The Nature and Institution of Government: Containing an Account of the Feudal and English Policy, Volumen1author; and sold, 1771 |
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Página 298
... sheriffs fat together in judicature in the county- courts . This had been found a very con- venient practice in the dark times of ig- norance and fuperftition ; for the prefence of the churchmen gave a fanction to the determination of ...
... sheriffs fat together in judicature in the county- courts . This had been found a very con- venient practice in the dark times of ig- norance and fuperftition ; for the prefence of the churchmen gave a fanction to the determination of ...
Página 373
... sheriffs of the counties . Affar , a cotemporary writer , informs us , that Alfred depofed all the ig- norant aldermen , and appointed men of more capacity in their places . But these officers can use no force but in the execu- tion of ...
... sheriffs of the counties . Affar , a cotemporary writer , informs us , that Alfred depofed all the ig- norant aldermen , and appointed men of more capacity in their places . But these officers can use no force but in the execu- tion of ...
Página 384
... neighbours , moft fufficient and least fufpicious ; and by 23 Edw . 3. cap . 6 . justices juftices of affizes fhall have commiffions to enquire of sheriffs 384 The Nature and Inftitution a perfon dies, being more ftraitly kept than ...
... neighbours , moft fufficient and least fufpicious ; and by 23 Edw . 3. cap . 6 . justices juftices of affizes fhall have commiffions to enquire of sheriffs 384 The Nature and Inftitution a perfon dies, being more ftraitly kept than ...
Página 385
... sheriffs , for putting into pan- nels jurors fufpect and of evil fame , and shall punish them ; and by 11 Hen . 4 ... sheriff , by the discretion of the juftices before whom the pannels fhall be returned . In- deed , in cafes of ...
... sheriffs , for putting into pan- nels jurors fufpect and of evil fame , and shall punish them ; and by 11 Hen . 4 ... sheriff , by the discretion of the juftices before whom the pannels fhall be returned . In- deed , in cafes of ...
Página 398
... Londoners , where- by they were impowered to hold the farm of Middlesex at 300l . a year , to elect their own sheriff and jufticiary , and hold pleas of their 398 The Nature and Inftitution vileges which he granted to his own ...
... Londoners , where- by they were impowered to hold the farm of Middlesex at 300l . a year , to elect their own sheriff and jufticiary , and hold pleas of their 398 The Nature and Inftitution vileges which he granted to his own ...
Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 456 - ... assisted by the advice of the other members, it is not to be imagined that a decision could easily be obtained, contrary to his inclination or opinion. In his absence the chief justiciary presided, who was the first magistrate in the state, and a kind of viceroy, on whom depended all the civil affairs of the kingdom...
Página 98 - If we compare the natural duties of a father with those of a king, we find them to be all one, without any difference at all but only in the latitude or extent of them...
Página 119 - By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.
Página 140 - They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
Página xliii - Government is instituted in order to restrain the fury and injustice of the people ; and being always founded on opinion, not on force, it is dangerous to weaken, by these speculations, the reverence which the multitude owe to authority, and to instruct them beforehand, that the case can ever happen, when they may be freed from their duty of allegiance. Or...
Página 97 - But howsoever this opinion hath of late obtained great reputation, yet it is not to be found in the ancient fathers and doctors of the primitive church; it contradicts the doctrine and history of the Holy Scriptures, the constant practice of all ancient monarchies, and the very principles of the law of nature. It is hard to say whether it be more erroneous in divinity or dangerous in policy.
Página 101 - If God created only Adam, and of a piece of him made the woman, and if by generation from them two, as parts of them, all mankind be propagated ; if also God gave to Adam, not only the dominion over the woman and the children that should issue from them, but also over the whole earth to subdue it, and over all the creatures on it, so that, as long as Adam lived, no man could claim or enjoy...
Página 151 - ... and, if the robbers of countries be God's vicegerents, there is no doubt but the thieves and banditos, and murderers, are his underofficers.
Página 136 - And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot : and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.
Página 119 - These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations : and by these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.