| 单词 | high treason |
| 例句 | “We shall say quite frankly that if noncooperation and passive resistance constitute high treason, then we are guilty. But these are plainly not encompassed in the law of treason.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z After thirteen months of the preparatory examination, the magistrate ruled that he had found “sufficient reason” for putting us on trial in the Transvaal Supreme Court for high treason. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She was to be tried for high treason whilst the little queen and her cousins flew off as free as birds. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Deliberate listening to foreign radio stations...Willfully distributing newscasts of foreign radio stations...Conspiracy to commit high treason. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Even though General de Wet and General Kemp had led a force of twelve thousand and occupied towns and caused many deaths, they were both released soon after their convictions for high treason. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z We also argued that the planning of violence was necessary to prove high treason, and the prosecution needed to provide examples of its claim that we intended to act violendy. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z With high treason, the state must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt and needs two witnesses to testify to each charge. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z If there was fighting tomorrow, Gage would not hesitate to hang him—at last— for high treason. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Yutar finished by saying that the case was not only one of high treason “par excellence,” but of murder and attempted murder — neither of which was mentioned in the indictment. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Let us move along, my lords. We have two queens to try for high treason, you may recall. My niece has elected trial by battle, she informs me. Ser Robert Strong will champion her.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The government was charging all one hundred fifty-six of us with high treason and a countrywide conspiracy to use violence to overthrow the present government and replace it with a Communist state. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Once I am wed it will be high treason to desire me.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The crime of which the accused have been convicted, that is the main crime, the crime of conspiracy, is in essence one of high treason. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t think the word betrayal covers it—more like high treason or defection or Iscariotism. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z “Traitress! Traitress! I accuse you of high treason!” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z But some of these new companions were black: high treason in a predominantly white community. Orange wasn’t my new black 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z In winter 1541 Thomas Wyatt, imprisoned in the Tower on charges of high treason, was awaiting judgment. Thomas Wyatt: The Heart's Forest by Susan Bridgen - review 2012-12-14T22:55:11Z In October 2012 the Russian parliament — dominated by Putin’s United Russia party — passed a federal law that expanded the legal definition of high treason and espionage. How Stalin’s Control of Foreign Reporters Helped Shape Russia Coverage Today 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z This was considered high treason and, if found guilty, van Meegeren could have been executed. Faking it: Does the forged Vermeer that fooled Goering belong in a museum? 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z In his 1785 edition, Taylor said, Johnson defined “high” as “capital; great; opposed to little; as, high treason.” “Arrogate” and Other Pesky Impeachment Words 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z In 1947, he found himself on trial for high treason for “selling a piece of Dutch cultural heritage,” a Vermeer, to Hitler’s sidekick Hermann Göring. ‘The Art of Forgery,’ by Noah Charney 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Last month, a military tribunal sentenced two other senior generals to life imprisonment after they were found guilty of high treason, accepting bribes, illegal possession of foreign currency and violating military discipline. Myanmar military court sentences general ousted from ruling council to 5 years for corruption 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The head of Mr. Yoon’s party has called for the death sentence for a case of “high treason.” President’s War Against ‘Fake News’ Raises Alarms in South Korea 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z This is usually reserved for murder, desertion, sedition or high treason. Reasons for a Dishonorable Discharge 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z Mr Skripal was convicted of high treason and espionage by Russia in August 2006 when it was claimed he was working for British intelligence. Calls for government to confirm Sergei Skripal was a spy 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z "I have set a task for the legislation and the Ukrainian legislators will be offered my proposals to equate corruption with high treason in wartime," he said. Zelenskiy says he will propose tougher corruption measures this week 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z "The irony of it is that somebody who is in a hostage situation himself...is being charged with treason. When did he commit high treason is everybody’s guess," Musah said. West African bloc says 'we are going into Niger' if all else fails 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The junta says it plans to prosecute Bazoum for “high treason” and undermining state security. A rights group says it can’t get access to detained officials in Niger 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The imprisoned leader faces possible high treason charges over his exchanges with foreign heads of state and international organisations, coup leaders have said. Factbox: What you need to know about Niger's ousted president 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z He said bribery at a time of war is "high treason". Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky launches military anti-corruption purge 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z When he tried to dissolve Congress, he was impeached and arrested for sedition and high treason. It’s not just Trump. These world leaders also got into legal trouble 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z He refused to step down even after being charged with high treason in absentia by the junta. Myanmar national convicted of plot to assault nation’s U.N. ambassador 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The cases showed that "any article or report can lead to accusations of high treason", the open letter said. Russia says hypersonic missile scientists face 'very serious' treason accusations 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z On August 13, the junta said it had gathered the necessary evidence to prosecute Bazoum for high treason and undermining the internal and external security of Niger. Factbox: What you need to know about Niger's ousted president 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z "This system should be run by people who know exactly what war is and why cynicism and bribery at a time of war is high treason." Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky launches military anti-corruption purge 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The king was convicted of high treason and was beheaded in London in 1649. He is King Charles III. Who were Charles I and II? 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z “This verdict wrongly conflates human rights activism with ‘high treason’ and is reminiscent of Stalin-era repression.” Top Kremlin critic convicted of treason, given 25 years 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z “I do not understand how public criticism of the current government can be qualified as high treason,” Kara-Murza wrote. Vladimir Kara-Murza condemns Russian treason case 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Appealing to the racist stereotypes of the age, they argued that Mr. Joseph was too much of a simpleton to have committed high treason. A Black Man Went to Australia for Gold, Then Stood Up for Democracy 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z He was arrested in April 2022 following his criticism of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and charged with sharing "fake news" about the Russian military, organising the activities of an "undesirable organisation" and high treason. Ukraine war: Where are Russia's opposition leaders now? 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z It declared that any individuals and entities cooperating in the polls with the military will be deemed as accomplices in high treason. Suu Kyi’s party faces dissolution in military-ruled Myanmar 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Last month, the Belarusian parliament also adopted the death penalty as punishment for high treason. Anti-Russia guerrillas in Belarus take on ‘two-headed enemy’ 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z TALLINN, Estonia — Belarus’ authoritarian president on Thursday signed a bill introducing capital punishment for state officials and military personnel convicted of high treason. Belarus passes law to execute officials convicted of treason 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The charges included high treason and conspiracy to seize power. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Exiled Belarus opposition leader sentenced to 15 years 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z Since then, the Russian government has brought two additional criminal charges against him, for involvement in an “undesirable” foreign organization and for high treason. US sanctions Russian officials over dissident’s detention 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z This “can be likened to high treason in the very moment when Wagner is fighting for Bakhmut, losing hundreds of its fighters every day,” Prigozhin said in a raised voice. Wagner owner blasts ‘treason’ of Russian military chiefs, 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z She is facing charges of high treason, conspiracy to seize power and undermining national security and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Belarus’ opposition leader denounces her trial as farce 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z The Libyan Parliament on Monday accused anyone involved in Mr. Mas’ud’s capture and handover of “high treason” and demanded that the public prosecutor take legal action. In Libya, Mystery Shrouds Handover of Lockerbie Suspect to U.S. 