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Page 41
... a contradiction in terms . They cannot exist in concert ; they cannot hold together for a moment . Let us now hear what the prisoner says , " The sovereign- " ty , which they [ the soubahdars , or WARREN HASTINGS , ESQ . 41.
... a contradiction in terms . They cannot exist in concert ; they cannot hold together for a moment . Let us now hear what the prisoner says , " The sovereign- " ty , which they [ the soubahdars , or WARREN HASTINGS , ESQ . 41.
Page 42
... sovereign- ty of Benares , as ceded to us by the vizier , have any rights whatever annexed to it , ( and be not a mere empty word without meaning , ) those rights must be such as are held , countenanced , and established by the law ...
... sovereign- ty of Benares , as ceded to us by the vizier , have any rights whatever annexed to it , ( and be not a mere empty word without meaning , ) those rights must be such as are held , countenanced , and established by the law ...
Page 43
... sovereign is ever jealous of rebellious intentions . A zemin- dar is an Indian subject , and as such exposed to the common lot of his fellows . The mean and depraved state of a mere zemindar is therefore this very dependence above ...
... sovereign is ever jealous of rebellious intentions . A zemin- dar is an Indian subject , and as such exposed to the common lot of his fellows . The mean and depraved state of a mere zemindar is therefore this very dependence above ...
Page 55
... sovereign could not obtain the recognition of ancient laws , or establish new ones , without the consent of his par- liament , that he could not ascend the throne , without being duly elected ; and that when so elected , he was bound to ...
... sovereign could not obtain the recognition of ancient laws , or establish new ones , without the consent of his par- liament , that he could not ascend the throne , without being duly elected ; and that when so elected , he was bound to ...
Page 58
... sovereign authority in the govern- ment of their dominions ; and lastly into the Rage ul Mulk , or custom and usage , the common law of the country , which prevails independent of any of the former . In regard to punishments being ...
... sovereign authority in the govern- ment of their dominions ; and lastly into the Rage ul Mulk , or custom and usage , the common law of the country , which prevails independent of any of the former . In regard to punishments being ...
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