...throw but one glance upon the present situation of the once glorious Republics," adjoins Mr. Montagu, " and we cannot help reflecting upon the final and direful...mother of philosophers, lawgivers, and heroes, now lie* prostrate under the iron yoke of ignorance and barbarism, — Carthage, once the mighty sovereign...

...frequently recalled that fine passage in Montagu's ' Reflections on the Rise and Fall of Republics :' 'Greece, once the nurse of arts and sciences, the...now lies prostrate under the iron yoke of ignorance of the ocean, and the centre of universal commerce, which poured the riches of all nations into her...

...frequently recalled that fine passage in Montagu's ' Reflections on the Rise and Fall of Republics :' Greece, once the nurse of arts and sciences, the fruitful...Carthage, once the mighty sovereign of the ocean, and the center of universal commerce, which poured the riches of all nations into her lap, now puzzles the...