The Asiatic Journal and Monthly MiscellanyWm. H. Allen & Company, 1843 |
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Seite 230 - And whereas to pursue schemes of conquest and extension of dominion in India are measures repugnant to the wish, the honour, and policy of this nation...
Seite 104 - House, that the continuance of the trade in opium, and the monopoly of its growth in the territories of British India, are destructive of all relations of amity between England and China, injurious to the manufacturing interests of the country by the very serious diminution of legitimate commerce, and utterly inconsistent with the honour and duties of a Christian kingdom ; and that steps be taken as soon as possible, with due regard to the rights of Government and individuals, to abolish the evil.
Seite 288 - JAMES. Narrative of a Journey from Herat to Khiva, Moscow, and St. Petersburg-, during the late Russian Invasion of Khiva. With some Account of the Court of Khiva and the Kingdom of Kbaurisn. With Map and Portrait. 2 vols. Demy 8vo. 24s. Academy Sketches, including Various Exhibitions. Edited by Henry Blackburn, Editor of "Academy" and "Orosvenor
Seite 29 - I teach you nothing," he says, " but what you might learn yourselves — viz., the observance of the three fundamental laws of relation between sovereign and subject, father and child, husband and wife; and the five capital virtues — universal charity, impartial justice, conformity to ceremonies and established usages, rectitude of heart and mind, and pure sincerity.
Seite 37 - It is impossible to express our feelings on Sale's approach. To my daughter and myself happiness so long delayed, as to be almost unexpected, was actually painful, and accompanied by a choking sensation, which could not obtain the relief of tears.
Seite 476 - RT. HON. EDMUND BURKE TO FRANCIS BARING, ESQ. "SIR "Bath, October 14, 1792. "I have heard— and the account is generally credited— that Mr. Shore is in nomination, or actually appointed, to the office of Governor-General of Bengal. " Having been appointed by the House of Commons a Member of Committee to impeach one of your late Governor-Generals, Mr. Hastings, I think it my duty to inform you, that, in the exercise of the function imposed on that Committee by the House, we have found Mr. Shore...
Seite 418 - Gentlemen as well as beggars may, if they like, ride to the devil when they get on horseback ; but neither gentlemen nor beggars have a right to send other people there, which will be the case if furious riding be allowed in camp or beyond.
Seite 116 - That owing partly to this cause and also in a great measure to the difference of manners, &c., the communication between these two parties is very limited ; in consequence of which the judges can with the utmost difficulty acquire an adequate knowledge of the real nature of the grievances of the persons seeking redress, or of the real character and validity of the evidence by which their claims are supported or opposed.
Seite 110 - ELEMENTS OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY, ON A NEW AND SYSTEMATIC PLAN; FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO THE TREATY OF VIENNA : TO WHICH IS ADDED A SUMMARY OF THE LEADING EVENTS SINCE THAT PERIOD, FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE STUDENTS.
Seite 493 - You have talked about the people ; what are the people to us, poor or rich ? what do we care, if they pay us our revenue ? You tell me the country will flourish ; it is quite good enough for us, and not so likely to tempt the cupidity of its neighbours : Hindoostan was rich, and that is the reason it is under your subjection.