The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 15C. and J. Rivington, 1827 - Great Britain |
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... oppressed with an anxiety , that no words can adequately express . The effect of all our labours , the result of all our inquiries , is now to be ascertained . You , my Lords , are now to determine , not only whether all these labours ...
... oppressed with an anxiety , that no words can adequately express . The effect of all our labours , the result of all our inquiries , is now to be ascertained . You , my Lords , are now to determine , not only whether all these labours ...
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... oppression . No , we never shall ( nor can we conceive that we ever should ) pass from this bar , without indignation , without rage and despair , if the House of Commons should , upon such a defence as has here been made against such a ...
... oppression . No , we never shall ( nor can we conceive that we ever should ) pass from this bar , without indignation , without rage and despair , if the House of Commons should , upon such a defence as has here been made against such a ...
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... oppression of the people of India would be too strong for the House of Commons itself , with all its power and reputation , did we not know , that we have brought before you a Cause which nothing can resist . I shall now , my Lords ...
... oppression of the people of India would be too strong for the House of Commons itself , with all its power and reputation , did we not know , that we have brought before you a Cause which nothing can resist . I shall now , my Lords ...
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... oppression , not only of an innocent , but of a most meritorious individual , who , in your , and in our service , has sacrificed his health , his fortune , and even suf- fered his fame and character to be called in question , from one ...
... oppression , not only of an innocent , but of a most meritorious individual , who , in your , and in our service , has sacrificed his health , his fortune , and even suf- fered his fame and character to be called in question , from one ...
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... oppression , and making a comparison of it with the Banyans of India , whom he prefers to the Commons of Great Britain . My Lords , what shall we say to this de- meanour ? With regard to the charge of using him with ingratitude , there ...
... oppression , and making a comparison of it with the Banyans of India , whom he prefers to the Commons of Great Britain . My Lords , what shall we say to this de- meanour ? With regard to the charge of using him with ingratitude , there ...
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