Notes on Duels and Duelling: Alphabetically Arranged with a Preliminary Historical EssayCrosby, Nichols, 1855 - 394 էջ |
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... House of Commons , that the " custom of fighting duels in consequence of parliamen- tary business , or of expressions dropped in either house , seemed growing into such a custom , that it was necessary for them to interpose their ...
... House of Commons , that the " custom of fighting duels in consequence of parliamen- tary business , or of expressions dropped in either house , seemed growing into such a custom , that it was necessary for them to interpose their ...
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... House of Com- mons , in the hope of inducing the repeal of the existing enact- ments , which are practically obsolete , and substituting a provision that the survivor of a duel should be liable to pay the debts of a deceased antagonist ...
... House of Com- mons , in the hope of inducing the repeal of the existing enact- ments , which are practically obsolete , and substituting a provision that the survivor of a duel should be liable to pay the debts of a deceased antagonist ...
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... House ) to appoint a com- mittee to inquire into the expediency of a law to disqualify any person from holding an office under the government of the United States , who should thereafter be concerned in a duel , or in send- ing or ...
... House ) to appoint a com- mittee to inquire into the expediency of a law to disqualify any person from holding an office under the government of the United States , who should thereafter be concerned in a duel , or in send- ing or ...
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... house of Cleves , was dangerously hurt by the lance of his antagonist , the Duke of Guise . The tournament was introduced into England by the Normans , soon after the conquest . We hear of it in the reign of Stephen , as early as the ...
... house of Cleves , was dangerously hurt by the lance of his antagonist , the Duke of Guise . The tournament was introduced into England by the Normans , soon after the conquest . We hear of it in the reign of Stephen , as early as the ...
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... House of Commons " tried conclusions " with pistols , be- cause the horse of the former , on coronation - day , approached the royal presence tail - foremost , and the latter made sport of the - 66 - - 66 -- - : - circumstance in ...
... House of Commons " tried conclusions " with pistols , be- cause the horse of the former , on coronation - day , approached the royal presence tail - foremost , and the latter made sport of the - 66 - - 66 -- - : - circumstance in ...
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accepted affair Andrew Stevenson answer antagonist appeared army asked Barrington Barron Beuvron blood British British army called Captain cartel cause chal challenge character charge Charles Cilley circumstances Clay Colonel Burr Commodore communication conduct Congress Count court Daniel O'Connell death Decatur declared defend demanded duelling duellist Duke Earl Edward England expressed feelings fell fight a duel fire fought France French friends gave gentlemen George Graves ground H. A. WISE Hamilton hand Henry honor House injury insult James John JONATHAN CILLEY Jones judicial duel jury killed King knights lady letter Lieutenant Lord Marquis member of Parliament Mons murder navy never noble occasion offence officer opinion paces Parliament parties Pharamond pistols quarrel Queen Randolph refused remarks reply Richard Scotland Senator sent shot single combat Sir James Lowther slain South Carolina sword THOMAS tion took United weapons William words York Courier
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Էջ 207 - To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men.
Էջ 385 - Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
Էջ 293 - Any citizen of this state who shall, after the adoption of this Constitution, fight a duel with deadly weapons, or send or accept a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons either within this state or out of it, or who shall act as second, or knowingly aid or assist in any manner those thus offending, shall not be allowed to hold any office of profit, or to enjoy the right of suffrage under this Constitution.
Էջ 267 - Slave, I have set my life upon a cast, And I will stand the hazard of the die : I think, there be six Richmonds in the field; Five have I slain to-day, instead of him : — A horse!
Էջ 211 - The ability to be in future useful, whether in resisting mischief or effecting good, in those crises of our public affairs which seem likely to happen, would probably be inseparable from a conformity with public prejudice in this particular.
Էջ 209 - I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Էջ 208 - He is able to save them to the uttermost who come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
Էջ 246 - ... it shall be the duty of the General Assembly to provide by law, for the improvement of such lands as are, or hereafter may be granted by the United States to this state for the use of schools...
Էջ 233 - I, being a citizen of this State, have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within this State nor out of it, nor have I sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challenge, nor aided or assisted any person thus offending, so help me God.
Էջ 203 - To those who, with me, abhorring the practice of duelling, may think that I ought on no account to have added to the number of bad examples...