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Page 225
... WOLLEY V. POLE . This case , which came on for trial before Mr. Baron Bramwell at the Croydon Assizes , excited extraordinary interest . Campden House , in the parish of Ken- sington , the destruction of which by fire in March , 1862 ...
... WOLLEY V. POLE . This case , which came on for trial before Mr. Baron Bramwell at the Croydon Assizes , excited extraordinary interest . Campden House , in the parish of Ken- sington , the destruction of which by fire in March , 1862 ...
Page 226
... Wolley had resided for some years at Campden House , and early on the morning of Sunday , the 23rd of March , 1862 , it was totally destroyed by fire . The claim itself was not of so much importance as the grounds on which it was ...
... Wolley had resided for some years at Campden House , and early on the morning of Sunday , the 23rd of March , 1862 , it was totally destroyed by fire . The claim itself was not of so much importance as the grounds on which it was ...
Page 227
... Wolley's connexion with it , the learned counsel mentioned that while in his possession it had gained great celebrity , and had even been visited by Royalty in the person of the Duchess of Cambridge . He had originally taken the house ...
... Wolley's connexion with it , the learned counsel mentioned that while in his possession it had gained great celebrity , and had even been visited by Royalty in the person of the Duchess of Cambridge . He had originally taken the house ...
Page 228
... Wolley's hobby , as well as that of his wife's family , to amass these curiosities . Old curiosity shops were ransacked for the purpose ; and such was his enthusiasm , that he actually bought an estate in order to get at the carvings in ...
... Wolley's hobby , as well as that of his wife's family , to amass these curiosities . Old curiosity shops were ransacked for the purpose ; and such was his enthusiasm , that he actually bought an estate in order to get at the carvings in ...
Page 229
... Wolley had actually insured the Brighton house furniture in the same office , the Sun. It had all been done with the knowledge of the office ; and they received about 1307. a year in premiums . At this time there was 12,0007 . on the ...
... Wolley had actually insured the Brighton house furniture in the same office , the Sun. It had all been done with the knowledge of the office ; and they received about 1307. a year in premiums . At this time there was 12,0007 . on the ...
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Page 296 - ... to establish a defence on the ground of insanity, it must be clearly proved that, at the time of the committing of the act, the party accused was labouring under such a defect of reason, from disease of the mind, as not to know the nature and quality of the act he was doing, or, if he did know it, that he did not know he was doing what was wrong.
Page 301 - And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
Page 337 - I, , do solemnly swear, in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder, and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all Acts of Congress passed during the existing rebellion with reference to slaves, so long and so far as not repealed, modified, or held void by Congress, or by decision of the Supreme Court...
Page 337 - States, do proclaim, declare, and make known to all persons who have, directly or by implication, participated in the existing rebellion, except as hereinafter excepted, that a full pardon is hereby granted to them and each of them, with restoration of all rights of property, except as to slaves and in property cases where rights of third parties shall have intervened...
Page 304 - I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists." I believe I have no lawful 34 right to do so ; and I have no inclination to do so.
Page 326 - But, to be plain: You are dissatisfied with me about the negro. Quite likely there is a difference of opinion between you and myself upon that subject.
Page 338 - ... of the State existing immediately before the so-called act of secession, and excluding all others, shall reestablish a state government which shall be republican, and in no wise contravening said oath, such shall be recognized as the true government of the State...
Page 338 - And I do further proclaim, declare, and make known that whenever, in any of the states of Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina, a number of persons, not less than one-tenth in number of the votes cast in such state at the presidential election...
Page 304 - Apprehension seems to exist, among the people of the Southern States, that by the accession of a republican administration their property and their peace and personal security are to be endangered. There has never been any reasonable cause for such apprehension. Indeed, the most ample evidence to the contrary has all the while existed and been open to their inspection. It is found in nearly all the published speeches of him who now addresses you.
Page 182 - My Lords and Gentlemen, WE are commanded by Her Majesty to release you from further attendance in Parliament, and at the same time to convey to you Her Majesty's acknowledgments for the zeal and assiduity with which you have applied yourselves to the performance of your duties during the session now brought to a close.