Anecdotes of the Life of the Right Hon. William Pitt, Earl of Chatham: And of the Principal Events of His Time. With His Speeches in Parliament, from the Year 1736 to the Year 1778, Том 1W. Porter, 1792 |
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... German measures. Takes the Hanoverian troops into British pay. Mr. Pitt's speech against that measure. Death of Lord Wilmington, and Mr. Pelham's accession to the treasury. Mr. Pitt's speech against the address at the commencement of ...
... German measures. Takes the Hanoverian troops into British pay. Mr. Pitt's speech against that measure. Death of Lord Wilmington, and Mr. Pelham's accession to the treasury. Mr. Pitt's speech against the address at the commencement of ...
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... German war. - - - 1 85 Chap. XVII Meeting of Parliament. Mr. Alderman Beckford's explanation of the new principle of the German war. Mr. Pitt's speech on the Rochfort expedition. Effects of that speech. Successes of 1758. - 191 Chap ...
... German war. - - - 1 85 Chap. XVII Meeting of Parliament. Mr. Alderman Beckford's explanation of the new principle of the German war. Mr. Pitt's speech on the Rochfort expedition. Effects of that speech. Successes of 1758. - 191 Chap ...
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... Germany. And as for the soldiers I believe it may be said of at least three-fourths of them, that they never went under any satigue except that of a review, nor were ever exposed to any danger except in apprehending smugglers, or ...
... Germany. And as for the soldiers I believe it may be said of at least three-fourths of them, that they never went under any satigue except that of a review, nor were ever exposed to any danger except in apprehending smugglers, or ...
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... Germany asserted, with the utmost solemnity, that no such article was ever proposed ; and that his engagements with Spain had no tendency to produce any change in the government of this kingdom. " Thus it is evident, Sir, that all the ...
... Germany asserted, with the utmost solemnity, that no such article was ever proposed ; and that his engagements with Spain had no tendency to produce any change in the government of this kingdom. " Thus it is evident, Sir, that all the ...
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... Germany. It is in vain now to insist upon the secret engagements entered into by the Courts of Vienna and Madrid, as the cause os that treaty. Time has sully shewn, that there never were any such engagements; and his late Majesty's ...
... Germany. It is in vain now to insist upon the secret engagements entered into by the Courts of Vienna and Madrid, as the cause os that treaty. Time has sully shewn, that there never were any such engagements; and his late Majesty's ...
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Страница 152 - That in case the crown and imperial dignity of this realm shall hereafter come to any person not being a native of this kingdom of England this nation be not obliged to engage in any war for the defence of any dominions or territories which do not belong to the crown of England without the consent of Parliament.
Страница 338 - Rather let prudence and temper come first from this side. I will undertake for America that she will follow the example.
Страница 334 - I have been obliged to his diligent researches. But, for the defence of liberty, upon a general principle, upon a constitutional principle, it is a ground on which I stand firm ; on which I dare meet any man.
Страница 25 - ... which neither hope nor fear shall influence me to suppress. I will not sit unconcerned while my liberty is invaded, nor look in silence upon public robbery.
Страница 336 - Improper restraints have been laid on the continent in favour of the islands. You have but two nations to trade with in America. Would you had twenty ! Let Acts of Parliament in consequence of treaties remain ; but let not an English minister become a customhouse officer for Spain, or for any foreign power. Much is wrong ! Much may be amended for the general good of the whole ! Does the gentleman complain he has been misrepresented in the public prints?
Страница 333 - I am content, if it be your pleasure, to be silent. [Here he paused. The House resounding with Go on ! go on ! he proceeded :] Gentlemen, sir. have been charged with giving birth to sedition in America. They have spoken their sentiments with freedom against this unhappy act, and that freedom has become their crime. Sorry I am to hear the liberty of speech in this House imputed as a crime. But the imputation shall not discourage me. It is a liberty I mean to exercise. No gentleman ought to be afraid...
Страница 335 - I will be bold to affirm that the profits to Great Britain from the trade of the colonies, through all its branches, is two millions a year. This is the fund that carried you triumphantly through the last war. The estates that were rented at two thousand pounds a year, threescore years ago, are at three thousand at present. Those estates sold then from fifteen to eighteen years' purchase : the same may now be sold for thirty.
Страница 330 - The commons of America, represented in their several assemblies, have ever been in possession of the exercise of this, their constitutional right, of giving and granting their own money. They would have been slaves if they had not enjoyed it.
Страница 330 - ... except that of taking their money out of their pockets without their consent.
Страница 328 - It is my opinion that this kingdom has no right to lay a tax upon the colonies. At the same time I assert the authority of this kingdom over the colonies to be sovereign and supreme in every circumstance of government and legislation whatsoever.