The Life of Edmund Burke. Comprehending an Impartial Account of His Literary and Political Efforts, and a Sketch of the Conduct and Character of His Most Eminent Associates, Coadjutors, and Opponents. [With a Portrait.]George Cawthorn, 1798 - 592 páginas |
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... colonies , disaffection rapidly spreading . Soon after the commencement of this reign , a spirit of opposition to Government was rising to disloyalty and turbulence . The resignation of a Minister of uncommon talents , vigour , de ...
... colonies , disaffection rapidly spreading . Soon after the commencement of this reign , a spirit of opposition to Government was rising to disloyalty and turbulence . The resignation of a Minister of uncommon talents , vigour , de ...
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... colonies , which had hitherto taxed themselves . The system may be traced back to the administration of Lord Bute ; an admi- nistration , which , combined with his subse . quent influence , and the influence of those who imbibed his ...
... colonies , which had hitherto taxed themselves . The system may be traced back to the administration of Lord Bute ; an admi- nistration , which , combined with his subse . quent influence , and the influence of those who imbibed his ...
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... colonies , and in its nature ef- ficacious . " In America , objections were made , not merely to some of its details , but to the com- petency of the enactors . The right of the British parliament to impose taxes on colonies , not ...
... colonies , and in its nature ef- ficacious . " In America , objections were made , not merely to some of its details , but to the com- petency of the enactors . The right of the British parliament to impose taxes on colonies , not ...
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... colonies were groundless , it would have been just in Parliament to disre- gard them and wise or unwise , according to the value of the object , means of coercion , and probable result . If the right was ascertained , and we thought ...
... colonies were groundless , it would have been just in Parliament to disre- gard them and wise or unwise , according to the value of the object , means of coercion , and probable result . If the right was ascertained , and we thought ...
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... colonies , Private houses were relieved from the juris- diction of the excise , by the repeal of the cider - tax . The personal liberty of the subject was con- firmed , by the resolution against general war . rants 299d The lawful ...
... colonies , Private houses were relieved from the juris- diction of the excise , by the repeal of the cider - tax . The personal liberty of the subject was con- firmed , by the resolution against general war . rants 299d The lawful ...
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