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Page 39
... in those times of lax political morality , was as honourable as it was singular .
To him was the nation very principally indebted for that high and independent
tone in the debates of parliament which elevated the character of the commons ,
and ...
... in those times of lax political morality , was as honourable as it was singular .
To him was the nation very principally indebted for that high and independent
tone in the debates of parliament which elevated the character of the commons ,
and ...
Page 51
It is probable that the atmosphere of the Tower and of the Marshalsea produced a
considerable effect on the political constitution of Selden , for on his liberation he
seems to have recurred with zeal to the more tranquil pursuits of the scholar .
It is probable that the atmosphere of the Tower and of the Marshalsea produced a
considerable effect on the political constitution of Selden , for on his liberation he
seems to have recurred with zeal to the more tranquil pursuits of the scholar .
Page 64
In imitation of the Roman , Hale resolved to take no part in the political contests
with which the country was agitated . The only interest which he manifested in
public affairs was in succouring the distressed of both parties . The strict neutrality
...
In imitation of the Roman , Hale resolved to take no part in the political contests
with which the country was agitated . The only interest which he manifested in
public affairs was in succouring the distressed of both parties . The strict neutrality
...
Page 67
On his appointment to the bench , Hale did not hesitate for some time , in the
usual routine of his judicial duties , to preside at the trial of criminals , though he
refused to take any part in the proceedings instituted against individuals for
political ...
On his appointment to the bench , Hale did not hesitate for some time , in the
usual routine of his judicial duties , to preside at the trial of criminals , though he
refused to take any part in the proceedings instituted against individuals for
political ...
Page 69
He does not appear to have entertained any scruples at the lawfulness of
appearing in that assembly , where he proposed a resolution which indicated
very clearly the nature of his political sentiments . He moved that the legislative
authority ...
He does not appear to have entertained any scruples at the lawfulness of
appearing in that assembly , where he proposed a resolution which indicated
very clearly the nature of his political sentiments . He moved that the legislative
authority ...
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Page 2 - God had endowed his Majesty with excellent science and great endowments of nature, but his Majesty was not learned in the laws of his realm of England ; and causes which concern the life or inheritance or goods or fortunes of his subjects are not to be decided by natural reason but by the artificial reason and judgment of law, which law is an act which requires long study and experience before that a man can attain to the cognizance of it...
Page 64 - That there were such creatures as witches he made no doubt at all ; For first, the scriptures had affirmed so much. Secondly the wisdom of all nations had provided laws against such persons, which is an argument of their confidence of such a crime. And such hath been the judgment of this kingdom, as appears by that act of parliament which hath provided punishments proportionable to the quality of the offence.
Page 274 - I can say, and will say, that as a peer of parliament, as speaker of this right honourable house, as keeper of the great seal, as guardian of his majesty's conscience, as lord high chancellor of England, nay, even in that character alone in which the noble duke would think it an affront to be considered...
Page 341 - said the jealous ruler over the desert, encroached upon by the restless foot of English adventure, "who is it that causes this river to rise in the high mountains, and to empty itself into the ocean? Who is it that causes to blow the loud winds of winter, and that calms them again in the summer?
Page 346 - From the moment that any advocate can be permitted to say that he will or will not stand between the Crown and the subject arraigned in the court where he daily sits to practice, from that moment the liberties of England are at an end.
Page 64 - That there were such creatures as witches, he 'made no doubt at all, For, first, the Scriptures had affirmed so much. Secondly, the wisdom of all nations had provided laws against such persons, which is an argument of their confidence of such a crime.
Page 194 - I pass over many anonymous letters I have received. Those in print are public, and some of them have been brought judicially before the court. Whoever the writers are. they take the wrong way ! I will do my duty unawed. What am I to fear? That "mendax infamia" from the press, which daily coins false facts and false motives?
Page 287 - That the influence of the Crown has increased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished"?
Page 274 - Seal, as guardian of his Majesty's conscience, as Lord High Chancellor of England — nay, even in that character alone in which the noble Duke would think it an affront to be considered...
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| Title | Eminent British Lawyers Volume 99 of The cabinet cyclopędia. Biography. [v. 99] cabinet of biography |
| Author | Henry Roscoe |
| Publisher | Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, 1830 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 7 Jun 2006 |
| Length | 428 pages |
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