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The external regards , first , the conduct and maxims of the Company's
government with respect to the native princes and people dependent on the
British authority , — and , next , the proceedings with regard to those native
powers which are ...
The external regards , first , the conduct and maxims of the Company's
government with respect to the native princes and people dependent on the
British authority , — and , next , the proceedings with regard to those native
powers which are ...
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... the formation of this system , in which all the existing authorities of this kingdom
had a share : for Parliament appointed ... and Powers and objects of act the
effects thereof . an enforcement of their authority over the servants abroad . h
NINTH ...
... the formation of this system , in which all the existing authorities of this kingdom
had a share : for Parliament appointed ... and Powers and objects of act the
effects thereof . an enforcement of their authority over the servants abroad . h
NINTH ...
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an enforcement of their authority over the servants abroad . 3rdly . The
establishment of a court of justice capable of protecting the natives from the
oppressions of British subjects . 4thly . The establishment of a general council , to
be seated in ...
an enforcement of their authority over the servants abroad . 3rdly . The
establishment of a court of justice capable of protecting the natives from the
oppressions of British subjects . 4thly . The establishment of a general council , to
be seated in ...
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The second object of the act was the Court of Directors . Under the arrangement
of the year 1773 that court appeared to have its authority much strengthened . It
was made less dependent than formerly upon its constituents , the proprietary .
The second object of the act was the Court of Directors . Under the arrangement
of the year 1773 that court appeared to have its authority much strengthened . It
was made less dependent than formerly upon its constituents , the proprietary .
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At the same time their authority was held high over their servants of all
descriptions ; and the only rule prescribed to the Council - General of Bengal , in
the exercise of the large and ill - defined powers given to them , was that they
were to yield ...
At the same time their authority was held high over their servants of all
descriptions ; and the only rule prescribed to the Council - General of Bengal , in
the exercise of the large and ill - defined powers given to them , was that they
were to yield ...
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