The speeches of the hon. Thomas Erskine ... when at the Bar, on subjects connected with the liberty of the press, and against constructive treasons collected by J. Ridgway, Volum 2 |
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Side 91
... accused , in whose favour the bene- volent principle of English law makes all presump- tions , and which commands the very Judge to be his Counsel . Gentlemen , it is now my duty to address myself without digression to the defence . The ...
... accused , in whose favour the bene- volent principle of English law makes all presump- tions , and which commands the very Judge to be his Counsel . Gentlemen , it is now my duty to address myself without digression to the defence . The ...
Side 101
... accused ; yet still , as the recollection of these rights was pressed forward with a view to affect the proceedings , the proceedings were post- poned . Is the Defendant then to be the only exception to these admirable provisions ...
... accused ; yet still , as the recollection of these rights was pressed forward with a view to affect the proceedings , the proceedings were post- poned . Is the Defendant then to be the only exception to these admirable provisions ...
Side 117
... accused of exaggerating the " public misfortunes , nay , of having endeavoured " to help forward the mischief , that they might " afterwards raise discontents . I am willing to hope , " that neither my temper , nor my situation in life ...
... accused of exaggerating the " public misfortunes , nay , of having endeavoured " to help forward the mischief , that they might " afterwards raise discontents . I am willing to hope , " that neither my temper , nor my situation in life ...
Side 206
... accused . To repel the effects of the Articles , thus ( accord- ing to the reasoning of Mr. Erskine ) prematurely published , the Rev. Mr. Logan , one of the minis- ters of Leith in Scotland , a person eminent for learning , drew up a ...
... accused . To repel the effects of the Articles , thus ( accord- ing to the reasoning of Mr. Erskine ) prematurely published , the Rev. Mr. Logan , one of the minis- ters of Leith in Scotland , a person eminent for learning , drew up a ...
Side 224
... accused Mr. Hastings , as Governor General of Bengal , of high crimes and misdemeanors ; and their jurisdiction , for that high purpose of na- tional justice , was unquestionably competent . But it is 224 MR . ERSKINE'S SPEECH ON THE.
... accused Mr. Hastings , as Governor General of Bengal , of high crimes and misdemeanors ; and their jurisdiction , for that high purpose of na- tional justice , was unquestionably competent . But it is 224 MR . ERSKINE'S SPEECH ON THE.
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Side 177 - ... 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...
Side 13 - 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.
Side 177 - ... methinks I see her as an eagle muing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full mid-day beam ; purging and unsealing her long-abused sight at the fountain itself of heavenly radiance...
Side 8 - An Act declaring the rights and liberties of the Subject and settling the Succession of the Crown...
Side 393 - 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. Every freeman has an undoubted right to lay what sentiments he pleases before the public: to forbid this, is to destroy the freedom of the press: but if he publishes what is improper, mischievous...
Side 198 - 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.
Side 63 - That the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of parliament. That excessive bail ought not to be required nor excessive fines imposed nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Side 147 - Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.
Side 55 - All hereditary Government is in its nature tyranny. An heritable crown, or an heritable throne, or by what other fanciful name such things may be called, have no other significant explanation than that mankind are heritable property. To inherit a Government, is to inherit the people, as if they were flocks and herds.
Side 62 - That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with the consent of Parliament, is against law.