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Page 80
... Smith , that the sums given to former princes of Wales had been granted from the civil list . He thought that splendour and dignity had been often confounded in the course of the debate . Splendour , on some occasions , might add to dig ...
... Smith , that the sums given to former princes of Wales had been granted from the civil list . He thought that splendour and dignity had been often confounded in the course of the debate . Splendour , on some occasions , might add to dig ...
Page 87
... Smith , and Mr. Wilberforce . Mr. Fox was surprised at the op- position made to the present question ; it was not calling upon the people to pay the debt in any degree , though it was clear that a request would come to call upon the ...
... Smith , and Mr. Wilberforce . Mr. Fox was surprised at the op- position made to the present question ; it was not calling upon the people to pay the debt in any degree , though it was clear that a request would come to call upon the ...
Page 91
... Smith inquired whether the accounts in- cluded the whole proceeds of the duchy during the minority of the Prince , and was answered in the affirmative by Mr. Anstruther , except the expense of the establishment , and a sum of 2500l ...
... Smith inquired whether the accounts in- cluded the whole proceeds of the duchy during the minority of the Prince , and was answered in the affirmative by Mr. Anstruther , except the expense of the establishment , and a sum of 2500l ...
Page 96
... Smith desired a message in the reign of George I. might be read , were 5,000,000l . were charged upon the civil list , and contended that what was then done would show the propriety of doing the same now . The debate was concluded by Mr ...
... Smith desired a message in the reign of George I. might be read , were 5,000,000l . were charged upon the civil list , and contended that what was then done would show the propriety of doing the same now . The debate was concluded by Mr ...
Page 98
... Smith proposed to appropriate , out of the sum allowed to his Royal Highness , 12507. per quarter , for the private use of the Princess of Wales ; which was negatived . The arrears of the duchy of Cornwall during the minority of the ...
... Smith proposed to appropriate , out of the sum allowed to his Royal Highness , 12507. per quarter , for the private use of the Princess of Wales ; which was negatived . The arrears of the duchy of Cornwall during the minority of the ...
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Page 465 - That it may please thee to endue the Lords of the Council, and all the Nobility, with grace, wisdom, and understanding ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
Page 543 - When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Page 109 - Albert Edward Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and all the Royal Family ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
Page 439 - Majesty's officers on the lakes directing that the Naval force so to be limited shall be restricted to such services as will in no respect interfere with the proper duties of the armed vessels of the other Party.
Page 388 - Those who have advised you, Sir, to delay so long the period of my daughter's commencing her intercourse with the world, and, for that purpose, to make Windsor her residence, appear not to have regarded the interruptions to her education which this arrangement occasions, both by the impossibility of obtaining...
Page 156 - WEEP, daughter of a royal line, A Sire's disgrace, a realm's decay ; Ah ! happy if each tear of thine Could wash a father's fault away ! Weep — for thy tears are Virtue's tears — Auspicious to these suffering isles ; And be each drop in future years Repaid thee by thy people's smiles ! THE CHAIN I GAVE.
Page 118 - MADAM, — As Lord Cholmondeley informs me, that you wish I would define, in writing, the terms upon which we are to live, I shall endeavour to explain myself upon that head, with as much clearness, and with as much propriety, as the nature of the subject will admit. Our inclinations are not in our power, nor should either of us be held answerable to the other, because nature has not made us suitable to each other.
Page 228 - Every sentiment of duty to your Majesty, and of concern for the public welfare, required that these particulars should not be withheld from your Majesty ; to whom more particularly belonged the cognizance of a matter of state so nearly touching the honour of your Majesty's royal family, and by possibility affecting the succession of your Majesty's crown.
Page 622 - The King has the fullest confidence, that, in consequence of this communication, the House of Lords will adopt that course of proceeding which the justice of the case and the honour and dignity of his Majesty's crown may require.
Page 119 - The letter which you announce to me as the last, obliges me to communicate to the King, as to my Sovereign, and my Father, both your avowal and my answer. You will find enclosed the copy of my letter to the King.