A History of the British Empire: From the Accession of Charles I. to the Restoration; with an Introduction, Tracing the Progress of Society, and of the Constitution, from the Feudal Times to the Opening of the History ; and Including a Particular Examination of Mr. Hume's Statements Relative to the Character of the English Government, Band 3Bell & Bradfute, 1822 |
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... grounds , and who had not yet enlisted under the banners of adminis- tration , there were many who were politicly in- clined not to forfeit their chance of preferment from a system which they deemed it impossible to controul . On the ...
... grounds , and who had not yet enlisted under the banners of adminis- tration , there were many who were politicly in- clined not to forfeit their chance of preferment from a system which they deemed it impossible to controul . On the ...
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... ground of its predecessor , and with a bolder spirit . Such , indeed , was the unanimity of the house , that as every abuse was proposed for cen- sure , it was immediately voted to be a grievance , without a dissenting voice * . the com ...
... ground of its predecessor , and with a bolder spirit . Such , indeed , was the unanimity of the house , that as every abuse was proposed for cen- sure , it was immediately voted to be a grievance , without a dissenting voice * . the com ...
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... ground for him to make a decree in chancery : Yet , when now impeached by the Commons , he , with an ef- frontery absolutely inconceivable , eloquently ha- rangued them upon his innocence . The com- mencement of his speech was as mean ...
... ground for him to make a decree in chancery : Yet , when now impeached by the Commons , he , with an ef- frontery absolutely inconceivable , eloquently ha- rangued them upon his innocence . The com- mencement of his speech was as mean ...
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... grounds , raised a powerful addition to it even from amongst those who neither were puritans nor ini- mical to the court . These , perceiving the princi- ple on which the prelates and their supporters ad- vanced the pretension ...
... grounds , raised a powerful addition to it even from amongst those who neither were puritans nor ini- mical to the court . These , perceiving the princi- ple on which the prelates and their supporters ad- vanced the pretension ...
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... grounds , opposed these innovations ; but , had they been really patriotic freethinkers , they could have followed no other course . They were bound to assert the rights of their fellow - subjects , whose con- sciences were illegally ...
... grounds , opposed these innovations ; but , had they been really patriotic freethinkers , they could have followed no other course . They were bound to assert the rights of their fellow - subjects , whose con- sciences were illegally ...
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Seite 431 - ... wholly bound to obey the commands of his majesty, signified by both houses of parliament : and are resolved, by God's help, to keep this city accordingly.
Seite 540 - For what do the enemy say? Nay, what do many say that were friends at the beginning of the Parliament ? Even this, that the members of both houses have got great places and commands, and the sword into their hands ; and, what by interest in Parliament, what by power in the army, will perpetually continue themselves in grandeur, and not permit the war speedily to end, lest their own power should determine with it.
Seite 540 - But this I would recommend to your prudence, not to insist upon any complaint or oversight of any Commander-in-chief upon any occasion whatsoever. For as I must acknowledge myself guilty of oversights, so I know they can rarely be avoided in military affairs.
Seite 496 - The Committee sat in the Queen's Court; and Oliver Cromwell being one of them, appeared much concerned to countenance the Petitioners, who were numerous together with their Witnesses; the Lord Mandevil being likewise present .as a party, and by the direction of the Committee sitting covered. Cromwell, who had never before been heard to speak in the House of Commons...
Seite 122 - Put not your trust in princes, nor in the sons of men, for in them there is no salvation."*** He was soon able, however, to collect his courage; and he prepared himself to suffer the fatal sentence.
Seite 497 - ... interest could never have been the same. In the end, his whole carriage was so tempestuous, and his behaviour so insolent, that the Chairman found himself obliged to reprehend him : and to tell him, That if he ' Mr. Cromwell ' proceeded in the same manner, he' Mr. Hyde 'would presently adjourn the Committee, and the next morning complain to the House of him. Which he never forgave ; and took all occasions afterwards to pursue him with the utmost malice and revenge, to his death,
Seite 258 - May it please your majesty, I have neither eyes to see, nor tongue to speak in this place, but as the House is pleased to direct me...
Seite 377 - Come, my boys, my brave boys, let us pray heartily and fight heartily. I will run the same fortunes and hazards with you. Remember, the cause is for God, and for the defence of yourselves, your wives, and children. Come, my honest brave boys, prayheartily and fight heartily, and God will bless us.
Seite 540 - War, — casting off all lingering proceedings like 'those of soldiers-of-fortune beyond sea, to spin out a war, — we shall make the kingdom weary of us, and hate the name of a Parliament. For what do the enemy say? Nay, what do many say that were...
Seite 264 - I can hit right, I warrant you," and they not suffering the said door according to the custom of Parliament to be shut, but said they would have the door open, and if any opposition were against them, they made no question but they should make their party good, and that they would...