The country well governed; or, Plain questions on the perplexed state of parties in opposition [in answer to The country without a government, by lord Brougham].1830 |
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Page 61 - That, through a determined and persevering, but at the same time judicious and temperate, enforcement of such measures, this House looks forward to a progressive improvement in the character of the slave population, such as may prepare them for a participation in those civil rights and privileges which are enjoyed by other classes of His Majesty's subjects.
Page 61 - That this House is anxious for the accomplishment of this purpose, at the earliest period that shall be compatible with the well-being of the slaves themselves, with the safety of the colonies, and with a fair and equitable consideration of the interests of private property.
Page 9 - ... he had been one of the most experienced practitioners in the court of Chancery, and was admirably qualified to get through business, which would compensate for any deficiencies that might exist in other respects. The new lord Chancellor, again, though not educated in the Equity courts, was a person of very great legal talents, and of a very strong and independent mind. He possessed a remarkable power of simplifying and dealing with the most complicated questions ; and it was the opinion of those,...
Page 64 - In India, if the consideration be honestly paid, we are sure of the reward, but if it be much longer delayed, calamities are assuredly in the womb of time, the like of •which ' no eye hath seen, no heart conceived, and which no tongue can adequately tell.