| 单词 | convoke |
| 例句 | Pizarro hurriedly convoked a military tribunal, which quickly sentenced the Inka to execution—the theory apparently being that the approaching army would not attack if its leader were dead. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Francis turns 87 in December and whether he convokes another consistory next year or in 2025 depends on how long he lives. Pope Francis cements legacy, stamps Church future with new cardinals 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Francis convoked an extraordinary general chapter for Jan. 25 to begin the process of electing a new Grand Master. Pope dissolves Knights of Malta leadership, issues new constitution 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z There have been growing calls for the governor to convoke a special session on property insurance to deal with spiking rates and other issues in the market. DeSantis sets dates for session on property insurance 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z Usually ambassadors are convoked by the Secretariat of State. Pope went to Russian embassy to express concern over war to Moscow envoy 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z That would ease passage of some of Castro's legislative priorities, but her pledge to convoke an assembly to rewrite the country's constitution could still be blocked since that would require a two-thirds majority. Honduran president-elect's party hopes for narrow majority in Congress 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z The first-term Democratic governor has convoked advisory groups to advance a long list of policy initiatives with mixed outcomes since taking office in January 2019. State’s virus advisory committee deliberates in private 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Hours after the opposition’s chief of state pick resigned, congressional leaders convoked the first meeting of a special commission that by law is expected to continue limited operations if the legislature is dissolved. In Peru, political upheaval fuels long-simmering frustration 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z In a televised address Monday, Vizcarra announced he will convoke new elections after being repeatedly stonewalled by the legislature. The Latest: Peru’s president orders congress dissolved 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z He said that is why he will convoke a climate summit for world leaders in September 2019 “to bring climate action to the top of the international agenda”. Fossil fuel dependence poses 'direct existential threat', warns UN chief 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z The pope convoked all Chilean bishops to Rome for days of intense meetings, at the conclusion of which all 34 offered their resignation, a first. ‘God Made You This Way,’ Pope Is Said to Have Told Gay Man 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z Former congresswoman Maria Corina Machado said she would refuse to participate in an election convoked by the constitutional assembly, which she and many others do not recognize. Opposition, government vie for votes in polarized Venezuela 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z Embattled President Nicolas Maduro convoked the constitutional assembly in what he contends is an attempt to resolve the nation's political standoff, but opposition leaders insist it is a power grab. Venezuela: New Assembly Says It's Superior Government Branch 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z He objected to the “procedure used to convoke and elect” the constituent assembly, he explained in a letter he published on Twitter. The rebellion of Venezuela’s top prosecutor 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z In his statement, Dudamel urged political leaders to stop the violence, but also directed much of his criticism at Maduro’s decision this week to convoke a constituent assembly to rewrite the country’s constitution. Gustavo Dudamel attacks Venezuelan president Maduro: 'Enough is enough' 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z “I convoke the original constituent power to achieve the peace needed by the republic, defeat the fascist coup, and let the sovereign people impose peace, harmony and true national dialogue,” Maduro told red-shirted supporters. Venezuelan president Maduro calls for new constitution amid further clashes 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z At a special meeting convoked on Wednesday by South Korea’s National Security Council, President Park Geun-hye said the country needed to quickly establish cooperative relations with Mr. Trump’s administration, a spokesman for Ms. Park said. Trump Victory Brings Uncertainty Abroad 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z "There is no formal, legal or technical excuse for them not to immediately convoke the next phase" of the referendum process, Torrealba told The Associated Press. Venezuelan opposition says hurdle cleared in Maduro recall 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z “There is no formal, legal or technical excuse for them not to immediately convoke the next phase” of the referendum process, Torrealba told The Associated Press. Venezuelan opposition says hurdle cleared in Maduro recall 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z She said the chapel was ready to withstand an expected increase of visitors during the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which Pope Francis convoked and which starts in December. New controls means Sistine Chapel won't need more restoration: Vatican 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z “It is very important that an extraordinary Synod has been convoked on the theme of the pastoral of the family,” Vatican spokesperson Fr. Pope Calls 'Extraordinary' Marriage Meeting 2013-10-08T16:05:36Z I suggest the next pope convoke another ecumenical council and enlist all the world’s Catholics as participants in his to-do list. The next’s pope to-do list 2013-03-06T20:30:00Z I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. Pope Benedict XVI to resign: His announcement 2013-02-11T11:45:10Z Fernandez currently has a working majority in both houses of Congress, but would need two-thirds' congressional support to convoke an elected constitutional assembly. Argentina's Senate passes bill to lower voting age 2012-10-18T02:22:58Z We did like that by populating, you end up with more creatures to use with convoke if you mixed the Selesnya cards from the two blocks together. Return to Ravnica: Mark Rosewater Talks Selesnya 2012-10-02T02:44:19Z When Russian and Chinese delegates attended a broader meeting in Geneva last Saturday, convoked by Annan, they blocked language calling for Assad to step down. Defection cheers anti-Assad coalition at Paris meet 2012-07-06T01:21:28Z He reformed the coinage, extended commerce, influenced religious controversies, and convoked great legislative assemblies, which ultimately contributed largely to the organisation of feudalism. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) 2012-04-27T02:00:34.267Z His free expression of opinion infallibly brought him into collision with his early patron, and the antagonism was sharpened when Pius II. convoked the assembly of princes at Mantua to provide for a new crusade. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z Lucifer in terror convokes his demons to oppose the redemption of the world. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Easily disconcerted by such an outcry, Louis convoked four councils, to which he referred the examination of his conduct and the complaints it occasioned. The Power Of The Popes 2012-03-27T02:00:20.043Z But now, when every condition was satisfied, such inexorable rigor was no longer demanded; and, having convoked the chiefs in the sylvan council-house, Bouquet signified his willingness to receive their offers of peace. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z Napoleon I, and the Jews, 2; convokes council of Jews at Paris, 3, 4, 412. Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft 2012-03-16T02:00:21.923Z He convoked an assembly of jurists, but found only one among the number obsequious enough to tax Conradin or his followers with any crime. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z Kilkenny, were empowered to convoke all the other Irish Abbots of the Order for consultation; the assembly thus somewhat partaking of the nature of a Provincial Chapter. Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth Its Ruins and Associations, a Guide and Popular History 2012-02-29T03:00:24.937Z He not only refused to obey, but on the 5th of June convoked to Agram the Croatian national diet, of which the first act was to declare the independence of the Tri-une Kingdom. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" 2012-02-24T03:00:27.173Z The class assembled from six till eight in the evening, twice a week; the room Davy convoked it in was one he hired expressly. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 2012-02-23T03:00:42.347Z We found quantities of people, as all the Corps Diplomatique had been convoked. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z A similar tendency appeared in President Irigoyen's attempt to convoke a conference of neutral American states, an attempt which has had no result except the dispatch of Mexican missions to Buenos Aires. South America and the War 2012-02-10T03:00:17.163Z Philip forbade the publication of these bulls; and the states general being again convoked appealed to a council against the pope. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z A meeting of Estates was convoked; and the choice unanimously fell upon the wise Krokus. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z In that year, at the instance of the Emperor Constantine, the Council of Arles was convoked as a representative Council of all the West. Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom 2012-01-11T03:00:30.173Z The emperor also wrote to Margaret on the 15th January asking her to convoke the States-General for the 22nd of May, to inform them of the peace that had just been concluded. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z Encouraged by the King’s late compliance, the citizens of Munich once more gathered in their strength and demanded that the Chambers should be convoked forthwith. Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties 2012-01-08T03:00:19.240Z The pope, in his opening speech, stated the grounds of its having been convoked, namely, the process against the Templars, the support of the Holy Land, the reformation of the Church. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z In every social circle at this place, men hoped against hope that a European Congress would be convoked, which should devise a peaceful solution of existing differences. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z The Nicene Council was convoked to terminate the question which Arius had raised as to the Godhead of our Lord. Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom 2012-01-11T03:00:30.173Z Although he agreed to Louis' proposed reforms, he evaded his promise to send German bishops to the Council the French king had convoked at Lyons. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z Next morning his party was convoked by Egmont to consider the future. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z The Council of Paris was, taken collectively, null, inasmuch as it was convoked and carried on without the requisite conditions. The War Upon Religion Being an Account of the Rise and Progress of Anti-christianism in Europe 2011-12-24T03:07:55.507Z On Tuesday, his majesty convoked in his apartment the members of the Council of State; they remained there from one o'clock till nine in the evening. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z Next Sunday, having convoked a council of all my friends, the trial was proceeded with. The Animal Story Book 2011-12-06T03:00:25.427Z Frederick, on his side, invaded the Papal States and prevented the assembling of a general council convoked for Easter 1241. