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... true patriot . The writer regrets that this duty did not fall into more competent hands , and that a more graphic picture should not be presented of one who was so deservedly popular , and who gave so much of his life and strength , as ...
... true patriot . The writer regrets that this duty did not fall into more competent hands , and that a more graphic picture should not be presented of one who was so deservedly popular , and who gave so much of his life and strength , as ...
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... true legitimate representation of legislative power and the fountain of administrative authority to a secondary place in the government of the country . Mr. Brown's advent to Canada at this juncture was , under the existing ...
... true legitimate representation of legislative power and the fountain of administrative authority to a secondary place in the government of the country . Mr. Brown's advent to Canada at this juncture was , under the existing ...
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... true constitutional ruler . By his moder- ation , firmness and prudence , he had averted serious dangers while giving full effect to the new system of government . Long before the close of the year many of his opponents showed they were ...
... true constitutional ruler . By his moder- ation , firmness and prudence , he had averted serious dangers while giving full effect to the new system of government . Long before the close of the year many of his opponents showed they were ...
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... true meaning of the Act of 1791 was declared to be that the churches of England and Scotland were entitled to share in the reserves , but no other bodies whatever . That division was kept secret , he had reason to believe , from the ...
... true meaning of the Act of 1791 was declared to be that the churches of England and Scotland were entitled to share in the reserves , but no other bodies whatever . That division was kept secret , he had reason to believe , from the ...
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... true ; but nothing can excuse the course pursued by them when they were placed in power for a specific purpose and then failed to attempt the accomplishment of that purpose . Sir Francis Hincks long after- wards wrote concerning Mr ...
... true ; but nothing can excuse the course pursued by them when they were placed in power for a specific purpose and then failed to attempt the accomplishment of that purpose . Sir Francis Hincks long after- wards wrote concerning Mr ...
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