Recollections of the Life of John Binns ...Printed and for sale by the author and by Parry and M'Millan, 1854 - 349 páginas |
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Página 243 - This story shall the good man teach his son; And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remembered...
Página 337 - And here permit us to assure you, that it was with the utmost reluctance we could prevail, upon ourselves to cease our commercial connexion with your island. Your parliament had done us no wrong. You had ever been friendly to the rights of mankind : and we acknowledge with pleasure and gratitude that your nation has produced patriots who have nobly distinguished themselves in the cause of humanity and America.
Página 258 - General Jackson is still here, and by times raves like a madman. He has sworn most bitterly he would cut off the ears of every member of the committee who reported against his conduct. This bullying is done in public, and yet I have passed his lodgings every day, and still retain my ears. Thus far I consider myself fortunate. How long I shall be spared without mutilation I know not, but one thing I can promise you, that I shall never avoid him a single inch; and as the civil authority here seems...
Página 38 - the custom of giving vails to servants was not discontinued. On taking leave of the painter at the door, I offered his servant a small gratuity, but the man very politely refused it, telling me it would be as much as the loss of his place if his master knew it. This was so uncommon and so liberal in a man of Hogarth's profession at that time of day, that it much struck me, as nothing of the kind had hapO2 pened to me before.
Página 337 - On the other hand, we were not ignorant that the labor and manufacturers of Ireland, like those of the silkworm, were of little moment to herself ; but served only to give luxury to those who neither toil nor spin. We perceived that if we continued our commerce with you, our agreement not to import from Britain would be fruitless, and were, therefore, compelled to adopt a measure, to which nothing but absolute necessity would have reconciled us. It gave us, however, some consolation to reflect that...
Página 337 - ... administration to. dispense to Ireland, some vagrant rays of ministerial sunshine. — Even the tender mercies of government have long been cruel towards you.— In the rich pastures of Ireland, many hungry parricides have fed, and grown strong to labor in its destruction.
Página 60 - As to the question whether I wish to receive a Minister from America, I certainly can never express its being agreeable to me ; and indeed I should think it wisest for both parties to have only agents who can settle any matters of commerce ; but so far I cannot help adding, that I shall ever have a bad opinion of any Englishman who would accept of being an accredited Minister for that revolted state, and which certainly for years cannot establish a stable government.
Página 214 - ... board British vessels, it might have been concluded that an intention would have been neither formed nor proclaimed, by the head of that nation, which is as inconsistent with its own example as it is repugnant to reason and humanity. " The rights of naturalized citizens being under the same guaranty of the national faith and honor with the rights of other citizens, the former may be assured that it is the determination, as it will be the duty, of the executive department of the government, to...
Página 337 - You had ever been friendly to the rights of mankind : and we acknowledge with pleasure and gratitude that your nation has produced patriots who have nobly distinguished themselves in the cause of humanity and America. On the other hand, we were not ignorant that the labor and manufactures of Ireland, like those of the silk-worm, were of little moment to herself; but served only to give luxury to those who neither toil nor spin.