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... whole however , it is not eafy to reafon upon a conduct of the monarch , that feems to have had no valuable purpose in view . If the Dutch would have given up the question when brought before them in this humiliating manner , they would ...
... whole however , it is not eafy to reafon upon a conduct of the monarch , that feems to have had no valuable purpose in view . If the Dutch would have given up the question when brought before them in this humiliating manner , they would ...
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... whole house , which had been voted for this pur- pofe . The fubftance of thefe refo- lutions was , that no additional falaries fhould be granted ; that there fhould , on the first day of every feffion , be prefented to the houfe a list ...
... whole house , which had been voted for this pur- pofe . The fubftance of thefe refo- lutions was , that no additional falaries fhould be granted ; that there fhould , on the first day of every feffion , be prefented to the houfe a list ...
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... whole power , and by every conftitutional method , the proteftant establishment , against the attacks which might be directed a- gainst it . But the proceedings hitherto held by administration , were liberal and mild in comparison of ...
... whole power , and by every conftitutional method , the proteftant establishment , against the attacks which might be directed a- gainst it . But the proceedings hitherto held by administration , were liberal and mild in comparison of ...
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... whole and only profpect of a final triumph over every obftacle to greatnefs and to glory depended , that which alone could entitle En- glishmen to the appellation of free , and that which must finally ensure to wife , to virtuous , and ...
... whole and only profpect of a final triumph over every obftacle to greatnefs and to glory depended , that which alone could entitle En- glishmen to the appellation of free , and that which must finally ensure to wife , to virtuous , and ...
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... whole power and credit , as a man and as a minifter , honestly and boldly , to carry fuch a fyftem as thould place the conftitution on a footing of permanent fecurity . " fubject . He was aware of the dif- ficulty that must at all times ...
... whole power and credit , as a man and as a minifter , honestly and boldly , to carry fuch a fyftem as thould place the conftitution on a footing of permanent fecurity . " fubject . He was aware of the dif- ficulty that must at all times ...
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