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Andrei Aliaksandrau, the former deputy director, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on bogus charges of organizing protests, tax evasion, creating “an extremist formation” and high treason. Opinion | Belarus punishes Siarhei Satsuk, a journalist who exposed the truth 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z The words “high treason” stood out immediately on the first page. Opinion | Vladimir Kara-Murza from prison: In Putin’s Russia, dissent is now ‘treason’ 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Mikalay Autukhovich was convicted and sentenced by a Belarusian court Monday on charges of plotting a terror attack, high treason and a conspiracy to seize power. Belarus activist gets 25-year sentence for opposing regime 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Later the hall was used as law courts for numerous famous trials — including that of Charles I, who was tried there and convicted of high treason before he was beheaded in 1649. Charles III and the ‘weight of history’ of Westminster Hall 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Charles was convicted of high treason and beheaded in 1649 outside the Banqueting House in London, just up the street from Parliament. What’s in a name? King Charles III’s name has loaded history 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z The only time the royal line was interrupted was in 1649, when King Charles I was tried for high treason, convicted and executed, ushering in a brief period of an English republic. With Queen Elizabeth's death, republicans sense their chance 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z "It is completely exceptional that Finnish journalists are being accused of high treason," she told Reuters. Finnish journalists on trial in rare defence intelligence case 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z In 1924, the government of Weimar Germany decided to get rid of Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers' Party, or Nazis, by trying Hitler for high treason in the People's Court. Jan. 6 committee is spectacle taking the place of politics: It will accomplish nothing 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z He is now under investigation by Ukrainian authorities, according to a local military commander and investigators; a government document seen by the Times specifies it is for “high treason.” New evidence shows how Russian soldiers executed men in Bucha 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z He had been placed under house arrest in May 2021 and charged with high treason and later with aiding terrorism. Wife of Putin ally held in Ukraine accuses Kyiv authorities of beating her husband 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z "For a year and nine months I have been forced to say that I am guilty of high treason," he added in his statement. Russian ex-journalist calls treason charge 'travesty' as trial set to start 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z The other eight opposition Cabinet members named in the military’s announcement have been charged with high treason, which carries a potential death penalty, and other political offenses. Myanmar military revokes citizenship of opposition members 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z In 1535, More was found guilty of high treason and executed. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z "Succession's" Brian Cox used his acceptance speech to address the war, lauding the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a former comic, and offering support for Russian actors, who "under pains of high treason" cannot speak out. 'CODA' lands top SAG award on road to the Oscars 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z The military announced last month that the people who bang pots and pans in protest can be charged with high treason under the counter-terrorism law. Myanmar opposition protests mark general strike anniversary 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z In May, Ukrainian authorities charged Medvedchuk with high treason, shut down his television network and placed him under house arrest. Ukraine's comic-turned-president finds Russia showdown a deadly serious matter 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z It listed prison terms ranging between 20 years and three years under laws on counter-terrorism, high treason, public mischief and telecommunications. Myanmar activists vow to defy junta with strike on coup anniversary 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z The former president of Ukraine has been charged with high treason and his assets have been frozen pending the investigation. Ukraine court refuses to arrest ex-leader in treason case 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Poroshenko’s assets have been frozen as part of its investigation into the allegations of high treason. Ex-leader Poroshenko returns to Ukraine to appear in court 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Mr. Masimov was detained on suspicion of “high treason” on Thursday, the agency — known as the National Security Committee — said in a statement on Saturday. Amid Crisis, Kazakhstan’s Leader Chose His Path: Embrace Russia 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z On Saturday, Kazakh authorities said they had detained Karim Massimov, a recently removed member of the National Security Committee, on suspicion of high treason. Top security official is detained as protest-roiled Kazakhstan settles into edgy calm 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z “I want to emphasize that placing a head of state under suspicion for high treason and financing terrorism is crossing a red line,” he said in the video. With Russian troops massing on the border, Ukraine’s Zelensky focuses instead on internal foes 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z The next day, Poroshenko dismissed as unacceptable a decision by authorities to investigate him for high treason. Ukraine lawmaker says prosecutor seeks arrest of former president Poroshenko 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z His speech and actions drew the ire of the country’s military leaders, who accused Mr. Kyaw Moe Tun of high treason and tried to replace him as their ambassador. Myanmar Ambassador, Who Opposed Coup, Is Target of Assassination Plot 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z The paper said she and 11 other doctors would face charges that included high treason, incitement and colluding with an illegal organisation. Ex-head of Myanmar's COVID-19 vaccination programme arrested 