The Speeches of the Hon. Thomas Erskine: (now Lord Erskine), when at the Bar, on Subjects Connected with the Liberty of the Press, and Against Constructive Treasons, Band 2J. Ridgway, 1810 |
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... writer of this book . Try it by every test that the human mind can possibly suggest , and see whether , when tried by all the variety of those tests , you will not be satis- fied , in the long run , that it does 48 THE ATTORNEY ...
... writer of this book . Try it by every test that the human mind can possibly suggest , and see whether , when tried by all the variety of those tests , you will not be satis- fied , in the long run , that it does 48 THE ATTORNEY ...
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... malignity of it , it is necessary to have a recollection of several preceding passages ; but these passages , when brought together , manifestly show the full design of the writer , and therefore 58 THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S SPEECH.
... malignity of it , it is necessary to have a recollection of several preceding passages ; but these passages , when brought together , manifestly show the full design of the writer , and therefore 58 THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S SPEECH.
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... writer , and therefore ex- tracts of it may be made to contain the whole mar- row ; and at the same time that each passage , taken by itself , will do mischief enough , any man reading them together , will see that mischief come out ...
... writer , and therefore ex- tracts of it may be made to contain the whole mar- row ; and at the same time that each passage , taken by itself , will do mischief enough , any man reading them together , will see that mischief come out ...
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... writer , who has most properly , for fear some ill impression should be made by this book on the weaker part of mankind in America , given an answer to this book of Mr. Paine . That distinguished gentleman , I have reason to believe ...
... writer , who has most properly , for fear some ill impression should be made by this book on the weaker part of mankind in America , given an answer to this book of Mr. Paine . That distinguished gentleman , I have reason to believe ...
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... writer of this book , by his own repeated admission , and by letters under his own hand , but will likewise go directly to show what is his intent in such publication , which appears I think most clearly ; and over and above that I ...
... writer of this book , by his own repeated admission , and by letters under his own hand , but will likewise go directly to show what is his intent in such publication , which appears I think most clearly ; and over and above that I ...
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Seite 179 - ... I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks. Methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full midday beam, purging and unsealing her...
Seite 179 - Methinks I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks: methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full mid-day beam...
Seite 38 - King there inhabiting and being, in contempt of our said lord the King and his laws, to the evil example of all others in the like case offending, and against the peace of our said lord the King, his crown and dignity.
Seite 8 - An Act declaring the rights and liberties of the Subject and settling the Succession of the Crown...
Seite 169 - I bent the whole force of my mind to, was the reduction of that corrupt influence, which is itself the perennial spring of all prodigality and of all disorder ; which loads us more than millions of debt, which takes away vigour from our arms, wisdom from our councils, and every shadow of authority and credit from the most venerable parts of our constitution.
Seite 395 - The liberty of the press is, indeed, essential to the nature of a free state ; but this consists in laying no previous restraints upon publications, and not in freedom from censure for criminal matter when published.
Seite 147 - Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.
Seite 14 - Westminster do resolve, that William and Mary, prince and princess of Orange, be and be declared king and queen of England, France and Ireland and the dominions thereunto belonging...
Seite 62 - That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king ; and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal.
Seite 200 - And all the rule, one empire; only add Deeds to thy knowledge answerable; add faith, Add virtue, patience, temperance; add love, By name to come call'd charity, the soul Of all the rest : then wilt thou not be loath To leave this Paradise, but shalt possess A Paradise within thee, happier far.