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z He appoints all public officials, sanctions and proclaims laws, convokes, prorogues and dissolves the Chamber, grants pardon or amnesty, coins money and confers decorations. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z The royal government betrayed its weakness when it convoked the States General, which held its first session on May 5, 1789. The War Upon Religion Being an Account of the Rise and Progress of Anti-christianism in Europe 2011-12-24T03:07:55.507Z He was a member of the council-extraordinary convoked by Charles III. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z It has become visible now to the blindest eye that the infallibilist dogma is the real object of the Council, for which alone it was convoked. Letters From Rome on the Council 2011-11-25T03:00:11.447Z Councils of the Christian prelates were frequently convoked by the khalifas, but by the defeated side their decisions were always branded as schismatical or heretical. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z In our day the case would have convoked an indignation meeting, if not a mob; with denunciatory resolutions, if not the prompt application of the code of Judge Lynch. Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses 2011-10-20T02:00:26.230Z They, in turn, to bring the sanction of all Jewry to the answers which they should give Napoleon, convoked the Sanhedrin. The International Jew The World's Foremost Problem 2011-10-16T02:00:19.257Z When the trial is so far advanced that the sentence may be passed, the inquisitors shall convoke the ordinary and the consulters. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z In 1807 Napoleon convoked a great Jewish Sanhedrin, when some of the delegate rabbis were exuberant in their flattery of him as if he had been the Messiah. Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ 2011-10-14T02:00:24.730Z In the year 786, seized, it is said, by a sudden inspiration, Abd-ur-Rahman convoked his council and declared his intention of raising a temple to Allah on the site of a Christian church. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z Relieved of the terrors of a powerful adversary, Innocent II. convoked the Lateran Council, in which one thousand bishops condemned the soul of Anaclitus, and excommunicated Rogers of Sicily for having supported the schismatic. Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues 2011-10-12T02:00:43.383Z Soon after an imperial decree convoked the grand Sanhedrin for the purpose of ratifying the decisions of the Notables. Creed And Deed A Series of Discourses 2011-10-12T02:00:40.147Z Similar debates took place in Catalonia, where the king convoked a Cortes at Barcelona, in 1519, to take the oath of maintaining the privileges of the province. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z Finally, when he wishes to attack Russia, he convokes a Sanhedrim at Paris, and wins the active sympathies of Israel. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z This is what thou must do: First convoke a council, and then having given three belts to our three families, at each present speak out thy mind. The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks 2011-09-16T02:00:21.817Z The transition ministry of Ladenberg was assured by consistories and faculties of the danger of convoking such a synod of representatives of the people. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z I have also convoked a few young laureates of the college, but only such as are little versed in affairs. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z The deputation of the Cortes sent commissioners to Barcelona, to say that the sum of money offered to the king was conditional, and at the same time convoked the tiers-�tat. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z One noble lord in a great London gathering convoked against me, a gathering which was not as successful as some that have taken place in my favor, denounced me as a Socialist. The True Story of my Parliamentary Struggle 2011-09-12T02:00:28.837Z Not long after the convoking of this assembly Champlain was smitten with paralysis; and on Christmas Day, 1635, he died in the sixty-ninth year of his age. Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 2011-09-09T02:01:02.147Z The enthusiasm for the papal chair was such that the pope was encouraged to convoke an œcumenical council. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z Strengthened by her "voices," Joan sent her equerry, Daulon, early in the morning to convoke the captains for noon at the house of her host. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z The grand-master of the Parisian lodges, being obliged to quit France, convoked an assembly of Freemasons to appoint his successor. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z Consequently, when the States-General were convoked, Lecamus was unanimously elected to represent the third estate by the influence of the priests, which was at that time enormous in Paris. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z He had convoked a meeting of a Council of War for this purpose, and the officers were to assemble that same night. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Both parties levied armies, convoked Parliaments, fought battles, besieged towns, and ordered executions. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:23.870Z He would summon a Parliament, and at once did so by directing Jeffreys to issue writs convoking that body for the 13th of January. William the Third 2011-07-31T02:00:12.077Z In 1611, when he convoked the new Cortes, they made the same request and received the same answer, but nothing was attempted, and the inquisitors daily became more insolent, and filled their prisons with victims. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z He convoked the Sacred College, and laid before it the letters of the Cardinal Legate and of Cardinal Fesch, who, as French Ambassador at Rome, had been charged by his government with the negotiation. The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, April 1865 2011-07-30T02:00:17.553Z After his return to Germany, he convoked a parliament, or popular assembly, at Paderborn, in 782, partly in order to give the Saxons a stronger impression of the power of the Empire. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z A grand council of the saints was speedily convoked to meet him. The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers 2011-06-15T02:00:17.903Z It represented Apollo as convoking the contemporary British poets, or pretenders to the poetical title, to a session, or rather to a supper. Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame 2011-06-10T02:00:19.290Z The diocesan in ordinary was convoked, that with the inquisitors he might decide upon the proper sentence. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z The character of the Constituent Assembly will largely depend upon the character of those who convoke it. Our Revolution Essays on Working-Class and International Revolution, 1904-1917 2011-06-04T02:00:16.113Z In September 1881 took place the rising led by Arabi, by whose action an assembly of notables was convoked for the purpose of deposing the government authorized by the European powers. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z A caucus, however, of all the friends was convoked at the printing-office, to devise ways and means of redress. The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers 2011-06-15T02:00:17.903Z Louis XVI. had reigned 14 years when he convoked the States General, which was to bring about the Revolution. Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z The inquisitor-general found that these regulations were not sufficient to prevent abuses; he therefore convoked a junta of inquisitors at Toledo. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z A National Convention has been convoked for the 16th of July. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z It was in order to obtain this consent that the states general, in most cases, and the provincial assemblies, in all cases, were convoked. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z Again, the states, intermittently convoked according to the king’s good pleasure, exercised neither periodical rights nor effective control, but fulfilled a duty which was soon felt as onerous. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z Suddenly I was awakened from my dream of bliss by Miss Plympton's addressing a remark to me: "Miss Allison, why were the Estates General convoked but rarely under Charles VI and VII?" Back at School with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-14T02:00:10.887Z The organisers of the congress of Bordeaux held their peace; those of Lyons wrote a piteous address to Versailles, to the effect that they had only intended convoking an assembly of the notables. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z That same evening it was known that the Diet was convoked at Frankfort for June 15th. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z But the promise that they would again be convoked before the expiry of two years was not kept. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z The bishop lost no time in convoking a synod. Pope Pius the Tenth 2011-04-26T02:00:21.967Z The Synod was convoked principally for the sake of crushing the Arminian party, and extreme measures were taken to prevent that party being represented in the assembly or having a free voice there. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z But it was impossible to go on continually convoking the electors. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The Diet is to be convoked once a year for an ordinary session, the length of which is three months, and can be prolonged when necessary. A Fantasy of Far Japan Summer Dream Dialogues 2011-04-09T02:00:13.677Z The League even convoked one, which was held at Paris in 1593. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z At length the right of convoking the diet was assigned to the primate, and the elective franchise was decided to appertain in an equal degree to each of the nobles, without the intervention of electors. The American Quarterly Review No. XVIII, June 1831 (Vol 9) 2011-04-02T02:00:12.460Z Legislators, convoke a new constituent power, which will proceed in a truly national manner to deal with this guilty King, and above all to the organization of a new executive power. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z The mayors understood why they had been convoked, and a few of them squeezed out a tear. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The diet, which had not met for 56 years, was convoked by Alexander II. at Helsingfors in 1863. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z Along with it was convoked a sort of mass-meeting of citizens. The Middle Period 1817-1858 2011-03-14T03:01:05.737Z In the year 1811 the emperor convoked a national council of Gallican clerics for the discussion of church affairs, and Fesch was appointed to preside over their deliberations. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" 2011-03-14T03:01:00.580Z The Council was convoked, and met at Trent. A Short History of Italy (476-1900) 2011-02-24T03:01:00.630Z The International convoked the Socialist deputies to ask them what to do. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The prescriptions of this Canon were reaffirmed recently by the Holy Office and applied especially to "ecumenical" conventions convoked to promote church unity. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z All the persons who have been convoked to the meeting have arrived long ago. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The entire staff of officials was assembled in the committee-room, awaiting the arrival of the new proprietor who had convoked the meeting for this hour. Success and How He Won It 2011-01-23T03:00:12.077Z The judges were convoked in order to pass their opinions upon the course of procedure to be pursued and to give their advice upon the legal side of the question. Garrick's Pupil 2011-01-22T03:00:14.780Z The Committee was assured that they intended to convoke the electors. