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Page 34 - Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
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Page 420 - Among the officers in the Isle of Man were the Receiver-General and the Comptroller, whose duties are stated as follows: — "The Receiver-General or Treasurer has the Charge of the Revenue, and pays all the Salaries of the Civil List, but is accountable to the Comptroller, who always sits with him both on Receipts and Payments, and is the Auditor of the general Accompts.
Page 162 - Urfula : yet it was incorporated, in the 26th of Edward III. by the Name of The Fraternity or Guild of the Brothers and Sifters of Malden-hith.
Page 695 - First, advanced to the dignity of a. baron of this realm, by the title of Lord Tufton,, of Tufton in Sussex ; and also on August the 5th,.
Page 189 - Stratum) of which we make our Tiles. The Depth of this cannot be conveniently taken, it being fo high a Hill, on the top of which hath been and is dug up a little common Earth about 2 Foot deep.
Page 230 - the fame with penalties for non-payment, and do *^ all other things in order to the fupport, maintenance, and ' prefervation of the faid Great Level, and works, made, and to be made, in fuch manner as therein is mentioned ; and the faid governor, bailiffs, and...
Page 420 - ... reserving his homage to the Crown of England, no prince hath a more full and ample authority. He is...
Page 421 - They sit judges in all courts either for life or property, and (with the advice of the 24 Keys) declare what is law in uncommon emergencies.
Page 349 - The borough was represented by two members in the parliament of 1295, but in the following year was disfranchised.