The Speeches of the Right Honourable Charles James Fox, in the House of Commons ...Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1815 |
From inside the book
Արդյունքներ 100–ի 1-ից 5-ը:
Էջ xi
... means would apply to almost any other speaker in the world . Eloquence , which consists more in the dextrous structure of periods , and in the powers and harmony of delivery , than in the extraordinary vigour of the understanding , may ...
... means would apply to almost any other speaker in the world . Eloquence , which consists more in the dextrous structure of periods , and in the powers and harmony of delivery , than in the extraordinary vigour of the understanding , may ...
Էջ xxvii
... means of putting at an endless distance every cause of strife . Another conspicuous subject of Mr. Fox's eloquence , was the portentous phenomenon of the French Revolution ; and on this mighty question of national interest , which ...
... means of putting at an endless distance every cause of strife . Another conspicuous subject of Mr. Fox's eloquence , was the portentous phenomenon of the French Revolution ; and on this mighty question of national interest , which ...
Էջ xxxi
... means left of exis- tence as a nation , but by forming her popula- tion into a vast camp , and depending for her security upon military skill and exertion , she was not at all likely to be the victim of any com- bination amongst the old ...
... means left of exis- tence as a nation , but by forming her popula- tion into a vast camp , and depending for her security upon military skill and exertion , she was not at all likely to be the victim of any com- bination amongst the old ...
Էջ 18
... means no more than a repetition of a creed , " Sir , this sub- scription , as well as repetition , is a solemn thing ; it is a seri- ous attestation of the truth of propositions , not a syllable of which , according to the right ...
... means no more than a repetition of a creed , " Sir , this sub- scription , as well as repetition , is a solemn thing ; it is a seri- ous attestation of the truth of propositions , not a syllable of which , according to the right ...
Էջ 21
... never would . By these means it was , that the mem- bers had forfeited the good will of their constituents ; but he * See p . 14 . hoped they would now prove , that no man in 0 3 1774 ] ON THE speaker of tHE HOUSE OF COMMONS . 21.
... never would . By these means it was , that the mem- bers had forfeited the good will of their constituents ; but he * See p . 14 . hoped they would now prove , that no man in 0 3 1774 ] ON THE speaker of tHE HOUSE OF COMMONS . 21.
Այլ խմբագրություններ - View all
The Speeches of the Right Honourable Charles James Fox, in the House of ... Charles James Fox Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1815 |
The speeches of the right honourable Charles James Fox, in the ..., Հատոր 1 Charles James Fox Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1815 |
The Speeches of the Right Honourable Charles James Fox, in the House of ... Charles James Fox Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1815 |
Common terms and phrases
accusation administration Admiral Keppel amendment America argument army asserted bill blue ribbon Britain British brought Burke called charge civil list clause colonies committee conduct consequence considered constitution court crown debate declared defence disgrace duty Earl effect enemy England enquiry expence force Fox rose Fox's motion France give honourable friend House divided House of Bourbon House of Commons influence Ireland King King's kingdom learned gentleman libel liberty Lord George Germain Lord John Cavendish Lord North majesty majesty's means measures ment ministers ministry moved nation never noble lord Noes object occasion opinion opposed opposition parliament passed peace person petition present principle proposed proposition prove province punishment question reason resolution respect sentiments Serjeant at Arms session shew Sir George Savile Sir Hugh Palliser situation Speaker speech spirit Tellers thing Thomas Townshend thought tion Townshend trust vote whole wished YEAS
Սիրված հատվածներ
Էջ 305 - That the influence of the Crown has increased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished"?
Էջ 38 - ... 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 shall be approved by his Majesty...
Էջ 75 - An Act to prohibit all trade and intercourse with the Colonies of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the three lower counties on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, during the continuance of the present rebellion...
Էջ 38 - America, shall propose to make provision, according to the condition, circumstances, and situation of such Province or Colony, for contributing their proportion to the common defence (such proportion to be raised under the authority...
Էջ 26 - An Act to discontinue, in such manner and for such time as are therein mentioned, the landing and discharging, lading or shipping of goods, wares, and merchandize, at the town, and within the Harbour of Boston in the Province of Massachusetts Bay in North America...
Էջ 285 - Attorney-general thought proper to proceed against the defendants as for a riot only." (These are the various instances in which, he says, the statute does not apply :) " But every insurrection which in judgment of law is intended agains* the person of the King, be it to dethrone or imprison him, or to oblige him to alter his measures of Government, or to remove evil counsellors round about him, — these risings all amount to levying war within the statute ; whether attended with the pomp and circumstances...
Էջ 89 - That an humble address be presented to his Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that a monument be erected in the Cathedral Church of ST.
Էջ 114 - YOU have now two wars before you, of which you must choose one, for both you cannot support. The war against America has hitherto been carried on against her alone, unassisted by any ally...
Էջ 38 - Colony, for contributing their Proportion to the common Defence, (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...
Էջ 6 - Second, intituled, an Act for the better securing and encouraging the Trade of His Majesty's Sugar Colonies in America...