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z In December 1890 the Prussian ministry convoked a conference at Berlin of secondary school experts, and the emperor presided in person at the opening session. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" 2011-01-19T03:00:19.027Z The Empress convoked no other Diet, but, deviating from the course of the law, she decreed that the bill should be enforced throughout Hungary by means of Royal Commissioners. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z He convoked the Council to receive us, and hear an explanation of our views and wishes. The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph 2010-12-29T03:00:29.577Z "The Ethics Committee will decide which persons they want to hear and to convoke." FIFA wants bribery probe report before World Cup 2010-05-18T17:04:00Z They voted the dissolution of the municipal council, and the Commission convoked the electors for the 3rd April. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z "These two men were convoked a first time by the judge, but did not deign to respond," Bordry told TIME, explaining why Cassuto decided to issue an arrest warrant for Landis. 2010-02-17T00:10:00Z Messori explained that if a Pope decided he was no longer capable of leading the Church, he would convoke a Consistory of all the world's cardinals at the Vatican. 2010-01-27T22:30:00Z The Castilian Cortes were, it is true, frequently convoked under Philip—more frequently, on the whole, than in any preceding reign; for in them still resided the power of voting supplies for the crown. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies He convoked it when and where he pleased. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII First a bill convoking with the briefest delay the elections of Paris, then another granting to the National Guard the election of its chiefs. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z In 772 Charles convoked a great assembly at Worms, at which it was unanimously resolved to march against the Saxons and chastise them for their incursions. Stories of the Olden Time (Historical Series—Book IV Part I) Under these conditions it is impossible that Congress will meet for the lack of a proper person to convoke same to designate new President. The History of Cuba, vol. 4 Moreover, the circulation decreased in ratio with the increase of these drawings, and the five promoters who did not wish to practice art in the pages of their magazine convoked several meetings of protest. Sinister Street, vol. 2 To use De Maistre's favourite analogy, it is as though the States General or Parliament conferred his royal powers on the Sovereign who convoked them, and whose assent alone made their enactments law. The Church of England cleared from the charge of Schism Upon Testimonies of Councils and Fathers of the first six centuries The Council tendered their resignation, and declared they would only officiate till their replacement by the electors, to be convoked with the briefest delay. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Before his arrival, however, he issued simultaneously three separate decrees—one granting a general amnesty, another convoking a national convention at Oca�a, and a third for establishing constitutional order throughout Colombia. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" Henry V., like his father, convoked parliament almost in every year of his reign. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 At the assembly convoked to decide on his fate, the first proposal was to throw him into the fire. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II But all Christians have imbibed with their faith the conviction, that, in important dissensions, the whole Church ought to be convoked and heard. The Church of England cleared from the charge of Schism Upon Testimonies of Councils and Fathers of the first six centuries At the commencement of October, the Admiral of Cayenne had only been able to set on foot 30,000 men, and nothing came from Tours but a decree convoking the election for the 16th. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z In 1615 Matthias convoked a general diet, i.e. one that besides the Bohemian representatives included also the representatives of the “lands of the Bohemian crown.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" Council of Frankfort convoked by Saint Boniface, ii. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 His successor could be elected only by a General Chapter, and this could not conveniently be convoked until the feast of Pentecost. Saint Bonaventure The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order From this time the estates were only once convoked by Charles, who contented himself thenceforward by appeals to the assembly of notables or to the provincial bodies. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" They had there drawn up a list, decided to meet again to deliberate in case of double electoral returns, and had named a committee charged to convoke all the companies regularly. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The Emperor convoked the eight Tchoung-Tang who constituted his privy council, and spoke to them of the events that had occurred in the south. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 The emperor Theodosius II. convoked an ecumenical council at Ephesus, to which Celestine sent his legates. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" He convoked all his Indians, and gave them notice of his intentions, and of the agreement he had made with the Spaniards; to which they all assented. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. A Council convoked by the Emperor they would acknowledge, but a Papal Council never. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII Hénon threatened to tender his resignation if they went on like that, and proposed they should repair to the prefect, who was then convoking the reactionary battalions. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z On their arrival, these Lamas convoked the chiefs of the Si-Fan families, and announced that now they were come, the people had nothing to fear. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 The former army of free peasants, convoked directly by the king, was replaced by an army composed of dependents of the new nobles. The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State A “primus” was to be chosen indifferently from the bishops, but to have no other powers than those of convoking and presiding over synods. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" More than this, and under the provocation of the fresh insult, Cromwell said that neither the King nor his subjects would recognise any Council convoked by the Pope. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII It had the station occupied, took possession of the telegraph, seized the cartridges of the powder-magazine, and convoked the electors for the 29th. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Should the President die before the expiration of his office, the Senate convokes the nation to make a new election—the President having the right, by secret will, to designate the citizen whom he recommends. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. Any one of the five tribes could convoke the federal council, but the council could not convene itself. The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State But, at the same time, the Diet which had convoked it had in no way fixed its attributions. Revolution and Counter-Revolution or, Germany in 1848 The French people are convoked in their communes from the 14th to the 21st December. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 The great argument of the Liberals was that Paris could not convoke herself, but ought to wait for the permission of the Assembly. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The Senate is to be convoked and prorogued by the President, and its sittings are to be secret. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. "Finally, at seven o'clock, M. Peytral convoked him once again and said to him: "'My dear colleague, I appeal in this moment to all your republican energy and to your patriotic disinterestedness. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 The queen-mother, then Regent of Spain, convoked the constituent Cortes, and summoned deputies from Cuba. History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics Being a Political, Historical, and Statistical Account of the Island, from its First Discovery to the Present Time As the Barons were so powerful, the Sovereign never made war or undertook any other great enterprise without first convoking and consulting them, as their co-operation was necessary to his success. Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards The people has the right to convoke itself. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Before he could yet convoke the Diet death terminated the Emperor's career on February 20th. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 Ten days after the battle of Poitiers, the dauphin Charles returned to Paris and convoked the �tats G�n�raux, who opened their second session on the 17th of October, 1356. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 The emperor forced a general council convoked at Milan in 353 to condemn and depose Athanasius, while the Pope Liberius, who supported him, was exiled to Macedonia. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Far from wishing to dictate laws to their sovereign, they humbly besought her to urge on him the necessity of convoking the states-general, and devising with them some effectual remedy for the existing evils. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Hardly possessed of the government, they have hastened to convoke the people of Paris to the ballot-boxes. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z He immediately convoked the Diet in order to be crowned, and by this act he solemnly sealed the peace with the nation. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 The president of the tiers �tat, Bailly, convoked the members in a tennis-court, where, on the 20th of June, they took a solemn oath not to separate until they had given a constitution to France. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 On Lebœuf's demand the council was convoked for ten o'clock that night. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) She has, in convoking the members of the diet, styled herself hereditary queen. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna The Committee wanted to sign en masse, and slightly modified the text, saying, "The Central Committee, round which the deputies of Paris, the mayors, and adjuncts have rallied, convokes...." History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The Diet was again convoked; and I can hardly describe how hard I found it to leave my home and resume the disagreeable and exhausting occupations that now devolved on me. Waldfried A Novel He convokes, prorogues and dissolves the chamber, sanctions laws, exercises the right of pardon in case of political offences, represents the island in its foreign relations and is chief of its military forces. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" In virtue of this decree, which Vergniaud read from the tribune, and which was unanimously adopted, the royal power was suspended and a National Convention convoked. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty The missionaries of peace and political economy went pleasantly on, reached Wigan, had the military sent away, and convoked the populace. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) M. Jules Simon, out of reach of the bayonets, makes a heroic discourse, and convokes the people to meet the next day at the Place de la Concorde. