The Imperial and Colonial Constitutions of the Britannic Empire: Including Indian Institutions ...Longmans, Green, and Company, 1872 - 403 էջ |
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... Settlement by the Dutch - Capture by the British -Kaffir Wars - Abandonment of the Orange River Territory - Annexation of British Kaffraria - Area of the Colony - Constitution - Climate , & c . - NATAL - The West African Settlements ...
... Settlement by the Dutch - Capture by the British -Kaffir Wars - Abandonment of the Orange River Territory - Annexation of British Kaffraria - Area of the Colony - Constitution - Climate , & c . - NATAL - The West African Settlements ...
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... Settlement in 1701 ) many more constitutional maxims of the highest import- ance for the liberty of the subject had been finally established . Foremost among these is the power of Parliament over the throne , even to changing and ...
... Settlement in 1701 ) many more constitutional maxims of the highest import- ance for the liberty of the subject had been finally established . Foremost among these is the power of Parliament over the throne , even to changing and ...
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... Settlement gave additional safeguards to freedom . One was , that the judges should not be removable at the royal will , but that addresses for their removal from both Houses of Parliament should be requisite . It was when the English ...
... Settlement gave additional safeguards to freedom . One was , that the judges should not be removable at the royal will , but that addresses for their removal from both Houses of Parliament should be requisite . It was when the English ...
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... settlement or an Irish nation . ' In 1793 , the parliamentary franchise was given to Roman Catholics ; but they continued for more than thirty years more to be ineligible as members ; nor could peers of that creed take their places in ...
... settlement or an Irish nation . ' In 1793 , the parliamentary franchise was given to Roman Catholics ; but they continued for more than thirty years more to be ineligible as members ; nor could peers of that creed take their places in ...
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... settlements are at the present time , have ceased to be applicable . The objection of distance in the present state of naviga- tion has become trifling . The veto of Nature , which Burke cited , has been withdrawn , since steam has ...
... settlements are at the present time , have ceased to be applicable . The objection of distance in the present state of naviga- tion has become trifling . The veto of Nature , which Burke cited , has been withdrawn , since steam has ...
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Էջ 16 - That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed; nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Էջ 67 - Such colonists carry with them only so much of the English law as is applicable to their own situation, and the condition of an infant colony — such, for instance, as the general rules of inheritance, and of protection from personal injuries.
Էջ 106 - Covenant and Combine ourselves together into a Civil Body Politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid ; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Էջ 268 - We hold ourselves bound to the natives of our Indian territories by the same obligations of duty which bind us to all our other subjects, and those obligations, by the blessing of Almighty God. we shall faithfully and conscientiously fulfil.
Էջ 161 - ... the king and parliament of Great Britain will not impose any duty, tax, or assessment whatever, payable in any of His Majesty's colonies, provinces and plantations in North America or the West Indies ; except only such duties as it may be expedient to impose for the regulation of commerce...
Էջ 267 - We hereby announce to the Native Princes of India that all Treaties and Engagements made with them by or under the authority of the Honourable East India Company, are by us accepted, and will be scrupulously maintained ; and We look for the like observance on their part.
Էջ 268 - Firmly relying ourselves on the truth of Christianity, and acknowledging with gratitude the solace of religion, we disclaim alike the right and the desire to impose our convictions on any of our subjects. We declare it to be our royal will and pleasure that none )>e in anywise favoured, none molested or disquieted, by reason of their religious faith or observances, but that all shall alike enjoy the equal and impartial protection of the law...
Էջ 268 - We know, and respect, the feelings of attachment with which the natives of India regard the lands inherited by them from their ancestors, and we desire to protect them in all rights connected therewith, subject to the equitable demands of the State ; and we will that generally, in framing and administering the law, due regard be paid to the ancient rights, usages, and customs of India.
Էջ 185 - It shall not be lawful for the House of Commons to adopt or pass any Vote, Resolution, Address, or Bill for the Appropriation of any Part of the Public Revenue, or of any Tax or *New Section S!A added by 1915 Amendment.
Էջ 160 - ... (such proportion to be raised under the authority of the general court, or general assembly, 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...