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... rule over the dominions of Her Britannic Majesty which lie beyond the British Isles . I accumulated from time to time materials for this purpose . My change of abode , from England to Ceylon , in 1860 , delayed the execution of this and ...
... rule over the dominions of Her Britannic Majesty which lie beyond the British Isles . I accumulated from time to time materials for this purpose . My change of abode , from England to Ceylon , in 1860 , delayed the execution of this and ...
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... Rule - Debasement of the Hindoos - Chief Native Power - The Mahrattas - The Nizam , the Soubahadar of Bengal , & c . - War between French and English - French Capture of Madras - Clive's Defence of Arcot - The Seven Years ' War- Surajah ...
... Rule - Debasement of the Hindoos - Chief Native Power - The Mahrattas - The Nizam , the Soubahadar of Bengal , & c . - War between French and English - French Capture of Madras - Clive's Defence of Arcot - The Seven Years ' War- Surajah ...
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... for the time being ordinarily rules all these by virtue of his or her regal prerogative and authority . But still this royal prerogative authority of the Crown is subordinate to the authority B 2 THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT . 33.
... for the time being ordinarily rules all these by virtue of his or her regal prerogative and authority . But still this royal prerogative authority of the Crown is subordinate to the authority B 2 THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT . 33.
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... rules , also , had been brought into operation : - 1. The division of the High Court of Parliament into two Houses , one called the House of Lords , con- sisting of the spiritual peers and of the temporal peers ; the other called the ...
... rules , also , had been brought into operation : - 1. The division of the High Court of Parliament into two Houses , one called the House of Lords , con- sisting of the spiritual peers and of the temporal peers ; the other called the ...
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... . 6 2 For the great practical importance of this rule ( which was peculiar to England ) , see Lieber on Civil Liberty and Self - Govern- ment , ' p . 91 . in its dealings with other States . The King made ENGLISH CONSTITUTION . 13.
... . 6 2 For the great practical importance of this rule ( which was peculiar to England ) , see Lieber on Civil Liberty and Self - Govern- ment , ' p . 91 . in its dealings with other States . The King made ENGLISH CONSTITUTION . 13.
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Page 16 - That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed; nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Page 67 - Such colonists carry with them only so much of the English law as is applicable to their own situation, and the condition of an infant colony — such, for instance, as the general rules of inheritance, and of protection from personal injuries.
Page 106 - Covenant and Combine ourselves together into a Civil Body Politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid ; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 268 - We hold ourselves bound to the natives of our Indian territories by the same obligations of duty which bind us to all our other subjects, and those obligations, by the blessing of Almighty God. we shall faithfully and conscientiously fulfil.
Page 161 - ... the king and parliament of Great Britain will not impose any duty, tax, or assessment whatever, payable in any of His Majesty's colonies, provinces and plantations in North America or the West Indies ; except only such duties as it may be expedient to impose for the regulation of commerce...
Page 267 - We hereby announce to the Native Princes of India that all Treaties and Engagements made with them by or under the authority of the Honourable East India Company, are by us accepted, and will be scrupulously maintained ; and We look for the like observance on their part.
Page 268 - Firmly relying ourselves on the truth of Christianity, and acknowledging with gratitude the solace of religion, we disclaim alike the right and the desire to impose our convictions on any of our subjects. We declare it to be our royal will and pleasure that none )>e in anywise favoured, none molested or disquieted, by reason of their religious faith or observances, but that all shall alike enjoy the equal and impartial protection of the law...
Page 268 - We know, and respect, the feelings of attachment with which the natives of India regard the lands inherited by them from their ancestors, and we desire to protect them in all rights connected therewith, subject to the equitable demands of the State ; and we will that generally, in framing and administering the law, due regard be paid to the ancient rights, usages, and customs of India.
Page 185 - It shall not be lawful for the House of Commons to adopt or pass any Vote, Resolution, Address, or Bill for the Appropriation of any Part of the Public Revenue, or of any Tax or *New Section S!A added by 1915 Amendment.
Page 160 - ... (such proportion to be raised under the authority of the general court, or general assembly, of such province or colony, and disposable by parliament,) and shall engage to make provision also for the support of the civil government, and the administration of justice, in such province or colony, it will be proper, if such proposal...