The Letters of Junius, Volumen2J. Wheble, 1772 |
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... objections , there has been a cry raised against Junius for his malice and injuftice in attacking the mini- ftry upon an event , which they could neither hinder ; hinder nor forefee . This , I must affirm , 14 LETTERS OF.
... objections , there has been a cry raised against Junius for his malice and injuftice in attacking the mini- ftry upon an event , which they could neither hinder ; hinder nor forefee . This , I must affirm , 14 LETTERS OF.
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Junius. hinder nor forefee . This , I must affirm , is a falfe representation of his argument . He lays no ftrefs upon the event itself , as a ground of accufation against the ministry , but dwells entirely upon their fubfequent conduct ...
Junius. hinder nor forefee . This , I must affirm , is a falfe representation of his argument . He lays no ftrefs upon the event itself , as a ground of accufation against the ministry , but dwells entirely upon their fubfequent conduct ...
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... affirm that the price , at which the place was knocked down ( and which , I have good reason to think , was not less than three thousand five hundred pounds ) was , with your connivance and consent , paid to Colonel Burgoyne , to reward ...
... affirm that the price , at which the place was knocked down ( and which , I have good reason to think , was not less than three thousand five hundred pounds ) was , with your connivance and consent , paid to Colonel Burgoyne , to reward ...
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... affirm , that they are abfolutely unfupported , either argument or fact , I muft add too , that fuppofing the fpeech were otherwife unexcep- tionable , it is not a direct anfwer to the pe- tition of the city . His Majefty is pleased to ...
... affirm , that they are abfolutely unfupported , either argument or fact , I muft add too , that fuppofing the fpeech were otherwife unexcep- tionable , it is not a direct anfwer to the pe- tition of the city . His Majefty is pleased to ...
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... affirm , that the jury were not competent judges of the law in the criminal cafe of a libel - that it did not fall within their jurifdiction ; and that , with refpect to them , the malice or innocence of the defendants intentions would ...
... affirm , that the jury were not competent judges of the law in the criminal cafe of a libel - that it did not fall within their jurifdiction ; and that , with refpect to them , the malice or innocence of the defendants intentions would ...
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Página 50 - Shall the Lords be called upon to determine the rights and privileges of the Commons ? They cannot do it, without a flagrant breach of the constitution.
Página 30 - ... secure the happiness of his subjects. In these circumstances, it may be matter of curious SPECULATION to consider if an honest man were permitted to approach a king, in what terms he would address himself to his sovereign.
Página 55 - The first foundation of friendship is not the power of conferring benefits, but the equality with which they are received, and may be returned.
Página 34 - Scotland are not in actual rebellion, they are undoubtedly entitled to protection: nor do I mean to condemn the policy of giving some encouragement to the novelty of their affections for the house of Hanover.
Página 179 - That the writ of habeas corpus may not be denied, but ought to be granted to every man that is committed or detained in prison, or otherwise restrained, though it be by the command of the king, the privy council, or any other, he praying the same.
Página 114 - Our language has no term of reproach, the mind has no idea of detestation, which has not already been happily applied to you, and exhausted. — Ample justice has been done by abler pens than mine to the separate merits of your life and character. Let it be my humble office to collect the scattered sweets, till their united virtue tortures the sense.
Página 183 - While I remember how much is due to his sacred character, I cannot, with any decent appearance of propriety, call you the meanest and the basest fellow in the kingdom. I protest, my Lord, I do not think you so.
Página 118 - ... invariably be determined, you have fondly introduced your own unsettled notions of equity and substantial justice. Decisions given upon such principles do not alarm the public so much as they ought, because the consequence . and tendency of each particular instance is not observed or regarded. In the mean time, the practice gains ground ; the Court of King's Bench becomes a court of equity ; and the judge, instead of consulting strictly the law of the land, refers only to the wisdom of the court,...
Página 37 - There is a holy mistaken zeal in politics as well as religion. By persuading others we convince ourselves. The passions are engaged, and create a maternal affection in the mind, which forces us to love the cause for which we suffer.
Página 200 - twill be a heap ; this is not true Alone in money, but in manners too. Yet we must more than move still, or go on ; We must accomplish ; 'tis the last key-stone That makes the arch ; the rest that there were put Are nothing till that comes to bind and shut.