The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 7Wells and Lilly, 1827 - Great Britain |
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Page xi
... means of being useful . Whilst I appeal with confidence to the people , for their judgment upon his publick conduct , to those , who are most intimately acquainted with his private life , I may with equal confidence appeal , and ask ...
... means of being useful . Whilst I appeal with confidence to the people , for their judgment upon his publick conduct , to those , who are most intimately acquainted with his private life , I may with equal confidence appeal , and ask ...
Page 20
... means of screening crimes of an high order , and in men of high description . Our course is different . We have not brought before you an obscure offender , who , when his insignificance and weakness are weighed against the power of the ...
... means of screening crimes of an high order , and in men of high description . Our course is different . We have not brought before you an obscure offender , who , when his insignificance and weakness are weighed against the power of the ...
Page 23
... means of calling them to account for their use of them . An opinion has been insidiously cir- culated through this kingdom , and through foreign nations too , that , in order to cover our participation in guilt , and our common interest ...
... means of calling them to account for their use of them . An opinion has been insidiously cir- culated through this kingdom , and through foreign nations too , that , in order to cover our participation in guilt , and our common interest ...
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... means of this peculiar circumstance it has not been difficult for Mr. Hastings to embody abuse , and to put himself at the head of a regular system of corruption . Another circumstance in that service is deserving of no- tice . Except ...
... means of this peculiar circumstance it has not been difficult for Mr. Hastings to embody abuse , and to put himself at the head of a regular system of corruption . Another circumstance in that service is deserving of no- tice . Except ...
Page 45
... means of knowing the true characters of their servants , their capacities , their ways of thinking , the turn and bias of their minds . If well em- ployed , and but a little improved , the East - India Company possessed an advantage ...
... means of knowing the true characters of their servants , their capacities , their ways of thinking , the turn and bias of their minds . If well em- ployed , and but a little improved , the East - India Company possessed an advantage ...
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