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Page 7
... gentlemen , that this appears to me as bad in the principle , and far worse in its
consequence , than an universal suspension of the Habeas Corpus act ; and the
limiting qualification , instead of taking out the sting , does in my humble opinion ...
... gentlemen , that this appears to me as bad in the principle , and far worse in its
consequence , than an universal suspension of the Habeas Corpus act ; and the
limiting qualification , instead of taking out the sting , does in my humble opinion ...
Page 9
Several very prudent , and very well - intentioned , persons were of opinion , that
during the prevalence of such dispositions , all struggle rather inflamed than
lessened the distemper of the public councils . Finding such resistance to be ...
Several very prudent , and very well - intentioned , persons were of opinion , that
during the prevalence of such dispositions , all struggle rather inflamed than
lessened the distemper of the public councils . Finding such resistance to be ...
Page 10
But when my opinion was so very clearly to the contrary , for the reasons I have
just stated , I am sure my attendance would have been ridiculous . . I must add in
further explanation of my conduct , that , far from softening the features of such a ...
But when my opinion was so very clearly to the contrary , for the reasons I have
just stated , I am sure my attendance would have been ridiculous . . I must add in
further explanation of my conduct , that , far from softening the features of such a ...
Page 12
Some may think them matters of congratulation and complimentary addresses ;
but I trust your candour will be so indulgent to my weakness , as not to have the
worse opinion of me for my declining to participate in this joy , and my rejecting
all ...
Some may think them matters of congratulation and complimentary addresses ;
but I trust your candour will be so indulgent to my weakness , as not to have the
worse opinion of me for my declining to participate in this joy , and my rejecting
all ...
Page 20
If all the world joined them in a full cry against rebellion , and were as hotly
inflamed against the whole theory and enjoyment of freedom , as those who are
the most factious for servitude , it could not in my opinion answer any one end ...
If all the world joined them in a full cry against rebellion , and were as hotly
inflamed against the whole theory and enjoyment of freedom , as those who are
the most factious for servitude , it could not in my opinion answer any one end ...
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| Title | The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 2 The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Edmund Burke |
| Author | Edmund Burke |
| Publisher | Henry G. Bohn, 1864 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 21 Sep 2010 |
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