Sketches of the Irish Bar, Том 1Redfield, 1854 |
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... once a motto and a monitor . He was barely twenty when , in 1813 , he made his first plunge into public and political life . There were divisions among the Irish Catholics then . One section , aristocratic and moderate — who , rather ...
... once a motto and a monitor . He was barely twenty when , in 1813 , he made his first plunge into public and political life . There were divisions among the Irish Catholics then . One section , aristocratic and moderate — who , rather ...
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... once , as one of the best orators in the House of Commons . He was far from being a ready debater - though some of his extempore replies were quick , reasoning , and acute - but his prepared speeches enchained attention , and won the ...
... once , as one of the best orators in the House of Commons . He was far from being a ready debater - though some of his extempore replies were quick , reasoning , and acute - but his prepared speeches enchained attention , and won the ...
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... once achieve success , if Mr. Sheil could be induced to become a contributor . Mr. Bolster , the publisher , obtained an interview , and asked whether Mr. Sheil could write for him , and was gratified with an affirmative reply . As the ...
... once achieve success , if Mr. Sheil could be induced to become a contributor . Mr. Bolster , the publisher , obtained an interview , and asked whether Mr. Sheil could write for him , and was gratified with an affirmative reply . As the ...
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... once vigorous and original — and incessant home pushes at the human heart , of which the attractions were entirely inde- pendent of local or party associations . Under these impressions , and the opportunity being now afforded me , I ...
... once vigorous and original — and incessant home pushes at the human heart , of which the attractions were entirely inde- pendent of local or party associations . Under these impressions , and the opportunity being now afforded me , I ...
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... once - but even this is rare - and the ordi- nary practice is , having once commenced in one district ( usually including the locality of his own relatives and friends ) , always to continue in it . When a lawyer is called out of his ...
... once - but even this is rare - and the ordi- nary practice is , having once commenced in one district ( usually including the locality of his own relatives and friends ) , always to continue in it . When a lawyer is called out of his ...
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Страница 384 - Let every soul be subject to higher powers : for there is no power but from God; and those that are, are ordained of God.
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Страница 384 - Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. For he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.