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... effect to the principles of free parliamentary government , and were all much disposed to retain an undue control of public affairs in their own hands . Even as late as 1854 Lord Derby made use of the following language while discussing ...
... effect to the principles of free parliamentary government , and were all much disposed to retain an undue control of public affairs in their own hands . Even as late as 1854 Lord Derby made use of the following language while discussing ...
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... effect to their principles by resigning , when he determined to remain in office . For the succeeding nine months the ministry consisted of Messrs . Viger , Daly and Draper . Practically there was no government until after the general ...
... effect to their principles by resigning , when he determined to remain in office . For the succeeding nine months the ministry consisted of Messrs . Viger , Daly and Draper . Practically there was no government until after the general ...
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... to greatly embittered public discussion , it also had this effect— it aided the advocates of perfect religious equality and the voluntary principle in giving shape to their demands for the repeal HON . GEORGE BROWN . 7.
... to greatly embittered public discussion , it also had this effect— it aided the advocates of perfect religious equality and the voluntary principle in giving shape to their demands for the repeal HON . GEORGE BROWN . 7.
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... effect on the country , but the Governor - General had many advantages on his side , which rendered the issue somewhat doubtful for a time . The state of the franchise and of the election law gave the Governor a great advantage in a ...
... effect on the country , but the Governor - General had many advantages on his side , which rendered the issue somewhat doubtful for a time . The state of the franchise and of the election law gave the Governor a great advantage in a ...
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... effect to certain principles , and such leaders hesitating or refusing to introduce the measures they were bound by their principles and pledges to carry , as they could carry , in a friendly parliament . They seemed to forget that the ...
... effect to certain principles , and such leaders hesitating or refusing to introduce the measures they were bound by their principles and pledges to carry , as they could carry , in a friendly parliament . They seemed to forget that the ...
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