Annual Register, Volume 110Edmund Burke Longmans, Green, 1869 - History |
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... , that the condition of Ireland was " the question of the hour . " After such a statement from one of the leading members of the Government , 66 it will not be a matter of surprise to observe B 2 1868. ] [ 3 Speech of Lord Stanley .
... , that the condition of Ireland was " the question of the hour . " After such a statement from one of the leading members of the Government , 66 it will not be a matter of surprise to observe B 2 1868. ] [ 3 Speech of Lord Stanley .
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Edmund Burke. it will not be a matter of surprise to observe how very large a space in the proceedings of the Legislature , and how important a bearing upon the current of political events , and upon the position of statesmen , are to be ...
Edmund Burke. it will not be a matter of surprise to observe how very large a space in the proceedings of the Legislature , and how important a bearing upon the current of political events , and upon the position of statesmen , are to be ...
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... observation of at least equal importance might be made on the classification of the persons arrested . They were , almost without exception , persons whose industry was their only wealth - men who might , if they wished , earn a living ...
... observation of at least equal importance might be made on the classification of the persons arrested . They were , almost without exception , persons whose industry was their only wealth - men who might , if they wished , earn a living ...
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... observed that inasmuch as on the following day the intentions of the Government respecting legis- lation for Ireland would be made known in the other House of Parliament , it would not be convenient on this occasion to enter upon the ...
... observed that inasmuch as on the following day the intentions of the Government respecting legis- lation for Ireland would be made known in the other House of Parliament , it would not be convenient on this occasion to enter upon the ...
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... observed , the Conservative party must bear in mind that it was in a minority , and that there were difficult and important questions before the country which forbade the expec- tation of smooth sailing . The right hon . gentleman then ...
... observed , the Conservative party must bear in mind that it was in a minority , and that there were difficult and important questions before the country which forbade the expec- tation of smooth sailing . The right hon . gentleman then ...
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Page 261 - ... that this war is not waged upon our part in any spirit of oppression nor for any purpose of conquest or subjugation, nor purpose of overthrowing or interfering with the rights or established institutions of those States, but to defend and maintain the supremacy of the Constitution, and to preserve the Union with all the dignity, equality and rights of the several States unimpaired ; and that as soon as these objects are accomplished the war ought to cease.
Page 250 - Whereas the right of expatriation is a natural and inherent right of all people, indispensable to the enjoyment of the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...
Page 238 - I pretend, after the best consideration I have been able to give to the subject, to hold an opinion far from doubt.
Page 254 - ... for these brave defenders of the nation are obligations never to be forgotten; the widows and orphans of the gallant dead are the wards of the people — a sacred legacy bequeathed to the nation's protecting care.
Page 227 - As touching kneeling, crossing, holding up of hands, knocking upon the breast, and other gestures, they may be used or left, as every man's devotion serveth, without blame.
Page 253 - The guarantee by Congress of equal suffrage to all loyal men at the South, was demanded by every consideration of public safety, of gratitude, and of justice, and must be maintained; while the question of suffrage in all the loyal States properly belongs to the people. of those States.
Page 183 - Court, to state if he had any thing to say, why sentence of death should not be passed upon him, replied he had nothing further than he had communicated to Mr.
Page 258 - ... maintenance of the government and the preservation of the Union under the Constitution, it has repeatedly violated that most sacred pledge, under which alone was rallied that noble volunteer army which carried our flag to victory. Instead of restoring the Union, it has, so far as in its power, dissolved it, and subjected ten States, in time of profound peace, to military despotism and negro supremacy.
Page 254 - The doctrine of Great Britain and other European powers, that because a man is once a subject he is always so, must be resisted at every hazard by the United States as a relic of feudal times, not authorized by the laws of nations, and at war with our national honor and independence.
Page 226 - When the Priest, standing before the table, hath so ordered the bread and wine, that he may with the more readiness and decency break the bread before the people, and take the cup into his hands, he shall say the prayer of Consecration, as followeth...