History of England, Comprising the Reign of Queen Anne Until the Peace of Utrecht;
History of England, Comprising the Reign of Queen Anne Until the Peace of Utrecht;
Stanhope, Philip Henry Stanhope, Earl, 1805-1875
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On the 25th of January Dr. Sacheverell delivered in? his Answer to the Articles ; it was bold and uncom promising in its tone. The Commons were allowed a Replication; and the Lords were then proceeding to the Trial at their Bar. But the most vehement oppo- nents of Sacheverell in the Commons thought that they should add to the solemnity of the proceedings by a motion, that not merely the Managers of the Impeach- ment but the House as a body desired to be present ; Digitized by LjOOQIC 410 HISTO...RY OF ENGLAND. CHAP. / thus for better space transferring the scene to West- ?^' J minster Hall. This motion was supported by the friends 1710. y of Sacheverell also. They knew that the necessary arrangements would require time to complete; and from the rising ferment in the country they foresaw that delay would be most advantageous to their cause. With this combination of parties the motion was carried on the 4th of February by 192 against 180. The Lords j accordingly appointed Westminster Hall as the place for the Trial, and postponed its commencement until the 27th of the month.
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