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 |
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... GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY , You will permit me to solicit , and for no long space of time , in the present stage of this business , somewhat of your attention to a cause which , considering it on its own merits only , is , in my humble ...
... GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY , You will permit me to solicit , and for no long space of time , in the present stage of this business , somewhat of your attention to a cause which , considering it on its own merits only , is , in my humble ...
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... Gentlemen , in the first place , you will permit me , without the imputation , I think , of speaking of my- self ( a very trifling subject , and always a disgusting one to others ) , to obviate a rumour which I have heard , namely ...
... Gentlemen , in the first place , you will permit me , without the imputation , I think , of speaking of my- self ( a very trifling subject , and always a disgusting one to others ) , to obviate a rumour which I have heard , namely ...
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... Gentlemen , when I found that another pub- lication was ushered into the world still more repre- hensible than the former ; that in all shapes , in all sizes , with an industry incredible , it was either to- tally or partially thrust ...
... Gentlemen , when I found that another pub- lication was ushered into the world still more repre- hensible than the former ; that in all shapes , in all sizes , with an industry incredible , it was either to- tally or partially thrust ...
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... Gentlemen , in the first place I impute to it a wil- ful , deliberate intention to vilify and degrade , and thereby to bring into abhorrence and contempt the whole constitution of the government of this coun- try ; not as introduced ...
... Gentlemen , in the first place I impute to it a wil- ful , deliberate intention to vilify and degrade , and thereby to bring into abhorrence and contempt the whole constitution of the government of this coun- try ; not as introduced ...
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... Gentlemen , is it to be held out to a com- munity of ten or twelve millions of people , is it to be held out , as well to the lower as to the better informed classes of these ten or twelve millions , that there is nothing in this ...
... Gentlemen , is it to be held out to a com- munity of ten or twelve millions of people , is it to be held out , as well to the lower as to the better informed classes of these ten or twelve millions , that there is nothing in this ...
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Página 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...
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 8 - An Act declaring the rights and liberties of the Subject and settling the Succession of the Crown...
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 147 - Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.
Página 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...
Página 62 - That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king ; and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal.
Página 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.