Selections from the Speeches and Writings of the Right Honourable Henry, Lord Brougham & Vaux, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain: With a Brief Memoir of His Lordship's Life |
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Page 63
... stand so high since we were a nation , in point of military character . We have it in abundance , and even to spare . This un- happy and seemingly interminable war , lavish as it has been in treasure , still more profuse of blood , and ...
... stand so high since we were a nation , in point of military character . We have it in abundance , and even to spare . This un- happy and seemingly interminable war , lavish as it has been in treasure , still more profuse of blood , and ...
Page 64
... stand on doubtful ground - we dare not do as we list , for fear of being thought afraid -- we cannot , without loss ... stands too firm to be shaken - and on the faith of it we may do towards America , safely for our honour , that which ...
... stand on doubtful ground - we dare not do as we list , for fear of being thought afraid -- we cannot , without loss ... stands too firm to be shaken - and on the faith of it we may do towards America , safely for our honour , that which ...
Page 83
... species of proof by which an act of judicial legislature , an ex post facto law , is sought to be passed against this defenceless woman ! My Lords , I pray your Lordships to pause . You are standing on the G 2 QUEEN'S TRIAL . 83.
... species of proof by which an act of judicial legislature , an ex post facto law , is sought to be passed against this defenceless woman ! My Lords , I pray your Lordships to pause . You are standing on the G 2 QUEEN'S TRIAL . 83.
Page 84
... standing on the brink of a precipice . It will go forth , your judgment if it goes against the Queen ; but it will be the ... stand secure amongst the shocks that shall rend its kindred throne . You have said , my Lords , you have willed ...
... standing on the brink of a precipice . It will go forth , your judgment if it goes against the Queen ; but it will be the ... stand secure amongst the shocks that shall rend its kindred throne . You have said , my Lords , you have willed ...
Page 87
... stand upon that title and challenge the most unreserved enquiry , it is the Protes- tant Church of England ; first , because she has nothing to dread from it ; secondly , because she is the very creature of free enquiry - the off ...
... stand upon that title and challenge the most unreserved enquiry , it is the Protes- tant Church of England ; first , because she has nothing to dread from it ; secondly , because she is the very creature of free enquiry - the off ...
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