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Speech on Principles and Authority in Parliament Debate
Sydney presents a biting critique of a ruler and his two Houses, accusing them of pursuing personal power and enmity rather than public good. He questions zeal for liberty, condemns manipulation of counties, and cites past royal measures and massacres to argue that affection and happiness depend on lawful, empathetic leadership, not fear and obedience.
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Yorke
St. George's Fields
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Sydney
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Gottenburgh
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Brest
Northey
Windsor
Acaffold
St. Clement’s Church
Strand
Hilliard
Southwark
Deptford
Tooley Street
Plaistow
Creak
Ham
Gladman
Broad Steel
Uxbridge
Crim. Com
Trinity
Temple Bar
Portsmouth
Oporto
Willson
Malaga
Cadiz
James
Mary
Holbourn
Sunderland
William
Hicks
Newcastle
Adventure
Long
John
Ann
Evans
London
Pelican
Barber
Sparkes
Plymouth
Gibraltar
Dymond
Cette
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Betsey
Stanfell
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le Court
Dunkirk
Adamant
Waller
Peterseburgh
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Jerman
Jamaica
Haydon
Vere
Nancy
Ladd
Good Will
Draper
Good Intent
Pearson
Amity
Charlton
Hayling
Lawford