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The History of England from the Accession of James II.

CHAPTER XXV
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It was accordingly moved that the House, which had indeed been sitting massy hours, should adjourn.

The motion was lost; but neither party was disposed to move that the consideration of the list should be resumed.

It was however resolved, without a division, that an address should be presented to the King, requesting that no person not a native of his dominions, Prince George excepted, might be admitted to the Privy Council either of England or of Ireland.

The evening was now far spent.

The candles had been some time lighted; and the House rose.


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