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. |
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Waving , therefore , every thing like prefatory remark , the author begs leave
merely to state , that his great object throughout has boen to unite perspicuity with
impartiality , which he regards as the principal excellency of historical
composition .
Waving , therefore , every thing like prefatory remark , the author begs leave
merely to state , that his great object throughout has boen to unite perspicuity with
impartiality , which he regards as the principal excellency of historical
composition .
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... to get it signed by the principal men of the country ; giving them assurances of
his Majesty ' s sincere desire , and letter from the chevalier , directed to all his
friends I . B HISTORY OF SCOTLAND . to return to the coast in the course of three
...
... to get it signed by the principal men of the country ; giving them assurances of
his Majesty ' s sincere desire , and letter from the chevalier , directed to all his
friends I . B HISTORY OF SCOTLAND . to return to the coast in the course of three
...
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principal friends , however , did not think it advisable for him to put himself into
their hands . Montrose had also its advocates , particularly , as a place capable of
being fortified , being strong by its natural situation , standing in the midst of the ...
principal friends , however , did not think it advisable for him to put himself into
their hands . Montrose had also its advocates , particularly , as a place capable of
being fortified , being strong by its natural situation , standing in the midst of the ...
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The principal difficulties , in the outset at least , with the one and the others , seem
to have arisen from little paltry personal considerations , unworthy of being
entertained by either philosophers or politicians . Bigotry and superstition had led
...
The principal difficulties , in the outset at least , with the one and the others , seem
to have arisen from little paltry personal considerations , unworthy of being
entertained by either philosophers or politicians . Bigotry and superstition had led
...
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The motion was seconded by the earl of Marr , and supported by the duke of
Argyle , the earls of Ilay , Eglinton , Nottingham , and Sunderland , the lords
Townshend , Halifax , Powlet , Scarborough , and Scarsdale ; the principal
speakers in ...
The motion was seconded by the earl of Marr , and supported by the duke of
Argyle , the earls of Ilay , Eglinton , Nottingham , and Sunderland , the lords
Townshend , Halifax , Powlet , Scarborough , and Scarsdale ; the principal
speakers in ...
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Page xxiv - For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way : because we had spoken unto the king, saying, " The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him ; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.
Page 264 - Our sovereign Lord the King chargeth and commandeth all persons, being assembled, immediately to disperse themselves, and peaceably to depart to their habitations, or to their lawful business, upon the pains contained in the act made in the first year of King George, for preventing tumults and riotous assemblies. God save the King.
Page 282 - An Act for the further security of His Majesty's person and Government, and the succession of the Crown in the Heirs of the late Princess Sophia, being Protestants, and for extinguishing the hopes of the pretended Prince of Wales, and his open and secret abettors...
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Page 207 - Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end, thus saith the Lord God ; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high. I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no more, until he come whose right it is; and I will give it him.
Page xliv - Britain may hereafter enjoy the same except the Right and Privilege of sitting in the House of Lords and the Privileges depending thereon and particularly the Right of sitting upon the Trials of Peers.
Page xliii - An act for the more effectual preserving the King's person and government, by disabling papists from sitting in either house of parliament.
Page 158 - And all these things I do plainly and sincerely acknowledge and swear, according to these express words by me spoken, and according to the plain and common sense and understanding of the same words, without any equivocation, mental evasion, or secret reservation whatsoever. And I do make this recognition, acknowledgment, abjuration, renunciation, and promise, heartily, willingly, and truly, upon the true faith of a Christian : So help me God.
Page xlii - That the Court of Session or College of Justice do after the union and notwithstanding thereof remain in all time coming within Scotland as it is now constituted by the laws of that kingdom, and with the same authority and privileges as before the union, subject nevertheless to such regulations for the better administration of justice as shall be made by the Parliament of Great Britain...
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| Title | 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. Volume 1 of 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, John Struthers |
| Author | John Struthers |
| Publisher | Blackie, Fullarton, & Company, 1827 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 31 Aug 2007 |
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