John Cassell's illustrated history of England. The text, to the reign of Edward i by J.F. Smith; and from that period by W. Howitt, Том 51875 |
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... authority , a general warrant , and menacing them with the consequences , that , in alarm , they returned without him . But receiving more positive orders , the next morning they arrested him , without even allowing him to see the ...
... authority , a general warrant , and menacing them with the consequences , that , in alarm , they returned without him . But receiving more positive orders , the next morning they arrested him , without even allowing him to see the ...
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... authority to be illegal , and therefore tyrannical . He movel that the house should take the question of privilege into immediate consideration . On the other hand , lord North , who was a member of the treasury board , and Sir Fletcher ...
... authority to be illegal , and therefore tyrannical . He movel that the house should take the question of privilege into immediate consideration . On the other hand , lord North , who was a member of the treasury board , and Sir Fletcher ...
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... authority in our law - books that mentions this kind of warrant , but in express terms to condemn them . Upon the most matured consideration , I am bold to say that this warrant is illegal ; but I am far from wishing that a matter of ...
... authority in our law - books that mentions this kind of warrant , but in express terms to condemn them . Upon the most matured consideration , I am bold to say that this warrant is illegal ; but I am far from wishing that a matter of ...
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... authority of the kingdom , which is essentially necessary for the safety of the whole . " Not an idea crossed the imagination of either king or parliament that it was much more conducive to safety to consult the will of the people ...
... authority of the kingdom , which is essentially necessary for the safety of the whole . " Not an idea crossed the imagination of either king or parliament that it was much more conducive to safety to consult the will of the people ...
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... authority , returned to the house of lords , and announced that , by the king's permission , be proposed the re - commitment of the bill , with the names only of the queen and the sons of the late king now living . Thus , the princess ...
... authority , returned to the house of lords , and announced that , by the king's permission , be proposed the re - commitment of the bill , with the names only of the queen and the sons of the late king now living . Thus , the princess ...
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Страница 432 - It is now sixteen or seventeen years since I saw the queen of France, then the dauphiness, at Versailles; and surely never lighted on this orb, which she hardly seemed to touch, a more delightful vision.
Страница 3 - Born and educated in this country, I glory in the name of Briton ; and the peculiar happiness of my life will ever consist in promoting the welfare of a people, whose loyalty and warm affection to me I consider as the greatest and most permanent security of my throne...
Страница 190 - I call upon the honour of your lordships, to reverence the dignity of your ancestors, and to maintain your own. I call upon the spirit and humanity of my country, to vindicate the national character.
Страница 189 - If I were an American, as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms — never — never — never.
Страница 114 - We shall be forced ultimately to retract; let us retract while we can, not when we must. I say we must necessarily undo these violent oppressive acts; they must be repealed — you will repeal them; I pledge myself for it, that you will in the end repeal them ; I stake my reputation on it — I will consent to be taken for an idiot, if they are not finally, repealed.
Страница 114 - To conclude, my lords, if the ministers thus persevere in misadvising and misleading the king, I will not say, that they can alienate the affections of his subjects from his crown ; but I will affirm, that they will make the crown not worth his wearing. I will not say that the king is betrayed ; but I will pronounce, that the kingdom is undone.
Страница 300 - But, you may rely upon it, the patience and long-suffering of this army are almost exhausted, and that there never was so great a spirit of discontent as at this instant. While in the field, I think it may be kept from breaking out into acts of outrage ; but when we retire into winter-quarters, unless the storm is previously dissipated, I cannot be at ease respecting the consequences. It is high time for a peace.
Страница 311 - On one side is a statesman preaching patience, respect for vested rights, strict observance of public faith. On the other is a demagogue ranting about the tyranny of capitalists and usurers, and asking why anybody should be permitted to drink champagne and to ride in a carriage, while thousands of honest folks are in want of necessaries.
Страница 189 - The ministers and ambassadors of those who are called rebels and enemies, are in Paris; in Paris they transact the reciprocal interests of America and France. Can there be a more mortifying insult ? Can even our ministers sustain a more humiliating disgrace 1 Do they dare to resent it?