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1828
Blackstone

1
Government – forms &
power of – in whose
hands lodged.

2
Constitution – a fiction-sign.

3
Non reality of a fiction
shewn by a reality with of
the same name. U.S.
have Constitutions. France
Charter – & others

4
This truth not acceptable
– destroys their
argument.

5.
Existence may be given
to a Constitution by saying
it exists – if, saying
here is K.J's Ghost will
produce said ghost.

6.
This fiction mischievous
– promotes particular interest
at expence of general
do. by supporting supreme
power of State – affords
pretence for abuse of those
who differ f in opinion

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7
This fiction suits, in a
particular degree the purposes
of men in power, because
in so far as the constitution
advanced by them
on each occasion is admitted,
they enjoy & exercise by
this means each of them
to himself the power of legislation:
which they cd.
not so easily do with the
text of a law, to an opposite
effect, staring them
in the face.

8.
Supreme power in hands of
Monarch, Lords & Commoners.

9.
From King, inadequate ex-Queen
– Regent – proportion
Monarch.

10.
Form of Govt. delineated
only by its practice, except
when noticed by Act
of Parliament.

11.
Monarch can only exercise
supreme power with
Lords & Commoners.

12.
Lords he places at will
but cannot displace them

13.
From objects of desire at
Monarch's disposal, thence
has act according to his wish.

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14.
He can suspend them
but only by displacing at
the same time Members
of H.C.

15.
Of H.C. large portion
placed by him with or
without Lords.

16.
Govt. Offices objects of
desire – given by him, to
whom he pleases – hence
his influence on H.C.

17.
Full power exercised
by majority present – except
proxies in Lords,
few attending besides the one
under his influence.

18.
He can displace from
said offices.

19.
Has power of pardon
– can thus deprive others
of their security f or agt
crime by punishment.

20.
Power to him over
lives of all others.

21.
How will it be used?

22
Proper end; greatest happiness

23
That this will be actual end
not in nature of things.

24
To any declaration that
proper end will be actual do.
no credence to be given.

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25
But such declarations
are not made – contra
are. See last Speech.

Identifier: | JB/031/152/001 "JB/" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 31.
Date_1	1828	Marginal Summary Numbering	1-25
Box	031	Main Headings	civil code
Folio number	152	Info in main headings field	blackstone
Image	001	Titles
Category	marginal summary sheet	Number of Pages	1
Recto/Verso	recto	Page Numbering	e1
Penner	richard doane	Watermarks	b&m 1828
Marginals		Paper Producer	arthur moore; richard doane
Corrections		Paper Produced in Year	1828
Notes public		ID Number	9838
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