Memoirs of the Life and Times of the Rt. Hon. Henry Grattan, Volume 3H. Colburn, 1841 - Politicians |
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... of the Irish Parliament , ascertaining and securing the Rights of this country , is , in our opinion , necessary for the establishment of its liberties . " Because their very great knowledge of the laws , and CHAP . I. ] 21 THEIR ADDRESS .
... of the Irish Parliament , ascertaining and securing the Rights of this country , is , in our opinion , necessary for the establishment of its liberties . " Because their very great knowledge of the laws , and CHAP . I. ] 21 THEIR ADDRESS .
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... necessary sentiment . I agree with you that the 6th of George I. was passed when we were depressed by the " intoxication of power , and weakened by intestine divisions . " There was at that time in the stamina of the community a radical ...
... necessary sentiment . I agree with you that the 6th of George I. was passed when we were depressed by the " intoxication of power , and weakened by intestine divisions . " There was at that time in the stamina of the community a radical ...
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... necessary for the strengthening of the nation's hands against foreign enemies ; but that he will suffer no alterations in the constitution . You can easily conceive what a scene of confusion the contest between these three parties must ...
... necessary for the strengthening of the nation's hands against foreign enemies ; but that he will suffer no alterations in the constitution . You can easily conceive what a scene of confusion the contest between these three parties must ...
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... necessary , and to apprehend that Lord Mansfield could not have done otherwise than he did . I hold with you , that Lord Mansfield should have attended to the Irish law , which , in reason , ought to be paramount to the little forms of ...
... necessary , and to apprehend that Lord Mansfield could not have done otherwise than he did . I hold with you , that Lord Mansfield should have attended to the Irish law , which , in reason , ought to be paramount to the little forms of ...
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... , on your side of the water , will probably produce exactly the contrary effect from what was intended by those who brought it forward . It is therefore necessary to acquaint you , both with CHAP . II . ] 37 THE MINISTRY .
... , on your side of the water , will probably produce exactly the contrary effect from what was intended by those who brought it forward . It is therefore necessary to acquaint you , both with CHAP . II . ] 37 THE MINISTRY .
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