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, Volume 71865 |
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... fact which we shall have ample opportunities of illustrating as we proceed in this history . · CHAPTER II . The Queen's Name struck out of the Liturgy - She returns to England — Her Reception by the People - Intense Public Excitement ...
... fact which we shall have ample opportunities of illustrating as we proceed in this history . · CHAPTER II . The Queen's Name struck out of the Liturgy - She returns to England — Her Reception by the People - Intense Public Excitement ...
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... fact in history , one might suppose that there could be no doubt about the fact he has stated regarding the mys- terious parentage of " Billy Austin ; " but lord Campbell says , " It is now ascertained that he was of a totally dif ...
... fact in history , one might suppose that there could be no doubt about the fact he has stated regarding the mys- terious parentage of " Billy Austin ; " but lord Campbell says , " It is now ascertained that he was of a totally dif ...
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... fact stood alone , without any support from the many other circumstances he had detailed , the attorney - general con- ordinary case of adultery . It was to be remarked also that the daughter of Bergami , two or three years old , for ...
... fact stood alone , without any support from the many other circumstances he had detailed , the attorney - general con- ordinary case of adultery . It was to be remarked also that the daughter of Bergami , two or three years old , for ...
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... fact that there has not been the that this event , calculated to soften the hardest heart , was contradiction on the ... fact by those whose interest it is to contest and deny it . If they do not contradict the fact by testimony which ...
... fact that there has not been the that this event , calculated to soften the hardest heart , was contradiction on the ... fact by those whose interest it is to contest and deny it . If they do not contradict the fact by testimony which ...
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... fact transpired which proved a heavy blow to the prosecution . Rastelli had been an important witness against the queen . In con- sequence of something said by Guzziare , it was resolved to recall him for further examination , when the ...
... fact transpired which proved a heavy blow to the prosecution . Rastelli had been an important witness against the queen . In con- sequence of something said by Guzziare , it was resolved to recall him for further examination , when the ...
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Page 311 - April 24, 1793, of a committee of the House of Commons appointed to inquire into the state of the...
Page 79 - You well know, gentlemen, how soon one of those stupendous masses, now reposing on their shadows in perfect stillness — how soon, upon any call of patriotism or of necessity, it would assume the likeness of an animated thing, instinct with life and motion — how soon it would ruffle, as it were, its swelling plumage, how quickly it would put forth all its beauty and all its bravery, collect its scattered elements of strength, and awaken its dormant thunder.
Page 369 - Philosophers — to obtain a more general attention to the objects of Science, and a removal of any disadvantages of a public kind which impede its progress.
Page 210 - MY DEAR LORD, I am honoured with his Majesty's commands to acquaint your lordship that all difficulties to the arrangements in progress will be obviated by a declaration in the House to-night from a sufficient number of peers that, in consequence of the present state of affairs, they have come to the resolution of dropping their further opposition to the Reform Bill, so that it may pass without delay, and as nearly as possible in its present shape.
Page 111 - I will never exercise any power, authority, or influence which I may possess by virtue of the office of to injure or weaken the Protestant church as it is by law established in England, or to disturb the said church, or the bishops and clergy of the said church, in the possession of any rights or privileges to which such church, or the said bishops and clergy, are or may be by law entitled.
Page 314 - They will here meet with ruts, which I actually measured, four feet deep, and floating with mud, only from a wet summer — what, therefore, must it be after a winter?
Page 137 - You will consider whether the removal of those disabilities can be effected consistently with the full and permanent security of our establishments in Church and State, with the maintenance of the reformed Religion established by law, and of the rights and privileges of the Bishops and of the Clergy of this Realm, and .of the Churches committed to their charge.
Page 79 - ... for action. You well know, gentlemen, how soon one of those stupendous masses, now reposing on their shadows in perfect stillness, — how soon, upon any call of patriotism, or of necessity, it would assume the likeness of an animated...
Page 112 - Ireland, with a view to such a final and conciliatory adjustment as may be conducive to the peace and strength of the united kingdom ; to the stability of the Protestant establishment ; and to the general satisfaction and concord of all classes of his majesty's subjects.
Page 262 - ... bestowed for the benefit of individuals, sometimes squandered for purposes injurious to the character and morals of the people. We therefore feel it to be our duty to represent to YOUR MAJESTY that the existing Municipal Corporations of England and Wales neither possess nor deserve the confidence or respect of YOUR MAJESTY'S subjects, and that a thorough reform must be effected, before they can become, what we humbly submit to YOUR MAJESTY they ought to be, useful and efficient instruments of...