The history of Brighton from the earliest period to the present time; and Picture of the roads ... to the metropolis |
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Page 54 - ... and grant that all who shall enjoy the benefit of this pious work, may show forth their thankfulness, by making a right use of it, to the glory of thy blessed name, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen.
Page 77 - She served, for many years, as a private soldier in the 5th regiment of foot, in different parts of Europe, And in the year 1745, fought under the command of the Duke of Cumberland, at the Battle of Fontenoy, where she received a bayonet wound in her arm. Her long life, which commenced in the...
Page 133 - Also interest of all moneys arising after my decease to have and to hold during the term of her natural life...
Page 77 - Regiment of Foot in different parts of Europe, And in the year 1745 fought under the command of the Duke of Cumberland, at the Battle of Fontenoy, Where she received a Bayonet Wound in her Arm. Her long life, which commenced in the Reign of Queen Anne, extended to...
Page 75 - tween him and death ; Usurpers' threats, nor tyrant rebels' frowne, Could not affright his duty to the crowne , Which glorious act of his for church and state, Eight Princes, in one day, did gratulate — Professing all to him in debt to bee, As all the world are to his memory. Since earth could not reward the worth him given, He now receives it from the King of Heaven.
Page 74 - Captain Nicholas Tettersell, through whose prudence, valour, and loyalty, Charles the lid. King of England, after he had escaped the swords of his merciless rebels, and his forces received a fatal overthrow at Worcester, September the 3d, 1651, was faithfully preserved and conveyed to France — departed this life the 26th day of July, 1674.
Page 74 - Saxon origin, and fabricated in this country, appears the most feasible ; though an ingenious writer, in the Gentleman's Magazine for 1807, declares, "That, after a careful examination, he considers all that has been said of it as a trick upon antiquaries ; and from the freshness of the work, and modern initials, with the date 1745, on the plinth, he is led to conclude, that it was executed in that year.
Page 130 - The lofty square tower rising from the centre of the transepts consists of two stories, the first entirely Saxon, having two arched recesses with columns, and within each recess an arched window. At the sides, and between each recess, are breaks, and columns at the angle of the tower. The second story also has two recesses with columns...
Page 47 - This unique specimen of design, and perfect execution, is repeated on the chimney-piece opposite as a thermometer. At the backs of these superb and dazzling objects, rising from the chimneypieces to the lower cornice, are mirrors, of extraordinary dimensions ; these, facing each other, though at a distance of sixty feet, reflect all within the sparkling space, producing an effect almost celestial, and giving the semblance of a centre point to the beholder, when situated at either extremity. On either...
Page 154 - And when the whole boat shall not be taken, then for each passenger for any time not exceeding one hour 010 For every additional half-hour or portion thereof ... 0 0 6 For Rowing Boats.