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.].1859 |
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... present emergence , while the na- tion was so highly inflamed , was the proper time for pushing such popular claims : and the commons failed not to avail themselves of this advantage . They still insisted on the impeachment of Danby ...
... present emergence , while the na- tion was so highly inflamed , was the proper time for pushing such popular claims : and the commons failed not to avail themselves of this advantage . They still insisted on the impeachment of Danby ...
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... present emergence , while the na- tion was so highly inflamed , was the proper time for pushing such popular claims : and the commons failed not to avail themselves of this advantage . They still insisted on the impeachment of Danby ...
... present emergence , while the na- tion was so highly inflamed , was the proper time for pushing such popular claims : and the commons failed not to avail themselves of this advantage . They still insisted on the impeachment of Danby ...
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... present disposition , or to yield everything , was equally dangerous to the con- stitution , as well as to public tranquillity : that if the king would introduce into his councils such men as en- joyed the confidence of his people ...
... present disposition , or to yield everything , was equally dangerous to the con- stitution , as well as to public tranquillity : that if the king would introduce into his councils such men as en- joyed the confidence of his people ...
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... present parliament . An inquiry was made into a complaint which was so dangerous to the honour of that assembly , but very little foundation was found for it . Sir Stephen Fox , who was the paymaster , confessed to the house that nine ...
... present parliament . An inquiry was made into a complaint which was so dangerous to the honour of that assembly , but very little foundation was found for it . Sir Stephen Fox , who was the paymaster , confessed to the house that nine ...
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David Hume. of government , this consideration alone may induce us to prefer our present constitution to all others . It must , however , be confessed , that there is some diffi- culty to reconcile with such extreme liberty the full ...
David Hume. of government , this consideration alone may induce us to prefer our present constitution to all others . It must , however , be confessed , that there is some diffi- culty to reconcile with such extreme liberty the full ...
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Page 912 - ... for proceeding by martial law, may be revoked and annulled: and that hereafter no commissions of like nature may issue forth to any person or persons whatsoever to be executed as aforesaid, lest by colour of them any of your Majesty's subjects be destroyed or put to death contrary to the laws and franchise of the land.
Page 900 - I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too...
Page 912 - ... of justice have unjustly refused or forborne to proceed against such offenders according to the same laws and statutes, upon pretence that the said offenders were punishable only by martial law and by authority of such commissions as aforesaid; which commissions and all other of like nature are wholly and directly contrary to the said laws and statutes of this your realm.
Page 912 - By pretext whereof some of Your Majesty's subjects have been by some of the said commissioners put to death, when and where, if, by the laws and statutes of the land, they had deserved death, by the same laws and statutes also they might, and by no other ought, to have been judged and executed.
Page 912 - Yet nevertheless, of late divers commissions directed to sundry commissioners in several counties, with instructions. have issued ; by means whereof your people have been in divers places assembled, and required to lend certain sums of money unto your majesty, and many of them, upon their refusal...
Page 890 - ... for whose sake I am now as I am, whose name I could some good while since have pointed unto, your Grace being not ignorant of my suspicion therein. But if you have already determined of me, and that not only my death, but an infamous slander must bring you the enjoying of your desired happiness ; then I desire of God, that he will pardon your great sin therein, and likewise...
Page 893 - Now have we many chimnies; and yet out tender**** complain of rheums, catarrhs, and poses; then had we none but reredosses, and our heads did never ache. For as the smoke in those days was supposed to be a sufficient hardening for the timber of the house, so it was reputed a far better medicine to keep the good man and his family from the quacke or pose, wherewith, as then, very few were acquainted.
Page 912 - RIGHT 23 and safety of your people, to declare your royal will and pleasure, that in the things aforesaid all your officers and ministers shall serve you, according to the laws and statutes of this realm, as they tender the honour of Your Majesty and the prosperity of this kingdom.
Page 900 - I know already for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns, and we do assure you, on the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the...