regent Princess principles profession proved religion rendered respect Royal Highness Scotland Sir Herbert Croft soon supposed talents taste Thomas Thomas Brand Hollis Thomas Hollis Thomson tion took William William Thomson young
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