...ed as a jest his brother-in-law's distinction in regard to internal taxation. Did the colonies, he continued, when they emigrated, keep the purse only, and give up their liberties? And he cited Shakspeare to prove that who steals a purse steals trash; then advising the Lords to firmness towards the colonies, he concluded with an admonition from Tacitus. The question before your lordships, said Cam...