Great opposition was made to this bill, as might be expected from the present disposition of the nation.
This bill fixed so deep a reproach on the former proceedings of the exclusionists, that it met with great opposition among the lords; and it was at last, after one reading, dropped by the commons.
There is yet another reason for which it is improper to admit such evidence as this bill has a tendency to promote.
He stated to the House that he had made this motion for the purpose of obtaining an opportunity to say a few words in relation to a point raised in the course of the debate on this bill, which he would now proceed to make if in order.
This bill contained no repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
That subject, and no other, was embraced in this bill.
I therefore urge the Congress to take final action on this bill by the first of February, if at all possible.
I am heartily in favor of the passage of this bill.
By this people, and by the event, if this bill passes, I am willing to be judged, whether it be not a voice of wisdom.
The friends of this bill seem to consider it as the exercise of a common power; as an ordinary affair; a mere municipal regulation, which they expect to see pass without other questions than those concerning details.
I feel strongly on this bill, and I do not hesitate to say so.
Every suffrage cast on the side of Lipski, every vote given in favor of this bill, is a vote in favor of assassination.
Remember," he added, "there must be no underhand work to secure the passing of this bill, or my wager becomes null and void.
This bill, which contained many humane provisions, was very favorably received.
This bill Mr. Gladstone opposed in a speech, and he voted against it, but it was passed.
This bill has no tendency to limit the quantity of influence in the crown, to render its operation more difficult, or to counteract that operation which it cannot prevent in any way whatsoever.
That the frequency of elections proposed by this bill has a tendency to increase the power and consideration of the electors, not lessen corruptibility, I do most readily allow: so far it is desirable.
Upon the structure, and not upon the substance, of this Bill, innumerable quibbles were raised.
As to this Bill, I concur in it, because I think it was made necessary by what was done last year, and consider it as a necessary consequence of that.
A clause in this Bill, for giving pecuniary compensation to the disfranchised boroughs, was fatal to its reception.
Now, the regulation provided for in this bill, entitles all free white persons, which includes emigrants, and even those who are likely to become chargeable.
This bill appears to my mind so subversive of the constitution, and in its consequences so destructive to the liberties of the people, that I cannot consent to let it pass without expressing my detestation of the principle it contains.
He was against receiving the motion into this bill, though he had no objection to taking it up by itself, on the principles of humanity and policy; and therefore would vote against it if it was not withdrawn.
Gentlemen should consider the daily loss which the revenue sustained by the delay of this bill; he cautioned them against considering overmuch, and letting slip the opportunity they now had to supply the public wants.
This bill seems to contemplate no end which cannot be otherwise more certainly and beneficially attained.
Again: There is in that same quotation from the Nebraska Bill this clause: "It being the true intent and meaning of this bill not to legislate slavery into any Territory or State.
If we had discovered those figures, which the quicker eye of the honorable Mr. Richter seems to have detected at a glance, and if we had believed them to be accurate, we should have gone further in this bill.
One single fact will throw much light on the considerable burdens of which the county communities will be relieved when the care of their poor will pass, according to this bill, to the community of the State.
This bill, therefore, instead of quieting the patriots, led to a desire for an independent parliament of their own.
The defeat of this bill, and the great financial embarrassments of the country, led to the restoration of Walpole to office.
This bill contained a clause by which the tithe upon flax should be commuted by a modus or money composition.
This bill, which passed the House of Lords two days after the Bill of Residence, Swift opposed in a spirited and somewhat bitter manner.
One terrible circumstance in this Bill, is, that of turning the tithe of flax and hemp into what the lawyers call a Modus, or a certain sum in lieu of a tenth part of the product.
This Bill of his Attainder shall not have One true man's hand to it.
You can hinder, then, The introduction of this Bill?
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