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Page ix
... Introduction , I have also written carelessly as to the establishing of freeholds on waste : some years of undisputed possession was , I understand , required by law ; nevertheless , the poor had formerly much ERRORS, OMISSIONS, &c. ...
... Introduction , I have also written carelessly as to the establishing of freeholds on waste : some years of undisputed possession was , I understand , required by law ; nevertheless , the poor had formerly much ERRORS, OMISSIONS, &c. ...
Page xii
... possession of the case ; but I shall , with gladness , wait upon you any where , in town , to converse on the subject , or receive commu- nications thereon , addressed to me at Cooper's Hotel , Bouverie - street . The Sketch of a ...
... possession of the case ; but I shall , with gladness , wait upon you any where , in town , to converse on the subject , or receive commu- nications thereon , addressed to me at Cooper's Hotel , Bouverie - street . The Sketch of a ...
Page xiii
... clear view of the truth . I have in my possession a speech which was written in expectation of being fairly tried , and that speech shall be preserved for the purpose . with my friends , but through a hole in the GENERAL INTRODUCTION .
... clear view of the truth . I have in my possession a speech which was written in expectation of being fairly tried , and that speech shall be preserved for the purpose . with my friends , but through a hole in the GENERAL INTRODUCTION .
Page lxi
... possession in the west ! -- the disgrace of our arms ! -the engendering of an age of rancour ! Surely , if the conqueror in war merits a triumph , benediction is due to the peace - maker , to him who prevents animosity , and establishes ...
... possession in the west ! -- the disgrace of our arms ! -the engendering of an age of rancour ! Surely , if the conqueror in war merits a triumph , benediction is due to the peace - maker , to him who prevents animosity , and establishes ...
Page xcvi
... possession of health and strength , and who have only a imited number of young children ? Might not the same refusal be given in cases of distress ensuing after a certain number of years of health and strength in which no saving had ...
... possession of health and strength , and who have only a imited number of young children ? Might not the same refusal be given in cases of distress ensuing after a certain number of years of health and strength in which no saving had ...
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Page xxv - ... so offending, and being thereof convicted in due form of law, shall be deemed guilty of felony, and shall suffer death as a felon without benefit of clergy.
Page xxv - Action may plead the General Issue and give the special Matter in Evidence...
Page xxii - Province, or return thereinto after the expiration of the time to be limited by the said judgement, without licence from the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Person administering the Government for the time being, in that behalf first had and obtained, such person or persons on being duly convicted of so remaining or returning, before either of the said Courts, shall be deemed guilty of felony, and shall suffer death as a felon without benefit of Clergy.
Page xix - Be it therefore enacted, by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council and Assembly of the Province of Upper Canada, Constituted and assembled by virtue of, and under the Authority of an Act passed in the Parliament of Great Britain, intituled "An Act to repeal certain Parts of an Act passed in the fourteenth Year of His Majesty's Reign, intituled "An Act for making more effectual Provision for Government of the Province of Quebec, in North America,...
Page xxiii - Warrant or Warrants under his or their Hand and Seal or Hands and Seals, to...
Page xliii - January next, to undergo and receive all and singular such matters and things which our said Court shall then and there consider of him. in this behalf: and have there then this writ. Witness Thomas Lord Denman, at Westminster, the 23d day of December, in the 8th year of our reign. " " By the Court,
Page xxiii - Bankruptcy it shall and may be lawful for any One or more of the said Six Commissioners to -have, perform, and execute all the Powers, Duties, and Authorities...
Page xlii - Wilson, detained in our prison under your custody, as it is said, together with the day and cause of his being taken and detained, by whatsoever name he may be called or...
Page lxxi - Law, custom, or usage to the contrary notwithstanding : provided always, that nothing herein contained shall extend or be construed to extend to affect...
Page cdxxxvii - In considering our internal situation, you will, I doubt not, feel a just indignation at the attempts which have been made to take advantage of the distresses of the country, for the purpose of exciting a spirit of sedition and violence.