The Repository, Or, Treasury of Politics and Literature for ...: Being a Complete Collection of the Best Letters (including Those of Junius) and Essays from the Daily Papers, 1. köideJ. Murray, 1771 |
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... Subjects " to petition the King , and all Commitments and Profecution for fuch Pe- " titioning are illegal . " And to this right of petitioning the act has put no limitation whatsoever . It is not in the power of the house of commons ...
... Subjects " to petition the King , and all Commitments and Profecution for fuch Pe- " titioning are illegal . " And to this right of petitioning the act has put no limitation whatsoever . It is not in the power of the house of commons ...
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... subject that ought to concern us both , and which is no less than the alarming appre henfions of the inhabitants and merchants of Weft Florida , from the pro- digious army lately arrived at New - Orleans from Spain . I will not hesitate ...
... subject that ought to concern us both , and which is no less than the alarming appre henfions of the inhabitants and merchants of Weft Florida , from the pro- digious army lately arrived at New - Orleans from Spain . I will not hesitate ...
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... subjects , to the great mortification of the true friends of the conftitution , the peace and good order of fociety , and the permanent profperity of Great Britain . Your's , & c . PHILO - BRITANNIÆ , Number XXVII . MORNING CHRONICLE ...
... subjects , to the great mortification of the true friends of the conftitution , the peace and good order of fociety , and the permanent profperity of Great Britain . Your's , & c . PHILO - BRITANNIÆ , Number XXVII . MORNING CHRONICLE ...
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... subject . What letters paffed between Lieutenant Governor Fitz - Maurice , and the fecretary at ftate , the writer of this paper is ignorant of . But it would ap- pear that Lieutenant Governor Fitz - Maurice had received an anfwer ...
... subject . What letters paffed between Lieutenant Governor Fitz - Maurice , and the fecretary at ftate , the writer of this paper is ignorant of . But it would ap- pear that Lieutenant Governor Fitz - Maurice had received an anfwer ...
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... subject mat- ter of Junius may be gathered from this piece . Several other aufwers have been given in various papers to the formidable Junius , all of which are far from being clear of the virulence they charge upon Junius . - How- ever ...
... subject mat- ter of Junius may be gathered from this piece . Several other aufwers have been given in various papers to the formidable Junius , all of which are far from being clear of the virulence they charge upon Junius . - How- ever ...
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Page 74 - Let us suppose a gracious well-intentioned prince made sensible at last of the great duty he owes to his people and of his own disgraceful situation...
Page 341 - I have ever made the law of the land the rule of my conduct, esteeming it my chief glory to reign over a free people. With this view I have always been careful, as well to execute faithfully the trust reposed in me, as to avoid even the appearance of invading any of those powers which the constitution has placed in other hands.
Page 244 - They attempted, but in vain, to convey the carcase from him ; he watched it perpetually, and would suffer nothing to touch it. The keeper then endeavoured to tempt him with variety of victuals, but he turned from all that was offered with loathing. They then put several living dogs into his cage, and these he instantly tore piecemeal, but left their members on the floor.
Page 244 - ... to sleep within the fangs and under the jaws of his terrible patron. A gentleman who had lost the spaniel, and had advertised a reward of two guineas to the finder, at length heard of the adventure, and went to reclaim his dog. You see, sir...
Page 74 - ... to his king and country, and that the great person whom he addresses has spirit enough to bid him speak freely, and understanding enough to listen to him with attention.
Page 355 - KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY. The humble Address, Remonstrance, and Petition, of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Livery of the city of London, in Common Hall assembled.
Page 74 - King and country, and that the great person whom he addresses has spirit enough to bid him speak freely, and understanding enough to listen to him with attention. Unacquainted with the vain impertinence of forms, he would deliver his sentiments with dignity and firmness, but not without respect.
Page 342 - Wales, and intrusted with the most important secrets of government, must tend to alarm and disgust the friends of the present Royal Family, and to encourage the hopes and attempts of the Jacobites...
Page 99 - House of Commons is not original, but delegated to them for the welfare of the people from whom they received it.
Page 139 - The detachment from the foot guards, relieved every twenty-four hours, which has for some time past done duty in Spitalfields, at the requisition of the worthy magistrates acting there, in order to secure the public peace, went by order from hence ; but no particular directions were given as to the manner in which they should march, which was left, as usual, to the discretion of the commanding officer.