Annual Register, Volume 38Edmund Burke 1800 - History |
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... land ; with this difference , however , to the dif- advantage of the latter , that it would prove a much easier talk to over- come them at land than the others at fea . Other caufes of diffatisfaction mi- litated against the ruling ...
... land ; with this difference , however , to the dif- advantage of the latter , that it would prove a much easier talk to over- come them at land than the others at fea . Other caufes of diffatisfaction mi- litated against the ruling ...
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... land appeared to defire with no lefs fervour than themselves . But the animofities , produced by internal divifions , had , in truth , taken fuch unhappy poffeffion of moft men , that thole who fought to reconcile them to moderation ...
... land appeared to defire with no lefs fervour than themselves . But the animofities , produced by internal divifions , had , in truth , taken fuch unhappy poffeffion of moft men , that thole who fought to reconcile them to moderation ...
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... land , had been fuccefsfully refifted , and the conftitution protected a- gainst the malevolent designs of its domeftic enemies . When the pro- vifions of the intended bill came into examination , the neceffity of adopting it would be ...
... land , had been fuccefsfully refifted , and the conftitution protected a- gainst the malevolent designs of its domeftic enemies . When the pro- vifions of the intended bill came into examination , the neceffity of adopting it would be ...
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... land would remain fo heartlefs and ( . fupine as not to refift it with the vigour and fpirit of their ancef- tors . The principle of the bill was decidedly approved by Mr. Wil- berforce , as tending to check the licentious difpofition ...
... land would remain fo heartlefs and ( . fupine as not to refift it with the vigour and fpirit of their ancef- tors . The principle of the bill was decidedly approved by Mr. Wil- berforce , as tending to check the licentious difpofition ...
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... land , near Old Sarum , fhould fend two members to parliament ? The laws in existence were , in his judge . ment , amply fufficient to punish every crime , and misdemeanour , therein alluded to , without needing its affistance . He ...
... land , near Old Sarum , fhould fend two members to parliament ? The laws in existence were , in his judge . ment , amply fufficient to punish every crime , and misdemeanour , therein alluded to , without needing its affistance . He ...
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Page 351 - I could wish that they will control the usual current of the passions or prevent our nation from running the course which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations. But if I may even flatter myself that they may be productive of some partial benefit, some occasional good that they may now and then recur to moderate the fury of party spirit, to warn against the mischiefs of foreign intrigue, to guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism, this hope will be a full recompense for the solicitude...
Page 343 - Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Page 345 - They serve to organize faction, to give it an artificial and extraordinary force — to put in the place of the delegated will of the nation, the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community, and, according to the alternate triumphs of different parties, to make the public administration the mirror of the ill-concerted and incongruous projects of faction, rather than the organ of consistent and wholesome plans digested by common councils, and modified by mutual...
Page 345 - The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. But the constitution which at any time exists till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Page 347 - THERE is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government, and serve to keep alive the spirit of liberty. This within...
Page 2 - In looking forward to the moment which is intended to terminate the career of my public life, my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved country for the many honors it has conferred upon me...
Page 341 - ... consistently with motives which I was not at liberty to disregard, to return to that retirement from which I had been reluctantly drawn. The strength of my inclination to do this previous to the last election had even led to the preparation of an address to declare it to you ; but mature reflection on the then perplexed and critical posture of our affairs with foreign nations and the unanimous advice of persons entitled to my confidence impelled me to abandon the idea.
Page 351 - How far in the discharge of my official duties, I have been guided by the principles which have been delineated, the public records and other evidences of my conduct must witness to you and to the world.
Page 351 - In relation to the still subsisting war in Europe my proclamation of the 22d of April 1793 is the index to my plan. Sanctioned by your approving voice, and by that of your Representatives in both Houses of Congress, the spirit of that measure has continually governed me, uninfluenced by any attempts to deter or divert me from it. After deliberate examination, with the...
Page 349 - Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue?