Speeches of Thomas Lord Erskine, Volume 1Reeves & Turner, 1870 - Freedom of the press |
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... Evidence for the Crown, . Speech for the Defence, . Reply of the Attorney-General, Tbial of Mr Pebry and Mr Lambert, Editor and Printeb of the " Morning Chronicle," for a Libel — The Subject, .... General Statement of the Case, Speech ...
... Evidence for the Crown, . Speech for the Defence, . Reply of the Attorney-General, Tbial of Mr Pebry and Mr Lambert, Editor and Printeb of the " Morning Chronicle," for a Libel — The Subject, .... General Statement of the Case, Speech ...
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... evidence of abuses which have already by his exertions been proved before your Lordship at Guildhall , whilst he himself has been suspended as a beacon for prudence to stand aloof from , so that in this unconstitutional mode of trial ...
... evidence of abuses which have already by his exertions been proved before your Lordship at Guildhall , whilst he himself has been suspended as a beacon for prudence to stand aloof from , so that in this unconstitutional mode of trial ...
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... evidence of their guilt , which has excited the abhorrence of the numerous audience that crowd this Court ; IF HE KEEPS THIS INJURED MAN SUSPENDED , OR DARES TO TURN THAT SUSPENSION INTO A REMOVAL , I SHALL THEN NOT SCRUPLE TO DECLARE ...
... evidence of their guilt , which has excited the abhorrence of the numerous audience that crowd this Court ; IF HE KEEPS THIS INJURED MAN SUSPENDED , OR DARES TO TURN THAT SUSPENSION INTO A REMOVAL , I SHALL THEN NOT SCRUPLE TO DECLARE ...
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... evidence , in saying , that it does not appear that the differences in Council arose , were continued , or brought to a crisis , on points where Lord Pigot had the Company's orders , either express or implied , to give any weight to his ...
... evidence , in saying , that it does not appear that the differences in Council arose , were continued , or brought to a crisis , on points where Lord Pigot had the Company's orders , either express or implied , to give any weight to his ...
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... evidence before you to entitle the Crown to your verdict ; but , as there is little reason to doubt that they are guilty , and as this deficiency in the evidence will probably be sup- plied at the day of judgment , you are well ...
... evidence before you to entitle the Crown to your verdict ; but , as there is little reason to doubt that they are guilty , and as this deficiency in the evidence will probably be sup- plied at the day of judgment , you are well ...
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Page 283 - That the pretended power of dispensing with laws, or the execution of laws, by regal authority, as it hath been assumed and exercised of late, is illegal.
Page 271 - 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 408 - Every freeman has an undoubted right to lay what sentiments he pleases before the public ; to forbid this is to destroy the freedom of the press : but if he publishes what is improper, mischievous, or illegal, he must take the consequence of his own temerity.
Page 206 - Geo. 3. c. 60. was passed, which enacts " that on every such " trial, the jury sworn to try the issue may give a general verdict " of guilty or not guilty, upon the whole matter put in issue upon " such indictment or information ; and shall not be required or " directed, by the court or Judge before whom such indictment or
Page 283 - That levying money for or to the use of the crown, by pretence of prerogative, without grant of parliament, for longer time, or in other manner, than the same is or shall be granted, is illegal.
Page 283 - That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of Parliament, is against law; That the subjects which are Protestants may have arms for their defence suitable to their conditions and as allowed by law...
Page 340 - ... devout prayer to that eternal Spirit who can enrich with all utterance and knowledge, and sends out his seraphim, with the hallowed fire of his altar, to touch and purify the lips of whom he pleases...
Page 340 - 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 262 - An Act declaring the rights and liberties of the Subject and settling the Succession of the Crown...
Page 341 - But he has put to hazard his ease, his security, his interest, his power, even his darling popularity, for the benefit of a people whom he has never seen.