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The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… on Foot in this Kingdom, than was known in former Times. I have always been one of those, who thought a much less … have been of a contrary Opinion, being thereto induced, as I believe, sometimes by Plots, and treasonable Conspiracies … Regard to his Country, the Fear of being turned out of his Post in the Army can never prevail upon him to give a Vote in …
The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… one of the most extraordinary and most unreasonable Bills I have ever seen brought into Parliament. It is, I think, not … Man to endeavour to render contemptible that Honour, that Post, or that Thing, which he knows he cannot attain to: The … throw it out upon the third Reading. Mr Ed. Thompson. Mr Edward Thompson spoke next: Sir, 'If we do resolve to go into …
The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… to a very remote Day, upon a general Opinion, which I hope is well founded, that no Vote of Credit will be … a fundamental Part of our Constitution. In the fourth of Edward III. an Act passed for holding them once a Year, or … Country; because it is certain, that there is never any Post or Place to be disposed of, for which there are not …
The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… Speech against the Union. 'My Lord Chancellor, 'When I consider the Affair of an Union betwixt the two Nations, as … and precarious; so that I profess I don't think any one Post in the Kingdom worth the briguing after, save that of … is 356,841 l. The Revenue of the General Letter-Office or Post-Office, by a like Medium, including Charges of …
The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… Churches established in this Realm, in the Reigns of King Edward the Sixth, or of Queen Elizabeth, or of any other King …
The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… 'My Lords and Gentlemen, It is with great Satisfaction I meet this Parliament, which I have summoned to assist me in carrying on the just and … a Pension of 5000£. per Annum, upon the Revenue of the Post-Office, for the Support of this Honour, during her …
The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… teaches. 'In the first beginning of our Reformation under Edward the sixth, the Act of Uniformity was conceived in … performed for the Nation at Sea and Land: 'Which Thanks I now return you.' To which Sir George Rooke answered in the … carry'd in the Affirmative by a great Majority. Then Sir Edward Seymour mov'd for bringing in a Bill, For Resuming all …
The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… Queen's Speech in Parliament. 'My Lords and Gentlemen, I Hope we are met together at this Time, with Hearts truly … a Pension of 5000 l. per Annum, out of the Revenue of the Post-Office; and an Act having passed the Sessions for … other Party raised on this occasion, was that they went Post-Haste in a Business of the highest Importance. To which …
The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… Speech to the Parliament. 'My Lords and Gentlemen, 'I Have called you together as soon as I thought you could … 'That she thought the Continuance of the stop of all Post Letters, Trade, and all other Correspondence with the … to the late King on behalf of William Earl of Portland, Edward Earl of Orford, John Lord Somers, and Charles Lord …
The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… was pleased to give this gracious Answer: 'Gentlemen, I am very glad to find my Message has been so acceptable to you; I hope you will effectually improve it, to the Advantage of … Queen's Speech in Parliament. 'My Lords and Gentlemen, 'I Cannot put an end to this Session, without returning you …