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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... thing nearer to their own views . This con- sisted , first , in the appointment of a suffragan bishop for each rural deanery , holding a monthly synod of the pres- 241 , some got letters patent to turn out the possessors , where the ...
... thing nearer to their own views . This con- sisted , first , in the appointment of a suffragan bishop for each rural deanery , holding a monthly synod of the pres- 241 , some got letters patent to turn out the possessors , where the ...
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... things , especially of this nature , the king seems to have acted without his concurrence . He certainly speaks of the declaration as if he did not wholly relish it ( Life , 75. ) , and does not state it fairly . In State Trials , vi ...
... things , especially of this nature , the king seems to have acted without his concurrence . He certainly speaks of the declaration as if he did not wholly relish it ( Life , 75. ) , and does not state it fairly . In State Trials , vi ...
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... things to that purpose . You have had a true account of all ; and if he has given new occasion to be hanged , certainly he is too dangerous a man to let live , if we can honestly put him out of the way . Think of this , and give me some ...
... things to that purpose . You have had a true account of all ; and if he has given new occasion to be hanged , certainly he is too dangerous a man to let live , if we can honestly put him out of the way . Think of this , and give me some ...
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... thing further was done in this session ; but we find the bill of repeal revived next year 2. It is , however , only once mentioned . Per- haps it may be questionable , whether , even amidst the fervid loyalty of 1661 , the house of ...
... thing further was done in this session ; but we find the bill of repeal revived next year 2. It is , however , only once mentioned . Per- haps it may be questionable , whether , even amidst the fervid loyalty of 1661 , the house of ...
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... thing contained in the book of common prayer ' . These words , however capable of being eluded and explained away , as such subscriptions always are , seemed to amount , in common use of language , to complete approbation of an entire ...
... thing contained in the book of common prayer ' . These words , however capable of being eluded and explained away , as such subscriptions always are , seemed to amount , in common use of language , to complete approbation of an entire ...
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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...