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z Prosecutors also put lawmaker Taras Kozak, Medvedchuk's political associate and the owner of the three television channels that were put under sanctions in February, under formal suspicion for high treason and are seeking his arrest. Ukraine advances treason case against Kremlin ally 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z This week, members of a group representing the disbanded Parliament were charged with high treason. Latest Claim in the Effort Against Aung San Suu Kyi: A Bag of Cash 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z In 1649, England’s King Charles I was executed for high treason. Today in History 2021-01-30T05:00:00Z But Lebanon’s Constitution states that the parliamentary process is only for charges of high treason and breach of official duties. Lebanese Officials Try to Limit Inquiry Into Deadly Beirut Blast 2020-12-19T05:00:00Z According to Lebanon’s constitution, a separate council made up of judges and politicians is entrusted with trying ministers and presidents for crimes of high treason, dereliction of duties, and breach of the constitution. Charges in Beirut port blast stir controversy in Lebanon 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z After distributing flyers at a Munich university, she was convicted of high treason and was executed at age 22 by the Nazis in 1943. Confrontation at German coronavirus protest goes viral 2020-11-22T05:00:00Z Zelensky said at a news conference in Ukraine that the leaked conversations, however, “might be perceived, qualified as high treason,” according to The Washington Post. Zelensky seeks probe over leaked audio of Biden linking US aid to Ukraine prosecutor's ouster 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z Put on trial, the king was sentenced to death for high treason on Jan. 27, 1649 and beheaded three days later. King’s stained execution vest tells grisly tale, set to go on display 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z He, too, is accused of high treason and is under home detention after suffering a heart attack following his arrest. ‘National pride is at stake.’ Russia, China, United States race to build hypersonic weapons 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z The “high” in “high crimes and misdemeanors” has its origins in phrases that include the “certain high treasons and offenses and misprisons” invoked in the impeachment of the Duke of Suffolk, in 1450. The Invention—and Reinvention—of Impeachment 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z “None of this struck me as high treason,” he said. EXCLUSIVE: Political consultant a ‘survivor’ after getting caught in Mueller web 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z Civil war erupted, culminating in victory for the parliamentarians over the royalists and in the execution of Charles I in 1649 for high treason. Timeline: Constitutional crises in English and British history 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z In May, he launched a recall campaign against Pan, filing a petition accusing him of “high treason” for authoring legislation to restrict vaccine exemptions for school children. Anti-vaccine activist charged for assault of California senator 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z He was exiled after the first and executed for high treason after the second, in 1885. Landmark agreement gives indigenous 'forgotten people' power to self-govern 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z While Russian meddling was evident, it was done without high treason. Enough Russia: after Mueller, it's time for Democrats to focus on America | Cas Mudde 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z He was jailed in 2006 on charges of high treason, but was later freed in 2010 as a part of a spy trade with the United Kingdom, where he resettled. Third suspect in Salisbury poisoning identified as high-ranking Russian intelligence officer 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Macron was accused of “high treason” this week by the French right for supposedly secretly planning to surrender Alsace and Lorraine. Macron and Merkel are trying to safeguard Europe, not dominate it | Simon Tisdall 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z He affirmed his beliefs in 2017, saying he regarded the creation of the reserve as “high treason”, and there are murmurs that this is an area already in the crosshairs of the new administration. The uncontacted tribes of Brazil face genocide under Jair Bolsonaro | Fiona Watson 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z Prosecutors said they would investigate the distribution of passports as “high treason,” and Kiev pledged to build a military base in Transcarpathia in an apparent step to counter a hypothetical military threat from Hungary. Caught between two rivals, ethnic Hungarians in Ukraine walk a fine line - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z If convicted on charges of committing preparatory acts for high treason, he faces up to 20 years in prison. Greek far-right lawmaker freed pending treason-related trial 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Constantinos Barbaroussis was charged with committing preparatory acts for high treason over his exhortations last week for the armed forces to arrest Greece's leadership. World Digest: June 18, 2018 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z Golden Dawn expelled him from the party and police sought to arrest him after judicial officials charged him with committing preparatory acts for high treason. Greek lawmakers to vote on no-confidence motion in govt 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z Last week, the national federation of Macedonian cultural associations sued Greece’s foreign minister, Nikos Kotzias, on a charge of high treason over his handling of the name talks with Skopje. Deal for Macedonia Name? High Treason, Some Greeks Say 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z The constitution envisages impeachment only for "high treason" or for "acting against the constitution". What is Italy's political crisis all about? 