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[&emsp;53&emsp;]. The lords expunged the word, but as the king was sensible that no supply would be given by the commons, unless they were gratified in all their, he was obliged both to employ his interest with the peers, to make the bill pass, and to give the royal assent to it. He could not, however, forbear expressing his displeasure, at the jealousy entertained against him, and at the intention which the commons discovered, of retrenching his prerogative.

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Perhaps the same reason occasioned the “barring the king’s prerogative” in the late act suspending the legislation of New-York.

This we may be assured of, that are as dear to his Majesty, as the people of Great-Britain are. are his subjects as well as they, and as faithful subjects; and his Majesty has given too many, too constant proofs of his piety and virtue, for any man to think it possible, that such a prince can make any unjust distinction between such subjects. It makes no difference to his Majesty, whether supplies are raised in Great-Britain, or America; but it makes some difference to the commons of that kingdom.

To speak plainly, as becomes an honest man on such important occasions, all our misfortunes are owing to a in men of abilities and influence. This prompts them to seek by expedients profitable to themselves, though ever so destructive to their country.

Such is the accursed nature of lawless ambition, and yetWhat heart but melts at the thought!Such false, detestable, in every state, have led their blind, confiding country, shouting their applauses, into the jaws of shame and ruin. May the wisdom and goodness of the people of Great-Britain, save them from the usual fate of nations.
 * “---” particularity of their parliament continuing as long as the crown pleases, I am astonished to observe such a love of liberty still animating that and  nation; and nothing can raise higher my idea of the  and  of a people