... with the Rifleman surveys. Nothing, however, resulted from Mr Reed's representations. His reasons were as plentiful as blackberries. They are as forcible now as then, and in the presence of a surplus in the Government exchequer may perhaps receive more ...

... promise that it will be distributed throughout the Empire; but unfortunately proclamations in China are as plentiful as blackberries in autumn, and we may add, as heeded by three.to whom they are addressed; while we come to estimate Chinese promises at ...

... the devourin element was wisely adopted, viz., by pulling down the houses in the vicinity. The thieves turned out like blackberries, and seem to have made a good stroke of business for the day; for a few hours after the fire, good foreign-made umbrellas ...

... that he has obtained from the Chinese Government promises of amendment, but promises ot this nature are as plentiful as blackberries in autumn, and of about as little practical use. True, again, it is that for the present war is averted; but there was ...