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z There is no such crime as rebellion under German law, but there is a crime of high treason, defined as using force or the threat of force to undermine the constitutional order. Carles Puigdemont to appear in court in Germany as Catalans protest 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z Pro-government media proclaim that voting is a religious duty and failing to do so is “high treason.” In Egypt election, el-Sissi imposes stability over democracy 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Mr. Skripal, who was convicted of high treason in Russia in 2004 and then allowed to settle in Britain after a 2010 spy swap, was a case study of all that Mr. Putin loathes. Why Moscow Will Never Apologize for Attack on Ex-Spy 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z He was jailed for 13 years by a Russian court in August 2006 after being convicted of “high treason in the form of espionage”. Kremlin denies Russian involvement in mystery illness of former spy 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z He was sentenced in August 2006 in Russia to 13 years in jail for spying for Britain after being convicted of “high treason in the form of espionage”. UK counter-terror police investigate Russian spy mystery 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z On the death of the queen in 1603, he was tried for high treason on trumped-up charges and imprisoned in the Tower of London. The 100 best nonfiction books: No 99 – The History of the World by Walter Raleigh (1614) 2017-12-25T05:00:00Z Fawkes and his fellow conspirators were interrogated at the Tower of London and later executed for high treason. Guy Fawkes Failed. But in the U.K., He Still Has His Night. 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z Organizer Dennis Allen said the flag represents “high treason” by Southern states that tried to secede before the Civil War. Another city could furl state flag with Confederate emblem 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Four years later he was charged with high treason, but was acquitted after a long trial. Ahmed Kathrada funeral: South Africa's Zuma asked to stay away - BBC News 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z Weeks later, Mr. Adeeb, 33, was under arrest, accused of “high treason.” Maldives State of Emergency Is Called ‘Precautionary’ 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z Earlier, the government said Mr Adeeb would be charged with "high treason". Maldives president: Deputy Adeeb 'a national security threat' - BBC News 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z But on Saturday, stepping off a plane from Singapore, Mr Adeeb was arrested on charges of "high treason", for allegedly conspiring to cause an explosion on the presidential yacht last month. Maldives treason charges add to political turbulence - BBC News 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z Prosecutors claimed Kravtsov revealed secret information in his CV, an action which was deemed to amount to high treason. Russian engineer Gennady Kravtsov jailed over Swedish job bid - BBC News 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z He insisted the team’s goal was not to kill anyone, and accused French politicans of “high treason” for having leaked his name and role in the operation after the sinking. French spy who sank Greenpeace ship apologises for lethal bombing 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z In 1977, I was arrested and accused of high treason, allegedly as a spy for the CIA; in the indictment, Jackson was listed as my main accomplice. Jews stood up to the U.S. government 40 years ago, and should again on Iran 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z He was found guilty by a jury of high treason, and the penalty was death by hanging. Restraints on speech a complex issue 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z He was later arrested for participation in civil disobedience in 1956 and charged with high treason, along with 155 other resistance leaders, according to CNN. Civil Rights Leader Nelson Mandela Remembered a Year After His Death 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z The crime of high treason carries the death penalty in Egypt. Human Rights Watch executives barred from entering Egypt to present report While in Scotland, Ogilvie was arrested and following torture and trial, convicted of high treason. Pope asked to consider Glasgow visit 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Seven years later it is Mr Musharraf who is on trial for high treason while Mr Aziz is a free man, basking in media attention and busily rebuilding his religious powerbase. Returning with a vengeance 2014-04-16T04:00:00Z Mr Musharraf denies the charges - if he is convicted he faces death or life imprisonment, the punishments for high treason in Pakistan. Will Pakistan let Musharraf off the hook? 2014-04-01T06:15:44Z The high treason case stems from his decision to suspend the constitution on Nov. 3 2007 and detain a number of judges. Pakistani Court Indicts Musharraf in Treason Case 2014-03-31T10:12:36Z After Mr. Havel became president of Czechoslovakia, Mr. Bilak was charged with high treason with regard to the 1968 invasion, but the case was dropped because of insufficient evidence. Vasil Bilak, Czechoslovak Communist Who Encouraged 1968 Soviet Invasion, Dies at 96 2014-02-07T03:51:41Z Instead he’s accused of high treason in connection with the state of emergency he imposed in 2007 and the detention of judges. Musharraf No Show in Court 2014-01-02T03:35:30Z Ukraine doesn't