...inquire into the causes " that have weakened the power of repression, and " have insensibly made it an ineffectual weapon in " the hands of the authorities....experience, and to show the present " state of things." Let not the reader suppose these the words of Lord Grey in introducing tbe Coercion Bill to the Lords,...

...contempt.' 'Judicial forms do not easily lend themselves to an effectual repression. This truth had long since struck reflecting minds ; it has lately...the repression ought to be prompt and strong ; it has been slow, weak, and almost null When it interferes, the mischief is already done, and the punishment,...

...the sources of public morals, and by covering the ministers of the altar with derision and contempt. Judicial forms do not easily lend themselves to an effectual repression. This truth had long since struck reflecting minds; it has lately become still more evident. To satisfy the wants...

...the sources of public morals, and by covering the ministers of the altar with cWision and contempt. Judicial forms do not easily lend themselves to an effectual repression. This truth had long since struck reflecting minds; it has lately become still more evident. To satisfy the wants...

...inquire into the causes which have weakened the power of repression, and have insensibly made it an ineffectual weapon in the hands of the authorities....institution, the repression ought to be prompt and strong; it has been slow, weak, and almost null. When it interferes, the mischief is already done, and the punishment,...