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Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… a Petition complaining that Mr George's chamber in the Middle Temple was seized on by one Mr. Barrell, a Bencher … than by the contentions of his neighbours. Sir William Coventry.] Privilege is grounded upon our attendance … tenant, is the Question, or Serjeant Peckham's tenant. Sir William Coventry.] Would not send for Barrell "in custody;" …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… in 1674 February (19th-24th) Thursday, February 19. [On the Bill for Ease of Sheriffs.] Mr Secretary Coventry.] Would … out, because the Commons are never the better for it. Sir William Coventry.] Has heard no man affirm an equality of … do things for imaginary reasonsThat's only the case. Sir William Hickman.] Consider the security of the NationThere …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… February (3rd-7th) Tuesday, February 3. A Message from the Lords, "That, upon the whole Matter, they think the … is before us, and the Lords upon what is before them. Sir William Coventry.] It appears to him, that the Lords and we … King's Speech mentioning nothing of the French paper. Sir William Coventry.] You cannot alter your own words, but you …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… who pleading Privilege, it cannot be done without leave of the House, and if not done, may be the hazard of his cause, … he need not come to you at all; you cannot hinder him. Sir William Coventry.] Parliaments heretofore sat scarce so many … go? It may be Patents for Briefs, which raise money. Sir William Coventry.] Here are doubts proposed, and he may have …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… Debates in 1674 January (14th-15th) Wednesday, January 14. The adjourned Debate resumed. Sir John Monson.] Would know … you knew what opinion he has ever given of affairs. Sir William Lewis.] The way is to hear him at large, and then … first to Marshal Turenne, when he was a Protestant. Sir William Coventry.] What was said from the Bar, of Monsieur …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… Arlington's Charge resumed. Sir John Otway, Attorney of the Dutchy.] It is for the honour of this House to acquit the … is High Treason, but go head by head, if you please. Sir William Lewis.] It is most regular and agreeable to Order, … your justice, therefore concurs with the first Motion. Sir William Hickman.] If you go on to the articles of High …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… 19. Colonel Birch reports, That, according to command of the House, he, with the rest, &c. went with the Lieutenant to the Tower, where … 1729, a few months before he died. In the reigns of King William and Queen Anne he was Secretary of State, and in King …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… January 20. Mr Sacheverell.] Complains of disorders in the Newark Election, and has a Petition from the Freemen … Sir Robert Howard.] Moves for a previous Question. Sir William Coventry.] Has sat still these four days, and not … Taking exception at being misrecited by Coventry Sir William Coventry.] Would not fail, in matter of candour, to …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… Tuesday, January 27. A Bill was brought in and read the first time, to prevent Imprisonment beyond the Sea; to be … the King's Speech.] Sir Charles Harbord in the Chair. Sir William Coventry.] Thinks it not necessary to have the Treaty … the King desired, by his means, to procure us a Peace. Sir William Lewis.] A comprehensive Question is offered you, to …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… 1674 January (7th-13th) Wednesday, January 7, 16734. When the Houses met, and the King, in his Speech, informed them, … Bill [was proposed] for that purpose, by Mr Milward 3. Sir William Coventry answered.] That was the way to make … almost done, as he observes, by the paper in his hand. Sir William Lewis.] The best reason he has yet heard for his …