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Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… good manners to acquiesce in the pleasure of this House, and now much more, having the concurrence of my Conscience. … reports the Examination of the Complaint against Richard Thompson, Clerk, Minister in Bristol. [ Ordered, That the … Committee, appointed to examine the Complaint against Mr Thompson, was read 6.] [Debate.] Sir Robert Markham.] I would …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… the reflection upon the House. We have had Adjournments, and have endeavoured, several Days, that this business might come to issue, and now, here is a Message from the Lords, &c. Methinks, it … upon satisfaction, the House has forborne to impeach. Mr Thompson of Bristol was heard at the Committee; so was Sir …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… Joseph Tredenham.] I am against this Bill as unnecessary, and of dangerous consequence. The 25th of Edward III, the … Does not this Bill lay a sort of imputation upon us, and give opportunity to a libeller to say, "that the ancient … On the Clause for exempting the Bishops, &c. Sir John Thompson.] This Amendment of the King's tendering the Bishops …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… by the Government. There is a known Hereditary Revenue, and settled by Act of Parliament. When King James abdicated … the Government, there was a Cessure of the Revenue, and it abated; but when you filled the Throne, such as had … lieu of the Court of Wards, must be an Hereditary Revenue. Thompson says, "No man will say, the Court of Wards was part …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… I desire you would consider the substance of the Message, and first know whether the House will order any Member to be … &c. from hence, we know of whom to ask Questions. Sir John Thompson.] If the Miscarriages in Ireland be taken upon … have another way; and King James, enquiring of Gen. Morgan, why the Irish were so good soldiers abroad, and so …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… not upon mistake of argument, but is mistaken in fact, and you may rectify him; as in any fact as to Order, a man may be mistaken, and you may rectify him. Pray let us not dispute lesser … there is no reason why you should use it. Sir John Thompson.] You have said, that the Throne is vacant; and will …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… The Address above-mentioned was brought in by Mr Hampden, and agreed to by the Assembly, ( see it in the Journal,) and on Thursday, December27. It was presented by the Chairman … not have the Thanks of the House for his Sermon. Sir John Thompson 15.] I would not single out Dr Sharp, when almost …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… hang him." If a man be punished by fine for Non-Payment, and by consequence, not owning the Government, he cannot be … It has been proposed, for method, to go upon Heads, and to name Persons obvious and notorious, on several Heads. … out of the King's-Bench as well as there. Sir John Thompson.] I would ask one Question, Is any man guilty of …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… from the Lords to the King relating to securing the Forts and Islands 1, &c. was sent to the House for their … upon the whole matter, I would commit it. Sir John Thompson,] It seems, the King has not been put in mind of … carried himself in the Ecclesiastical Commission. Sir John Thompson.] I think we are out of the way. We were for naming …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… door A poor parcel of People defended themselves bravely, and gave a stand to the EnemyI would enquire who were the … instead of being sent into Ireland, was to go to Antigua, and the King knew nothing of the matter, but that it was one … I would know, whether they are pleadable, or no? Sir John Thompson.] I wonder Gentlemen that carried up the Impeachment …