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... no dispassionate reflecting mind can for a moment hesitate to see and acknowledge the ne- cessity of reformation ; particularly with regard to the exercise of the elective franchise . The present population of Maidstone is , from the best.
... no dispassionate reflecting mind can for a moment hesitate to see and acknowledge the ne- cessity of reformation ; particularly with regard to the exercise of the elective franchise . The present population of Maidstone is , from the best.
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... exercise , under that corrupt influence , the right which is denied to the great majority of those by whom they are sup- ported ; for , of the 795 rated householders , the elective franchise is denied to 526 who are com- petent to vote ...
... exercise , under that corrupt influence , the right which is denied to the great majority of those by whom they are sup- ported ; for , of the 795 rated householders , the elective franchise is denied to 526 who are com- petent to vote ...
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... exercise , and perform all and singular the things which to the office of sergeant at mace pertain or belong , or which are thought to per- tain or belong to the office of sergeant at mace , in form as is aforesaid , from thence unto ...
... exercise , and perform all and singular the things which to the office of sergeant at mace pertain or belong , or which are thought to per- tain or belong to the office of sergeant at mace , in form as is aforesaid , from thence unto ...
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... exercise , and execute in the aforesaid town and parish , all and singular the things which to the office of Mayor clerk clerk of our market in anywise howsoever pertain or be- long ; and that no other clerk of the market , within the ...
... exercise , and execute in the aforesaid town and parish , all and singular the things which to the office of Mayor clerk clerk of our market in anywise howsoever pertain or be- long ; and that no other clerk of the market , within the ...
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... exercise of the prerogative is founded , upon the nature of the exemption , and the reason of the thing , that it could not be extended to non - residents : consistently . with which , this clause confines the exemptions to the ...
... exercise of the prerogative is founded , upon the nature of the exemption , and the reason of the thing , that it could not be extended to non - residents : consistently . with which , this clause confines the exemptions to the ...
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Page 215 - We have given Granted and Confirmed and by these Presents for us our Heirs and Successors...
Page 81 - HELD of us our Heirs and Successors as of our Manor of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and Common Soccage and not in Capite or by Knights Service.
Page 218 - Penn, any statute, act, ordinance, provision, proclamation, or restraint heretofore had, made, published, ordained, or provided, or any other thing, cause, or matter whatsoever...
Page 158 - To all to whom these present letters shall come, greeting : know ye, that we of our special grace, and of our certain knowledge, and mere motion, have given and granted, and by these presents for us, our heirs and successors...
Page 13 - ... have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant to the Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of our City of London all that our manor capital messuage...
Page 82 - Any statute, act, ordinance, provision, proclamation, or restraint, heretofore had, made, published, ordained, or provided, or any other thing, cause, or matter whatsoever, to the contrary thereof in any wise notwithstanding. In Witness whereof we have caused these our letters to be made patent : Witness Ourself, at Westminster, the fourth day of March, in the three and thirtieth year of our reign, Annoque Domini one thousand six hundred and eighty-one. " By writ of Privy Seal, PIGOTT.
Page 160 - And we do further, of our special grace, certain knowledge and mere motion, for us, our heirs and successors, grant...
Page 218 - York, in these presents is not made, or any statute, act, ordinance, provision, proclamation or restriction, heretofore had, made, enacted, ordained or provided, or any other matter, cause or thing whatsoever to the contrary thereof in any wise notwithstanding.
Page 79 - And further, of our more ample special grace, and of our certain knowledge and mere motion, we have given and granted, and by these presents, for us, our heirs and successors, do give and grant, to the aforesaid mayor, jurats and commonalty of the King's town and parish of Maidstone...