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, Volume 3Bell & Bradfute, 1822 - Great Britain |
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... regard to Episcopacy . -Accusation of the Five Members . - Tumults . - Proceedings with regard to Ireland . - King leaves London . - Arrives at York . Preparations for Civil War , 142 CHAP . VIII . Page Commencement of the Civil War.
... regard to Episcopacy . -Accusation of the Five Members . - Tumults . - Proceedings with regard to Ireland . - King leaves London . - Arrives at York . Preparations for Civil War , 142 CHAP . VIII . Page Commencement of the Civil War.
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... regard to days , postures , meats , and vest- ments . " It was not the name of Popery that the people disliked , but the thing ; and with regard to Laud , it was well remarked in parliament , that a pope at Rome was less intolerable ...
... regard to days , postures , meats , and vest- ments . " It was not the name of Popery that the people disliked , but the thing ; and with regard to Laud , it was well remarked in parliament , that a pope at Rome was less intolerable ...
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... regard to religion , not only implied the arrogation of a power to make any farther changes , but an authority incompatible with the very idea of every thing like civil or re- ligious rights . Religion , therefore , formed a grand ...
... regard to religion , not only implied the arrogation of a power to make any farther changes , but an authority incompatible with the very idea of every thing like civil or re- ligious rights . Religion , therefore , formed a grand ...
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... regard to the posture of affairs , his minister had discernment to perceive that the royal power which had raised him , and countenanced him in injustice , was unable to protect him in the hour of retribution . meets , Lenthall speaker ...
... regard to the posture of affairs , his minister had discernment to perceive that the royal power which had raised him , and countenanced him in injustice , was unable to protect him in the hour of retribution . meets , Lenthall speaker ...
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... regard to the public conduct of the English worthies , it may well be put in competition with that of the ancients , for their patriotism , I will venture to affirm , was as unsullied , and more usefully directed ; while their ...
... regard to the public conduct of the English worthies , it may well be put in competition with that of the ancients , for their patriotism , I will venture to affirm , was as unsullied , and more usefully directed ; while their ...
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Page 120 - 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.
Page 499 - I came one morning into the House well clad, and perceived a gentleman speaking, whom I knew not, very ordinarily apparelled, for it was a plain cloth suit, which seemed to have been made by an ill country tailor. His linen was plain, and' not very clean ; and I remember a speck or two of blood upon his little band, which was not much larger than his collar. His hat was without a hatband ; his stature was of a good size ; his sword stuck close to his side, his countenance swollen and reddish, his...
Page 546 - 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.
Page 502 - 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...
Page 547 - Therefore waving a strict inquiry into the causes of these things, let us apply ourselves to the remedy ; which is most necessary. And I hope we have such true English hearts, and zealous affections towards the general weal of our Mother Country...
Page 260 - 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...
Page 104 - It was true, we give law to hares and deer, because they be beasts of chase ; but it was never accounted either cruelty, or foul play, to knock foxes and wolves on the head as they can be found, because they be beasts of prey.
Page 379 - 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.
Page 266 - 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...
Page 262 - ... with a select company of gentlemen, who would accompany him, whereof sir Thomas Lunsford was one, to seize upon them, and bring them away alive, or leave them dead in the place : but the king liked not such enterprises.