The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 2Wells and Lilly, 1826 - Great Britain |
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... asked a question of a voter on the other side , or supported a doubtful vote on my own . I respected the abilities of my managers ; I relied on the can- dour of the court . I think the worthy sheriffs will bear me witness , that I have ...
... asked a question of a voter on the other side , or supported a doubtful vote on my own . I respected the abilities of my managers ; I relied on the can- dour of the court . I think the worthy sheriffs will bear me witness , that I have ...
Page 113
... asking how they agreed with that legislative author- ity . Modes of administration were formed in an insensible and very unsystematick manner . But they gradually adapted themselves to the varying condition of things . - What was first ...
... asking how they agreed with that legislative author- ity . Modes of administration were formed in an insensible and very unsystematick manner . But they gradually adapted themselves to the varying condition of things . - What was first ...
Page 116
... asked , if such was then my opinion of the mode of pacification , how I came to be the very person who moved , not only for a repeal of all the late coercive statutes , but for mutilating by a positive law , the entireness of the ...
... asked , if such was then my opinion of the mode of pacification , how I came to be the very person who moved , not only for a repeal of all the late coercive statutes , but for mutilating by a positive law , the entireness of the ...
Page 188
... asked , why I do not choose to destroy those offices which are pensions , and appoint pensions under the direct title in their stead ? I allow that in some cases it leads to abuse ; to have things appointed for one purpose 188 SPEECH ON ...
... asked , why I do not choose to destroy those offices which are pensions , and appoint pensions under the direct title in their stead ? I allow that in some cases it leads to abuse ; to have things appointed for one purpose 188 SPEECH ON ...
Page 264
... asked myself , and I asked myself nothing else , * An allusion made by Mr. Powis . what part it was fit for a member of parliament 264 SPEECH ON MR . FOX'S.
... asked myself , and I asked myself nothing else , * An allusion made by Mr. Powis . what part it was fit for a member of parliament 264 SPEECH ON MR . FOX'S.
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