John Cassell's illustrated history of England. The text, to the reign of Edward i by J.F. Smith; and from that period by W. Howitt, Volume 51865 |
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... moved in the lords an address in approbation of the terms of the peace . Lord Hardwicke opposed the motion with great warmth and ability , but there was no division . Very different was the reception of a similar address in the commons ...
... moved in the lords an address in approbation of the terms of the peace . Lord Hardwicke opposed the motion with great warmth and ability , but there was no division . Very different was the reception of a similar address in the commons ...
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... moved that they should adjourn the question for be considered , and declared that he held in his hand a most a couple of days , in order to give Wilkes opportunity for filthy and atrocious libel , written by Wilkes , called " An ...
... moved that they should adjourn the question for be considered , and declared that he held in his hand a most a couple of days , in order to give Wilkes opportunity for filthy and atrocious libel , written by Wilkes , called " An ...
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... moved an amendment on the address , expressing the utmost abhorrence of the insurrectionary conduct of the Americans , and calling on government to enforce the laws and punish the offenders . As there were no ministers in the house ...
... moved an amendment on the address , expressing the utmost abhorrence of the insurrectionary conduct of the Americans , and calling on government to enforce the laws and punish the offenders . As there were no ministers in the house ...
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... moved votes of censure on the proceedings of the assembly of Massachusetts and the meetings at Boston ; but he had done more he had already sent troops into the colony to crush such expressions of opinion by martial force . The news of ...
... moved votes of censure on the proceedings of the assembly of Massachusetts and the meetings at Boston ; but he had done more he had already sent troops into the colony to crush such expressions of opinion by martial force . The news of ...
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... moved to the town , or state house , which the governor ordered to be vacated for them , all but the council chamber , and there the soldiers made good their entrance . This was opposite to the principal meeting house ; and the strict ...
... moved to the town , or state house , which the governor ordered to be vacated for them , all but the council chamber , and there the soldiers made good their entrance . This was opposite to the principal meeting house ; and the strict ...
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Page 229 - That the influence of the Crown has increased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished"?
Page 379 - I impeach him in the name of the people of India, whose laws, rights and liberties he has subverted; whose properties he has destroyed; whose country he has laid waste and desolate. I impeach him in the name and by virtue of those eternal laws of justice which he has violated. I impeach him in the name of human nature itself, which he has cruelly outraged, injured and oppressed, in both sexes, in every age, rank, situation, and condition of life.
Page 176 - I call upon the spirit and humanity of my country to vindicate the national character. I invoke the genius of the constitution. From the tapestry that adorns these walls, the immortal ancestor of this noble Lord frowns with indignation at THE DISGRACE OF HIS COUNTRY...
Page 106 - SIR, — His Majesty has thought proper to order a new commission of the Treasury to be made out, in which I do not perceive your name.
Page 286 - But, you may rely upon it, the patience and long-suffering of this army are almost exhausted, and that there never was so great a spirit of discontent as at this instant. While in the field, I think it may be kept from breaking out into acts of outrage ; but when we retire into winter-quarters, unless the storm is previously dissipated, I cannot be at ease respecting the consequences. It is high time for a peace.
Page 114 - To conclude, my lords, if the ministers thus persevere in misadvising and misleading the king, I will not say, that they can alienate the affections of his subjects from his crown ; but I will affirm, that they will make the crown not worth his wearing. I will not say that the king is betrayed ; but I will pronounce, that the kingdom is undone.
Page 357 - Sir, the Nabob having determined to inflict corporal punishment upon the prisoners under your guard, this is to desire that his officers, when they shall come, may have free access to the prisoners, and be permitted to do with them as they shall see proper.
Page 255 - Let me hope, Sir, that if aught in my character impresses you with esteem towards me, if aught in my misfortunes marks me as the victim of policy and not of resentment, I shall experience the operation of these feelings in your breast, by being informed that I am not to die on a gibbet.
Page 51 - He made an administration, so checkered and speckled ; he put together a piece of joinery, so crossly indented and whimsically dovetailed ; a cabinet so variously inlaid; such a piece of diversified Mosaic; such a tesselated pavement without cement ; here a bit of black stone, and there a bit of white...
Page 175 - You may swell every expense and every effort still more extravagantly; pile and accumulate every assistance you can buy or borrow; traffic and barter with every little pitiful German prince that sells and sends his subjects to the shambles...