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He was not a man to remain on the defensive. He at once began hostilities. His first attempt was unfortunate enough. This was the satirical novel called "The Monikins," which was published on the 9th of July, 1835. Of all the works written by Cooper this is most justly subject to the criticism conveyed in the German idiom, that "it does not let itself be read."

And perhaps they will live to a time when the people of their country learn to deal more and more justly with each other and with the great bird of freedom chosen by their forefathers to be the emblem of their proud land.

We are sure the time will come, when you'll think very differently of the steps your friends take to disappoint a man who has made himself so justly obnoxious to them all. She withdrew; leaving me full of grief and indignation: and as much out of humour with Mr.

William Harvey, after pursuing his education at Cambridge, and taking his degree there, thought it was advisable and justly thought so, in the then state of University education to proceed to Italy, which at that time was one of the great centres of intellectual activity in Europe, as all friends of freedom hope it will become again, sooner or later.

One object of the expedition was the reduction of Mackinaw, which followed with the loss of a few brave men, among whom was an officer justly distinguished for his gallant exploits. The expedition, ably conducted by both the land and the naval commanders, was otherwise highly valuable in its effects.

The unvirtuous rulers of the city will be swept away by a cyclone, or a tornado, or something big and booming, of popular indignation; everybody will unanimously elect the right men, who will justly earn the enormous salaries that are at present being paid to inadequate aliens for road sweepings, and all will be well.

The government had no share whatever in it; too happy were they at the government interposing no obstacle to its carrying out! That was all they asked for on its part non-interference. On this subject, Mr. Maguire remarks justly, without, however, bringing the matter of expenditure into sufficient prominence: "For the glorious Church of America many nations have done their part.

It is justly observed by Dr. Robertson, that the geographical discoveries of the ancients were made chiefly by land, those of the moderns by sea; the progress of conquest having led to the former, that of commerce to the latter.

He stood up sat down; then rising once more, leant on the mantel-piece, scarcely knowing how to face either of them his aunt, with her well-merited displeasure, and Charles, who when he parted with him had accused him so justly Charles, who had seen through him and had been treated with scorn. A few moments, and Charles came in, leaning on his mother.

Wait, therefore, his orders, without forcing yourself on his notice; observe the strictest prudence and retirement; assume for the present a different name; shun the company of the British exiles; and, depend upon it, you will not repent your prudence." The old friend of Silas Morton argued justly.