An Analysis of the Constitution of the East-India Company, and of the Laws Passed by Parliament for the Government of Their Affairs, at Home and Abroad: To which is Prefixed, a Brief History of the Company, and of the Rise and Progress of the British Power in IndiaKingsbury, Parburg, and Allen, J. M. Richardson, and Harding and Company, 1826 - 804 pages |
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... . * * In 1772 committees of the House of Commons were appointed to investigate the Company's affairs , and in * Vide ( jovernments , page 365 . 1773 the Regulating Act was passed , first nominating a 1773 ' xxvi RISE AND PROGRESS OF THE.
... . * * In 1772 committees of the House of Commons were appointed to investigate the Company's affairs , and in * Vide ( jovernments , page 365 . 1773 the Regulating Act was passed , first nominating a 1773 ' xxvi RISE AND PROGRESS OF THE.
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... Commons , and were continued with great earnestness during the two suc- ceeding years . In 1782 a select committee of the House of Commons was appointed , for the specific purpose of inquiring into the state of the administration of ...
... Commons , and were continued with great earnestness during the two suc- ceeding years . In 1782 a select committee of the House of Commons was appointed , for the specific purpose of inquiring into the state of the administration of ...
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... Commons . Each Assistant - Director was to receive a salary of £ 500 per annum from the Company . The second bill went to explain the powers vested in the Governor - General and Council by the act of 1773 , and forbad the exchange ...
... Commons . Each Assistant - Director was to receive a salary of £ 500 per annum from the Company . The second bill went to explain the powers vested in the Governor - General and Council by the act of 1773 , and forbad the exchange ...
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... Commons , on a divi- sion of 208 to 102 , and was the next day carried to the Lords . : It has been remarked , that on the division , several of the members well known as the friends of his Majesty gave their votes on the side of ...
... Commons , on a divi- sion of 208 to 102 , and was the next day carried to the Lords . : It has been remarked , that on the division , several of the members well known as the friends of his Majesty gave their votes on the side of ...
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... Commons went into a committee on the State of the Nation , on the 22d of December 1783 , and agreed to supplicate his Majesty not to dissolve the Par- liament ; urging , among other considerations , the necessity for " reformation in ...
... Commons went into a committee on the State of the Nation , on the 22d of December 1783 , and agreed to supplicate his Majesty not to dissolve the Par- liament ; urging , among other considerations , the necessity for " reformation in ...
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Page 175 - ... a sum of not less than one lakh of rupees in each year shall be set apart and applied to the revival and improvement of literature and the encouragement of the learned natives of India, and for the introduction and promotion of a knowledge of the sciences among the inhabitants of the British territories in India...
Page 737 - An Act for continuing in the East India Company, for a further Term, the possession of the British Territories " in India, together with certain exclusive Privileges ; for establishing further Regulations for the Government of the said Territories, and the better Administration of Justice within the same ; and for regulating the Trade to and from the Places within the Limits of the said Company's Charter...
Page 511 - ... deed, will, testament, bond, writing obligatory, bill of exchange, promissory note for payment of money, indorsement or assignment of any bill of exchange or promissory note for payment of...
Page 702 - That the state of slavery is repugnant to the principles of the British constitution and of the Christian religion, and that it ought to be gradually abolished throughout the British colonies with as much expedition as may be found consistent with a due regard to the well-being of the parties concerned.
Page 518 - That all acquisitions made under the influence of a military force or by Treaty with foreign Princes do of right belong to the State.
Page 708 - Purpose of his, her or their being carried away, conveyed or removed as a Slave or Slaves, or for the Purpose of his, her or their being imported or brought as a Slave or Slaves into any Island, Colony, Country, Territory or Place whatsoever, or for the Purpose of his, her or their being sold, transferred, used or dealt...
Page 322 - An Act for continuing in the East India Company for a further term the possession of the British Territories in India, together with certain exclusive privileges ; for establishing further regulations for the government of the said territories, and the better administration of justice within the same ; and for regulating the trade to and from the places within the limits of the said Company's Charter...
Page 474 - ... disclose or discover the vote or opinion of any particular member of the court-martial, unless required to give evidence thereof, as a witness, by a court of justice, in a due course of law. So help you God.
Page 330 - ... all the cargo on board the same, and the value thereof, by him subscribed, and shall swear to the truth thereof: whereupon the collector shall grant a clearance for such vessel and her cargo, but without specifying the particulars thereof in the clearance, unless required by the master or other person having the charge or command of such vessel so to do. If any vessel bound to...
Page 407 - Third, and entitled, an act for continuing in the East India company for a further term, the possession of the British territories in India, together with their exclusive trade, under certain limitations ; for establishing further regulations for the government of the said territories, and the better administration of justice within the same ; for appropriating to certain uses the revenues and profits of the said company ; and for making provision for the good order and government of the towns of...