An Historical View of the English Government: From the Settlement of the Saxons in Britain, to the Revolutin in 1688 : to which are Subjoined, Some Dissertations Connected with the History of the Government, from the Revolution to the Present Time, Band 3J. Mawman, 1818 |
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... some degree of ani- mosity ; and express regulations have been thought requisite for limiting that ascendant which the latter has gained , and is farther likely to gain , over the former . The latter branch INTRODUCTION . 7.
... some degree of ani- mosity ; and express regulations have been thought requisite for limiting that ascendant which the latter has gained , and is farther likely to gain , over the former . The latter branch INTRODUCTION . 7.
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... thought an unusual strain of aristocracy . We find that in England , Queen Elizabeth treated such interpositions of parliament with disdain , and considered them as manifest encroachments upon the prerogative . It must at the same time ...
... thought an unusual strain of aristocracy . We find that in England , Queen Elizabeth treated such interpositions of parliament with disdain , and considered them as manifest encroachments upon the prerogative . It must at the same time ...
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... thought neces sary for the security of the new edifice . strike at the root of superstition , and to pre- vent mankind from being enslaved by their spiritual guides , it appeared proper to many , that the number even of the secular ...
... thought neces sary for the security of the new edifice . strike at the root of superstition , and to pre- vent mankind from being enslaved by their spiritual guides , it appeared proper to many , that the number even of the secular ...
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... thought a prudent measure to retain , if not the whole , at least a part of them even in time of peace , that the country might not be left totally defenceless ; and that , with the as- sistance of those veterans , the new levies might ...
... thought a prudent measure to retain , if not the whole , at least a part of them even in time of peace , that the country might not be left totally defenceless ; and that , with the as- sistance of those veterans , the new levies might ...
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... thought- less about futurity , and little impressed by motives of interest . Their disinterested cha- racter , joined to their want of reflection , and habitual contempt of danger , creates a spirit of independence bordering upon ...
... thought- less about futurity , and little impressed by motives of interest . Their disinterested cha- racter , joined to their want of reflection , and habitual contempt of danger , creates a spirit of independence bordering upon ...
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Seite 154 - His word ; so it is presumption and high contempt in a subject to dispute what a king can do, or say that a king cannot do this or that...
Seite 170 - That the liberties, franchises, privileges, and jurisdictions of Parliament are the ancient and undoubted birthright and inheritance of the subjects of England...
Seite 461 - That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of parliament, is against law.
Seite 458 - That the freedom of speech, and debates or proceedings in Parliament, ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament.
Seite 464 - ... that it may be declared and enacted, That all and singular the rights and liberties asserted and claimed in the said declaration, are the true, ancient, and indubitable rights and liberties of the people of this kingdom...
Seite 448 - ... despotic power, and had governed the same to the subversion of the protestant religion, and violation of the laws and liberties of the nation, inverting all the ends of government ; whereby he had forfaulted the right of the crown, and the throne was become vacant.
Seite 239 - Your majesty having tried all ways, and being refused, you shall be acquitted before God and man. And you have an army in Ireland that you may employ to reduce this kingdom to obedience ; for I am confident the Scots cannot hold out five months.
Seite 155 - he had the curiosity to go to court ; and he stood in the circle, and saw James dine ; where, among other company, there sat at table two bishops, Neile and Andrews. The king proposed aloud this question, Whether he might not take his subjects...
Seite 239 - God and man. And you have an army in Ireland, that you may employ to reduce this kingdom to obedience ; for I am confident the Scots cannot hold out five months. L. Arch. (Laud) " You have tried all ways, and have always been denied, it is now lawful to take it by force.
Seite 244 - If he must die, it were charity to reprieve him till Saturday.