The history of England, by D. Hume, continued by T. Smollett, and to the 23rd year of the reign of queen Victoria by E. Farr and E.H. Nolan. 3 vols. [in 12 pt.]. continued to the 36th year of the reign of queen Victoria, Volume 21876 |
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... interest abroad : that the affairs of Ireland were interest ; and in a particular manner instrumental in too critically situated to admit the least delay in their effecting the revolution . Sancroft , archbishop of Can- deliberations ...
... interest abroad : that the affairs of Ireland were interest ; and in a particular manner instrumental in too critically situated to admit the least delay in their effecting the revolution . Sancroft , archbishop of Can- deliberations ...
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... interest of the nation , particularly his present invasion of Ireland , and supporting the rebels in that kingdom . They did not doubt but the alliances already made , and those that might hereafter be concluded by his majesty , would ...
... interest of the nation , particularly his present invasion of Ireland , and supporting the rebels in that kingdom . They did not doubt but the alliances already made , and those that might hereafter be concluded by his majesty , would ...
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... interest as faithful subjects , and eternize their names by a loyalty suitable to their former professions . He said he would not fail to give them such a speedy and powerful assist- ance as would enable them to defend themselves from ...
... interest as faithful subjects , and eternize their names by a loyalty suitable to their former professions . He said he would not fail to give them such a speedy and powerful assist- ance as would enable them to defend themselves from ...
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... interest of the kingdom , the coronation oath was tendered to their majesties by the earl of Argyle . As it contained a clause , importing that they should root out heresy , the king declared , that he did not mean by these words that ...
... interest of the kingdom , the coronation oath was tendered to their majesties by the earl of Argyle . As it contained a clause , importing that they should root out heresy , the king declared , that he did not mean by these words that ...
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... interest . The French cardinals , de Bouillon and Bonzi , accompanied by Furstemberg , repaired to Rome with a large sum of money . Peter Ottoboni , a Venetian , was elected pope , and assumed the name of Alexander VIII . The duke de ...
... interest . The French cardinals , de Bouillon and Bonzi , accompanied by Furstemberg , repaired to Rome with a large sum of money . Peter Ottoboni , a Venetian , was elected pope , and assumed the name of Alexander VIII . The duke de ...
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Page 83 - Judges' Commissions be made Quamdiu se bene gesserint, and their salaries ascertained and established ; but upon the Address of both Houses of Parliament it may be lawful to remove them.
Page 82 - That, in case the crown and imperial dignity of this realm shall hereafter come to any person, not being a native of this kingdom of England, this nation be not obliged to engage in any war for the defence of any dominions or territories which do not belong to the crown * / of England, without the consent of parliament...
Page 83 - That from and after the time that the further limitation by this act shall take effect, all matters and things relating to the wellgoverning of this kingdom, which are properly cognizable in the privy council by the laws and customs of this realm, shall be transacted there, and all resolutions taken thereupon shall be signed by such of the privy council as shall advise and consent to the same.
Page 252 - Much more, sir, is he to be abhorred, who, as he has advanced in age, has receded from virtue, and becomes more wicked with less temptation, who prostitutes himself for money which he cannot enjoy, and spends the remains of his life in the ruin of his country.
Page 181 - ... who have power to execute it, to pursue me to the scaffold. My blood was to have been the cement of a new alliance, nor could my innocence be any security, after...
Page 26 - ... that upon the trial of any peer or peeress either for treason or misprision all the peers who have a right to sit and vote in Parliament...
Page 91 - An act for the further security of his Majesty's person and the succession of the crown in the Protestant line, and for extinguishing the hopes of the pretended Prince of Wales, and all other pretenders, and their open and secret abettors...
Page 83 - That after the said limitation shall take effect as aforesaid no person born out of the kingdoms of England, Scotland or Ireland, or the dominions thereunto belonging (although he be naturalized or made a denizen, except such as are born of English parents), shall be capable to be of the Privy Council, or a member of either House of Parliament, or to enjoy any office or place of trust either civil or military...
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Page 228 - Smith, a bookbinder, and prisoner for debt within the liberties of the king's bench, persuaded his wife to follow his example in making away with herself, after they had murdered their little infant. This wretched pair were in the month of April found hanging in their bedchamber, at about a yard's distance from each other ; and in a separate apartment the child lay dead in a cradle.