Memoirs of the Political and Private Life of James Caulfeild: Earl of Charlemont, Volume 2T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1812 |
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Page 220 - The spirit it is impossible not to admire ; but the old Parisian ferocity has broken out in a shocking manner. It is true, that this may be no more than a sudden explosion ; if so, no indication can be taken from it ; but if it should be character, rather than accident, then that people are not fit for liberty, and must have a strong hand, like that of their former masters, to coerce them.
Page 220 - As to us here, our thoughts of every thing at home are suspended by our astonishment at the wonderful spectacle which is exhibited in a neighbouring and rival country. What spectators, and what actors ! England gazing with astonishment at a French struggle for liberty, and not knowing whether to blame or applaud.
Page 433 - ... they can to deserve it. I do most sincerely hope, that he may hit upon some line that may be drawn honourably and advantageously for both countries, and that, when that is done, he will...
Page 285 - I ever passed in my life, was going with him tete-a-tete, from London to Beaconsfield. He stopped at Uxbridge whilst his horses were feeding, and happening to meet some gentlemen of I know not what Militia, who appeared to be perfect strangers to him, he entered into discourse with them at the gateway of the inn. His conversation at that moment completely exemplified what Johnson said of him, ' That you could not meet Burke under a shed without saying that he was an extraordinary man.
Page 218 - ... virtues from their service, as a point gained to them. The only point in which I can find any thing to blame in these friends, is their not taking the effectual means, which they certainly had in their power, of making an honourable retreat from their prospect of power into the possession of reputation, by an effectual defence of themselves. There was an opportunity which was not made use of for that purpose, and which could scarcely have failed of turning the tables on their adversaries.
Page 219 - MY DEAREST LORD, I THINK your lordship has acted with your usual zeal and judgment in establishing a Whig Club in Dublin. These meetings prevent the evaporation of principle in individuals, and give them joint force, and enliven their exertions by emulation. You see the matter in its true light, and with your usual discernment. Party is absolutely necessary at this time ; I thought it always so in this country, ever since I have had any thing to do in public business...
Page 169 - that a committee " be appointed to examine the Journals of the house, and report' " precedents of such proceedings as may have been had in cases " of the personal exercise of the royal authority being prevented " or interrupted by infancy, sickness, infirmity, or otherwise, " with a view to provide for the same.
Page 5 - Lord, a pretty good pledge of the fair intentions of his Majesty's ministers.— His Grace's character, and disposition of mind, as well as the principles on which he has long acted, are well known to your Lordship, and I cannot but hope, that many advantages will arise from a trust and confidence in his character, which may produce the happiest effects, both in the commencement and progress of such plans as may be suggested. I can assure your Lordship, that his Majesty's present descended to him...
Page 242 - See now what you obtain by compensation — a covenant not to trade beyond the Cape of Good Hope and the Straits of Magellan; a covenant not to take...
Page 285 - Waller's tomb, in Beaconsfield Church-yard, which, before we went home, we visited, and whose character, as a gentleman, a poet, and an 'orator, he shortly delineated, but with exquisite felicity of genius, altogether gave an uncommon, interest to his eloquence ; -and, although one and twenty years have now passed since that day, I entertain the most vivid and pleasing recollection of it.