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Page vi
... defined , more systematically arranged , and applied with more profound
wisdom to their practical object , by him , than by any other person ; principles too
, not less warmly cherished in his heart , than firmly embraced by his
understanding .
... defined , more systematically arranged , and applied with more profound
wisdom to their practical object , by him , than by any other person ; principles too
, not less warmly cherished in his heart , than firmly embraced by his
understanding .
Page vii
... necessity , or presenting the shameless front of usurpation ; whether the
prescriptive claim of ascendency , or the brief career of official authority , or the
newlyacquired dominion of a mob , * was the sure object of his detestation and
hostility .
... necessity , or presenting the shameless front of usurpation ; whether the
prescriptive claim of ascendency , or the brief career of official authority , or the
newlyacquired dominion of a mob , * was the sure object of his detestation and
hostility .
Page viii
House of Commons , the attainment of its main object , was placed out of the
power of his opponents to wrest from him . -The existence of the enormities , with
the commission of which the governour - general was charged , how much
soever ...
House of Commons , the attainment of its main object , was placed out of the
power of his opponents to wrest from him . -The existence of the enormities , with
the commission of which the governour - general was charged , how much
soever ...
Page xi
and of the constitution , was with him the sole object of that alliance . Afterwards ,
when the independence of Europe was endangered by an overwhelming force ,
which nothing but the resources of this country appeared able to resist , he ...
and of the constitution , was with him the sole object of that alliance . Afterwards ,
when the independence of Europe was endangered by an overwhelming force ,
which nothing but the resources of this country appeared able to resist , he ...
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To these they wished me to add a few illustrative remarks on the laws , customs ,
opinions , and manners of the people concerned , and who are the objects of the
crimes we charge on Mr. Hastings . The several articles , as they appear before ...
To these they wished me to add a few illustrative remarks on the laws , customs ,
opinions , and manners of the people concerned , and who are the objects of the
crimes we charge on Mr. Hastings . The several articles , as they appear before ...
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