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Page 374
A mutiny and revolt began also in the army ; but it was soon checked by the
vigorous measures of the government . ... basis of eligibility to civil offices by the
abolition of the sacramental test , but this measure was rejected by the house of
lords .
A mutiny and revolt began also in the army ; but it was soon checked by the
vigorous measures of the government . ... basis of eligibility to civil offices by the
abolition of the sacramental test , but this measure was rejected by the house of
lords .
Page 400
The dread of being overawed by foreigners in the expression of public sentiment
, the possible abuse of the royal power in elections , and in terrifying parliaments ,
wrought effectually to fortify their minds against this measure . For all the ...
The dread of being overawed by foreigners in the expression of public sentiment
, the possible abuse of the royal power in elections , and in terrifying parliaments ,
wrought effectually to fortify their minds against this measure . For all the ...
Page 401
The old company petitioned , and were heard by counsel against this measure ,
but all in vain . Their remonstrances were listened to without effect , and the bill
passed . The conduct of the whig ministry , in this particular , was a severe blow
to ...
The old company petitioned , and were heard by counsel against this measure ,
but all in vain . Their remonstrances were listened to without effect , and the bill
passed . The conduct of the whig ministry , in this particular , was a severe blow
to ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | A History of England in the Lives of Englishmen, Volume 3 A History of England in the Lives of Englishmen, George Godfrey Cunningham |
| Editor | George Godfrey Cunningham |
| Publisher | A. Fullarton, 1855 |
| Original from | Indiana University |
| Digitized | 4 Mar 2009 |
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