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z They were in hourly expectation of a government order, convoking the Parliament. Waldfried A Novel What king will be convoking the Hungarian Diet? Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day A preliminary Prussian Parliament was convoked, but accomplished nothing. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5 July 1906 King Ferdinand was forced to convoke the Cortes and agree to restore the comparatively liberal constitution of 1812. The Scrap Book. Volume 1, No. 2 April 1906 At a very early date she boasted an episcopal seat, mentioned in church councils convoked during the seventh century, but, during temporary ascendencies of the Crescent, she vanishes from ecclesiastical history. Cathedrals of Spain He took the property of the church under his protection, and in 511 convoked a council at Orleans, the canons of which have come down to us. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Having convoked the National Assembly, he unfolded the reasons for his change of faith. In the Border Country The king's study was located in one extremity of the horseshoe, while almost opposite was the great hall in which the Estates were convoked to receive the communications of the Crown. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5 July 1906 In 1856 Lord Clarendon took his seat at the congress of Paris convoked for the restoration of peace, as first British plenipotentiary. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" Pius IX. constantly asserted that the desire of obtaining the recognition of papal infallibility was not originally his motive in convoking the Council. The History of Freedom Bern had also convoked at Aarau, a Diet for the whole Confederacy. The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli The one is held in Frankfort, and consists of the representatives of the old Germanic confederation, convoked by the Emperor of Austria, with the object of re-organizing that confederation. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. “On the first open discontent, I shall 105 convoke the States, and, when it pleases them to bid me, abdicate.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) The necessity of having a single person to convoke the great council when separated. Commentaries on the Laws of England Book the First The assembly was convoked by the prytanes, while the right of convoking extraordinary assemblies fell to the lot of the strategi. History of Human Society Convene, which means "to come together," should not be confused with convoke which means "to bring or call together." Word Study and English Grammar A Primer of Information about Words, Their Relations and Their Uses We learn from London, that the King has dissolved the present Parliament, and will convoke a new one. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX He convoked a General Council without the Pope's assent; he terminated it without his sanction; he treated the Pope as a prisoner for resisting such action. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I A council was next convoked to resolve on the fate 158 of Robinson; and then arose in his breast, feelings of the most anxious inquietude. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State Joseph was not without Spanish adherents, and there was no leader, no legitimate head to give constitutional stamp to the acts of the protesting people, who without the usual formalities convoked the Cortes. A Short History of Spain It cannot be convened by another, but it can be convoked. Word Study and English Grammar A Primer of Information about Words, Their Relations and Their Uses They flatter themselves here, that he will not press matters, because they have given him to understand that they have convoked the Admiralty to deliberate more fully on the convoys. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX The House of Laws is once more convoked. The Traitors A council of war was convoked; and much diversity of opinion prevailed at the board. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State The Bulls by which former councils had been convoked called together archbishops, bishops, etc. Pius IX. And His Time Convoke implies an organized body and a superior authority; assemble and convene express more independent action; Parliament is convoked; Congress assembles. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions But they, disregarding the danger, immediately went to require the Grand Pensionary to convoke an extraordinary Assembly on Monday. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX Instead, he joined with the bishop of Sinopolis to convoke the religious orders, planning that they demand that he be not banished. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898—Volume 39 of 55 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of The Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century, Volume XXXIX: 1683-1690 At the end of January or beginning of February he again addressed the Senate on the subject of the embassy—a matter altogether foreign from that which it had been convoked to discuss. The Life of Cicero Volume II. It was resolved, accordingly, to convoke the Œcumenical Council of the age. Pius IX. And His Time In 681 there was a council at Constantinople, convoked by Constantine, the bearded. The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume I, No. 10. October, 1880 So now that you may the better understand what is the object of convoking this assembly, listen, I pray you, with impartiality and kindness. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens We have therefore convoked an assembly of the inhabitants of this city, and trust to see it numerously attended. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 363, January, 1846 He thanks Pansa for calling them so quickly, seeing that when they had parted yesterday they had not expected to be again so soon convoked. The Life of Cicero Volume II. Four days after the appearance of this proclamation, they rose against the Papal authority, created a provisional government, convoked a sovereign assembly, voted the deposition of the Pope, and the annexation to Piedmont. Pius IX. And His Time In the space of a month then the Belgian patriots had accomplished their task, and on November 18th the National Assembly, convoked, declared as its first act the independence of the Belgians. Vanished towers and chimes of Flanders A Diet, convoked under the forms of a confederacy, in order to avoid dissolution by the liberum veto, was obliged to sanction this partition. Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 His design was to make trial of the prestige of his name to overthrow the Orleans dynasty, after which he would convoke the people, consult and obey it. Louis Philippe Makers of History Series Antony had convoked the Senate for November, threatening the Senators with awful punishments should they absent themselves; but, when the day came, Antony, the Consul, had himself fled. The Life of Cicero Volume II. Parliament will be convoked extraordinarily, at the latest, within two months after the King attains his majority, or succeeds to the throne; or under any event which may cause the establishment of a Regency. Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 This king made a great feast; and convoked all the nobles of his kingdom, who appeared accordingly. Mediaeval Tales The labours of this Diet, which again was convoked under the forms of a confederacy, culminated in the Constitution of May 3, 1791. Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 The Constitution also provided, as it stood up till 1869, that it depended solely on the Sovereign to convoke the representatives, whenever a legislative measure, requiring the co-operation of the representatives, was found desirable. Through Finland in Carts When urgent necessity arises, an extraordinary session may be convoked, in addition to the ordinary one. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era The above notes are exclusively founded on the probable necessity of dissolution after the Chamber is convoked. Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 He reconciled himself with the council in December, 1433; acknowledged that it had been legitimately convoked; approved its proceedings up to that date; and cancelled the act by which he had pronounced its dissolution. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 I committed folly enough by your advice when I convoked for the third time the Chamberlain's court. Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 At the same time, the Diet was convoked for December 20, 1905. Through Finland in Carts Ieyasu, however, despatched to Kyoto two rival prelates, Soden and Tengai, with instructions to convoke a meeting of the priests of the Five Temples and invite them to express an opinion about the inscription. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era He convoked the Courts, and received them into favour, “provided they returned within the limits of their duties, and abstained from interfering with the government.” Political Women, Vol. 2 The Pope refused to appear there, and convoked a rival synod at Rome, summoning the cardinals who had authorized the meeting at Pisa to present themselves at his court within sixty days. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 Vergniaud also moved that he be suspended, as he had been before, and that a Convention should be convoked, to pronounce on the future government of France. Lectures on the French Revolution When their shouts die, he makes, standing before the King, the startling announcement that he cannot lead them to battle, the brave heroes he has convoked. The Wagnerian Romances Yeppipo Wasu, who was one of the chiefs of the horde, and as such had convoked the meeting, seeing how earnestly he kept gazing upwards, asked him what he was looking at. Moon Lore He immediately convoked a meeting of the religious, the ecclesiastical cabildo, and other seculars. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XXVI, 1636 He convoked the dignitaries of his empire—the princes and governors of provinces, and announced his resolution to bridge over the Hellespont and march to the conquest of Europe. Ancient States and Empires The artful and evasive confusion of accounts that shrouded the secret could not be maintained, and the minister of finance, Calonne, convoked the Notables for February 1787. Lectures on the French Revolution O Lord Jesus Christ, do Thou Thyself convoke a council, and deliver Thy servants by Thy glorious advent! Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Espartero on his return to power forthwith convoked the Cortes to frame a new liberal constitution, a task which was accomplished before the close of the year. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Stein, the Prussian statesman who had received a commission from Russia to administer the Prussian districts occupied by her, ordered the provincial governor to convoke an assembly. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) One day, near St. Hypolite, a chief centre of the Huguenot population, he convoked an assembly on a mountain side, the largest that had taken place for many years. The Huguenots in France By convoking the constituencies to elect a Convention, it had annulled itself. Lectures on the French Revolution For to convoke it would produce a great and terrible appearance of creating a schism, and of setting oneself against all the world and contemplating taking the field soon. Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church French People are convoked in their electoral districts from the 14th December to the 21st December following. