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... kinds , and overturn the monopoly which they had so long enjoyed . The same motive induced the agriculturists to oppose the abolition of the corn laws , and is im- planted in every human breast . In trades which have not suffered by ...
... kinds , and overturn the monopoly which they had so long enjoyed . The same motive induced the agriculturists to oppose the abolition of the corn laws , and is im- planted in every human breast . In trades which have not suffered by ...
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... kinds to persons of influence in clubs , & c . These are understood matters , and I doubt whether there be many who have not conformed to this bad custom . In defence of giving money to servants , it may be truly said that those butler ...
... kinds to persons of influence in clubs , & c . These are understood matters , and I doubt whether there be many who have not conformed to this bad custom . In defence of giving money to servants , it may be truly said that those butler ...
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... kinds , which bear almost any temperature and treatment ; for even claret and other kinds from France , & c . , have been nursed and ma- tured and strengthened before being brought over . This cannot continue ; for Frenchmen and others ...
... kinds , which bear almost any temperature and treatment ; for even claret and other kinds from France , & c . , have been nursed and ma- tured and strengthened before being brought over . This cannot continue ; for Frenchmen and others ...
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... kinds , which they mix together and sell to inferior inns , public - houses , and such as care little about quality . These , espe- cially in the provinces , have generally also one or more public - houses , where , besides wine , they ...
... kinds , which they mix together and sell to inferior inns , public - houses , and such as care little about quality . These , espe- cially in the provinces , have generally also one or more public - houses , where , besides wine , they ...
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... kinds became a concrete mass , from exposure , in skins , to heat and smoke . The component parts of the produce of the grape are as follows , varying in degree , and thus causing a variety of qualities : -Saccharine matter , extrac ...
... kinds became a concrete mass , from exposure , in skins , to heat and smoke . The component parts of the produce of the grape are as follows , varying in degree , and thus causing a variety of qualities : -Saccharine matter , extrac ...
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Page 123 - The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks, and gapes for drink again. The plants suck in the earth, and are With constant drinking fresh and fair.
Page 75 - ... which was not a little defiled with the presents of the Queen, which had been bestowed on his garments ; such as wine, cream, jelly, beverage, cakes, spices, and other good matters. The entertainment and show went forward, and most of the presenters went backward or fell down ; wine did so occupy their upper chambers.
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