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Page 223 - For as soon as one prince augments his forces, the rest of course do the same ; so that nothing is gained thereby but the public ruin. Each monarch keeps as many armies on foot as if his people were in danger of being exterminated ; and they give the name of peace to this general effort of all against all.
Page 157 - An act for granting certain duties in the British colonies and plantations in America ; for allowing a drawback of the duties of customs upon the exportation from this kingdom of coffee and cocoa nuts, of the produce of the said colonies or plantations ; for discontinuing the drawbacks payable on china earthen ware exported to America ; and for more effectually preventing the clandestine running of goods in the said colonies and plantations ;
Page 215 - ... with their good liking, I can offer any thing towards upholding this wisely-combined frame of mixed Government against the decays of time, and the deviations incident to all human institutions ; and I shall esteem my life honoured indeed, if the City of London can vouchsafe to think that my endeavours have not been wanting to maintain the national honour, to defend the colonies, and extend the commercial greatness of my country, as well as to preserve from violation the law of the land, and the...
Page 215 - Having many times, when in the service of the Crown, and when retired from it, experienced, with gratitude, the favour of my fellow-citizens, I am now particularly fortunate that, with their good liking, I can offer any thing towards upholding this...
Page 223 - Europe, infecting our princes, and inducing them to keep up an exorbitant number of troops. It has its redoublings, and of necessity becomes contagious. For as soon as one prince augments his forces, the rest, of course, do the same; so that nothing is gained thereby but the public ruin.
Page 157 - An Act for granting certain duties in the British Colonies and Plantations in America ; for allowing a drawback of the duties of Customs upon the exportation from this Kingdom of Coffee and Cocoa Nuts, of the produce of the said Colonies or Plantations; for discontinuing the drawbacks payable on China earthen ware exported to America; and for more effectually preventing the clandestine running of goods in the said Colonies and Plantations;
Page 110 - Lord endeavoured by his meafures to exclude, and by his writings to expel, from the throne of thefe kingdoms : — That there being great reafon to believe that a noble Lord has accufed one of the Preceptors of Jacobitifm, it is aftonifhing that no notice has been taken of a complaint of fo...
Page 214 - Majclly's perfon and family, or more ready to facrifice their live« and fortunes in the maintenance of the true honour and dignity of your crown. ' Long may your Majefty reign the true guardian of the liberties of this free country, and be the inflrument, in the hands of Providence, of tranfmitting to our pofterity thefe invaluable rights and privileges, which are the birth-right of the fubjeûs of tfais kingdom.
Page 25 - ... this kingdom. When I first met you in parliament, as I knew and could rely upon it, that nothing could move from his majesty but what would be...
Page 104 - Parliament, are notorious, as well as fubverfive of the fundamental laws and liberties of this realm ; and fince your Majefty, both in honour and juftice, is obliged inviolably to preferve them according to the oath made to God, and your...