The Opinions of Different Authors Upon the Punishment of Death, Volume 3Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1813 - Capital punishment |
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... justice for which this country is so eminently distinguished . Since the last session of parliament I have repeatedly reconsidered the subject : I am more and more firmly convinced of the strength of the founda- tion upon which I stand ...
... justice for which this country is so eminently distinguished . Since the last session of parliament I have repeatedly reconsidered the subject : I am more and more firmly convinced of the strength of the founda- tion upon which I stand ...
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... justice have arrived at this conclusion so diametrically opposite to the inference of my honourable and learned friend . If the number of offences have not increased , may they not , from the consciousness that the present punish- ment ...
... justice have arrived at this conclusion so diametrically opposite to the inference of my honourable and learned friend . If the number of offences have not increased , may they not , from the consciousness that the present punish- ment ...
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... justice to my friend to say that he is of all men I ever knew one of the last to pride himself upon any fancied excel- lence or real superiority . He knows and he is rejoiced at the consciousness that he lives at a time when society is ...
... justice to my friend to say that he is of all men I ever knew one of the last to pride himself upon any fancied excel- lence or real superiority . He knows and he is rejoiced at the consciousness that he lives at a time when society is ...
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... justice of this great city is chiefly confided : and , if it be a fact that the number of prosecutions and convictions have in- creased , I am satisfied that my honourable and learned friend will not upon reflection attribute such an ...
... justice of this great city is chiefly confided : and , if it be a fact that the number of prosecutions and convictions have in- creased , I am satisfied that my honourable and learned friend will not upon reflection attribute such an ...
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... of reasoning , I must ask what necessity exists for any enquiry at all ? Has our administration of criminal justice been disgraced by any wanton exercise of authority ? Have any complaints been made to STEALING IN BLEACHING GROUNDS . 27.
... of reasoning , I must ask what necessity exists for any enquiry at all ? Has our administration of criminal justice been disgraced by any wanton exercise of authority ? Have any complaints been made to STEALING IN BLEACHING GROUNDS . 27.
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