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Nobles and Representatives:—By virtue of the power which the Constitution declares to be vested in me, I have convoked you to this Extraordinary Session of the Legislature. Speeches of His Majesty Kamehameha IV. To the Hawaiian Legislature He contrived to escape from prison at Montpellier, and then went about convoking assemblies and preaching to the people as before. The Huguenots in France The assembly was convoked to meet in Notre Dame on the 10th of April. The Story of Paris He, however, held up well and convoked the university at the Mathurins. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 At length a united Prussian Parliament, called the Landtag, was convoked at Berlin. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) If the estates should be convoked according to the ancient forms, the two privileged classes would be entitled to twice the number of representatives allotted to the other twenty-five million inhabitants of France. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe To quiet the dissensions which disturbed the empire, Charles V., in the year following the Protest of Spires, convoked a Diet at Augsburg, over which he announced his intention to preside in person. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan Condé could rally only a few great nobles and their retainers, and therefore, as a last tremendous blow to the court, he and his followers raised the cry that the Regent must convoke the States-General. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 In a word, it was he who had convoked this meeting to elect a chief and who asked the proxies of the absent. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 On March 14, King Prussian Assembly convoked Frederick William of Prussia convoked the Prussian Assembly for April 27, to deliberate upon Prussia's part in the proposed German union. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) In 1123 the first Council of the Lateran assembled, and since that five or six Christian congresses had been convoked in the West. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe Before flying James had burnt most of the writs convoking a new Parliament, had disbanded his army, and destroyed so far as he could all means of government. History of the English People, Volume VII The Revolution, 1683-1760; Modern England, 1760-1767 No resource was left but a Parliament; and in the spring of 1640 a parliament was convoked. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 Gustavus now convoked a diet of barons at Vadstena, which was attended by seventy Swedish gentlemen of noble family and by many other persons of all classes in Gothland. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 The King convoked a new Ministry and consented to substitute armed citizens and students for his royal guards. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) A National Assembly had been convoked whose members were elected by a popular vote of all Frenchmen above the age of twenty-one. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe I have convoked you, therefore, not to exhort, but to admonish you in brief, and to inform you of the causes of my counsel. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 That ordinance implied that episcopacy was condemned and done with, and it convoked the assembly for the express purpose of considering, among other things, what should be put in its stead. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 The Utraquist nobility and towns formed a league in defence of national and religious liberties; they convoked a diet and raised an army. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 On the night of March 6, the king convoked his Council of State. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) A constitutional assembly was then convoked by the revolutionists, and under the influence of Mazzini, in February, 1849, it declared the temporal power of the pope abolished and proclaimed the Roman republic. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe The Senate must have been convoked suddenly—and lo! here come the fathers. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 1 These expressed their approval of Mr. Lloyd George's step in convoking the League of Nations for the settlement of the Serbo-Albanian question. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 The chamber of nobles and that of the representatives of the people are convoked every two years. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries For many years during the long period when the government did not dare to convoke the Diet, the Hungarians in their county assemblies had opposed a steady resistance to the usurpations of the crown. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Moreover, a great national assembly was convoked at Frankfurt to draft a constitution for Germany at large. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe The proclamation, that pronounces the dissolution, convokes the electoral colleges for a new election, and indicates the re-assembling of representatives in six months at the latest. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II It is a parody of the Estates of the League which had been ineffectually convoked to make choice of a king. A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. "On the same day a proclamation issued imposing an embargo upon the shipping in port, and convoking the House of Assembly on the 16th of July." The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 From 1620-1816 In Brazil, during this interval, the Constitutional Assembly had been convoked in accordance with Dom Pedro's promise. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) A privy council was convoked, at which the principal nobles, the patriarch, and some of the officers of the imperial household, were present with the emperor in person. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847 Accordingly, in 1841, he convoked a diet in each province, and proposed the appointment of committees from the estates, who should act as counsel to the king when the provincial diets were not in session. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy The king, finding at last that there was no hope of his deriving any assistance from without, signed the ordinances appointing a new ministery, and convoking a national assembly. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 He presented his papers to the Governor, and a meeting of some ten officials, who composed what was termed the Consulta and dealt with local questions, was convoked to consider his demands. Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings The great political event of the year was the Prussian General Estates meeting of the first General Estates, convoked at Berlin. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) The "Creed of Athanasius."—At the Council of Nice, convoked by the emperor Constantine, 325 A.D., a formal statement of belief concerning the Godhead was adopted. Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern Properly, then, President Arthur convokes, not convenes, the Senate. The Verbalist A Manual Devoted to Brief Discussions of the Right and the Wrong Use of Words and to Some Other Matters of Interest to Those Who Would Speak and Write with Propriety. Very powerless, indeed, like themselves, Croatia might be—at that moment reduced to the rank of a Hungarian county, with her Ban no longer able to convoke the Diet—nevertheless, a Croatia still existed. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 1 To her was intrusted the office of convoking the assembly of the gods, and she was also mistress of ritual and ceremony. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome The Volksraad which the people were promised was never convoked; the constitution under which they were to enjoy self-government was never promulgated. Impressions of South Africa There is no Upper House, but for special occasions a "Grand National Assembly" is convoked. Bulgaria "The emperor has repealed the censorship; the new press law is very liberal, and the representatives of the German and Lombard-Venetian provinces have been convoked." The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I They convoked a national assembly, which decided to set up a Ministry of six and a tribunal. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 1 Under other conditions it might be the right thing to convoke a conference to be held after the war is over. Face to Face with Kaiserism Though the head of the nation has been usually the person who convokes it, a magnate lower in rank might always, like Achilles in the Iliad, have it summoned when a fitting occasion arose. Impressions of South Africa Certainly not—for the States-General were convoked, not under the 'principles of 1789,' but in conformity with an ancient usage and custom of the French monarchy. France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 Quite suddenly she took a resolution and convoked the Hungarian magnates at Pressburg, where she had fled from her capital. Heroes of Modern Europe Save in the event of the necessity of making provision for a regency, the chambers sit separately; but the two must be convoked, opened, adjourned, and prorogued simultaneously. The Governments of Europe A promise has been obtained for convoking the States General, as early as 1791, at farthest. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) In 1863, he convoked the Diet of that grand dukedom, where nobility and people appreciated the degree of liberty which they enjoyed. The Story of Russia Their headquarters were at Amritsar, where they constituted themselves the guardians of the faith and assumed the right to convoke synods. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Yesterday Parliament was convoked, and the new King took the oath of allegiance. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 The first parliament of Charles I., convoked in 1625, criticised the policy of the new sovereign and was dissolved. The Governments of Europe Whenever a parliament is called, the King always convokes a national synod of the clergy, to consider of the state of the church. A Museum for Young Gentlemen and Ladies Or, a Private Tutor for Little Masters and Misses Sultan Osman of Turkey offered an alliance against Poland, when Michael convoked the Estates. The Story of Russia I chose to run no hazard, but to raise the banner of Texas, and convoke my friends to sustain it. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis Later he spent three hours attending a meeting convoked by his Archdeacon about Sunday schools, and at 10.30 he was back in his study writing to his friends. Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies The council holds annually four ordinary sessions—in February, May, August, and November—besides which special meetings may be convoked at any time by the prefect, the sub-prefect, or the mayor. The Governments of Europe The French people is convoked in its elective colleges from the 14th of December to the 21st of December following; 4. The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II Alexis convoked the Estates, told them that he had been insulted by Poland, and that the Poles were persecuting the members of the Greek Church. The Story of Russia Both Senate and Chamber of Deputies had been convoked late last night for an early hour this morning. The Eternal City On his departure he convoked an assembly of the Greeks at Corinth, in which he exhorted them to use their freedom wisely, and to remain faithful to Rome. A Smaller History of Rome They must be convoked by the Emperor-King at least once a year. The Governments of Europe The Diet, convoked triennially, consists of nobles, clergy, burgesses and peasants, but the country is chiefly governed by the Imperial Finnish Senate of twenty-two members. Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers The czar convoked the three Estates before whom he accused the czar�vitch. The Story of Russia From all parts of France advice and representations reached him as to the conditions under which the States-General should be convoked. The French Revolution A Short History They convoked the Senate and the Assembly of the Centuries; they presided in each, and had to see that the resolutions of the Senate and the People were carried into effect. A Smaller History of Rome For sufficient reasons, an extraordinary session may be convoked by the king at any time. The Governments of Europe Popular assemblies were convoked all over France";165 "the Parliament of Tours, with hardly a dissentient vote, declared the Templars worthy of death. Secret Societies And Subversive Movements Russia acquired Finland, when Alexander, after convoking the Diet, guaranteed its constitution, privileges, and university. The Story of Russia Eck could only reply: "If you believe that a general council, legitimately convoked, can err, you are to me a heathen and a publican." The Age of the Reformation The population of Greccio and its environs was, therefore, convoked, as well as the Brothers from the neighboring monasteries. Life of St. Francis of Assisi Footnote 336: Mention has been made of the regulation that, following a dissolution prior to the end of the five-year term, the chamber shall be convoked within ninety days. The Governments of Europe The others were terrified, and a general assembly was convoked to see what was to be done. Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond This was shown in 1506, when he convoked the three orders, nobles, priests, and people, to discuss public affairs. The Story of Russia Consequently this belongs to the Sovereign Pontiff, by whose authority the council is convoked, and its decision confirmed. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province They have never deceived me, and I am of the opinion spirits cannot be convoked to order, either through a so-called medium falling into a so-called trance, through table-turning, automatic writing, or anything else. Animal Ghosts Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter A minimum of one legislative session annually was stipulated; but the sovereign was left free otherwise to convoke and to dissolve the chambers at will. The Governments of Europe The weak and vacillating spirit of the government had convoked the Assembly of Notables, whilst public spirit had placed its grasp on power and convoked the States General. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution An assembly was convoked to elect a czar. The Story of Russia The first Brazilian Assembly, as soon as convoked, set to work to frame its first Constitution, a matter which was found extremely difficult. South America The principle having once been adopted, our Governments would subsequently convoke a conference of a more technical character than this, at which questions of application would be more thoroughly examined. International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. Protocols of the Proceedings In the course of a revolutionary movement in 1854 there was convoked a constituent Cortes, dominated by Moderates and Progressives. The Governments of Europe "The only part we have to take," said Cambon, "is to convoke the high national court, and send the accused before it." History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution He convoked an extraordinary session of the Diet, January 24, 1899, and submitted Kuropatkin's scheme, with a strong hint that it must pass. The Story of Russia He convokes and dissolves the assembly at will, he alone renders judgment, he does with the soldiers as he pleases, putting them to death without even taking counsel with his officers. History Of Ancient Civilization They lined the Saloon of the Marshals, to the number of 900, altogether ignorant of the purpose for which they had been convoked. The History of Napoleon Buonaparte Extraordinary sessions may be convoked by one-fourth of the members or by the President. The Governments of Europe Bailly and Beauharnais lamented the number of hours that must be lost in the pursuit before the Assembly could be convoked, and the decrees executed. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution In 1303, the dukes were convoked, and when they were assembled a letter from the khan was read, in which they were commanded to stop fighting because the great khan desired to see peace established. The Story of Russia As soon as business is presented, one of the magistrates convokes the senators in a temple, lays the question before them, and then asks "what they think concerning this matter." History Of Ancient Civilization On the 2nd the Legislative Senate, angrily dispersed in January, were in like manner convoked; and they too ratified the decrees proposed by the Conservative. The History of Napoleon Buonaparte The sovereign may convoke an extraordinary session at any time; but regular sessions are not dependent upon the royal summons. The Governments of Europe On their demand the States-General were convoked, and made wholesome regulations as to the manner of collecting the taxes, but no one, except perhaps Marcel, had any real zeal or public spirit. History of France Immediately the bell was rung to convoke the vetch�, and the masses called for war with Moscow. The Story of Russia A magistrate convokes the people and presides over the body. History Of Ancient Civilization Talleyrand now suggested that the Conservative Senate should be convoked, and required to nominate a provisional government, the members of which should have power to arrange a constitution. The History of Napoleon Buonaparte It was high time to tell her relatives and mine and convoke a family council. Atlantis But as this meeting had not been legally convoked, its decisions were of no validity among the Nations. The War Chief of the Six Nations A Chronicle of Joseph Brant But in order to regulate all matters relative to the meeting of this important assembly, it was resolved to convoke the notables a second time. Historical Epochs of the French Revolution With The Judgment And Execution Of Louis XVI., King Of France And A List Of The Members Of The National Convention, Who Voted For And Against His Death The magistrate who convokes the assembly indicates the business on which the suffrages are to be taken, and when the assembly has voted, it dissolves. History Of Ancient Civilization In a little while it became the master of the popular convention convoked in September, 1792. History of the United States These were to be convoked and prorogued annually by Imperial Ukase. A Short History of Russia The call was issued; and when Louis, in 1789, convoked the States General, he made his last concession to the demands of his subjects. A Short History of France He voted for the resolution convoking the meeting at Annapolis, which was the seminal germ of the present federal constitution. Discourse of the Life and Character of the Hon. Littleton Waller Tazewell One of his first acts was to convoke a council for the revision of the Tipiṭaka and to build a special hall in which the text thus agreed on was preserved. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 In the contest between the King and parliament, the latter, fearing the power of the former, passed the convoking the States General. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2 I may add that also the party leaders of the Reichstag, which could not be convoked earlier than two days after the declaration of the war, have been continuously informed and consulted. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol. 1, January 9, 1915 What Americans Say to Europe What was new was the combination of these two types of representatives in a single assembly, which was convoked, not merely for a particular administrative purpose, but for a great political object. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) These, he said, would convoke the Assembly on the date that had been assigned, December 12th. Bolshevism The Enemy of Political and Industrial Democracy He convoked a great diet at Ulm, as the legal means of settling the dispute. Historical Tales, Vol 5 (of 15) The Romance of Reality, German In this state of doubt and suspense the general court was, in 1649, convoked at Welles, when Edward Godfrey was elected governor. England in America, 1580-1652 But, his patents having expired, the chapter was convoked, in which the said father was elevated to the same office, and he ruled until the year 15. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 21 of 55 1624 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. The negotiation could not be postponed, and if I had convoked a diet to demand the advice of the States, the treaty would never have been concluded. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power They contended that the Moscow Conference had been convoked by the government, not by the Soviets, and that the United Executive Committee must act for the latter. Bolshevism The Enemy of Political and Industrial Democracy Hofer placed himself at the head of the government at Innsbruck, where he lived in his old simple mode of life, proclaimed some excellent laws, and convoked a national assembly. Historical Tales, Vol 5 (of 15) The Romance of Reality, German He was of the leading spirits who, in 1842, attended the rabbinical conference at St. Petersburg convoked by Nicholas I. The number of students increased under his leadership, according to Lilienthal, to three hundred. The Haskalah Movement in Russia For that purpose a chapter was convoked in this convent of the city of Madrid on November twenty of the following year, the past year of 1621, in which I was elected vicar-general. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 21 of 55 1624 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. The king usually convoked the diets; but in those stormy times of feuds, conspiracies and wars, there was hardly any general rule. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power They demanded that the United Executive Committee of the Soviets convoke a new Conference. Bolshevism The Enemy of Political and Industrial Democracy On that day the faculty and students of the University of Wittenberg, convoked by him, met at the Elster gate of the town. Historical Tales, Vol 5 (of 15) The Romance of Reality, German He was suggested as a member of the Sanhedrin convoked by Napoleon in 1807. The Haskalah Movement in Russia He convoked a chapter, in order that a separate provincial might be elected in that province, as was done in the others. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 21 of 55 1624 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. In Ireland, at Beltane, the Pagan Kings are said to have convoked the people for State purposes. Folk Lore Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland within This Century The first Provisional Government issued a Manifesto on March 20, 1917, promising to convoke the Constituent Assembly "as soon as possible." Bolshevism The Enemy of Political and Industrial Democracy He afterwards treats of the power which he ascribes to the Sovereign in matters ecclesiastic, and his authority in convoking Councils. The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works A strong Viceroy might be sent to Ireland; he might be instructed not to convoke the Irish Parliament at all; or, having convoked, at once to prorogue it. A Leap in the Dark A Criticism of the Principles of Home Rule as Illustrated by the Bill of 1893 The National Convention was convoked to meet at Philadelphia on the second Monday in May, 1787. American Eloquence, Volume 2 Studies In American Political History (1896) So we are each convoked for a luncheon, with a projected adjournment to Kew—which you spoilt—and there it is. Mrs. Warren's Daughter A Story of the Woman's Movement A synod had been convoked in the Church of Lateran, and the Pope, surrounded by his bishops, occupied a chair elevated above the rest. The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh Century Another important power possessed by the kings was that of convoking these national councils, and confirming their acts. Christianity and Islam in Spain (756-1031) This body is convoked, as I have pointed out, only for the special purpose of altering the Gladstonian Constitution. England's Case Against Home Rule The object of this meeting has been disputed, some authorities saying that it was convoked to celebrate the Beltinne, or fire of Bal or Baal; others, that the king was commemorating his own birthday. