Tracts on Political and Other Subjects, Volumen3T. Cadell & W. Davies, 1796 |
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... reason to doubt , but that methods might be adopted , by which the fleet might be bet- ter manned , with equal expedition , and probably without more expence to the na- tion , than by the prefent practice of im- preffing . But if fuch ...
... reason to doubt , but that methods might be adopted , by which the fleet might be bet- ter manned , with equal expedition , and probably without more expence to the na- tion , than by the prefent practice of im- preffing . But if fuch ...
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... reason for any farther doubt or diftruft upon the fubject . It was in 1786 , that Mr. Pitt brought in his bill for fubjecting wine to the laws of excife ; and on that occafion hẹ opposed a motion which was made by Mr. Beaufoy , and ...
... reason for any farther doubt or diftruft upon the fubject . It was in 1786 , that Mr. Pitt brought in his bill for fubjecting wine to the laws of excife ; and on that occafion hẹ opposed a motion which was made by Mr. Beaufoy , and ...
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... reason to believe , that fome of the new regulations respecting the revenue have been formed upon very narrow , and contracted views , calculated to leffen various branches of trade ,. to discourage men of property from car- rying on ...
... reason to believe , that fome of the new regulations respecting the revenue have been formed upon very narrow , and contracted views , calculated to leffen various branches of trade ,. to discourage men of property from car- rying on ...
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... reason , and to the common rights of mankind . AMONG other important objects , which would be proper to engage the attention of a new parliament , one is , A REVISION OF THE THE PENAL LAWS . That our capital pu- nishments are [ 63 ]
... reason , and to the common rights of mankind . AMONG other important objects , which would be proper to engage the attention of a new parliament , one is , A REVISION OF THE THE PENAL LAWS . That our capital pu- nishments are [ 63 ]
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... reason why nothing should have been done , in a matter of fuch impor tance , at least nothing that has been ef fectual , during the whole of fo long a reign as the present . 1 THE new act , paffed in 1789 , by which additional stamp ...
... reason why nothing should have been done , in a matter of fuch impor tance , at least nothing that has been ef fectual , during the whole of fo long a reign as the present . 1 THE new act , paffed in 1789 , by which additional stamp ...
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Página 338 - The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind ; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it ; till I am solitary, and cannot impart it ; till I am known, and do not want it.
Página 38 - That in case the Crown and imperial dignity of this Realm shall hereafter come to any person not being a native of this Kingdom of England this nation be not obliged to engage in any war for the defence of any dominions or territories which do not belong to the Crown of England without the consent of Parliament.
Página 338 - ... it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it ; till I am solitary. and cannot impart it; till I am known, and do not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the public should consider me as owing that to a patron, which Providence has enabled me to do for myself.
Página 339 - Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted myself with so much exultation, My Lord, Your Lordship's most humble Most obedient servant. SAM. JOHNSON.
Página 378 - But here the main skill and groundwork will be to temper them such lectures and explanations upon every opportunity, as may lead and draw them in willing obedience, inflamed with the study of learning and the admiration of virtue, stirred up with high hopes of living to be brave men and worthy patriots, dear to God and famous to all ages...
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Página 167 - But he has not a right to an equal dividend in the product of the joint stock; and as to the share of power, authority, and direction which each individual ought to have in the management of the state, that I must deny to be amongst the direct original rights of man in civil society; for I have in my contemplation the civil social man, and no other.