The History of England: From the Revolution to the Death of George the Second. 3

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Tourneisen, 1793 - 430 pages
 

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Page 301 - Aislabie, the evidence appeared so strong against him, that the commons resolved, he had promoted the destructive execution of the South Sea scheme, with a view to his own exorbitant profit, and combined with the directors in their pernicious practices, to the ruin of public credit.
Page 297 - A committee of secrecy was chosen by ballot, to examine all the books, papers, and proceedings relating to the execution of the South Sea act.
Page 104 - The Spanish Low Countries may go to his Imperial Majesty : the kingdoms of Naples and Sardinia, the duchy of Milan, and the places belonging to Spain on the coast of Tuscany, may likewise be yielded by the treaty of peace to the Emperor.
Page 45 - British arms, won so many battles, subdued such a number of towns and districts, humbled the pride and checked the ambition of France, secured the liberty of Europe, and, as it were, chained victory to his chariot wheels, was in a few weeks dwindled into an object of contempt and derision.
Page 117 - Macartney disappeared and escaped in disguise to the continent. Colonel Hamilton declared upon oath before the privy council, that when the principals engaged, he and Macartney followed their example; that Macartney was immediately disarmed ; but the colonel seeing the duke fall upon his antagonist, threw away the swords, and ran to lift him up : that while he was employed in raising the duke, Macartney, having taken up one of the swords, stabbed his \ grace over Hamilton's shoulder, and retired...
Page 185 - Walpole, as chairman of the secret committee, declared to the house of commons, that the report was ready ; and in the mean time moved, that a warrant might be issued by Mr.
Page 206 - Scottish noblemen did not choose to run the risk ; and persuaded the Highlanders to accept the terms that were offered. They accordingly laid down their arms, and were put under a strong guard. All the noblemen and leaders were secured. Major Nairn, captain Lockhart, captain Shaftoe, and ensign Erskine, were tried by a court martial as deserters, and executed.
Page 207 - Clanronald at their head, charged the left of the king's army sword in hand, with such impetuosity, that in seven minutes both horse and foot were totally routed with great slaughter; and general Whetham, who commanded them, fled at full gallop to Stirling, where he declared that the royal army was totally defeated. In the mean time, the duke of Argyle, who commanded in person on the right, attacked the left of the enemy, at the head of Stair's and Evans's dragoons, and drove them two miles before...
Page 190 - ... any known law ; and, being justified by his own conscience, was unconcerned for the life of an insignificant old man ; that, if ministers of...
Page 168 - From the landing-place he walked to his house in the park, accompanied by a great number of the nobility, and other persons of distinction, who had the honour to kiss his hand as they approached.

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