The Works of Francis Gregor, of Trewarthennick, Esq |
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... opinion , as tỏ the urgent call for a public exposition of the real truth . on these subjects , and the probable utility of such an attempt as the present , at this important crisis ; for we ' all know that a set of gentlemen ...
... opinion , as tỏ the urgent call for a public exposition of the real truth . on these subjects , and the probable utility of such an attempt as the present , at this important crisis ; for we ' all know that a set of gentlemen ...
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... opinion , is to be estimated . I shall , in the first place , call your attention to the expenditure of the Civil List , which includes a very considerable proportion of those salaries contained in the Red Book , so confidently ...
... opinion , is to be estimated . I shall , in the first place , call your attention to the expenditure of the Civil List , which includes a very considerable proportion of those salaries contained in the Red Book , so confidently ...
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... opinions formed by the Committee of Finance , whose chairman was the present Speaker of the House of Com- mons ( the Right Hon . Charles Abbott ) the extent and accuracy of whose information is universally ad- mitted . I think you will ...
... opinions formed by the Committee of Finance , whose chairman was the present Speaker of the House of Com- mons ( the Right Hon . Charles Abbott ) the extent and accuracy of whose information is universally ad- mitted . I think you will ...
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... opinion , that the continual and vigi- lant attention both of Parliament and Government is not required for the regulating and controlling the ex- pences of the Civil and Pension List , and the emolu- ments of office . I have no such ...
... opinion , that the continual and vigi- lant attention both of Parliament and Government is not required for the regulating and controlling the ex- pences of the Civil and Pension List , and the emolu- ments of office . I have no such ...
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Francis Gregor. cerned in corrupt transactions . But , surely , neither the opinion of any individual , nor rumour , however general , can justify the violent measure of universal disfranchisement , without proof of criminality legally ...
Francis Gregor. cerned in corrupt transactions . But , surely , neither the opinion of any individual , nor rumour , however general , can justify the violent measure of universal disfranchisement , without proof of criminality legally ...
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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.