A History of the Isle of Man, Volume 2T.F. Unwin, 1900 - Isle of Man |
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Page 979 - The History of the Isle of Man, with a comparative View of the past and present State of Society and Manners, containing also Biographical Anecdotes of Eminent Persons connected with that Island.
Page 835 - ... the rectification or setting aside or cancellation of deeds and other written instruments • the specific performance of contracts between vendors and purchasers of real estates including contracts for leases; the partition or sale of real estates ; the wardship of infants and the care of infants
Page 886 - Suites, and Services, to the great Prejudice of the Lords, and Impoverishment of the Tennants and People there, who by that Means have been discouraged from making such Improvements as their Estates were and are capable of; for the absolute and perpetual ascertaining whereof, and the avoiding all Ambiguitys, Doubts, and Questions, that may or might at any Time hereafter arise or grow touching or concerning the same. Proposals were made unto the said James Earl of Derby, now Lord of the said Isle...
Page 676 - Whereas we have been informed, that several unordained, unauthorized, and unqualified persons from other countries, have for some time past, presumed to preach and teach publicly, and hold and maintain Conventicles ; and have caused several weak persons to combine themselves together in a new society, and have private meetings, assemblies, and congregations, contrary to the doctrines, government, rites, and ceremonies of the established church, and the civil and ecclesiastical laws of this Isle :...
Page 832 - I (AB) do swear that I will, without respect of favour or friendship, love or gain, consanguinity or affinity, envy or malice, execute the laws of this isle justly...
Page 945 - Prohibited to be imported, except from the United Kingdom, or from some other British possession, or unless taken by British ships fitted out from the United Kingdom, or from some British possession, and brought in from the fishery, and except herrings from the Isle of Man, taken and cured by the inhabitants thereof.
Page 794 - The surplus, if any, of the duties of customs of the Isle of Man, after deducting the sums hereinbefore directed or authorised to be paid or set aside thereout, or charged thereon, shall be applied for such public purposes of the Isle of Man, to be approved...
Page 832 - By this book and by the Holy contents thereof and by the wonderful works that God hath miraculously wrought in Heaven above and in the Earth beneath in Six days and Seven nights: I...
Page 599 - An Act for the further encouragement of the Trade and Manufactures of the Isle of Man, for improving the Revenue thereof, and for the more effectual prevention of Smuggling.
Page 937 - Whereas it is expedient in order to prevent the Introduction of contagious or infectious Disorders among Sheep, Cattle, Horses, and other animals, that Power should be given to Her Majesty in Council to take such measures as may appear to be necessary for preventing or regulating the Importation of Animals from Parts beyond the Seas where such infectious or contagious Disorders prevail.