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Concerning "The Pilot" and its author, this appeared in the Edinburgh Review: "The empire of the sea is conceded to him by acclamation." Meeting Cooper at dinner three months later, Bryant wrote his wife that "he seemed a little giddy with the great success his works have met."

In the evening I saw Bonaparte and his lady at the opera, where he was received with respect, but without any clamorous acclamation. Madame Bonaparte appears to be older than the first consul. She is an elegant woman, and is said to conduct herself in her high station with becoming dignity and prudence. Abbè Sieyes. Consular Procession to the Council Chamber. 10th of August, 1792.

Something must be done and must be done quickly. A popular hero by the name of Varro, the sort of man who went about the city telling everybody how much better he could do things than slow old Fabius, the "Delayer," was made commander-in-chief by popular acclamation. At the battle of Cannae he suffered the most terrible defeat of Roman history. More than seventy thousand men were killed.

Oh, of course," was the acclamation. "And here's a little thing of mine," Gillian added modestly, "about the development of the brain." At this there was a shout. "A little thing! Isn't it on the differential calculus?" "Really, I don't see why Rockquay should not have a little rational study!"

But few of the deputies followed the royal example, and silently, without any salutation, without any cries of acclamation, they looked up at the queen. Marie Antoinette turned pale, and stepped hack with her children into the hall. "It is all over," she said, with a gush of tears, "it is all over with my hopes.

Jules Favre pertinently asked: "Since Maximilian is established; since Maximilian is the Messiah announced in all time past; since he is really the man both for the Indians and the Spaniards, who receive him with acclamation; since he meets on his passage only with bouquets from the senoritas let our soldiers return. What have they to do in Mexico!

On April 11, in the evening, a multitude gathered before the White House, bringing loud congratulations, and not to be satisfied without a speech from the President. Accordingly he came out and spoke to the cheering crowd, and by a few simple, generous words, turned over the enthusiastic acclamation, which seemed to honor him, to those "whose harder part" had given the cause of rejoicing.

Some one's suggestion that they should begin by putting David Joy and his family back into their house, was received with acclamation and they were forthwith fetched from a neighboring shed, under which they had encamped for the night, and without much ceremony thrust into their former residence and ordered to stay there.

The result of the investigation, however, was a verdict of acquittal, the Commissioners reporting that the Princess, although innocent, had been guilty of very indiscreet conduct and this verdict the Privy Council confirmed. For the Princess it was a triumphant vindication, which was hailed with acclamation throughout the country.

"I towl'd 'em they'd have a rare treat, miss," mumbled Jim, "and they're all right mad for 't, that they be bain't ye, boys?" That they were! with not a few of the gesticulations of madness too. Emilia said: "I promised I would sing to them. I remember it quite well. Of course I will keep my promise." A tumult of acclamation welcomed her words, and Jim looked immensely delighted.