Excerpt from An Authentic Account of the Debates in the House of Lords, on Tuesday, December 9, Monday, December 15, and Wednesday, December 17, 1783, on the Bill for Establishing Certain Regulations for the Better Management of the Territories, Revenues, and Commerce
HE newfpapers have been fo exceed ingly deficient in their account of the very important debate which took place in the 'houfe of Lords on Tuefday the 9th infiant, that a Gentleman who was prefent, and is very anxious that the Public {hould have as accurate an ac count as pofiible of that day's proceed ings, has fent the following account to the ptefs, in which, however, he is con fcious that he has not done jufiice to any one of the noble fpeakm.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book critically examines a bill debated in the House of Lords in December 1783. The bill proposed the transfer of the East India Company's affairs to government-appointed directors, drawing sharp criticism from many in the House. The author provides a detailed account of the debate, capturing the various arguments and opinions expressed by the opposing sides. Through the speeches of key figures, including the Duke of Portland and Lord Thurlow, the book explores themes of executive power, constitutional rights, and the protection of private property. By presenting a thorough examination of this historical event, this book offers valuable insights into the political, economic, and legal landscape of 18th-century Britain, particularly as it pertains to the East India Company's significant role in shaping the country's imperial ambitions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332413836_0
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