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 |
No interior do livro
Resultados 1-5 de 52
Página 46
... considering it on its own merits only , is , in my humble judgment , a plain , a clear , a short , and indisputable case . Were it not , Gentlemen , that certain circumstances have rendered it a case of more expectation than ordinary ...
... considering it on its own merits only , is , in my humble judgment , a plain , a clear , a short , and indisputable case . Were it not , Gentlemen , that certain circumstances have rendered it a case of more expectation than ordinary ...
Página 47
... consider him , before a Jury of his country . Gentlemen , the publication in question was not the first of its kind which this Defendant sent forth into the world . This particular publication was preceded by one upon the same subjects ...
... consider him , before a Jury of his country . Gentlemen , the publication in question was not the first of its kind which this Defendant sent forth into the world . This particular publication was preceded by one upon the same subjects ...
Página 52
... consider the comparative difference of the mischief that may happen from spreading doctrines of this sort , and that which may happen from any treason whatever . In the case of the utmost degree of treason , even perpetrating the death ...
... consider the comparative difference of the mischief that may happen from spreading doctrines of this sort , and that which may happen from any treason whatever . In the case of the utmost degree of treason , even perpetrating the death ...
Página 65
... , where , after the whole constitution of this country has been thus treated in gross , he proceeds a little to dissect and YOL . II . F consider the component parts of that constitution ; and in IN THE CASE OF THOMAS PAINE : 65.
... , where , after the whole constitution of this country has been thus treated in gross , he proceeds a little to dissect and YOL . II . F consider the component parts of that constitution ; and in IN THE CASE OF THOMAS PAINE : 65.
Página 66
... consider the component parts of that constitution ; and in page 63 , in a dogma , we have this : 66 66 66 66 " With respect to the two Houses of which the English Parliament is composed , they appear to be effectually influenced into ...
... consider the component parts of that constitution ; and in page 63 , in a dogma , we have this : 66 66 66 66 " With respect to the two Houses of which the English Parliament is composed , they appear to be effectually influenced into ...
Outras edições - Ver tudo
The Speeches of the Hon. Thomas Erskine: (Now Lord Erskine), When at the Bar ... Thomas Erskine Erskine,James Ridgway Pré-visualização indisponível - 2016 |
Palavras e frases frequentes
abuses accused aforesaid amongst answer appear argument Attorney Britain Burke called cause charged coffee-house conduct consider constitution contempt Convention Parliament corruption Court criminal Crown declaring Defendant doctrine duty elective monarchies English equality Erskine evidence evil France Frost Gentlemen give guilty Hastings heretofore Kings honour House of Commons House of Lords Impeachment imputed Indictment Information intention judge judgment jurors justice King of England King William kingdom learned friend libel Lord Kenyon Lord the King Lords Spiritual malicious matter meaning ment mind monarchy nation never opinion paper Parliament Parliament of England passages person present principles prosecution published question racter reason reform respect Revolution scandalous seditious sense Sir George Saville special jury statute supposed tenour and effect thing Thomas Paine thought tion trial verdict vernment vilify whole wicked wickedly William the Third words writing Yatman Zemindar
Passagens conhecidas
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.