An Appeal to the NationJ. M'Creery, 1812 - 75 strán (strany) |
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... half . The word Constitution indeed , in the singular number , is not of so early a date ; but that the system of polity , embracing the people's 66 rights and liberties , " * " ancient liberties and free customs , ' ❝ old " liberties ...
... half . The word Constitution indeed , in the singular number , is not of so early a date ; but that the system of polity , embracing the people's 66 rights and liberties , " * " ancient liberties and free customs , ' ❝ old " liberties ...
Strana 10
... half a century ago told his country , that " arbitrary princes have for these three last centuries neglected their " militias , and for their own views rendered them purposely useless " and undisciplined . - A detestable policy ...
... half a century ago told his country , that " arbitrary princes have for these three last centuries neglected their " militias , and for their own views rendered them purposely useless " and undisciplined . - A detestable policy ...
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... half of the seventeenth century , as well as what occurred at and after the Revolution on the subject of the Militia , even down to the year 1780 , perceive how very obscurely it was comprehended or explained by any one of the great men ...
... half of the seventeenth century , as well as what occurred at and after the Revolution on the subject of the Militia , even down to the year 1780 , perceive how very obscurely it was comprehended or explained by any one of the great men ...
Strana 13
... tions . Instead of some half dozen of statutes which on all these sub- jects were , perhaps , as many as were required , the statute book is loaded with some thousands of Acts of Parliament , 38 39 53. Ought not our law , which its 18.
... tions . Instead of some half dozen of statutes which on all these sub- jects were , perhaps , as many as were required , the statute book is loaded with some thousands of Acts of Parliament , 38 39 53. Ought not our law , which its 18.
Strana 15
... half the time that has elapsed since the Revolution . That it has required more than a century to bring it so near destruction , we must attribute to the inherent vigour of the constitution , mutilated as it was , to the love of liberty ...
... half the time that has elapsed since the Revolution . That it has required more than a century to bring it so near destruction , we must attribute to the inherent vigour of the constitution , mutilated as it was , to the love of liberty ...
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An appeal to the nation Union for parliamentary reform according to the constitution Zobrazenie úryvkov - 1812 |
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Anne of Cleves annual arms authority Bacon Bill of Rights body BOROUGH FACTION branch called cause civil Committee of Consultation Convention Parliament corruption County Power crime critical reforms crown decay declared defence despotic duty election enacted England English Constitution Englishmen evil executive expediency felo de se free government freedom happy hath HIGH TREASON House of Commons Jury justice King kingdom legislative legislature long continuance Lord Lord Grenville Lord Liverpool magistrate Magna Charta Majesty means ment mind Monthly Meeting moral namely Norman nought oppression Parlia Parliamentary Reform according patriot peace Petitions of Rights political liberty present prince proper militia public liberty RADICAL REFORM representation resistance restoring rights and liberties riot rotten Boroughs ruin Saxon ancestors says Sect Sir William Jones sovereignty standing army statute thing thousand tion triennial act triennial parliament truth UNION FOR PARLIAMENTARY USURPATION vigour and energy violation whole wisdom words
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Strana 74 - Methinks I see in my mind a noble and puissant Nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks : methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full midday beam...
Strana 59 - Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer, but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Strana 74 - I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full midday beam, purging and unsealing her long-abused sight at the fountain itself of heavenly radiance; while the whole noise of timorous and flocking birds, with those also that love the twilight, flutter about, amazed at what she means, and in their envious gabble would prognosticate a year of sects and schisms.
Strana 53 - ... men in our kingdom have and hold all the aforesaid liberties, rights, and concessions, truly and peaceably, freely and quietly, fully and wholly to themselves and their heirs, of us and our heirs, in all things and places, for ever, as is aforesaid.
Strana 53 - ... the people of these realms shall be and are hereby absolved of their allegiance; and the said crown and government shall from time to time descend to and be enjoyed by such person or persons being Protestants as should have inherited and enjoyed the same in case the said person or persons so reconciled, holding communion...
Strana 53 - Lords spiritual and temporal, and Commons do, in the name of all the people aforesaid, most humbly and faithfully submit themselves, their heirs and posterities for ever; and do faithfully promise, That they will stand to, maintain, and defend their said Majesties, and also the limitation and succession of the Crown herein specified and contained, to the utmost of their powers, with their lives and estates, against all persons whatsoever, that shall attempt anything to the contrary.
Strana 58 - Master, which is the great commandment in the law ? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Strana 53 - An Act for the further Limitation of the Crown, and better securing the Rights and Liberties of the Subject...
Strana 74 - ... the old and wrinkled skin of corruption to outlive these pangs and wax young again, entering the glorious ways of truth and prosperous virtue destined to become great and honourable in these latter ages.
Strana 53 - Commons, do further pray that it may be enacted, that all and every person and persons that is, are or shall be reconciled to or shall hold communion with the See or Church of Rome, or shall profess the popish religion, or shall marry a papist, shall be excluded and be for ever incapable to inherit, possess, or enjoy the crown and government of this realm...