The Constitutional History of England from the Accession of Henry VII to the Death of George II (Volume 1)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1846. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VI. OX THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION UNDER JAMES I. Quiet Accession of James -- Question of his Title to the Croum -- Legitimacy of the Earl of Hertford's Issue -- Early Unpopularity of the King -- Conduct towards the Puritans -- Parliament convoked by an irregular Proclamation -- Question of Fortescue and Goodwin s Election -- Shirley's Case of Privilege -- Complaints of Grievances -- Commons' Vindication of themselves -- Session of 1605 -- Union with Scotland debated -- Continual Bickerings between the Crown and Commons -- Impositions on Merchandize without Consent of Parliament-- Remonstrances against these in Session of 1610-- Doctrine of King's absolute Power inculcated by Clergy -- Articuli cleri -- CowelCs Interpreter -- Renewed Complaints of the Commons--Negotiation forgiving up the feudal Revenue -- Dissolution of Parliament -- Character of James -- Death of Lord Salisbury -- Foreign Polities of the Government -- Lord Coke's Alienation from the Court --Illegal Proclamations -- Means resorted to in order to avoid the Meeting of Parliament -- Parliament of 1614 -- Undertakers -- It is dissolved without passing a single Act -- Benevolences -- Prosecution of Peacham -- Dispute about the Jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery--Case of Commendams -- Arbitrary Proceedings in Star Chamber -- Arabella Stuart -- Somerset and Overbury -- Sir Walter Raleigh -- Parliament of 1621 -- Proceedings against Mompessan and Lord Bacon -- Violence in the Case of Floyd -- Disagreement between the King and Commons -- Their Dissolution, after a strong Remonstrance -- Marriage Treaty with Spain--Parliament of 1624 -- Impeachment of Middlesex. It might afford an illustration of the fallaciousness of political speculations, to contrast the hopes and inquietudes Qlliet MCei. that...