The Works of Francis Gregor, of Trewarthennick, Esq |
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... claim to the character which they assume , namely , that of temperate , well- informed , wise and safe directors of the public opinion , is to be estimated . I shall , in the first place , call your attention to the expenditure of the ...
... claim to the character which they assume , namely , that of temperate , well- informed , wise and safe directors of the public opinion , is to be estimated . I shall , in the first place , call your attention to the expenditure of the ...
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... claims unsatisfied , or their former services unrewarded . On the contrary full power was given to satisfy every claim , and to give every man his due . The clause to this effect is a solemn , just , and practical recognition of this ...
... claims unsatisfied , or their former services unrewarded . On the contrary full power was given to satisfy every claim , and to give every man his due . The clause to this effect is a solemn , just , and practical recognition of this ...
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Francis Gregor. claims of individuals , whether legal or equitable , ought to be duly attended to , and that no public advantage is to be acquired by a parliamentary or other violation of a private right . : The next œconomical ...
Francis Gregor. claims of individuals , whether legal or equitable , ought to be duly attended to , and that no public advantage is to be acquired by a parliamentary or other violation of a private right . : The next œconomical ...
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... claim to the abolition of personal rights , on the alleged plea of public convenience or necessity . It makes power arro- gant and oppressive , on capricious and arbitrary theo- ries ; and renders right nugatory and defenceless . The ...
... claim to the abolition of personal rights , on the alleged plea of public convenience or necessity . It makes power arro- gant and oppressive , on capricious and arbitrary theo- ries ; and renders right nugatory and defenceless . The ...
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... claims to purity and perfection from the habitual prac- tice of virtue . The records of the Middlesex election do not- exactly prove this to be his case ; but what is most . wonderful in the transaction is , that exactly the same : plan ...
... claims to purity and perfection from the habitual prac- tice of virtue . The records of the Middlesex election do not- exactly prove this to be his case ; but what is most . wonderful in the transaction is , that exactly the same : plan ...
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Page 256 - Attempts whatever, which shall be made against his Person, Crown, or Dignity ; and I will do my utmost Endeavour to disclose and make known to His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, all Treasons and traitorous Conspiracies which may be formed against...
Page 256 - George the fourth, and will defend him to the utmost of my power against all conspiracies and attempts whatever, which shall be made against his person, crown, or dignity. And I will do my utmost endeavour to disclose and make known to his majesty, his heirs and successors, all treasons and traitorous conspiracies which may be formed against him or them.
Page 257 - I am bound to obey any order in its own nature immoral, though the Pope, or any ecclesiastical power, should issue or direct such order; but, on the contrary, I hold that it would be sinful in me to pay any respect or obedience thereto...
Page 258 - And I do solemnly in the presence of God profess, testify and declare that I do make this declaration and every part thereof in the plain and ordinary sense of the words read unto me, as they are commonly understood by English Protestants, without any evasion, equivocation or mental reservation whatsoever...
Page 58 - HE that goeth about to persuade a multitude, that they are not so well governed as they ought to be, shall never want attentive and favourable hearers ; because they know the manifold defects whereunto every kind of regiment is subject, but the secret lets and difficulties, which in public proceedings are innumerable and inevitable, they have not ordinarily the judgment to consider.
Page 256 - I do not believe that the Pope of Rome, or any other foreign prince, prelate, person, state, or potentate, hath or ought to have any temporal or civil jurisdiction, power, superiority or pre-eminence, directly or indirectly, within this realm.
Page 256 - Electress of Hanover, and the Heirs of her Body, being Protestants; hereby utterly renouncing and abjuring any Obedience or Allegiance unto any other Person claiming or pretending a Right to the Crown of this Realm...
Page 255 - I acknowledge the Holy, Catholic, Apostolic, Roman Church for the Mother and Mistress of all Churches : and I promise and swear true obedience to the Bishop of Rome, Successor to St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, and Vicar of Jesus Christ.
Page 159 - Will you to the utmost of your power maintain the laws of God, the true profession of the Gospel, and the Protestant reformed religion established by law...
Page 257 - I do hereby disclaim, disavow, and solemnly abjure any intention to subvert the present Church Establishment as settled by law within this Realm.