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but whether it fell short of the expectation, or appear'd too Violent, it was recommitted without a Division, & never heard of more.

These Party quarrels hurt us both at home & abroad, & it must be own'd that the Whigs through the whole Session, from extreme unclear & discontent were govern'd more by their passions, than addition by /addition the interest of the Nation; they were confident in their Numbers, & look'd upon the Corporation Bill as the point upon which their Assendancy turn'd; but it was no less true that deletion with /deletion a proper consideration for the King's Wishes was both their. Duty & interest; thus confiding in their Strength, they continu'd pushing matters to take the Reins deletion of Government /deletion out of their hands.