Cobbett's Political Register, Volumen20William Cobbett William Cobbett, 1811 |
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... shilling will " not bring you as much meat or cloth as " a guinea . This was conclusive with unreflecting minds , and it quieted , or as- sisted to quiet , all those , who , though they were capable of discerning , dared not look the ...
... shilling will " not bring you as much meat or cloth as " a guinea . This was conclusive with unreflecting minds , and it quieted , or as- sisted to quiet , all those , who , though they were capable of discerning , dared not look the ...
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... shillings , and the other coins of the realm in the same proportion ; many persons in London have written upon their shop win- dows notifications that they will take the coin at a higher than the nominal value ; in numerous cases a ...
... shillings , and the other coins of the realm in the same proportion ; many persons in London have written upon their shop win- dows notifications that they will take the coin at a higher than the nominal value ; in numerous cases a ...
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... shillings in their paper to purchase a guinea , this would be a most charming way of obtaining the means of paying off the paper with guineas . Let us take an instance . Suppose the Bank Com- pany , by way preparing for cash pay- ments ...
... shillings in their paper to purchase a guinea , this would be a most charming way of obtaining the means of paying off the paper with guineas . Let us take an instance . Suppose the Bank Com- pany , by way preparing for cash pay- ments ...
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... shillings of which are worth no more than a guinea . And , are the people to be called upon to pay interest upon this money in a curren- cy of which 21 shillings are worth a guinea ? This would be so abominably unjust , that I wonder ...
... shillings of which are worth no more than a guinea . And , are the people to be called upon to pay interest upon this money in a curren- cy of which 21 shillings are worth a guinea ? This would be so abominably unjust , that I wonder ...
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... shillings each . Another " " letter stated that a Lady , who was a Land- owner , had insisted upon her rent in gold , and that the tenant apprehended a seizure of his goods , and was ready to verify the facts if called on . Another ...
... shillings each . Another " " letter stated that a Lady , who was a Land- owner , had insisted upon her rent in gold , and that the tenant apprehended a seizure of his goods , and was ready to verify the facts if called on . Another ...
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Página 729 - ... when it blends with a pursuit of ignominious gain a treacherous subserviency, in the transgressors, to a foreign policy adverse to that of their own country. It is then that the virtuous indignation of the public should be enabled to manifest itself through the regular animadversions of the most competent laws. To secure greater respect to our mercantile flag, and to the honest...
Página 821 - Governor will adopt provisionally and recommend to the confirmation of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent, in the name and on behalf of His Majesty...
Página 731 - Bratlay, to the evil example of all others in the like case offending, against the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against the peace of our said Lady the Queen, her crown and dignity.
Página 725 - British government, was denied to have taken place ; it was an indispensable condition of the repeal of the British Orders, that commerce should be restored to a footing that would admit the productions and manufactures of Great Britain, when owned by neutrals, into markets shut against them by her enemy; the United States being given to understand that, in the mean time, a continuance of their non-importation act would lead to measures of retaliation.
Página 221 - Given under my hand and seal, this day of , in the year of our Lord , at , in the [county] aforesaid.
Página 729 - An enlarged philanthropy, and an enlightened forecast, concur in imposing on the National Councils an obligation to take a deep interest in their destinies; to cherish reciprocal sentiments of good will ; to regard the progress of events; and not to be unprepared for whatever order of things may be ultimately established...
Página 725 - In the unfriendly spirit of those disclosures indemnity and redress for other wrongs have continued to be withheld, and our coasts and the mouths of our harbors have again witnessed scenes not less derogatory to the dearest of our national rights than vexatious to the regular course of our trade.
Página 785 - Address of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London, in Common Council assembled.
Página 409 - Emperor of the French, King of Italy, Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation.
Página 729 - ... the great communities which occupy the southern portion of our own hemisphere and extend into our neighborhood. An enlarged philanthropy and an enlightened forecast concur in imposing on the national councils an obligation to take a deep interest in their destinies, to cherish reciprocal sentiments of good will, to regard the progress of events, and not to be unprepared...