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 If Greece exist as a monarchy, we believe it will soon have a national assembly; and if King Otho remain its sovereign, we have a fancy that he will not long delay convoking one. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 335, September 1843 He lingered in the venal city only long enough to convoke a council and renew his anathemas against Henry and Guibert, and then retired to Monte Cassino. The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh Century He convoked them for the first of November, sending Washington at the same time with the summons to Saint-Pierre. Montcalm and Wolfe For Mr. Commissary Blair had convoked a meeting of the clergy for the consideration of evils affecting that body,—not, alas! from without alone. Audrey It was unfortunate that force should thus confer privileges at a Peace Conference which was convoked to end the reign of force and privilege. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference In the seventeenth century, when the government was exceptionally weak after what is known as the "period of troubles," it convoked periodical "assemblies of the land" to help administer the country. A History of Trade Unionism in the United States This question was, accordingly, one of those submitted to a Conference of ten maritime Powers, which was convoked by Great Britain in 1908, for reasons upon which something will be said in the next section. Letters to "The Times" upon War and Neutrality (1881-1920) A great congress of all the Slavic nations was convoked at Prague. Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations Henry II convokes an assembly of barons and prelates; they enact the Constitutions of Clarendon. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) To remove the question from the competency of the Conference, which was expressly convoked to deal with such issues, and submit it to an individual, would be felt as a slight on the Supreme Council. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference His object was to obtain an armistice, that a National Assembly might be convoked which would consider the terms of peace with the Prussians. France in the Nineteenth Century All were shocked and astonished at hearing this, and the archons immediately convoked the public assembly, and brought the barber before it. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. The Neapolitan Parliament convoked under the new Constitution was to meet on the 15th of May. The Liberation of Italy In the winter he pretended to acquiesce, and convoked a parliament to meet after Christmas for the avowed purpose of giving the sanction of the legislature to so important a measure. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) When the Council finally agreed to a solution, the delegates were convoked to learn its nature and to make a vow of obedience to its decisions. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference Book X. Having convoked his Olympian council, Jupiter forbids the gods to interfere on either side, and decrees that the present quarrel shall be settled without divine aid. The Book of the Epic The Emperor convokes the Imperial Diet, opens, closes, prorogues, and dissolves it. The Problem of China A Constituent Assembly was convoked for the 5th of February 1849. The Liberation of Italy A conclave of "most grave and reverend signiors" was convoked, who ordained that the disturbed spirit should every night pluck a blade of grass till all should be gathered. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 491, May 28, 1831 None of her representatives was convoked or consulted on the subject, although all of them, Bolshevist and anti-Bolshevist, were at one in their resistance to foreign dictation. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference A General Assembly of delegates from all the towns was convoked to take into consideration the state of the province. Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam It is of course possible that, if he wins, he may be true to his promises and convoke a Parliament for all China; but it is at least equally possible that he may not. The Problem of China The Grand Duke was asked to convoke a Constituent Assembly, following the example of Rome. The Liberation of Italy If the controversy lay between two chiefs, when they wished to avoid war, they also convoked judges to act as arbiters; they did the same if the disputants belonged to two different barangays. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 07 of 55 1588-1591 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century The Elector commands that his sword be taken from him and orders a court martial to be convoked. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 09 Friedrich Hebbel and Otto Ludwig He was to convoke and preside at the municipal court, to prosecute all offenders against the laws, and to take care that all the judgments of the court should be executed. Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam Five convoke a general meeting, and the club is formed. The Moon-Voyage In October, 1785, the General Government convoked a meeting of all the Lake and Ohio tribes to meet at the mouth of the Great Miami. The First White Man of the West Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky; Interspersed with Incidents in the Early Annals of the Country. The duty of these authorities was to assess the taxes, to repair the church, to build schools, to convoke and preside over the vestry or parochial meeting. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History The Chamber of Deputies was convoked on April 23 to confer plenary powers on the king. Cavour The king convokes Parliament to Oxford; the revolution convokes it to London. The Man Who Laughs The reverend gentlemen convoked a meeting, quarrelled outrageously, and separated in high dudgeon without having arrived at any conclusion. In the Days of My Youth In the general assembly convoked shortly afterwards, the colonists unanimously decided to send an envoy to Hispaniola to ask for reinforcements and for the appointment of a judge. De Orbe Novo, Volume 1 (of 2) The Eight Decades of Peter Martyr D'Anghera Puy-de-Dôme; the birthplace of Pascal, Gregory of Tours, and Dessaix, and where, in 1095, Pope Urban II. convoked a council and decided on the first Crusade; it has been the scene of seven Church Councils. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge When the dissension between them began, he might have convoked Parliament and fought out the battle before the Chamber, but, though he would have saved his prestige, he would have lost Italy. Cavour Around the sleigh were a dozen men and boys, who had been convoked by the cry of "FELL' CITIZENS!" Round the Block Condé could rally only a few great nobles and their retainers, and therefore, as a last tremendous blow at the Court, he and his followers raised the cry that the Regent must convoke the States-General. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 55, May, 1862 The king convoked a bed of justice, and, on the 2d of March, 1766, he repaired to the Parliament of Paris. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The assembly so solemnly convoked opened its sittings at the palace of the Tuileries on the 2d of December, 1626. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 Throughout all these possessions he levied taxes and troops, convoked the local estates, appointed the officers of justice, and regulated almost the whole social organism. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 It was the very time when that of Bale had been convoked. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 It is certain that neither this assembly nor the king who convoked it had any clear and fixed idea of what they were meeting together to do. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 "What penalty would King Louis XIV. have inflicted upon a minister who spoke of convoking an assembly of notables?" asked old Marshal Richelieu, ever witty, frivolous, and corrupt. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The clergy in dismay wished to convoke an assembly to determine their conduct; and after a great deal of difficulty it was authorized by the cardinal. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 The president convoked the tribunal the same evening, and repairing to the prison, he made Berquin sign the form of his appeal. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 Charles VII. convoked the states-general at Tours, to consecrate this alliance. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 In 1343 he had convoked at Paris one of those assemblies which were beginning to be called the states-general of the kingdom, and he obtained from it certain subventions. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 The troops of the allies surrounded Warsaw, and the Diet, being convoked, ratified by a majority of two voices the convention presented by the spoilers themselves. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 Scarcely was Gustavus Adolphus dead when Oxenstiern convoked at Erfurt the deputies from the Protestant towns, and made them swear the maintenance of the union. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 The diet had been convoked for the 17th of June at Frankfort. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 The day after the defeat," says Caesar, "Vercingetorix convokes the assembly, and shows that he did not undertake the war for his own personal advantage, but for the general freedom. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 In order to levy this tax legally, he convoked the estates of Aquitaine, first at Niort, and then, successively, at Angouleme, Poitiers, Bordeaux, and Bergerac; but nowhere could he obtain the vote he demanded. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 An ecclesiastical commission was convoked; with the exception of the Bishop of Soissons, the prelates all showed themselves favorable to the Jesuits and careless of the old Gallican liberties. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The states-provincial were always convoked by the king, who fixed the place and duration of assembly. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 They saw they were dealing with a foregone conclusion; he had convoked them, not to advise as to methods, but to furnish the means. Abraham Lincoln, a History — Volume 02 Domitian one day convoked the senate, to know in what fish-kettle they should cook a monstrous turbot, which had been presented to him. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 530, January 21, 1832 She even convoked at Dinan, in 1352, a general assembly of her partisans, which is counted by the Breton historians as the second holding of the states of their country. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 The police of the Parliament was perfect and vigilant; the two magistrates were warned and took refuge in the Palace of Justice; all the chambers were assembled and the peers convoked. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The Assembly of Notables, convoked by Richelieu in 1625, approved of the king's conduct, and war was resolved upon. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 A majority of the "prominent citizens," who had been convoked as a part of the stage retinue to intimidate him by the threat of a mob, had not yet even heard of the affair. Abraham Lincoln, a History — Volume 02 It was the Duc d'Epernon who, immediately after that event, convoked the Parliament, caused the recognition of Marie de Medicis as Regent, and formed a privy council over which he presided. The Life of Marie de Medicis — Volume 1 Of his own mere motion he convoked in assembly all the inhabitants of the town, clergy, knights, traders, and craftsmen. