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... influence of the aristocracy in the House of Commons ; the reduction of 63
members from England ; the transference of the right of returning 70 new
members to. * Moral Sentiments , ii . 96 , 98 . * LORD JOHN Russell on the
Constitution , p .
... influence of the aristocracy in the House of Commons ; the reduction of 63
members from England ; the transference of the right of returning 70 new
members to. * Moral Sentiments , ii . 96 , 98 . * LORD JOHN Russell on the
Constitution , p .
Sivu 20
... or the republicans of the Long Parliamentan innovation from which Lord
Somers and the authors of the Revolution in 1688 would have shrunk with
apprehension , is seriously brought forward at a time when no practical domestic
grievance ...
... or the republicans of the Long Parliamentan innovation from which Lord
Somers and the authors of the Revolution in 1688 would have shrunk with
apprehension , is seriously brought forward at a time when no practical domestic
grievance ...
Sivu 22
... which is not engrossed by the county representation . All the ablest statesmen
who have sat in Parliament for the last half century , have obtained their places
through these boroughs . “ The use of such members , " says Lord John Russell ...
... which is not engrossed by the county representation . All the ablest statesmen
who have sat in Parliament for the last half century , have obtained their places
through these boroughs . “ The use of such members , " says Lord John Russell ...
Sivu 23
Lord John Russell ' s bill may be entitled — “ A bill for the extinction of the close ,
and the increase of the venal boroughs . ” In other words , it is a bill to close the
avenues which admitted the greatest statesmen of whom England can boast ...
Lord John Russell ' s bill may be entitled — “ A bill for the extinction of the close ,
and the increase of the venal boroughs . ” In other words , it is a bill to close the
avenues which admitted the greatest statesmen of whom England can boast ...
Sivu 24
The Lord Advocate of Scotland has asked on what principle the Conservative
party can express apprehensions regarding the extension of the right of voting to
£10 householders , when they bewail , in such piteous terms , the
disfranchisement ...
The Lord Advocate of Scotland has asked on what principle the Conservative
party can express apprehensions regarding the extension of the right of voting to
£10 householders , when they bewail , in such piteous terms , the
disfranchisement ...
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adopted afforded agricultural amount appears authority Bank become Bill Britain British brought capital carried cause classes colonies Commons consequence constitution crime currency danger democratic destroyed direct duty effect empire England English equally established evident evil existence experience exports fact force foreign France free trade free-trade freedom French give grain greater hands House human hundred importation increase industry influence interests Ireland islands Italy labour land least less Liberal liberty Lord majority manufacturing March means measures ment millions months nation nature never once opinion Parliament party passions period persons political poor popular population present principles produce progress prosperity protection proved quarter raised Reform rendered result revolutionary ruin secure society suffering things tion United universal wealth West whole
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Sivu 391 - As defence, however, is of much more importance than opulence, the act of navigation is, perhaps, the wisest of all the commercial regulations of England.
Sivu 467 - But the age of chivalry is gone. That of sophisters, economists, and calculators, has succeeded; and the glory of Europe is extinguished for ever.
Sivu 237 - ... 2. That through a determined and persevering, but, at the same time, judicious and temperate enforcement of such measures, this House looks forward to a progressive improvement in the character of the slave population, such as may prepare them for a participation in those civil rights and privileges which are enjoyed by other classes of his majesty's subjects.
Sivu 467 - Never, never more, shall we behold that generous loyalty to rank and sex, that proud submission, that dignified obedience, that subordination of the heart, which kept alive, even in servitude itself, the spirit of an exalted freedom. The unbought grace of life, the cheap defence of nations, the nurse of manly sentiment and heroic enterprise is gone...
Sivu 467 - ... loyalty to rank and sex, that proud submission, that dignified obedience, that subordination of the heart, which kept alive, even in servitude itself, the spirit of an exalted freedom. The unbought grace of life, the cheap defence of nations, the nurse of manly sentiment and heroic enterprise is gone ! It is gone, that sensibility of principle, that chastity of honour, which felt a stain like a wound, which inspired courage whilst it mitigated ferocity, which ennobled whatever it touched, and...
Sivu 538 - Lochiel, False wizard, avaunt! I have marshalled my clan: Their swords are a thousand; their bosoms are one. They are true to the last of their blood and their breath, And like reapers descend to the harvest of death.
Sivu 94 - Divinity, now discover in that personage only a newly-created despot without any of the accessories or advantages which give, even to despotism, some hold on public opinion. A reaction has accordingly taken place: and men are in consequence prepared to listen to things against which, previously, they, adderwise, closed their ears, and remained deaf to the voice of the charmer, charm he never so wisely.
Sivu 338 - That the influence of the Crown has increased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished"?
Sivu 143 - Asia, by the desolating hand of power. The tyranny which, on every favourable moment, was breaking through all barriers, would have rioted without control, if, when the people were poor and disunited, the nobility had not been brave and free. So far as the sphere of feudality extended, it diffused the spirit of liberty and the notions of private right.
Sivu 95 - ... regulations and ordinances necessary for the execution of the laws and the safety of the State.
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| Otsikko | Essays, Political, Historical, and Miscellaneous, Nide 1 Essays, Political, Historical, and Miscellaneous, Archibald Alison Online access with subscription: JISC Historical Texts |
| Kirjoittaja | Archibald Alison |
| Kustantaja | W. Blackwood, 1850 |
| Pituus | 2060 sivua |
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