United Service Magazine and Naval Military Journal, Volume 41, Page 1H. Colburn, 1843 - Military art and science |
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... passed ten years of his life , during that time he had gained the rank he held , —a cross for having been several times engaged against the natives , and the usual badge for service , which , in that distant and unhealthy clime , is ...
... passed ten years of his life , during that time he had gained the rank he held , —a cross for having been several times engaged against the natives , and the usual badge for service , which , in that distant and unhealthy clime , is ...
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... passed over by planking , carried on light spring - waggons , cleverly thrown across , and instantly withdrawn , when they had placed the brook between themselves and their pursuers . In the mean time the artillery of the Seventh Corps ...
... passed over by planking , carried on light spring - waggons , cleverly thrown across , and instantly withdrawn , when they had placed the brook between themselves and their pursuers . In the mean time the artillery of the Seventh Corps ...
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... passed , with little delay , over the numerous bridges thrown across the water . By the word of command , - " Subdivisions inwards turn , right and left wheel , " they decreased their front to the number of six files , and , on clearing ...
... passed , with little delay , over the numerous bridges thrown across the water . By the word of command , - " Subdivisions inwards turn , right and left wheel , " they decreased their front to the number of six files , and , on clearing ...
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... passed his examination , may be permitted to purchase , after one year afloat , a Lieutenant's commission for 1000 / .; after two years afloat , 9007. ; after three years , 8001. The Lieutenant , after two years ' sea - time , to pay ...
... passed his examination , may be permitted to purchase , after one year afloat , a Lieutenant's commission for 1000 / .; after two years afloat , 9007. ; after three years , 8001. The Lieutenant , after two years ' sea - time , to pay ...
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... passed the Doctor's examination , and the other forms were rapidly booked , when the clerk said , " To what country are you going , Sir ? " " St. Domingo . " " We don't do business with that country , " was the answer of the man of ...
... passed the Doctor's examination , and the other forms were rapidly booked , when the clerk said , " To what country are you going , Sir ? " " St. Domingo . " " We don't do business with that country , " was the answer of the man of ...
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Page 386 - Delightful task ! to rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot, To pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, To breathe th' enlivening spirit, and to fix The generous purpose in the glowing breast.
Page 65 - It was, perhaps, fortunate for you, Madam, that he was from home; for it was my intention to have taken him on board the Ranger, and to have detained him, until, through his means, a general and fair exchange of prisoners, as well in Europe as in America, had been effected.
Page 65 - I have gratified my men ; and, when the plate is sold, I shall become the purchaser, and will gratify my own feelings by restoring it to you by such conveyance as you shall please to direct. " Had the earl been on board the Ranger the following evening, he would have seen the awful pomp and dreadful carnage of a sea-engagement ; both affording ample subject for the pencil as well as melancholy reflection for the contemplative mind.
Page 115 - To force a Sovereign upon a reluctant people, would be as inconsistent with the policy as it is with the principles of the British Government...
Page 65 - This hard case was mine, when, on the 23d of April last. I landed on St. Mary's Isle. Knowing Lord Selkirk's interest with his king, and esteeming, as I do, his private character, I wished to make him the happy instrument of alleviating the horrors of hopeless captivity, when the brave are overpowered and made prisoners of war.
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Page 450 - Majesty's subjects were endangered by tumultuous assemblages and acts of open violence. The ordinary law, promptly enforced, was sufficient for the effectual repression of these disorders. Her Majesty confidently relies upon its efficacy, and upon the zealous support of Her loyal and peaceable subjects, for the maintenance of tranquillity. We are commanded by Her Majesty to acquaint you, that measures connected with the improvement of the law, and with various questions of domestic policy, will be...