The History, Debates, and Proceedings of Both Houses of Parliament of Great Britain from the Year 1743 to the Year 1774: Containing the Most Interesting Motions, Speeches, Resolutions, Reports, Petitions, Evidence, Protests and Papers, Laid Before Either House; Together with the Supplies and Ways and Means of Each Session; Also Lists of Each Parliament, and of the Divisions Upon the Most Important Questions; in Seven Volumes, Volume 7J. Debrett, 1792 |
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... respecting the prefervation and advancement of the revenue and commerce of the kingdom . Among the objects which , in ... respect to this great national concern . the The degree of diminution which that coin had actually fuffered , and ...
... respecting the prefervation and advancement of the revenue and commerce of the kingdom . Among the objects which , in ... respect to this great national concern . the The degree of diminution which that coin had actually fuffered , and ...
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... respect to the war between Ruffia and the Porte ; and it is with pleasure I can inform you , that the very friendly affurances which I continue to re- ive from the neighbouring powers , give me the ftrongest reafon to believe believe ...
... respect to the war between Ruffia and the Porte ; and it is with pleasure I can inform you , that the very friendly affurances which I continue to re- ive from the neighbouring powers , give me the ftrongest reafon to believe believe ...
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... them all proper and prudent respect . " I have the honor to be , Sir , Tuesday , February 15 , 1774 . " Your most obedient , humble fervant , " JOHN HORNE . ” LORD LORD NORTH faid , he thought the identy of the 40 A. 1774- PARLIAMENTARY.
... them all proper and prudent respect . " I have the honor to be , Sir , Tuesday , February 15 , 1774 . " Your most obedient , humble fervant , " JOHN HORNE . ” LORD LORD NORTH faid , he thought the identy of the 40 A. 1774- PARLIAMENTARY.
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... respect to the fees , Mr. Herbert contended , Mr. Horne ought to pay them , as his being in cuftody was owing to his not obeying the fummons . Barre . COLONEL BARRE then arraigned , in the most pointed Colonel and sarcastic terms , the ...
... respect to the fees , Mr. Herbert contended , Mr. Horne ought to pay them , as his being in cuftody was owing to his not obeying the fummons . Barre . COLONEL BARRE then arraigned , in the most pointed Colonel and sarcastic terms , the ...
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... respect the profeffion , and live in the ftricteft habits of friendship with a great many officers : but there is not a country gentleman of you all , who looks upon the army with a more jealous eye , or would more strenuously resist ...
... respect the profeffion , and live in the ftricteft habits of friendship with a great many officers : but there is not a country gentleman of you all , who looks upon the army with a more jealous eye , or would more strenuously resist ...
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Página 150 - In truth, Sir, he was the delight and ornament of this House, and the charm of every private society which he honoured with his presence. Perhaps there never arose in this country, nor in any country, a man of a more pointed and finished wit ; and (where his passions were not concerned) of a more refined, exquisite, and penetrating judgment.
Página 199 - An Act for the impartial administration of justice, in the cases of persons questioned for any acts done by them, in the execution of the law, or for the suppression of riots and tumults, in the province of Massachusetts Bay, in New England.
Página 155 - I look, I say, on the imperial rights of Great Britain, and the privileges which the colonists ought to enjoy under these rights, to be just the most reconcilable things in the world.
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