The History of Scotland, from the Union to the Abolition of the Heritable Jurisdictions in MDCCXLVIII.: To which is Subjoined a Review of Ecclesiastical Affairs, the Progress of Society, the State of the Arts, &c. to the Year MDCCCXXVII.Blackie, Fullarton, & Company, 1828 - Jacobite Rebellion, 1715 |
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... duke of Argyle . Lockhart had from the very first thought the scheme perfectly practicable , and had pointed out many favour- able opportunities for accomplishing it , all of which had some how or other been neglected . Now , however ...
... duke of Argyle . Lockhart had from the very first thought the scheme perfectly practicable , and had pointed out many favour- able opportunities for accomplishing it , all of which had some how or other been neglected . Now , however ...
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... duke of Argyle ; and the prudent precautions , with regard to the High- lands , recommended to the ministry by the best friends of peace and order , seem to have been entirely overlooked , under a very foolish idea , as was shortly ...
... duke of Argyle ; and the prudent precautions , with regard to the High- lands , recommended to the ministry by the best friends of peace and order , seem to have been entirely overlooked , under a very foolish idea , as was shortly ...
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... duke of Cumber- land , for Hanover . Having never seen a Highland soldier , he had indeed expressed a desire to see one , and , previous to the march of the regiment , three privates had been selected and sent to London for the ...
... duke of Cumber- land , for Hanover . Having never seen a Highland soldier , he had indeed expressed a desire to see one , and , previous to the march of the regiment , three privates had been selected and sent to London for the ...
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... duke of Ormond was also particularly requested by the chevalier to assist on this important occasion , but he excused himself on account of his great age . On the ninth of January , 1744 , Charles Edward , eldest son of the chevalier de ...
... duke of Ormond was also particularly requested by the chevalier to assist on this important occasion , but he excused himself on account of his great age . On the ninth of January , 1744 , Charles Edward , eldest son of the chevalier de ...
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... duke of Montague was permitted to raise a regiment of horse , and orders were sent to bring over six thousand British troops from Flanders . On the twenty - fourth of the month , colonel William Cecil was taken into custody , his papers ...
... duke of Montague was permitted to raise a regiment of horse , and orders were sent to bring over six thousand British troops from Flanders . On the twenty - fourth of the month , colonel William Cecil was taken into custody , his papers ...
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Page 584 - For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake ; 30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
Page 92 - The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man's salvation, faith and life, is either expressly set down in scripture, or by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from scripture ; unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelations of the Spirit or traditions of men.
Page 443 - M'Namara returned to London, and reported the Prince's answer to the gentlemen who had employed him, they were astonished and confounded. However, they soon resolved on the measures which they were to pursue for the future, and determined no longer to serve a man who could not be persuaded to serve himself, and chose rather to endanger the lives of his best and most faithful friends, than part with an harlot, whom, as he often declared, he neither loved nor esteemed.
Page 136 - ... ready to consent to any Act or Acts of Parliament to the purposes aforesaid, and for the full satisfaction of all arrears due to the officers and soldiers of the army under the command of General Monk; and that they shall be received into our service upon as good pay and conditions as they now enjoy. Given under our Sign Manual and Privy Signet, at our Court at Breda, this 4/14 day of April, 1660, in the twelfth year of our reign.
Page 584 - I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel ; and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries : which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God ; because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf: having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
Page 513 - Person so offending, being convicted thereof by the Oath of One or more credible Witness or Witnesses before any Court of Justiciary, or any One or more Justices...
Page 133 - Charles, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c.
Page 198 - Prince, we saw no other enemy than those who were lying on the ground killed and wounded. though we were not more than fifty paces behind our first line, running always as fast as we could to overtake them.
Page 189 - King's troops ; but the Highland garb favoured them much, as it showed their naked limbs, which were strong and muscular : that their stern countenances, and bushy uncombed hair, gave them a fierce, barbarous, and imposing aspect.
Page 179 - Being now in a condition to make our way into the capital of his Majesty's ancient kingdom of Scotland, we hereby summon you to receive us, as you are in duty bound to do...