The Speeches of the Hon. Thomas Erskine: (now Lord Erskine), when at the Bar, on Subjects Connected with the Liberty of the Press, and Against Constructive Treasons, Volume 2J. Ridgway, 1810 - Freedom of the press |
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... this book . Try it by every test that the human mind can possibly suggest , and see whether , when tried by all the variety of those tests , you will not be satis- fied , in the long run , that it does 48 THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S SPEECH.
... this book . Try it by every test that the human mind can possibly suggest , and see whether , when tried by all the variety of those tests , you will not be satis- fied , in the long run , that it does 48 THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S SPEECH.
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... human being can do in this society . Gentlemen , further I impute to it that , in terms , the regal part of the government of this country , bounded and limited as it is , is represented as an oppressive and an abominable tyranny . VOL ...
... human being can do in this society . Gentlemen , further I impute to it that , in terms , the regal part of the government of this country , bounded and limited as it is , is represented as an oppressive and an abominable tyranny . VOL ...
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... human society , or even from human nature itself : all these are imputed to that scandalous , that wicked , that usurped constitution under which we , the sub- jects of this country , have hitherto mistakenly con- ceived that we lived ...
... human society , or even from human nature itself : all these are imputed to that scandalous , that wicked , that usurped constitution under which we , the sub- jects of this country , have hitherto mistakenly con- ceived that we lived ...
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... human creatures , whose moments of existence depend upon . the permission of a Being , merciful , long suffering , and of great goodness , that those youthful errors from which even royalty is not exempted , are to be treasured up in a ...
... human creatures , whose moments of existence depend upon . the permission of a Being , merciful , long suffering , and of great goodness , that those youthful errors from which even royalty is not exempted , are to be treasured up in a ...
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... human constitution . For upon what prin- ciple can a Court , constituted by the authority of any government , and administering a positive sys- tem of law , under it , pronounce a decision against the constitution which creates its ...
... human constitution . For upon what prin- ciple can a Court , constituted by the authority of any government , and administering a positive sys- tem of law , under it , pronounce a decision against the constitution which creates its ...
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Page 179 - ... I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks. Methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full midday beam, purging and unsealing her...
Page 179 - Methinks I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks: methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full mid-day beam...
Page 38 - King there inhabiting and being, in contempt of our said lord the King and his laws, to the evil example of all others in the like case offending, and against the peace of our said lord the King, his crown and dignity.
Page 8 - An Act declaring the rights and liberties of the Subject and settling the Succession of the Crown...
Page 169 - I bent the whole force of my mind to, was the reduction of that corrupt influence, which is itself the perennial spring of all prodigality and of all disorder ; which loads us more than millions of debt, which takes away vigour from our arms, wisdom from our councils, and every shadow of authority and credit from the most venerable parts of our constitution.
Page 395 - The liberty of the press is, indeed, essential to the nature of a free state ; but this consists in laying no previous restraints upon publications, and not in freedom from censure for criminal matter when published.
Page 147 - Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.
Page 14 - Westminster do resolve, that William and Mary, prince and princess of Orange, be and be declared king and queen of England, France and Ireland and the dominions thereunto belonging...
Page 62 - That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king ; and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal.
Page 200 - And all the rule, one empire; only add Deeds to thy knowledge answerable; add faith, Add virtue, patience, temperance; add love, By name to come call'd charity, the soul Of all the rest : then wilt thou not be loath To leave this Paradise, but shalt possess A Paradise within thee, happier far.