The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History, Politics, and Literature for the Year ..., Volume 18J. Dodsley, 1791 - History |
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... proceedings of the provincial congrefs . Proclamation . The act called the Military Bill ,. which accompanied thefe. I T happens most unfortunately this year , that our own public among thofe of Europe , but have in a great degree ...
... proceedings of the provincial congrefs . Proclamation . The act called the Military Bill ,. which accompanied thefe. I T happens most unfortunately this year , that our own public among thofe of Europe , but have in a great degree ...
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... proceedings of that af- fembly . In the mean time , rough draughts of the two remaining bills relative to the province of Maffachusett's Bay , as well as of that for quarter- ing the troops in America , all of which were in agitation in ...
... proceedings of that af- fembly . In the mean time , rough draughts of the two remaining bills relative to the province of Maffachusett's Bay , as well as of that for quarter- ing the troops in America , all of which were in agitation in ...
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... proceeding ; to which its name , as well as its tendency , might poffibly contribute . He ac- cordingly published a Jane 29th . ftrong proclamation against it , in which it was ftiled an unlawful , hoftile , and traiterous combination ...
... proceeding ; to which its name , as well as its tendency , might poffibly contribute . He ac- cordingly published a Jane 29th . ftrong proclamation against it , in which it was ftiled an unlawful , hoftile , and traiterous combination ...
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... proceedings , as being deftructive of all good government ; and by a steady , manly , uniform , and per- fevering oppofition , to convince their enemies , that , in a contest fo important , in a caufe fo folemn , their conduct should be ...
... proceedings , as being deftructive of all good government ; and by a steady , manly , uniform , and per- fevering oppofition , to convince their enemies , that , in a contest fo important , in a caufe fo folemn , their conduct should be ...
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... proceedings fhould render it neceffary . Before public affairs had arrived at their prefent alarming ftate , the governor , by the advice of the new council , had itlued writs for the holding of a general affembly , which was to meet in ...
... proceedings fhould render it neceffary . Before public affairs had arrived at their prefent alarming ftate , the governor , by the advice of the new council , had itlued writs for the holding of a general affembly , which was to meet in ...
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Page 26 - That the respective colonies are entitled to the common law of England, and more especially to the great and inestimable privilege of being tried by their peers of the vicinage, according to the course of that law.
Page 26 - British parliament, as are bona fide, restrained to the regulation of our external commerce, for the purpose of securing the commercial advantages of the whole empire to the mother country, and the commercial benefits of its respective members ; excluding every idea of taxation internal or external, for raising a revenue on the subjects in America, without their consent.
Page 108 - That levying money for or to the use of the Crown, by pretence of prerogative, without grant of parliament, for longer time or in other manner than the same is or shall be granted, is illegal.
Page 17 - ... pavement without cement ; here a bit of black stone and there a bit of white; patriots and courtiers, king's friends and republicans ; whigs and tories ; treacherous friends and open enemies ; that it was indeed a very curious show, but utterly unsafe to touch, and unsure to stand on.
Page 260 - In our own native land, in defence of the freedom that is our birthright, and which we ever enjoyed till the late violation of it — for the protection of our property, acquired solely by the honest industry of our fore-fathers and ourselves, against violence actually offered, we have taken up arms. We shall lay them down when hostilities shall cease on the part of the aggressors, and all danger of their being renewed shall be removed, and not before.
Page 37 - And in my breast the imperfect joys expire; Yet Morning smiles the busy race to cheer, And new-born pleasure brings to happier men; The fields to all their wonted tribute bear; To warm their little loves the birds complain. I fruitless mourn to him that cannot hear And weep the more because I weep in vain.
Page 213 - Live while you live, the Epicure would say, And seize the pleasures of the present day. Live while you live, the sacred Preacher cries, And give to God each moment as it flies.
Page 194 - With Justice to herself severe, And Pity, dropping soft the sadly-pleasing tear. Oh, gently on thy suppliant's head, Dread Goddess, lay thy chastening hand ! Not in thy Gorgon terrors clad, Nor circled with the vengeful band...
Page 193 - Strains of Immortality! Horror covers all the heath, Clouds of carnage blot the sun.
Page 17 - ... a part under him, with a modesty that becomes all men, and with a confidence in him...