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... I * Lord Hillsborough's Circular Letter to the Governors of the Colo- nies , concerning the repeal of some of the duties laid in the Act of 1767 . constantly carry about ; which I have often used , 12 SPEECH ON AMERICAN TAXATION .
... I * Lord Hillsborough's Circular Letter to the Governors of the Colo- nies , concerning the repeal of some of the duties laid in the Act of 1767 . constantly carry about ; which I have often used , 12 SPEECH ON AMERICAN TAXATION .
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... have had but one opinion concerning it , since I sat , and before I sat in Par- liament . The noble lord will , as usual , probably , * * Lord North . attribute the part taken by me and my friends in 78 SPEECH ON AMERICAN TAXATION .
... have had but one opinion concerning it , since I sat , and before I sat in Par- liament . The noble lord will , as usual , probably , * * Lord North . attribute the part taken by me and my friends in 78 SPEECH ON AMERICAN TAXATION .
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... concerning the general policy of the British empire . Something of this sort seemed to be indispensable , in order , amidst so vast a fluctuation of passions and opinions , to concentre my thoughts , to ballast my conduct , to preserve ...
... concerning the general policy of the British empire . Something of this sort seemed to be indispensable , in order , amidst so vast a fluctuation of passions and opinions , to concentre my thoughts , to ballast my conduct , to preserve ...
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... concerning our mode of treat- ing them must have this proportion as its basis , or it is a reasoning weak , rotten , and sophistical . Mr. Speaker , I cannot prevail on myself to hurry VOL . II . 8 over this great consideration . It is ...
... concerning our mode of treat- ing them must have this proportion as its basis , or it is a reasoning weak , rotten , and sophistical . Mr. Speaker , I cannot prevail on myself to hurry VOL . II . 8 over this great consideration . It is ...
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... concerning this object , which serves to determine my opinion on the sort of policy which ought to be pursued in the management of America , even more than its popula- tion and its commerce : I mean its temper and SPEECH ON CONCILIATION ...
... concerning this object , which serves to determine my opinion on the sort of policy which ought to be pursued in the management of America , even more than its popula- tion and its commerce : I mean its temper and SPEECH ON CONCILIATION ...
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Page 181 - I have mentioned, have no substantial existence, are in truth everything, and all in all. .Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom; and a great empire and little minds go ill together.
Page 180 - Deny them this participation of freedom, and you break that sole bond which originally made, and must still preserve, the unity of the empire.
Page 96 - Parliament is not a congress of ambassadors from different and hostile interests, which interests each must maintain, as an agent and advocate, against other agents and advocates...
Page 126 - The last cause of this disobedient spirit in the colonies is hardly less powerful than the rest, as it is not merely moral, but laid deep in the natural constitution of things. Three thousand miles of ocean lie between you and them. No contrivance can prevent the effect of this distance in weakening government. Seas roll, and months pass, between the order and the execution; and the want of a speedy explanation of a single point is enough to defeat a whole system.
Page 95 - Certainly, gentlemen, it ought to be the happiness and glory of a representative to live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication with his constituents. Their wishes ought to have great weight with him; their opinion, high respect; their business, unremitted attention.
Page 109 - I think it may be necessary to consider distinctly the true nature and the peculiar circumstances of the object which we have before us. Because after all our struggle, whether we will or not, we must govern America according to that nature and to those circumstances, and not according to our...
Page 133 - The power inadequate to all other things is often more than sufficient for this. I do not look on the direct and immediate power of the colonies to resist our violence as very formidable. In this, however, I may be mistaken. But when I consider that we have colonies for no purpose but to be serviceable to us, it seems to my poor understanding a little preposterous to make them unserviceable, in order to keep them obedient.
Page 140 - The question with me is, not whether you have a right to render your people miserable, but whether it is not your interest to make them happy.
Page 107 - ... of such province or colony, and disposable by Parliament,) and shall engage to make provision also for the support of the civil government and the administration of justice in such province or colony, it will be proper, if such proposal shall be approved by his Majesty...
Page 184 - That it may be proper to repeal an act, made in the seventh year of the reign of his present Majesty, intituled, An act for granting certain duties in the British Colonies and Plantations in America...