The Constitutional History of England Since the Accession of George the Third, 1760-1860, Volumen1Longmans, Green, and Company, 1891 |
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... classes appeared in society , whose sympathies were with " the powers that be , " and who coveted favors which the Crown alone could bestow . And thus , the very causes which ultimately extended the power of the people , for a long time ...
... classes appeared in society , whose sympathies were with " the powers that be , " and who coveted favors which the Crown alone could bestow . And thus , the very causes which ultimately extended the power of the people , for a long time ...
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... classes were animated by a strong public opinion , the rep- resentation of the people and popular interests was a con- stitutional theory , rather than an active political force . Had there been no party distinctions , there could ...
... classes were animated by a strong public opinion , the rep- resentation of the people and popular interests was a con- stitutional theory , rather than an active political force . Had there been no party distinctions , there could ...
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... classes of society , and sharing their interests and feelings . The statesmen , who were able by their talents and influence to command its confidence , became the min- isters of the Crown ; and power thus proceeded from below , instead ...
... classes of society , and sharing their interests and feelings . The statesmen , who were able by their talents and influence to command its confidence , became the min- isters of the Crown ; and power thus proceeded from below , instead ...
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... classes " rallied round the war minister , bought seats in Parliament with their sudden gains , ranged themselves in a strong phalanx behind their leader , cheered his speeches , and voted for him on every division . Their zeal was ...
... classes " rallied round the war minister , bought seats in Parliament with their sudden gains , ranged themselves in a strong phalanx behind their leader , cheered his speeches , and voted for him on every division . Their zeal was ...
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... classes of the people ; but the Crown and its ministers ruled supreme over Parliament , the press , the society , and the public opinion of the country . Motion of Mr the influence June 24 , 1822 . - he Though the influence of the Crown ...
... classes of the people ; but the Crown and its ministers ruled supreme over Parliament , the press , the society , and the public opinion of the country . Motion of Mr the influence June 24 , 1822 . - he Though the influence of the Crown ...
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Página 135 - She expects to be kept informed of what passes between him and the foreign Ministers before important decisions are taken, based upon that intercourse ; to receive the foreign despatches in good time ; and to have the drafts for her approval sent to her in sufficient time to make herself acquainted with their contents before they must be sent off.
Página 21 - Born and educated in this country, I glory in the name of Briton ; and the peculiar happiness of my life will ever consist in promoting the welfare of a people, whose loyalty and warm affection to me I consider as the greatest and most permanent security of my throne...
Página 444 - Taxation is no part of the governing or legislative power. The taxes are a voluntary gift and grant of the Commons alone. In legislation, the three estates of the realm are alike concerned ; but the concurrence of the Peers and the Crown to a tax, is only necessary to close with the form of a law. The gift and grant is of the Commons alone.
Página 392 - Johnson long afterwards owned that, though he had saved appearances, he had taken care that the Whig dogs should not have the best of it...
Página 418 - Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment ; and he betrays, instead of serving you, if he sacrifices it to your opinion.
Página 135 - ... in order to prevent any mistake for the future, shortly to explain what it is she expects from her Foreign Secretary. She requires: 1. That he will distinctly state what he proposes in a given case, in order that the Queen may know as distinctly to what she has given her Royal sanction. 2. Having once given her sanction to a measure, that it be not arbitrarily altered or modified by the Minister.
Página 460 - LORD, from the evil man ; and preserve me from the wicked man ; 2 Who imagine mischief in their hearts, and stir up strife all the day long. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adder's poison is under their lips.
Página 54 - I bent the whole force of my mind to, was the reduction of that corrupt influence, which is itself the perennial spring of all prodigality, and of all disorder ; which loads us, more than millions of debt ; which takes away vigour from our arms, wisdom from our councils, and every shadow of authority and credit from the most venerable parts of our constitution.
Página 67 - That it is now necessary to declare, that to report any opinion, or pretended opinion of his Majesty upon any bill or other proceeding depending in either House of Parliament, with a view to influence the votes of the members, is a high crime and misdemeanour, derogatory to the honour of the Crown, a breach of the fundamental privileges of Parliament, and subversive of the Constitution of this country.
Página 214 - ... such persons only as have just claims on the royal beneficence, or who, by their personal services to the crown, by the performance of duties to the public, or by their useful discoveries in science, and attainments in literature and the arts, have merited the gracious consideration of their Sovereign, and the gratitude of their country.