The Edinburgh annual register, Volume 131823 |
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... mind a crowd of interesting and solemn recollections . All the ideas of royalty and of kingly power , as originally formed in the mind of almost every Briton now li- ving , had been intimately associated with the name and person of ...
... mind a crowd of interesting and solemn recollections . All the ideas of royalty and of kingly power , as originally formed in the mind of almost every Briton now li- ving , had been intimately associated with the name and person of ...
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... mind of the lower orders , had no doubt a wonderful effect in rousing them from their apathy . Knowledge , besides , possesses so many attractions for the human mind , that when pla- ced within view and within reach , the desire of ...
... mind of the lower orders , had no doubt a wonderful effect in rousing them from their apathy . Knowledge , besides , possesses so many attractions for the human mind , that when pla- ced within view and within reach , the desire of ...
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... mind which could enable him , like Lewis XIV . , or Charles V. , to stamp his own cha- racter on the age . In the great events which took place in Britain , or which she effected in the nations around , it never could be said that the ...
... mind which could enable him , like Lewis XIV . , or Charles V. , to stamp his own cha- racter on the age . In the great events which took place in Britain , or which she effected in the nations around , it never could be said that the ...
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... mind . His personal courage was fully proved on occasion of two frantic attempts made upon his life . The first was by Mar- garet Nicholson , who attempted to stab him as he alighted from his car- riage at St James's ; the other by ...
... mind . His personal courage was fully proved on occasion of two frantic attempts made upon his life . The first was by Mar- garet Nicholson , who attempted to stab him as he alighted from his car- riage at St James's ; the other by ...
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... mind and the awk- wardest manner in the British domi- nions . On the whole , we may confi- dently pronounce , that the British sceptre has been swayed by only a few greater Kings ; by none more dis- tinguished for conscientiousness in ...
... mind and the awk- wardest manner in the British domi- nions . On the whole , we may confi- dently pronounce , that the British sceptre has been swayed by only a few greater Kings ; by none more dis- tinguished for conscientiousness in ...
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Page 188 - ... that the laws which concern public right, policy and civil government may be made the same throughout the whole United Kingdom, but that no alteration be made in laws which concern private right, except for evident utility of the subjects within Scotland.
Page 332 - Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
Page 405 - An act to amend an act of the last session of parliament for appointing commissioners to inquire concerning charities in England for the education of the poor ; and to extend the powers thereof to other charities in England and Wales...
Page 145 - For any meeting whatsoever of great numbers of people, with such circumstances of terror as cannot but endanger the public peace, and raise fears and jealousies among the king's subjects...
Page 119 - The King thinks it necessary, in consequence of the arrival of the Queen, to communicate to the House of Lords certain papers respecting the conduct of her majesty since her departure from this kingdom, which he recommends to the immediate and serious attention of this House.
Page 421 - ... there to be kept to hard labour for any time not exceeding one calendar month.
Page 189 - ... in order, by force or constraint, to compel him or them to change his or their measures or counsels, or in order to put any force or constraint upon, or to intimidate or overawe, both houses, or either house of parliament...
Page 347 - In the face of the Sovereign, the Parliament, and the Country, she solemnly protests against the formation of a Secret Tribunal to examine documents privately prepared by her adversaries, as a proceeding unknown to the law of the land, and a flagrant violation of all the principles of justice.
Page 344 - May it please your Royal Highness, We, His Majesty's loyal subjects, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Livery, of the City of London, in Common Hall assembled...
Page 160 - Parliament, derogatory from the dignity of the Crown, and injurious to the best interests of the empire.