The Edinburgh annual register, Volume 131823 |
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... observed . Yet amid these strong impressions of religion , joined to particular attachment to the Church of England , he was always a friend to toleration . He cordially concurred in the numerous mitigations which took place during his ...
... observed . Yet amid these strong impressions of religion , joined to particular attachment to the Church of England , he was always a friend to toleration . He cordially concurred in the numerous mitigations which took place during his ...
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... observed , that the King's strict principle , and his aversion to dissolute pleasures , were not attended with any forbidding au- sterity . He possessed even a lively taste for most liberal and elegant amusements . He took particular ...
... observed , that the King's strict principle , and his aversion to dissolute pleasures , were not attended with any forbidding au- sterity . He possessed even a lively taste for most liberal and elegant amusements . He took particular ...
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... observed : - According to the common law , Par- liament expired immediately on the demise of the Crown . He was aware that a specific act had been intro- duced to regulate the dissolution ; but as far as he could trace the prin- ciple ...
... observed : - According to the common law , Par- liament expired immediately on the demise of the Crown . He was aware that a specific act had been intro- duced to regulate the dissolution ; but as far as he could trace the prin- ciple ...
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... to introduce a subject already felt to be of extreme delicacy , though no one yet foresaw theportentous issues to which it would lead . Mr Hume had already broached the question , and observed with deri- sion , that CHAP . 3. ] 27 HISTORY .
... to introduce a subject already felt to be of extreme delicacy , though no one yet foresaw theportentous issues to which it would lead . Mr Hume had already broached the question , and observed with deri- sion , that CHAP . 3. ] 27 HISTORY .
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the question , and observed with deri- sion , that ministers , amid their os- tentatious professions of attachment to the House of Brunswick , had never made the slightest allusion to that illustrous person who now held the name and ...
the question , and observed with deri- sion , that ministers , amid their os- tentatious professions of attachment to the House of Brunswick , had never made the slightest allusion to that illustrous person who now held the name and ...
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Page 188 - ... that the laws which concern public right, policy and civil government may be made the same throughout the whole United Kingdom, but that no alteration be made in laws which concern private right, except for evident utility of the subjects within Scotland.
Page 332 - Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
Page 405 - An act to amend an act of the last session of parliament for appointing commissioners to inquire concerning charities in England for the education of the poor ; and to extend the powers thereof to other charities in England and Wales...
Page 145 - For any meeting whatsoever of great numbers of people, with such circumstances of terror as cannot but endanger the public peace, and raise fears and jealousies among the king's subjects...
Page 119 - The King thinks it necessary, in consequence of the arrival of the Queen, to communicate to the House of Lords certain papers respecting the conduct of her majesty since her departure from this kingdom, which he recommends to the immediate and serious attention of this House.
Page 421 - ... there to be kept to hard labour for any time not exceeding one calendar month.
Page 189 - ... in order, by force or constraint, to compel him or them to change his or their measures or counsels, or in order to put any force or constraint upon, or to intimidate or overawe, both houses, or either house of parliament...
Page 347 - In the face of the Sovereign, the Parliament, and the Country, she solemnly protests against the formation of a Secret Tribunal to examine documents privately prepared by her adversaries, as a proceeding unknown to the law of the land, and a flagrant violation of all the principles of justice.
Page 344 - May it please your Royal Highness, We, His Majesty's loyal subjects, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Livery, of the City of London, in Common Hall assembled...
Page 160 - Parliament, derogatory from the dignity of the Crown, and injurious to the best interests of the empire.