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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... proceeded from a republican spirit , the set- tlement was built upon tory maxims ; for the execution of his government continued still independent of his Ministry - The Convention converted into a Parliament - Mutiny in the Army - The ...
... proceeded from a republican spirit , the set- tlement was built upon tory maxims ; for the execution of his government continued still independent of his Ministry - The Convention converted into a Parliament - Mutiny in the Army - The ...
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... proceeded so slowly on the bill that it could not be brought to maturity before the end of the session . They wanted to keep the scourge over the heads of their enemies until they should find a proper opportunity for revenge ; and , in ...
... proceeded so slowly on the bill that it could not be brought to maturity before the end of the session . They wanted to keep the scourge over the heads of their enemies until they should find a proper opportunity for revenge ; and , in ...
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... proceeded to examine the letter of the late sovereign , who conjured them to support his 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 ...
... proceeded to examine the letter of the late sovereign , who conjured them to support his 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 ...
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... proceeded to greater lengths in obliging his countrymen . Before the adjournment , however , the parliament had granted the revenue for life ; and raised money for maintaining a body of forces , as well as for supporting the incidental ...
... proceeded to greater lengths in obliging his countrymen . Before the adjournment , however , the parliament had granted the revenue for life ; and raised money for maintaining a body of forces , as well as for supporting the incidental ...
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... proceeded to debate with moderation on the abuses of which the dissenters had complained , and corrected every article that seemed liable to any just objection ; but the opposite party employed all their art and indus- try to inflame ...
... proceeded to debate with moderation on the abuses of which the dissenters had complained , and corrected every article that seemed liable to any just objection ; but the opposite party employed all their art and indus- try to inflame ...
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Page 87 - 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 86 - 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 87 - 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 256 - 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 185 - ... 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 28 - ... 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 95 - 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 87 - 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...
Page x - Protestant Subjects dissenting from the Church of England from the Penalties of certain Laws...
Page 232 - 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.