The New Annual Register, Or General Repository of History, Politics, and Literature, for the Year ...G. Robinson, Pater-noster-Row, 1814 - English poetry |
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... principle of the bill for repealing that act . But could this be considered as a fair ground of objection ? Because stealing to the amount of some thousand pounds is punished with death , is that a reason why stealing to the amount of ...
... principle of the bill for repealing that act . But could this be considered as a fair ground of objection ? Because stealing to the amount of some thousand pounds is punished with death , is that a reason why stealing to the amount of ...
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... principles of the constitution were , that the crown descends by heredi- tary succession , and not by elec- tion ; and that the crown is never suspended : so thinking , he must express his disapprobation of the restrictions which were ...
... principles of the constitution were , that the crown descends by heredi- tary succession , and not by elec- tion ; and that the crown is never suspended : so thinking , he must express his disapprobation of the restrictions which were ...
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... principle . But there were inconveniences at- tached to an exclusive adherence to either of these principles ; and on the balance of those inconveniences , the house had twice decided , that it was their first and most imperious duty to ...
... principle . But there were inconveniences at- tached to an exclusive adherence to either of these principles ; and on the balance of those inconveniences , the house had twice decided , that it was their first and most imperious duty to ...
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... principles which he had stated had been con- troverted . He was also gratified that his motion had been met by a direct ... principle . No : but he disapproved of acts which had been done when no parliament was sitting - of a course by ...
... principles which he had stated had been con- troverted . He was also gratified that his motion had been met by a direct ... principle . No : but he disapproved of acts which had been done when no parliament was sitting - of a course by ...
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... principle is not only erroneous , but it is fatal ; you confine the blessings of the con- stitution to the limits of the church ; whereas the principle ought to be that of spreading its advantages over all orders and all sects , at once ...
... principle is not only erroneous , but it is fatal ; you confine the blessings of the con- stitution to the limits of the church ; whereas the principle ought to be that of spreading its advantages over all orders and all sects , at once ...
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Page 78 - And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
Page 36 - It was not their custom to use hostile weapons against their fellow-creatures, for which reason they had come unarmed. Their object was not to do injury and thus provoke the Great Spirit, but to do good. They...
Page 59 - THE righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: And merciful men are taken away, none considering That the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace: They shall rest in their beds, Each one walking in his uprightness.
Page 18 - Certain Conditions or Concessions to be agreed upon by William Penn, Proprietary and Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania, and those who may become Adventurers and Purchasers in the same Province.
Page 37 - Brothers sometimes would differ : neither would he compare the Friendship between him and them to a Chain, for the rain might sometimes rust it, or a tree might fall and break it; but he should consider them as the same flesh and blood with the Christians, and the same as if one man's body were to be divided into two parts.
Page 31 - God, and his holy angels, that you be lowly, diligent, and tender ; fearing God, loving the people, and hating covetousness. Let justice have its impartial course, and the law free passage. Though to your loss protect no man against it, for you are not above the law, but the law above you. Live, therefore, the lives yourselves you would have the people live, and then you have right and boldness to punish the transgressor.
Page 22 - Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good. and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath- but also for conscience
Page 212 - I shall now finally close this disagreeable correspondence, trusting that, as we have completely explained ourselves to each other, the rest of our lives will be passed in uninterrupted tranquillity. — I am, Madam, with great truth, Very sincerely yours, (Signed) GEORGE P.
Page 239 - And whereas the Senate of the United States have approved of the said arrangement and recommended that it should be carried into effect, the same having also received the sanction of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, acting in the name and on the behalf of His...
Page 188 - If her honour is invaded, the defence of her reputation is no longer a matter of choice; and it signifies not whether the attack be made openly, manfully, and directly — or by secret insinuation, and by holding such conduct towards her as countenances all the suspicions that malice can suggest. If these ought to be the feelings of every...