An Essay on the Origin, Progress and Establishment of National Society: In which the Principles of Government, the Definitions of Physical, Moral, Civil, and Religious Liberty, Contained in Dr. Price's Observations, &c. are Fairly Examined and Fully Refuted: Together with a Justification of the Legislature, in Reducing America to Obedience by Force. To which is Added an Appendix on the Excellent and Admirable in Mr. Burke's Second Printed Speech of the 22d of March, 1775 ... |
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... granted " to the colonies . But he wishes to have the question brought to a higher teft and furer iffue . The queftion , issue . " with all liberal enquirers , ought to be , not what ju- " rifdiction over them precedents , ftatutes ...
... granted " to the colonies . But he wishes to have the question brought to a higher teft and furer iffue . The queftion , issue . " with all liberal enquirers , ought to be , not what ju- " rifdiction over them precedents , ftatutes ...
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... granted me the power of exercifing my religious liberty without moleftation . With what colour of juftice , then , can I be even legally molefted for this death ? Whilft men of my principles were interdicted by the laws , publicly to ...
... granted me the power of exercifing my religious liberty without moleftation . With what colour of juftice , then , can I be even legally molefted for this death ? Whilft men of my principles were interdicted by the laws , publicly to ...
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... granted , that all men have a right to judge for themselves ; and to exercife that mode of worship which they think beft , as a religious truth . There are thofe who think , that man is a free agent , and responsible for his actions ...
... granted , that all men have a right to judge for themselves ; and to exercife that mode of worship which they think beft , as a religious truth . There are thofe who think , that man is a free agent , and responsible for his actions ...
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... granted by one ftate to another . Such are the characteristics , which indifputably con- ftitute the fameness of a country . And , where these are not to be found , the countries are , neceffarily , different . As to diftance of ...
... granted by one ftate to another . Such are the characteristics , which indifputably con- ftitute the fameness of a country . And , where these are not to be found , the countries are , neceffarily , different . As to diftance of ...
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... in defence of the colonies . Grants , for rewards , encourage- ment and indemnification to the Americans during the laft war . 8,779,925 3 1 1⁄2 1,081,771 11 9/2/2 Sums Sums granted to the colonies , for the'fupport of their [ 100 ]
... in defence of the colonies . Grants , for rewards , encourage- ment and indemnification to the Americans during the laft war . 8,779,925 3 1 1⁄2 1,081,771 11 9/2/2 Sums Sums granted to the colonies , for the'fupport of their [ 100 ]
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Page 194 - Examine my second account. See how the export trade to the colonies alone in 1772 stood in the other point of view, that is, as compared to the whole trade of England in 1704: The whole export trade of England, including that to the colonies, in...
Page 193 - The export trade to the colonies consists of three great branches. The African...
Page 204 - The march of the human mind is slow. Sir, it was not until after two hundred years discovered that, by an eternal law, Providence had decreed vexation to violence, and poverty to rapine.
Page 113 - Colonies js a j«fl war, will be beft determined by ftating the power over them, which it is the end of the war to maintain : And this cannot be better done, than in the words of an Aft of Parliament, made, on purpofe to define it.
Page 203 - That his said Country or Dominion of WALES shall be, stand and continue for ever from henceforth incorporated united and annexed to and with this his Realm of England...
Page 133 - Though born of human filth and fweat, it May as well be faid man did beget it. But maggots in your nofe and chin As well may claim you for their kin.
Page 111 - And what is offered to you by the late act of Parliament in their place? Liberty of conscience in your religion? No. God gave it to you, and the temporal powers with which you have been and are connected firmly stipulated for your enjoyment of it.
Page 205 - And forasmuch as the said inhabitants have always hitherto been bound by the acts and statutes made and ordained by your said Highness, and your most noble progenitors, by authority of the said court, as far forth...