The history of Ireland, from its union with Great Britain ... to October 1810, Volume 2 |
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... influence in Tyrone . -Mr . Pitt's loss of influence & prerogation of Parliament →→→ Mr. King goes to Weymouth - Internal state of the country- Fofter sworn in Chan . of the Exchequer Internal effects of Mr. Pitt's continental and ...
... influence in Tyrone . -Mr . Pitt's loss of influence & prerogation of Parliament →→→ Mr. King goes to Weymouth - Internal state of the country- Fofter sworn in Chan . of the Exchequer Internal effects of Mr. Pitt's continental and ...
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... - Defection of Mr. Pitt's friends Mr. Fofter dis- countenanced - Further decline of Mr. Pitt's influence Mr. Pitt Lord Hardwicke and Sir Jonah Barrington - Case of R Troy v . Symonds Grounds of the trial - Effects ii CI CONTENTS Ο.
... - Defection of Mr. Pitt's friends Mr. Fofter dis- countenanced - Further decline of Mr. Pitt's influence Mr. Pitt Lord Hardwicke and Sir Jonah Barrington - Case of R Troy v . Symonds Grounds of the trial - Effects ii CI CONTENTS Ο.
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... influence to his accommodating friend and veteran in the system , Lord Viscount Melville . The rest were tools , which he wielded at pleasure . The motley selection was attempted to be justified upon new principles . A general doctrine ...
... influence to his accommodating friend and veteran in the system , Lord Viscount Melville . The rest were tools , which he wielded at pleasure . The motley selection was attempted to be justified upon new principles . A general doctrine ...
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... influence and power , which left it on his secession in 1801. Besides the loss of the interests of the few , who may be fairly presumed to have rejected the terms of readmission , ( particularly as to Ireland ) Mr. Addington by his ...
... influence and power , which left it on his secession in 1801. Besides the loss of the interests of the few , who may be fairly presumed to have rejected the terms of readmission , ( particularly as to Ireland ) Mr. Addington by his ...
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... influence upon his Sove- reign . His success in the senate fell short of his expectation ; for with his utmost exertions he carried his defence bill only by a majority of 40 , and his additional force bill by that of 28 ; in this latter ...
... influence upon his Sove- reign . His success in the senate fell short of his expectation ; for with his utmost exertions he carried his defence bill only by a majority of 40 , and his additional force bill by that of 28 ; in this latter ...
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Page 502 - That it is contrary to the. first duties of the confidential servants of the Crown to restrain themselves by any pledge, expressed or implied, from offering to the King any advice which the course of circumstances may render necessary for the welfare and security of any part of his Majesty's extensive empire.
Page 83 - I do declare that I do not believe that the Pope of Rome or any other foreign prince, prelate, person, state, or potentate, hath or ought to have any temporal or civil jurisdiction, power, superiority, or pre-eminence, directly or indirectly, within this realm.
Page 83 - I also declare, that it is not an article of the Catholic faith, neither am I thereby required to believe or profess that the Pope is infallible, or that I am bound to obey any order in its own nature immoral, though the Pope, or any ecclesiastical power, should issue or direct such order; but, on the contrary, I hold that it would be sinful in me to pay any respect or obedience thereto...
Page 24 - On the other hand, should the Catholics be sensible of the benefit they possess by having so many characters of eminence pledged not to embark in the service of Government, except on the terms of the Catholic privileges being obtained...
Page 32 - Called to the throne of France by Providence, and by the suffrages of the senate, the people, and the army, my first sentiment is a wish for peace. France and England abuse their prosperity. They may contend for ages ; but do 'their governments well fulfil the most sacred of their duties, and will not so much blood shed uselessly, and without a view to any end, condemn them in their own consciences] I consider it as no disgrace to make the first step. I have, I hope, sufficiently proved to the world...
Page 83 - An Act for the further Limitation of the Crown, and better securing the Rights and Liberties of the Subject, is and stands limited to the Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover, and the heirs of her body, being Protestants ; hereby utterly renouncing and abjuring any obedience or allegiance unto any other person claiming or pretending a right to the crown of this realm.
Page 32 - I hope, sufficiently proved to the world, that I fear none of the chances of war ; it, besides, presents nothing that I need to fear : peace is the wish of my heart, but war has never been inconsistent with my glory.
Page 33 - ... with the Emperor of Russia, who has given the strongest proofs of the wisdom and elevation of the sentiments, with which he is animated, and the lively interest, which he takes in the, safety and independence of Jurope.
Page 2 - It is uncecessary to dwell on the mischiefs which have already resulted from placing the great offices of government in weak and incapable hands. We see no hope of any effectual remedy for these mischiefs, but by uniting in the public service " as large a proportion as possible of the weight, talents, and character, to be found in public men of all descriptions, and without any exception.
Page 83 - I do renounce, reject, and abjure, the opinion that Princes excommunicated by the Pope and Council, or by any authority of the See of Rome, or by any authority whatsoever, may be deposed or murdered by their Subjects, or by any person whatsoever...