The Edinburgh annual register, Volume 131823 |
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... tion , for the greatness of its changes , with the one which has passed over our heads . That one - the age of Charles V. , marked by the downfal of feudal power - the Reformation , and the discovery of both Indies , scarcely produced ...
... tion , for the greatness of its changes , with the one which has passed over our heads . That one - the age of Charles V. , marked by the downfal of feudal power - the Reformation , and the discovery of both Indies , scarcely produced ...
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... tion - in the diffusion of its elements among that humbler and more nume- rous class , who were formerly suppo- sed to be shut out entirely from the pale of intellectual existence - desti- ned to be the mere hewers of wood and drawers ...
... tion - in the diffusion of its elements among that humbler and more nume- rous class , who were formerly suppo- sed to be shut out entirely from the pale of intellectual existence - desti- ned to be the mere hewers of wood and drawers ...
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... tion . The only question would then be what were the measures of such pressing necessity as to fall under the immediate cognizance of Parlia- ment ? He knew that it had been usual in practice to vote a great por- tion of the civil ...
... tion . The only question would then be what were the measures of such pressing necessity as to fall under the immediate cognizance of Parlia- ment ? He knew that it had been usual in practice to vote a great por- tion of the civil ...
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... tion of members did or did not take place in these boroughs , as exactly in its present state , and that Parliament , under these circumstances , might still exercise the same plenitude of power as it now could with respect to them ...
... tion of members did or did not take place in these boroughs , as exactly in its present state , and that Parliament , under these circumstances , might still exercise the same plenitude of power as it now could with respect to them ...
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... tion at issue took place . It was im- possible to look back upon the pro- ceedings of the House of Commons without feeling the warmest appro- bation of the measures taken by that House to extirpate a system of cor- ruption which ...
... tion at issue took place . It was im- possible to look back upon the pro- ceedings of the House of Commons without feeling the warmest appro- bation of the measures taken by that House to extirpate a system of cor- ruption which ...
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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.