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. 1871 Excerpt: ...an attack? Did you, my Lord? Did any of your illustrious relatives of the Houses of Howard and Cavendish exercise that honourably-gained influence in behalf of this almost then expiring remnant of freedom? Rumour has dared to affix the same lukewarmness to these great names in a neighbouring county; but, as Mr. ...
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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. 1871 Excerpt: ...an attack? Did you, my Lord? Did any of your illustrious relatives of the Houses of Howard and Cavendish exercise that honourably-gained influence in behalf of this almost then expiring remnant of freedom? Rumour has dared to affix the same lukewarmness to these great names in a neighbouring county; but, as Mr. Brougham shows signs of denial, I shall leave it to him to say whether he is satisfied with such demonstrations of support. In the meanwhile, till this is most unquestionably contradicted, I shall not cease to declare that such dereliction of principle is utterly unworthy the names of Howard and Cavendish--names hitherto associated with the liberties and the privileges of the people. This dereliction is more especially unworthy the pupil and Sieve of Charles Fox. I shall only add on this subject, that most happy should I be to see these assertions done away by Lord Morpeth joining hand with Mr. Curwen to fight the battle of independence. With Lord Morpeth, and under the very same banner, Mr. Curwen would be proud to contest against the House of Lowther, but most unwilling to come forward where my Lord Morpeth would be the sacrifice. I for one declare, if this contest goes on, I shall be happy to render Lord Morpeth any assistance in my power--to divide my vote for him and Mr. Curwen; and I had rather, if they are fairly united, see my Lord Morpeth succeed than even Mr. Curwen, because he is firmly seated in the hearts of the citizens of Carlisle. I shall only add, that most happy shall I be if Lord Morpeth can satisfactorily deny this family compact, this secret understanding with the House of Lowther to trample upon our rights and liberties, and to render us mere nonentities for all the purposes of election rights. I have now, Mr. Sheriff, a more pl...
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