The annals of England, an epitome of English history [by W.E. Flaherty]. School ed, Volume 5 |
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... Jefferies . This man , whose name has become a byword for all that can disgrace the judicial character , was born in Denbighshire , about 1640 , was bred to the bar , and became recorder of Lon- don . In the disputes with the city he ...
... Jefferies . This man , whose name has become a byword for all that can disgrace the judicial character , was born in Denbighshire , about 1640 , was bred to the bar , and became recorder of Lon- don . In the disputes with the city he ...
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... Jefferies . Queen Mary left money for such a foundation , but Elizabeth kept the funds for herself . James I. established a theological college at Chelsea , which fell into decay during the civil war , and the buildings were devoted to ...
... Jefferies . Queen Mary left money for such a foundation , but Elizabeth kept the funds for herself . James I. established a theological college at Chelsea , which fell into decay during the civil war , and the buildings were devoted to ...
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... Jefferies was firm and dignified ; hence he is usually , though most erroneously , regarded as an illustrious sufferer in the cause of civil and religious liberty . This question has been very warmly debated , especially in the case of ...
... Jefferies was firm and dignified ; hence he is usually , though most erroneously , regarded as an illustrious sufferer in the cause of civil and religious liberty . This question has been very warmly debated , especially in the case of ...
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... Jefferies likened him to Titus Oates , who was then in the pillory before the court , and expressed a wish that he could send him to bear him company . On the trial Jefferies displayed the same insolent coarseness ; he silenced the ...
... Jefferies likened him to Titus Oates , who was then in the pillory before the court , and expressed a wish that he could send him to bear him company . On the trial Jefferies displayed the same insolent coarseness ; he silenced the ...
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... Jefferies and four other judges . They had a large military escort , the command of which , with the rank of lieutenant - general , was given to Jefferies ; James himself styled the expedition , " Jefferies ' campaign . ' Upwards of 300 ...
... Jefferies and four other judges . They had a large military escort , the command of which , with the rank of lieutenant - general , was given to Jefferies ; James himself styled the expedition , " Jefferies ' campaign . ' Upwards of 300 ...
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Page 117 - For Englishmen are no more to be Slaves to Parliaments, than to a King ! Our name is LEGION, and we are Many.
Page 80 - Majesties protestant subjects dissenting from the church of England from the penalties of certain laws...
Page 21 - ... ready to perish for hunger and destitution, yet not asking one penny for relief, which to me appeared a stranger sight than any I had yet beheld.
Page 21 - Paul's, now a sad ruin, and that beautiful portico (for structure comparable to any in Europe, as not long before...
Page 21 - Thus lay in ashes that most venerable church, one of the most ancient pieces of early piety in the Christian world, besides near one hundred more. The lead, iron-work, bells, plate, &c., melted, the exquisitely wrought Mercers' Chapel, the sumptuous Exchange, the august fabric of Christ Church, all the rest of the Companies...
Page 72 - Nation ; but nothing of all this appeared ; she came into Whitehall laughing and jolly, as to a wedding, so as to seem quite transported. She rose early the next morning, and in her undress, as it was reported, before her women were up, went about from room to room to see the convenience of Whitehall ; lay in the same bed and apartment where the late Queen lay, and within a night or two sat down to play at basset, as the Queen her predecessor used to do.
Page 45 - Cartwright was promoted to Chester. He was a man of good capacity, and had made some progress in learning. He was ambitious and servile, cruel and boisterous : and, by the great liberties he allowed himself, he fell under much scandal of the worst sort.
Page 9 - Act, have been required to take the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper according to the Rites or Usage of the Church of England...
Page 171 - THUCYDIDES, with Notes, chiefly Historical and Geographical. By the late T. ARNOLD, DD With Indices by the Rev. RPG TIDDEMAN.
Page 109 - There is a house full of people, and right nasty. The Czar lies next your library, and dines in the parlour next your study. He dines at ten o'clock and six at night, is very seldom at home a whole day, very often in the King's Yard, or by water, dressed in several dresses. The King is expected here this day ; the best parlour is pretty clean for him to be entertained in. The King pays for all he has.