Cobbett's Parliamentary History of England Volume 12; From the Norman Conquest, in 1066 to the Year 1803. Ad 1741 - 1743 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1812 Excerpt: ... it is well known, that some Bills have been lately passed in this House without opposition, and, perhaps, with the concurrence of some who were, in their hearts, against the Bill, for no other reason, but because they were sure of the Bill being rejected by the other House. 1 am far from saying, Sir, that there is any real ground for such suspicions; but they are such as may be entertained, and they are such as we ought in duty to ourselves, and for the sake of the character of this House, to endeavour to prevent. In this session we cannot, I think, take any other method for preventing it, than by declaring openly our sentiments of this Bill being rejected by the other House; and therefore I have prepared a motion, in which I cannot doubt of having the concurrence of the House. I know I am not to expect the concurrence of those who declared against the Bill, even when it was passing through this House; but as it was in every step carried by a majority, and as every gentleman, who waa a real and sincere friend to the Bill, must be of opinion, that the rejecting of it is an obstruction to justice, and of the most dangerous consequence to our liberties, I shall, and I think I may with hopes of success, move you to resolve, ' That the Lords refusing to concur with the Commons of Great Britain, in an indemnification necessary to the effectual carrying on the enquiry now depending in parliament, is an obstruction to justice, and may prove fatal to the liberties of this nation." Mr. Sandys: Sir; I hope no man doubts of my inclination, or my sincerity, in carrying on the enquiry that has been set on foot, or in being a friend to any thing that has been proposed for rendering it effectual: and yet I cannot agree with the noble lord in the motion he has been pl...