Annual Register of World Events, Količina 371807 |
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Stran 4
... proved that other motives than those of moderation accelerated the decision of that business . It was not till the middle of August , 1791 , that a treaty of peace was con- cluded between the Porte and the court of Petersburgh : and the ...
... proved that other motives than those of moderation accelerated the decision of that business . It was not till the middle of August , 1791 , that a treaty of peace was con- cluded between the Porte and the court of Petersburgh : and the ...
Stran 11
... proved the innate bra- ·· very of the Poles , and that with the aid of some experience and timely succours , they might prove a match for the Russians . But this alone . was important in the critical situa- tion of their affairs , and ...
... proved the innate bra- ·· very of the Poles , and that with the aid of some experience and timely succours , they might prove a match for the Russians . But this alone . was important in the critical situa- tion of their affairs , and ...
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... proved ultimately irresistible . The courage displayed by the Poles , in the many obstinate engagements daily taking place , was the more heroic , that they fought merely to preserve the honour of their coun try , and that its liberty ...
... proved ultimately irresistible . The courage displayed by the Poles , in the many obstinate engagements daily taking place , was the more heroic , that they fought merely to preserve the honour of their coun try , and that its liberty ...
Stran 17
... prove mortifying , to yield to the irresistible destiny that awaited his country , and to mitigate its rigour , if possible , by acceding to the im- perious requisitions of the empress , whose pride , by submitting with some degree of ...
... prove mortifying , to yield to the irresistible destiny that awaited his country , and to mitigate its rigour , if possible , by acceding to the im- perious requisitions of the empress , whose pride , by submitting with some degree of ...
Stran 26
... proved a signal of general insurrec- zion . The oppressive treatment of the Polish gentry and peasantry was become intolerable . They were compelled to find food and quarters for the Russian soldiery , and to fur . nish them with all ...
... proved a signal of general insurrec- zion . The oppressive treatment of the Polish gentry and peasantry was become intolerable . They were compelled to find food and quarters for the Russian soldiery , and to fur . nish them with all ...
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Priljubljeni odlomki
Stran 293 - In order to terminate all differences on account of the losses sustained by the citizens of the United States, in consequence of their vessels and cargoes having been taken by the subjects of his Catholic Majesty, during the late war between Spain and France, it is agreed, that all such cases shall be referred to the final decision of commissioners, to be appointed in the following manner...
Stran 291 - These merchandizes which follow shall not be reckoned among contraband or prohibited goods; that is to say, all sorts of cloths, and all other manufactures woven of any wool, flax, silk, cotton or any other materials whatever; all kinds of wearing apparel, together with the...
Stran 289 - And in all cases of seizure, detention, or arrest, for debts contracted or offences committed by any citizen or subject of the one party, within the jurisdiction of the other, the same shall be made and prosecuted by order and authority of law only, and according to the regular course of proceedings usual in such cases.
Stran 295 - Three of the said Commissioners shall constitute a board, and shall have power to do any act appertaining to the said Commission, provided that one of the Commissioners named on each side, and the fifth Commissioner shall be present, and all decisions shall be made by the majority of the voices of the Commissioners then present.
Stran 124 - I received your letter with indignation, and with scorn return you this answer; that I cannot but wonder whence you should gather any hopes...
Stran 173 - ... consisting of the most considerable persons, to which the parties who think themselves aggrieved may appeal ; and this superior court judges by the same rule which governs the court of Admiralty — viz. the law of nations, and the treaties subsisting with that neutral power, whose subject is a party before them. ' " If no appeal is offered, it is an acknowledgment of the justice of the sentence by the parties themselves, and conclusive.
Stran 171 - When two powers are at war, they have a right to make prizes of the ships, goods, and effects of each other, upon the high seas. Whatever is the property of the enemy...
Stran 37 - Nations, was the son of Adam Smith, comptroller of the customs at Kirkaldy, 1 and of Margaret Douglas, daughter of Mr. Douglas of Strathenry. He was the only child of the marriage, and was born at Kirkaldy on the 5th of June 1723, a few months after the death of his father. His constitution during infancy was infirm and sickly, and required all the tender solicitude of his surviving parent. She was blamed for treating him with an unlimited indulgence; but it produced no unfavourable effects on his...
Stran 272 - Treaty signed this day. It shall be ratified, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at the same time. In witness whereof, the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed the same, and have affixed thereto their seals.
Stran 53 - Theory of Moral Sentiments, most of which were composed under severe disease, had fortunately been sent to the press in the beginning of the preceding winter?" and the author lived to see the publication of the work. The moral and serious strain that prevails through these additions, when connected with the circumstance of his declining health, adds a peculiar charm to his pathetic eloquence, and communicates a new interest, if possible, to those sublime truths, which, in the academical retirement...