The Scots Magazine, Volume 38Sands, Brymer, Murray and Cochran, 1776 - English literature |
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... James VI . they are now a numerous body of people , as much civilized , as obedient to the laws , and as refpcctable , as any other people in this or any other country . But what fhall we fay in ex- cufe for odious prejudices , to which ...
... James VI . they are now a numerous body of people , as much civilized , as obedient to the laws , and as refpcctable , as any other people in this or any other country . But what fhall we fay in ex- cufe for odious prejudices , to which ...
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... James Lowther moved , " Th introducing his Majefty's electoral troop into any part of the dominions of G. Br tain , without the confent of parliame firft had and obtained , is contrary t law . " He fupported his motion on th ground of ...
... James Lowther moved , " Th introducing his Majefty's electoral troop into any part of the dominions of G. Br tain , without the confent of parliame firft had and obtained , is contrary t law . " He fupported his motion on th ground of ...
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... James's , on the 23d day of Auguft laft [ xxxvii . 455.3 . The name of his Majefty is used to give it a sanction and influence ; and , on that account , it becomes a matter of importance to wipe off , in the name of thefe United Colo ...
... James's , on the 23d day of Auguft laft [ xxxvii . 455.3 . The name of his Majefty is used to give it a sanction and influence ; and , on that account , it becomes a matter of importance to wipe off , in the name of thefe United Colo ...
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... James Finlay , St George Dupree , James M'Gill , Louis Carrignant , Richard Huntly , Francois Mathiot , Edw . Wm Grey , and Pierre Guy , ) demanded the following terms . Art . 1. That the citizens and inhabi- tants of Montreal , as well ...
... James Finlay , St George Dupree , James M'Gill , Louis Carrignant , Richard Huntly , Francois Mathiot , Edw . Wm Grey , and Pierre Guy , ) demanded the following terms . Art . 1. That the citizens and inhabi- tants of Montreal , as well ...
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... James Fergu fon , F. R. S. 35. Cadell . This little work confifts of a fet of eafy rules and direc- tions for drawing many plane and folid fi- gures in true perfpective , viewed by the eye , illustrated with several plates of the ...
... James Fergu fon , F. R. S. 35. Cadell . This little work confifts of a fet of eafy rules and direc- tions for drawing many plane and folid fi- gures in true perfpective , viewed by the eye , illustrated with several plates of the ...
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Page 355 - The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, "'tis time to part. Even the distance at which the Almighty hath placed England and America, is a strong and natural proof, that the authority of the one over the other, was never the design of heaven.
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Page 292 - England than in some other countries, but the will of the king is as much the law of the land in Britain as in France, with this difference, that instead of proceeding directly from his mouth, it is handed to the people under the formidable shape of an act of parliament.
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Page 369 - Britain; and it is necessary that the exercise of every kind of authority under the said crown should be totally suppressed; and all the powers of government exerted under the authority of the people of the colonies...
Page 369 - WHEREAS, his Britannic majesty, in conjunction with the lords and commons of Great Britain, has, by a late act of parliament, excluded the inhabitants of these united colonies from the protection of his crown. AND WHEREAS, no answer whatever to the humble petitions of the colonies for redress of grievances and reconciliation with Great Britain, has been, or is likely to be given, but the whole force of that kingdom, aided by foreign mercenaries, is...