The Speeches of the Hon. Thomas Erskine: (now Lord Erskine), when at the Bar, on Subjects Connected with the Liberty of the Press, and Against Constructive Treasons, Volume 2J. Ridgway, 1810 - Freedom of the press |
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... course of his address to the Jury , was read in evidence ; —the ob- jections taken to it by Mr. Erskine having been over- ruled by the Court . This letter , in addition to those inserted in the argument for the Crown , contained ...
... course of his address to the Jury , was read in evidence ; —the ob- jections taken to it by Mr. Erskine having been over- ruled by the Court . This letter , in addition to those inserted in the argument for the Crown , contained ...
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... course that I could take , to select six or seven , and no more ( not wishing to load the record unnecessarily ) , of those passages that go to the very root of our constitution , that is the nature of the passages which · I have ...
... course that I could take , to select six or seven , and no more ( not wishing to load the record unnecessarily ) , of those passages that go to the very root of our constitution , that is the nature of the passages which · I have ...
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... course of business , cannot be read in a cause to prove an obligation for twenty shillings without THE WHOLE being read , that the writer's meaning may be seen without deception . But in a criminal charge comprehending only four pages ...
... course of business , cannot be read in a cause to prove an obligation for twenty shillings without THE WHOLE being read , that the writer's meaning may be seen without deception . But in a criminal charge comprehending only four pages ...
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... course of nature , may never happen ) , he will make the constitution of Great Britain the foundation of all his conduct . Having now established the author's general inten- tion by his own introduction , which is the best and fairest ...
... course of nature , may never happen ) , he will make the constitution of Great Britain the foundation of all his conduct . Having now established the author's general inten- tion by his own introduction , which is the best and fairest ...
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... course of which explana- tion I may have occasion to cite a few passages from the works of that celebrated person . And I shall speak of him with the highest respect : -for , with whatever contempt he may delight to look down upon my ...
... course of which explana- tion I may have occasion to cite a few passages from the works of that celebrated person . And I shall speak of him with the highest respect : -for , with whatever contempt he may delight to look down upon my ...
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Page 179 - ... I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks. Methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full midday beam, purging and unsealing her...
Page 179 - Methinks I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks: methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full mid-day beam...
Page 38 - King there inhabiting and being, in contempt of our said lord the King and his laws, to the evil example of all others in the like case offending, and against the peace of our said lord the King, his crown and dignity.
Page 8 - An Act declaring the rights and liberties of the Subject and settling the Succession of the Crown...
Page 169 - I bent the whole force of my mind to, was the reduction of that corrupt influence, which is itself the perennial spring of all prodigality and of all disorder ; which loads us more than millions of debt, which takes away vigour from our arms, wisdom from our councils, and every shadow of authority and credit from the most venerable parts of our constitution.
Page 395 - The liberty of the press is, indeed, essential to the nature of a free state ; but this consists in laying no previous restraints upon publications, and not in freedom from censure for criminal matter when published.
Page 147 - Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.
Page 14 - Westminster do resolve, that William and Mary, prince and princess of Orange, be and be declared king and queen of England, France and Ireland and the dominions thereunto belonging...
Page 62 - That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king ; and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal.
Page 200 - And all the rule, one empire; only add Deeds to thy knowledge answerable; add faith, Add virtue, patience, temperance; add love, By name to come call'd charity, the soul Of all the rest : then wilt thou not be loath To leave this Paradise, but shalt possess A Paradise within thee, happier far.