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 The States-general were convoked for the 27th of April, 1789, and not a soul had yet received instructions from the government. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 From the time that the sovereigns had given up convoking the states-general, the states-provincial had alone preserved the right of bringing to the foot of the throne the plaints and petitions of subjects. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 Sometimes I go into a library, the slow accretion of a couple of centuries, or perhaps the mushroom growth from a rich man's grave, a great collection magically convoked by the talisman of gold. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 21, July, 1859 The provincial nobles are convoked to fill out these outlines with details as to the working out by the serfs of a fair indemnity to their masters. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 61, November, 1862 As soon as they had entered on their office, they convoked the senate to meet for the purpose of deliberating on the general welfare of the republic. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, Volume 4 Crushed beneath the burden of past defaults and errors, the government tendered its abdication, in advance, into the hands of that mightily bewildered Assembly it had just convoked. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 It was just the same the following year, the day after the conspiracy of Chalais; the cardinal convoked the Assembly of Notables. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 On the same evening the letter reached the principal magistrate, who without a moment's delay convoked his colleagues early for the next morning. The Black Tulip That assembly, convoked by the consul, unanimously acknowledged Severus as lawful emperor, decreed divine honors to Pertinax, and pronounced a sentence of deposition and death against his unfortunate successor. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 Indeed, the emperor was residing there, and had convoked, a great assembly of his noblemen. Four Arthurian Romances He advised the Regent to convoke the States-General, and declare a national bankruptcy. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 Jove, in great concern, convokes a council in the Milky Way. The Battle of the Books and other Short Pieces When urgent necessity arises, an extraordinary session may be convoked in addition to the ordinary one. The Constitution of the Empire of Japan, 1889 On the twenty-fifth of September, near eight months after the murder of Aurelian, the consul convoked an assembly of the senate, and reported the doubtful and dangerous situation of the empire. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 An ordinary session of the Diet shall be convoked once per year. The Constitution of Japan, 1946 But they led opinion, and in all parts of France promoted the demand for a meeting of the States General, which had not been convoked for nearly two hundred years. The Psychology of Revolution Then the king convoked a general council, and while it was being prepared, the hermit, along with the other lords, went to the king. The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc ‘On the first open discontent, I shall convoke the States, and, when it pleases them to bid me, abdicate.’ Prince Otto, a Romance The senate, convoked in the temple of Concord, affected to transact the common business of the day; and seemed to decline, with trembling anxiety, the consideration of their own and the public danger. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 The Cabinet may determine to convoke extraordinary sessions of the Diet. The Constitution of Japan, 1946 The notables convoked to attempt to remedy the financial situation refused a system of equal taxation, and granted only insignificant reforms which the Parliament did not even consent to register. The Psychology of Revolution O Lord Jesus Christ, do Thou Thyself convoke a Council, and deliver Thy servants by Thy glorious advent! The Smalcald Articles AGORA, originally, in primitive times, the assembly of the Greek people, convoked by the king or one of his nobles. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Madame Grandoni had foretold the truth; Mrs. Light, a couple of weeks later, convoked all Roman society to a brilliant ball. Roderick Hudson However, the Cabinet may in time of national emergency convoke the House of Councillors in emergency session. The Constitution of Japan, 1946 A petition was signed, inviting the Assembly to convoke a new constituent power to proceed to the trial of Louis XVI. The Psychology of Revolution On the following day, the chiefs again convoked it, and made their reply in form. France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 Some are permanent in character, while others are composed of officers employed on other duty, and are convoked periodically or when required. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 After a short stay at Quebec he proceeded to Montreal, and convoked the Special Council on the 11th of November. Canadian Notabilities, Volume 1 The said box was exhibited to all the authorities convoked, and thereupon was carried in procession through the interior of the temple and shown to the people. Santo Domingo A Country with a Future A national constituent Assembly has just been convoked, and meanwhile everything will be done to preserve the honour and integrity of France. Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Henry Reeve, C.B., D.C.L. In Two Volumes. Volume II. It proclaimed the rights of the nation, and its own incompetence in matters of taxation; and, become liberal from interest, and rendered generous by oppression, it exclaimed against arbitrary imprisonment, and demanded regularly convoked states-general. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Extraordinary assemblies could be convoked at any time or place on special emergencies. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Jacque de Molay, the Grand Master, hastened from Cyprus, and convoked all his chief knights to take counsel with the French King on this laudable undertaking. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Then Calonne volunteered, witty and reckless, and convoked the notables, or not-ables, as Lafayette called them in one of his American letters, borrowing a bad pun from Thomas Paine. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 26, December, 1859 By the fourth—The provisional executive power shall in two months convoke a new congress, which, with ample powers, shall engage to reconstitute the nation, as appears most suitable to them. Life in Mexico Yet it was necessary to decide, and Calonne, hoping more from something new, convoked an assembly of notables, which began its sittings at Versailles on the 22nd of February, 1787. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The Donatists appealed to Constantine, then to two Councils convoked successively at Rome and Arles. Saint Augustin His son Edward was in his 22d year, and had not yet been knighted, and the King convoked all the young nobles to share in the solemnity. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II This clergy convoked a second national council for the year 1801. Paris as It Was and as It Is A convention shall be convoked, establishing the new constitution, upon the basis fixed in the Constitutive Act, which will begin to be in force directly. 4th. Life in Mexico The district assemblies were convoked for the elections; every one exerted himself to secure the nomination of members of his own party, and to draw up manifestoes setting forth his views. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Once there, he issued a proclamation convoking an assembly, for his paramount desire was to have the military power subordinated to the civil government. Simon Bolivar, the Liberator Having thus horribly intimidated recusant witnesses, the King caused the Pope to convoke a synod at Paris, before which the Grand Master, Jacques de Molay, was cited. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II A new Parliament or Convention was convoked, which included the Upper House. Outline of Universal History In the Olympic games, which he founded, and to which he convokes the whole of Greece every four years, why does he only crown the victorious athletes with wild olive? The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2 He then for the first time applied to all France, and convoked the states-general. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 In order to supplant Bolívar, Mariño convoked a congress, which proved to be a farce, having but ten members. Simon Bolivar, the Liberator I have just sent the Rabbit to beat the troop in order to convoke the principal animals of the country…. The Blue Bird: a Fairy Play in Six Acts It was proposed to the king to convoke a general council of the Church, and to summon the Pope before it. Outline of Universal History He convoked them to an extraordinary session, at the Tuileries, after mass, Sunday, January 21, 1810. The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise Then the Thermidorians also began to convoke their people, by appealing to the support of the sections. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Before undertaking this great task, he convoked a national assembly for January 1, 1819. Simon Bolivar, the Liberator As corporative bodies they still are, as in the days of Charles VI., convoked for the purpose of holding postulate diets, whose power, with the exception of that of the Hungarian diet, is merely nominal. Germany from the Earliest Period Volume 4 Louis convoked a council at Pisa, which was to depose Julius. Outline of Universal History It appears that he was solicited by General Schuyler to be present at a numerous meeting of Indians, convoked for a treaty. Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette The members of the councils, convoked in haste by the inspectors, repaired in crowds to their place of sitting; but they were arrested or refused admittance by the armed force. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 He also offered to convoke a national convention. Simon Bolivar, the Liberator Late in the autumn of 1842, the king of Prussia for the first time convoked the deputies selected from the provincial diets to Berlin. Germany from the Earliest Period Volume 4 When Austria convoked the estates of Holstein Prussia retorted by sending twenty thousand troops into Holstein. Outline of Universal History Pilate invested it with a certain formality by convoking a representative gathering of all classes, 'chief priests and the rulers and the people.' Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke Before the close of 1532 the Emperor actually succeeded in inducing Pope Clement, at a personal interview with him at Bologna, to announce his intention to convoke a Council forthwith. Life of Luther Páez hesitated no longer; he acknowledged the authority of Bolívar as President, annulled the decree convoking a congress, and ordered that the President should be honored in all the towns from Coro to Caracas. Simon Bolivar, the Liberator The king, Frederick, convoked the Estates, to whom he, on the 15th of March, 1815, solemnly delivered the newly enacted constitution. Germany from the Earliest Period Volume 4 "I think that, as usual, you are in the right, my cousin; convoke, then, your principal leaguers, come at their head, and I will choose the chief." Chicot the Jester A single hereditary person, having the constant, supreme, executive power, and with it the power of convoking and dissolving the other two within certain periods of time. Second Treatise of Government A proclamation of the Emperor, convoking a new Diet at Augsburg for April 8, 1530, seemed now to indicate a more pacific demeanour. Life of Luther Happy is the citizen," he said in his address, "who, under the shield of the armies he commands, has convoked national sovereignty to exercise its absolute will…. Simon Bolivar, the Liberator |
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