The Constitutional History of England from the Accession of Henry VII to the Death of George II, Volumes 3-4L. Baudry, 1827 - Constitutional history |
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... passed with lawyers for a high attribute of his prerogative , could not decently refuse a commutation so evidently advantageous to the aristo- cracy . No great difference of opinion subsisting as to the expediency of taking away ...
... passed with lawyers for a high attribute of his prerogative , could not decently refuse a commutation so evidently advantageous to the aristo- cracy . No great difference of opinion subsisting as to the expediency of taking away ...
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... passed through this house of commons , had it not been for the resistance of the government . Charles now dissolved the convention parliament , having obtained from it what was immediately neces- sary , but well aware that he could ...
... passed through this house of commons , had it not been for the resistance of the government . Charles now dissolved the convention parliament , having obtained from it what was immediately neces- sary , but well aware that he could ...
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... passed the com- mons , but dropped in the other house . The great discontent of this party at the indemnity continued to show itself in subsequent ses- sions . Clarendon mentions with much censure , that many private bills passed about ...
... passed the com- mons , but dropped in the other house . The great discontent of this party at the indemnity continued to show itself in subsequent ses- sions . Clarendon mentions with much censure , that many private bills passed about ...
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... passed in a time very uncareful for the dignity of the crown or the security of the people . He requested them to look again at it . For himself , he loved parliaments ; he was much beholden to them ; he did not think the crown could ...
... passed in a time very uncareful for the dignity of the crown or the security of the people . He requested them to look again at it . For himself , he loved parliaments ; he was much beholden to them ; he did not think the crown could ...
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... passed their lives in study , on a subject involving a considerable knowledge of Scripture and the early writers in their original languages . ⚫ Clarendon admits that this could not have been done till the for- mer parliament was ...
... passed their lives in study , on a subject involving a considerable knowledge of Scripture and the early writers in their original languages . ⚫ Clarendon admits that this could not have been done till the for- mer parliament was ...
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Page 359 - That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of Parliament, is against law; 7.
Page 272 - Britain ; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons of Great Britain, in Parliament assembled, had, hath, and of right ought to have, full Power and Authority to make Laws and Statutes of sufficient Force and Validity to bind the Colonies and People of America, Subjects of the Crown of Great Britain, in all cases whatsoever.
Page 348 - That King James the Second, having endeavoured to subvert the Constitution of the kingdom, by breaking the original contract between king and people ; and, by the advice of Jesuits and other wicked persons, having violated the fundamental laws; and having withdrawn himself out of the kingdom, has abdicated the government, and that the throne is thereby vacant.
Page 272 - Ireland have not, nor of right ought to have, any jurisdiction to judge of, affirm, or reverse any judgment, sentence, or decree, given or made in any court within the said kingdom ; and that all proceedings before the said House of Lords upon any such judgment, sentence or decree, are, and are hereby declared to be utterly null and void, to all intents and purposes whatsoever.
Page 354 - ... power be only in and executed by the said Prince of Orange, in the names of the said Prince and Princess, during their joint lives; and after their...
Page 48 - ... to all and every thing contained in the book of common prayer...
Page 348 - And whereas it hath been found by experience, that it is inconsistent with the safety and welfare of this Protestant kingdom, to be governed by a Popish prince...
Page 429 - Majesty, his heirs and successors; and such compassings, imaginations, inventions, devices, or intentions, or any of them, shall express, utter, or declare, by publishing any printing or writing, or by any overt act or deed...
Page 360 - And that for redress of all grievances and for the amending, strengthening and preserving of the laws parliaments ought to be held frequently.
Page 263 - Resolved, &c., iiemine contradicente, that in all aids given to the king by the Commons the rate or tax ought not to be altered by the Lords. (ii) 3 July 1678 Resolved, &c., that all aids and supplies, and aids to his Majesty in Parliament, are the sole gift of the Commons ; and all bills for the granting of any such aids...