The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 14G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 94
... trials , he would have greatly distin- guished himself in the profession , had he been called to the bar in early life . On his trial during six days for high treason in 1794 , he exhibited a philosophic calmness and a self - possession ...
... trials , he would have greatly distin- guished himself in the profession , had he been called to the bar in early life . On his trial during six days for high treason in 1794 , he exhibited a philosophic calmness and a self - possession ...
Page 95
... trial for which the verdict would be set aside . Thus the defendant would have his remedy . Mr. Horne . O ! my lord , I have already suffered under your lordship's directing me to remedies . The most cruel of all poisoners , are those ...
... trial for which the verdict would be set aside . Thus the defendant would have his remedy . Mr. Horne . O ! my lord , I have already suffered under your lordship's directing me to remedies . The most cruel of all poisoners , are those ...
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... trial before the Scottish High Court of Justiciary , of Mr. Gerrald , for sedition , he objected to the Lord Justice Clerk presiding on the trial , on the ground of his having declared , that " the mem- bers of the British Convention ...
... trial before the Scottish High Court of Justiciary , of Mr. Gerrald , for sedition , he objected to the Lord Justice Clerk presiding on the trial , on the ground of his having declared , that " the mem- bers of the British Convention ...
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