Memoirs of an Ex-minister: An Autobiography, Volumen1

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Página 347 - Roebuck announced that he should move for the appointment of a select committee ' to inquire into the condition of our army before Sebastopol, and into the conduct of those departments of the Government whose duty it has been to minister to the wants of that army.
Página 260 - These wretched colonies will all be independent too in a few years, and are a millstone round our necks.
Página 385 - As to Disraeli's unpopularity, I see it and regret it ; and especially regret that he does not see more of the party in private ; but they could not do without him, even if there were anyone ready and able to take his place.
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Página 79 - I have caused you to be summoned at the present time in order that I may acquaint you with my resolution in a matter which deeply concerns the welfare of my people and the happiness of my future life. It is my intention to ally myself in marriage with the Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Página 698 - LIBRARY EDITION, 5 vols. 8vo. £4. Critical and Historical Essays contributed to the Edinburgh Review. By the Right Hon. Lord MACAULAY. CHEAP EDITION, crown 8vo. 3*. 6d. STUDENT'S EDITION, crown 8vo. 6s. PEOPLE'S EDITION, 2 vols. crown 8vo. 8s. CABINET EDITION, 4 vols. 24*. LIBRARY EDITION, 3 vols. 8vo. 36*.
Página 572 - The carriages looked old and shabby, and the horses very poor, with no trappings, not even rosettes, and no outriders. In short the shabbiness of the whole cortege was beyond anything one could imagine, everybody asking : Who is the Master of the Horse ? 'The Princess kept bowing right and left very gracefully.
Página 665 - She was immediately followed by Marshal Le Bceuf, who, in the most violent tone, threw down his portfolio and swore that if war was not declared he would give it up and renounce his military rank. The Emperor gave way, and Gramont went straight to the Chamber to announce the fatal news.
Página 417 - House to amend the law of conspiracy by the second reading of this bill at the present time, have not felt it to be their duty to make some reply to the important despatch received from the French Government, dated Paris, January 20, 1858, and which has been laid before Parliament.

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