Anecdotes of the life of ... William Pitt, earl of Chatham [by J. Almon]. With his speeches in parliament, Volumul 21810 |
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Pagina 7
... principle . We have insisted upon levelling the ramparts , upon filling up the cunette , & c . These were immaterial points , to which the French Court consented , after some af- fected hesitation . The fortifications on the land side ...
... principle . We have insisted upon levelling the ramparts , upon filling up the cunette , & c . These were immaterial points , to which the French Court consented , after some af- fected hesitation . The fortifications on the land side ...
Pagina 19
... the Seals resigned by the Duke of Graf- Lord Hardwicke refused them likewise . Lord Lyttleton refused a cabinet situation . regulated , and conducted on the purest principles of patriotism C 2 1766. ] 19 OF THE EARL OF CHATHAM .
... the Seals resigned by the Duke of Graf- Lord Hardwicke refused them likewise . Lord Lyttleton refused a cabinet situation . regulated , and conducted on the purest principles of patriotism C 2 1766. ] 19 OF THE EARL OF CHATHAM .
Pagina 20
John Almon. regulated , and conducted on the purest principles of patriotism ; yet there was not virtue enough in the country to support him . Those who assert that Lord Bute was not con- sulted , nor gave any advice upon this occasion ...
John Almon. regulated , and conducted on the purest principles of patriotism ; yet there was not virtue enough in the country to support him . Those who assert that Lord Bute was not con- sulted , nor gave any advice upon this occasion ...
Pagina 31
... principles . He now felt the loss of his brother , Lord Temple , whose gracious affability procured him the esteem of all ranks of people , while the splendor of his own talents commanded their ad- miration . These two great men united ...
... principles . He now felt the loss of his brother , Lord Temple , whose gracious affability procured him the esteem of all ranks of people , while the splendor of his own talents commanded their ad- miration . These two great men united ...
Pagina 39
... principles of the Minister , while in opposition . " The force of these truths , and this conclusion , obviously made an impression upon the Minister and he said , " that however unwilling a Great Personage was to increase the number of ...
... principles of the Minister , while in opposition . " The force of these truths , and this conclusion , obviously made an impression upon the Minister and he said , " that however unwilling a Great Personage was to increase the number of ...
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Pagina 273 - To conclude, my Lords: if the Ministers thus persevere in misadvising and misleading the King, I will not say that they can alienate the affections of his subjects from his crown; but I will affirm that they will make the crown not worth his wearing. I will not say that the King is betrayed; but I will pronounce that the kingdom is undone.
Pagina 318 - to use all the means which God and nature have put into our hands." I am astonished, I am shocked, to hear such principles confessed ; to hear them avowed in this house, or in this country.
Pagina 279 - That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of parliament, is against law.
Pagina 272 - ... to be taken for an idiot if they are not finally repealed. Avoid, then, this humiliating, disgraceful necessity. With a dignity becoming your exalted situation make the first advances to concord, to peace, and happiness; for that is your true dignity, to act with prudence and justice. That you should first concede is obvious, from sound and rational policy. Concession comes with better grace and more salutary effect from superior power. It reconciles superiority of power with the feelings of...
Pagina 129 - For some years past, there has been an influx of wealth into this country, which has been attended with many fatal consequences, because it has not been the regular, natural produce of labour and industry. The riches of Asia have been poured in upon us, and have brought with them not only Asiatic luxury, but, I fear, Asiatic principles of government.
Pagina 272 - I say we must necessarily undo these violent, oppressive acts; they must be repealed— you will repeal them; I pledge myself for it that you will in the end repeal them; I stake my reputation on it— I will consent to be taken for an idiot; if they are not finally repealed.
Pagina 306 - You may swell every expence, and every effort, still more extravagantly ; pile and accumulate every assistance you can buy or borrow ; traffic and barter with every little pitiful German Prince, that sells and sends his subjects to the shambles of a foreign Prince ; your efforts are forever vain and impotent — doubly so from this mercenary aid on which...
Pagina 320 - Spanish cruelty : we turn loose these savage hell-hounds against our brethren and countrymen in America, of the same language, laws, liberties, and religion ; endeared to us by every tie that should sanctify humanity.
Pagina 244 - Robert had heard them all he assured them that he was conscious of having meant well ; that in the present inflamed temper of the people the act could not be carried into execution without an armed force...
Pagina 306 - To overrun them with the mercenary sons of rapine and plunder ; devoting them and their possessions to the rapacity of hireling cruelty ! If I were an American, as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms — never — never — never...