Notes on Duels and Duelling: Alphabetically Arranged with a Preliminary Historical EssayCrosby, Nichols, 1855 - 394 էջ |
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... determine his disputes with his barons . In the time of Edward the Third this mode of adjusting controver- sies had attained its original influence over the public mind , and was generally preferred to any other form of judicial ...
... determine his disputes with his barons . In the time of Edward the Third this mode of adjusting controver- sies had attained its original influence over the public mind , and was generally preferred to any other form of judicial ...
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... determine the claims of rival aspirants to the throne by per- sonal combat . There seems to have been no change of moment until the reigns of Elizabeth and of her immediate successor . In truth , duels were more frequent at the ...
... determine the claims of rival aspirants to the throne by per- sonal combat . There seems to have been no change of moment until the reigns of Elizabeth and of her immediate successor . In truth , duels were more frequent at the ...
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... determined to suppress it entirely in his dominions . He accordingly established a Court of Honor , composed of the principal officers of his army , to try such offences as usually , in the estimation of gentlemen , required an appeal ...
... determined to suppress it entirely in his dominions . He accordingly established a Court of Honor , composed of the principal officers of his army , to try such offences as usually , in the estimation of gentlemen , required an appeal ...
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... determined foe of duelling , and exerted his power to suppress it . But he often lamented his failure . His successor , in 1786 , established a Court of Honor for the trial of personal differences , and ordained that the duellists ...
... determined foe of duelling , and exerted his power to suppress it . But he often lamented his failure . His successor , in 1786 , established a Court of Honor for the trial of personal differences , and ordained that the duellists ...
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... determined to re- move the inferiority by the same course of training . Tilts , under the royal sanction , soon became popular . Five of the tournaments in the reign of Edward the Third are of sufficient interest to claim a passing ...
... determined to re- move the inferiority by the same course of training . Tilts , under the royal sanction , soon became popular . Five of the tournaments in the reign of Edward the Third are of sufficient interest to claim a passing ...
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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...