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... in establishing as a fact , that the practice of fmuggling in armed cutters and luggers is much increafed of late years ; in Scotland it is fome- times times the practice for the armed crews of the smuggling A. 1784 . 157 DE BATES .
... in establishing as a fact , that the practice of fmuggling in armed cutters and luggers is much increafed of late years ; in Scotland it is fome- times times the practice for the armed crews of the smuggling A. 1784 . 157 DE BATES .
Page 158
Parliament proc. times the practice for the armed crews of the smuggling veffels to escort the goods into the country , when they apprehend any moleftation ; and they are ftrong enough to bid defiance to the revenue officers ... smuggling ...
Parliament proc. times the practice for the armed crews of the smuggling veffels to escort the goods into the country , when they apprehend any moleftation ; and they are ftrong enough to bid defiance to the revenue officers ... smuggling ...
Page 176
... smuggling cutter defigned for this that the chief part of the tea part of the coast , mounting 40 carriage guns ; and foreign fpirits ufed upon the north - east coast of Scotland , is fupplied in like manner , notwithstanding the ...
... smuggling cutter defigned for this that the chief part of the tea part of the coast , mounting 40 carriage guns ; and foreign fpirits ufed upon the north - east coast of Scotland , is fupplied in like manner , notwithstanding the ...
Page 179
... smuggling véffels cannot be feized and condemned on the Hovering Acts , if above 200 tons , which many of fuch veffels now are . There is a claufe , too , in the fame act , which authorizes the breaking up of veffels under 100 tons , if ...
... smuggling véffels cannot be feized and condemned on the Hovering Acts , if above 200 tons , which many of fuch veffels now are . There is a claufe , too , in the fame act , which authorizes the breaking up of veffels under 100 tons , if ...
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... smuggle it at prefent , would , in that event , have it much cheaper , and without fraud ; - fervants , and the lower clafs of people , would have tea free from duty . Ex- clufive of the various advantages already specified , there ...
... smuggle it at prefent , would , in that event , have it much cheaper , and without fraud ; - fervants , and the lower clafs of people , would have tea free from duty . Ex- clufive of the various advantages already specified , there ...
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Page 153 - Commission, under the Great Seal, to us and other Lords directed, and now read, we do, in Her Majesty's name, and in obedience to Her commands, prorogue this Parliament to Thursday the thirtieth day of April next, to be then here holden ; and this Parliament is accordingly prorogued to Thursday the thirtieth day of April next.
Page 10 - Majefty's moft dutiful and loyal fubieos, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, in Parliament aflembled,: beg leave to return your Majefty our moft humble thanks for your moft gracious fpeech from the throne.
Page 153 - ... and that the various important objects which will require consideration may be afterwards proceeded upon with less interruption and with happier effect. I can have no other object...
Page 35 - Debates in the House of Lords on the Bill " for the better Management of the Territories, Revenues, and Commerce of this Kingdom in the East-Indies.
Page 19 - I wish to see the crown great and respectable ; but, if the present bill should pass, it will be no longer worthy of a man of honour to wear. The king will in fact take the diadem from his own head, and place it on the head of Mr. Fox.
Page 10 - I HAVE the fatisfaction to inform you, that Definitive Treaties of Peace have <( been concluded with the Courts of France and Spain, and with the United States of " America. Preliminary Articles have been alfo ratified with the States General of the
Page 152 - On a full consideration of the present situation of affairs, and of the extraordinary circumstances which have produced it, I am induced to put an end to this session of Parliament...
Page 148 - To which his Majefty was pleafed to return the following moft gracious anfwer : " My Lords, " I thank you for this dutiful and loyal addrefs ; and I...
Page 3 - I feel for the burthens of my people : but I rely on that fortitude which has hitherto fupported this nation under many difficulties, for their bearing thofe which the prefent exigencies require, and which are fo neceffary for the full fupport ef the national credit.
Page 2 - Courts .of France and Spain, and with the United States of America, preliminary articles have been alfo ratified with the States General of the United Provinces. I have ordered thefe...