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... , life . For nearly seventeen years Mr. Gregor represented his native County in Parliament , when he attached himself to no party , although he generally supported the measures of Mr. Pitt xiv but upon all occasions he voted to the best.
... , life . For nearly seventeen years Mr. Gregor represented his native County in Parliament , when he attached himself to no party , although he generally supported the measures of Mr. Pitt xiv but upon all occasions he voted to the best.
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... measures taken from time to time by Government or Parliament for their economical regulation . I most perfectly agree with you in opinion , as tỏ the urgent call for a public exposition of the real truth . on these subjects , and the ...
... measures taken from time to time by Government or Parliament for their economical regulation . I most perfectly agree with you in opinion , as tỏ the urgent call for a public exposition of the real truth . on these subjects , and the ...
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... measures of firmness , wisdom , and moderation ; partaking in no form or degree of the nature or complexion of those proceedings which are in modern language , called " Revolutionary . " But although I agree with these gentlemen in ...
... measures of firmness , wisdom , and moderation ; partaking in no form or degree of the nature or complexion of those proceedings which are in modern language , called " Revolutionary . " But although I agree with these gentlemen in ...
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... measures tending to immediate and radical reform ought to take place . In the zeal of the moment I conceive that no probable difficulty could occur in pursuing the usual and just plan of preserving the interest of present possessors ...
... measures tending to immediate and radical reform ought to take place . In the zeal of the moment I conceive that no probable difficulty could occur in pursuing the usual and just plan of preserving the interest of present possessors ...
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... can be collected by an individual , I should go much beyond what becomes me , if I were to venture to recommend any particular measure in any case ; but , a means may very slight consideration of what I have above AND PUBLIC OFFICES . 37.
... can be collected by an individual , I should go much beyond what becomes me , if I were to venture to recommend any particular measure in any case ; but , a means may very slight consideration of what I have above AND PUBLIC OFFICES . 37.
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Page 256 - Attempts whatever, which shall be made against his Person, Crown, or Dignity ; and I will do my utmost Endeavour to disclose and make known to His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, all Treasons and traitorous Conspiracies which may be formed against...
Page 256 - George the fourth, and will defend him to the utmost of my power against all conspiracies and attempts whatever, which shall be made against his person, crown, or dignity. And I will do my utmost endeavour to disclose and make known to his majesty, his heirs and successors, all treasons and traitorous conspiracies which may be formed against him or them.
Page 257 - 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 258 - And I do solemnly in the presence of God profess, testify and declare that I do make this declaration and every part thereof in the plain and ordinary sense of the words read unto me, as they are commonly understood by English Protestants, without any evasion, equivocation or mental reservation whatsoever...
Page 58 - HE that goeth about to persuade a multitude, that they are not so well governed as they ought to be, shall never want attentive and favourable hearers ; because they know the manifold defects whereunto every kind of regiment is subject, but the secret lets and difficulties, which in public proceedings are innumerable and inevitable, they have not ordinarily the judgment to consider.
Page 256 - 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 256 - 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 255 - I acknowledge the Holy, Catholic, Apostolic, Roman Church for the Mother and Mistress of all Churches : and I promise and swear true obedience to the Bishop of Rome, Successor to St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, and Vicar of Jesus Christ.
Page 159 - Will you to the utmost of your power maintain the laws of God, the true profession of the Gospel, and the Protestant reformed religion established by law...
Page 257 - I do hereby disclaim, disavow, and solemnly abjure any intention to subvert the present Church Establishment as settled by law within this Realm.