A history of the political life of the rt. hon. W. Pitt, by John Gifford, Volumen1 |
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Página xii
... Arguments in support of it --- Reflections on the measure --- Passes the House of Com- mons --- Is opposed by Lord Thurlow --- Ground of his opposition not tenable --- Receives the Royal Assent --- Session closes . CHAPTER V. Attention ...
... Arguments in support of it --- Reflections on the measure --- Passes the House of Com- mons --- Is opposed by Lord Thurlow --- Ground of his opposition not tenable --- Receives the Royal Assent --- Session closes . CHAPTER V. Attention ...
Página xii
... Arguments against it --- Receives the Royal Assent --- Mr . Burke prefers charges of high crimes and misde- meanors against Mr. Hastings --- Mr . Fox attacks Mr. Dun- das --- Mr. Pitt defends him --- Mr . Hastings's defence --- Mr ...
... Arguments against it --- Receives the Royal Assent --- Mr . Burke prefers charges of high crimes and misde- meanors against Mr. Hastings --- Mr . Fox attacks Mr. Dun- das --- Mr. Pitt defends him --- Mr . Hastings's defence --- Mr ...
Página xiii
... argument exposed --- He is answered by Lord North --- who shews the intent of the Legislature in passing the Acts --- Expresses his jealousy of the Dissenters , --- Mr . Pitt opposes the motion --- and contends that the Dissenters enjoy ...
... argument exposed --- He is answered by Lord North --- who shews the intent of the Legislature in passing the Acts --- Expresses his jealousy of the Dissenters , --- Mr . Pitt opposes the motion --- and contends that the Dissenters enjoy ...
Página 60
... arguments used on the occasion , that a company of merchants were utterly unfit to be entrusted with the political government of a distant foreign dominion , or with the management of large territorial re- venues . And another argument ...
... arguments used on the occasion , that a company of merchants were utterly unfit to be entrusted with the political government of a distant foreign dominion , or with the management of large territorial re- venues . And another argument ...
Página 61
... argument against the principle of the bill ; for if government possessed themselves of this source of influence and corruption , it would no longer be the in- fluence of a company , but that of the executive government . He observed ...
... argument against the principle of the bill ; for if government possessed themselves of this source of influence and corruption , it would no longer be the in- fluence of a company , but that of the executive government . He observed ...
Términos y frases comunes
admitted adopted appointed argument asserted bill Britain Britannic Majesty British Burke charge commercial committee conduct consequence consideration considered constitution contended court crown debts declared defence dissolution of Parliament dominions duty East India effect enemy established executive government existing favour force France ground Hastings high contracting parties Holland honour hostile House of Commons House of Lords important interest Ireland justice King King of Prussia kingdom liberty Lord Lord North Majesty's majority means measure ment merchandizes mind ministers motion nation nature necessary necessity object observed occasion opinion opposition Parlia Parliament Parliament of Ireland peace persons Pitt Pitt's political possessions prerogative present treaty Prince principles proceeded produce proposed purpose question render resolutions respect revenue Scheldt ships sion situation Sovereign speech Stadtholder States-General succours test act throne tion trade United Provinces vested voted
Pasajes populares
Página 401 - And whereas it hath been found by experience, that it is inconsistent with the safety and welfare of this Protestant kingdom, to be governed by a Popish prince...
Página 516 - ... to neutral places, but also from one place belonging to an enemy to another place belonging to an enemy, whether they be under the jurisdiction of one power or under several.
Página 401 - Commons, do further pray that it may be enacted, that all and every person and persons that is, are or shall be reconciled to or shall hold communion with the See or Church of Rome, or shall profess the popish religion, or shall marry a papist, shall be excluded and be for ever incapable to inherit, possess, or enjoy the crown and government of this realm...
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 517 - ... prepared for war by land or by sea, shall not be reputed contraband, much less such as have been already wrought and made up for any other use, all which shall be...
Página 517 - ... copper, brass, coals, as also wheat and barley, and any other kind of corn and pulse, tobacco, and likewise all manner of spices, salted and smoked flesh, salted fish, cheese and butter, beer...
Página 516 - Contracting parties, although the whole lading or any part thereof should appertain to the enemies of either, Contraband goods being always excepted. It is also agreed in like manner that the same liberty be extended to persons who are on board a free ship, with this effect that although they be enemies to both or either party, they are not to be taken out of that free Ship, unless they are officers or soldiers and in the actual service of the enemies...
Página 227 - Now if the country be not safe in such hands, in whose may it confide its interests ? If such a number of such men be liable to the influence of corrupt motives, what assembly of men will be secure from the same danger ? Does any new scheme of representation promise to collect together more wisdom, or to produce firmer integrity...
Página 504 - States, the merchants and others of each of the two nations residing in the dominions of the other shall have the privilege of remaining and continuing their trade, so long as they behave peaceably and commit no offence against the laws...
Página 513 - ... their ships in the ports of either the one or the other of the aforesaid parties, to sell what they have taken, or in any other manner whatsoever to exchange their ships...