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... Lord W. gives an accurate account . In the fifth chapter it is stated , that in 1751 , Mr. Home published his work , entitled , Essays on the Principles of Morality and Natural Religion , to counteract a train of conclusions drawn by ...
... Lord W. gives an accurate account . In the fifth chapter it is stated , that in 1751 , Mr. Home published his work , entitled , Essays on the Principles of Morality and Natural Religion , to counteract a train of conclusions drawn by ...
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... Lord Rolle seconded the motion , and de- precated the conduct of the late ministers , as unconstitutional , and insulting to their Sove- reign . Lord Fortescne proposed an amendment similar to that of Lord Howick in the Com- mons , and ...
... Lord Rolle seconded the motion , and de- precated the conduct of the late ministers , as unconstitutional , and insulting to their Sove- reign . Lord Fortescne proposed an amendment similar to that of Lord Howick in the Com- mons , and ...
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... Lord 1 JUNE 29 . HOUSE OF COMMONS . On the return of the Commons from the Upper House , Mr. Yorke addressed the senior Clerk , on the qualifications necessary for a Speaker ; and paid many compliments to Mr. Abbot , for his well - known ...
... Lord 1 JUNE 29 . HOUSE OF COMMONS . On the return of the Commons from the Upper House , Mr. Yorke addressed the senior Clerk , on the qualifications necessary for a Speaker ; and paid many compliments to Mr. Abbot , for his well - known ...
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... Lord Folkstone was pressed by Sir A. Wellesley to fix a day for proceeding to the Oude charge ; but this was declined by Lord F. who said , it did not rest with him to determine when that question might be agi- tated . The Speaker ...
... Lord Folkstone was pressed by Sir A. Wellesley to fix a day for proceeding to the Oude charge ; but this was declined by Lord F. who said , it did not rest with him to determine when that question might be agi- tated . The Speaker ...
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... Lord Temple thought , that in justice to the Baronet , the motion ought to be agreed to . M. Martin justified the report of the Commissioners . Mr. Canning considered the charge against the Baronet as false and unfounded , and dis ...
... Lord Temple thought , that in justice to the Baronet , the motion ought to be agreed to . M. Martin justified the report of the Commissioners . Mr. Canning considered the charge against the Baronet as false and unfounded , and dis ...
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Page 189 - The measures which he supported or opposed may divide the opinion of posterity, as they have divided those of the present age. But he will most certainly command the unanimous reverence of future generations, by his pure sentiments towards the commonwealth ; by his zeal for the civil and religious rights of all men ; by his liberal principles, favourable to mild government, to the unfettered exercise of the human faculties, and the progressive civilization of mankind ; by his ardent love for a country,...
Page 443 - If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering: If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep: If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate; then let mine arm fall from my shoulderblade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.
Page 280 - ... not to the clergy, not to the bishop, not to the chapter, nor to any great minister at court; but amongst the married laymen, to the Company of Mercers, men of probity and reputation. And when he was asked the reason of so committing...
Page 210 - HAIL, beauteous stranger of the grove! Thou messenger of spring ! Now Heaven repairs thy rural seat, And woods thy welcome sing. What time the daisy decks the green, Thy certain voice we hear; Hast thou a star to guide thy path, Or mark the rolling year? Delightful visitant ! with thee I hail the time of flowers, And hear the sound of music sweet, From birds among the bowers.
Page 232 - Murray, to prepare and sign articles of capitulation ; and those officers having insisted on proceeding immediately to business, the capitulation was drawn up in the night between the 6th and 7th.
Page 473 - King has also been pleased to grant the dignity of a baronet of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto...
Page 473 - The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Hon.
Page 188 - the powers of a superior man, as they are blended, in his attractive character, with all the softness and simplicity of a child : no human being was ever more free from any taint of malignity, vanity, or falsehood.
Page 188 - The pleasantry perhaps of no man of wit had so unlaboured an appearance. It seemed rather to escape from his mind, than to be produced by it.
Page 188 - He seemed to feel, and even to envy, the happiness of my situation ; while I admired the powers of a superior man, as they are blended in his attractive character with the softness and simplicity of a child. Perhaps no human being was ever more perfectly exempt from the taint of malevolence, vanity, or falsehood.