need Russia; Ukraine needs democratic political and market reforms, and charging Yanukovych together with other thugs robbing the country blind with high treason. Ukraine and the EU: Politics of brutal pressure 2013-11-22T16:48:50Z On 29 June, 1916, Casement was found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death. Hero to traitor 2013-11-25T14:00:29Z Twenty other Boeremag members convicted of high treason were given jail terms of between five and 35 years in the court in Pretoria. Anti-Mandela plotters sentenced 2013-10-29T11:24:39Z The cookies, he wryly explained, were a homage to former President Vaclav Klaus, who this year was accused — and later exonerated — of high treason after offering amnesties to dozens of people accused of financial corruption. Prague Journal: On the Crony Safari, a Tour of a City’s Corruption 2013-08-13T00:03:26Z The arraignment of these generals on a high treason charge in the Kargil affair or for other actions they took during the nine years of Musharraf rule would set a dangerous precedent for the military. Can Nawaz Sharif walk the military tightrope? 2013-05-24T23:19:14Z Nevertheless last month he was barred from travelling abroad by the Supreme Court, after lawyers filed a petition demanding he be tried for high treason over the imposition of emergency rule in 2007. Musharraf given bail in Bhutto case 2013-05-20T14:24:20Z That protection is only removed for high treason or moral turpitude. Cyprus to limit president's immunity from prosecution 2013-04-29T11:11:24Z Prisoners eligible for release include those convicted of high treason, taking part in military mutinies or spying for Russia as well as robbery, fraud, theft, drug trafficking and minor crimes. Georgia starts freeing prisoners under amnesty 2013-01-13T15:22:06Z In September, under the influence of the Federal Security Service, the Duma passed legislation with a capacious definition of "high treason". The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics is a political tinderbox for Russia 2013-01-02T12:13:10Z "Among them are those who were selling information to our enemies...as well as military officers charged with high treason." Georgian leader vetoes amnesty bill in duel with parliament 2012-12-27T21:19:33Z “If a person is accused of high treason or massive embezzlement, or murder, the court must pass the ruling, not an individual.” Church’s Muscle Aided Win of President’s Rivals in Georgia 2012-10-13T17:38:20Z A special judicial commission recommended that he be charged with high treason—a capital crime—for secretly assisting the CIA. The Pakistani Doctor Who Helped Find Osama bin Laden's Hideout 2012-06-11T05:00:00Z One of the charges made against him on his trial at Edinburgh for high treason, was, that he had “touched children of the King’s Evil.” The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. 2012-04-25T02:01:14.613Z "I am sorry, sir, to have this duty," replied the officer; "but I am sent to arrest Sir Richard of Woodville, charged with high treason." Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z "For high treason," replied the officer; and Besmaux immediately gave orders for the Chevalier to be brought to his apartments. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z The scheme failed, and Burr was hauled before the bar of justice on charges of high treason. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z Forcibly resisting the Parliament and the King's laws is high treason. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z He is charged," M. Flandre answered pompously, "with high treason against the nation, Monsieur. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z Contentment under poverty, hunger, and misery is high treason, not to yourself alone, but to your fellows. Theological Essays 2012-03-27T02:00:21.867Z He was a member of the Society for Constitutional Information, and on that account was, in 1794, indicted of high treason, but was discharged without a trial. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" 2012-03-25T02:00:05.717Z For the rest the history of travel upon the Portsmouth Road in olden times is chiefly made up of accounts of felons condemned to death for crimes ranging from petty larceny to high treason. The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries To-Day and in Days of Old 2012-03-25T02:00:04.800Z Should you be told that acts of high treason are flagrant through the country, that a great part of the province is in actual rebellion, would you believe it true? The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z He conducted the defence of Lord George Gordon, when he was tried for high treason. A Biographical Sketch of some of the Most Eminent Individuals which the Principality of Wales has produced since the Reformation 2012-03-17T02:01:03.693Z According to Norman law and Statute 25, Henry VIII., in a case of high treason of the first degree, a confession does not save the accomplice. The Dramas of Victor Hugo: Mary Tudor, Marion de Lorme, Esmeralda 2012-03-15T02:00:28.817Z Peachum, a clergyman, was convicted of high treason for passages found in a sermon which had never been preached. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland 2012-03-12T03:00:20.310Z They were represented as 'destructive and pernicious to human society,' and were accused of 'sacrilege, sedition, and high treason.' The Trial of Henry Hetherington 2012-03-06T03:00:21.680Z The "Black List" of Pennsylvania contained the names of 490 persons attainted of high treason. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z There are certain places in Germany to-day, especially in prison camps, where high treason is conceived, high treason other than that just mentioned by me. The Future Belongs to the People 2012-03-03T03:00:19.037Z He will not receive absolution from any one under the rank of a bishop; such is the privilege of a noble condemned to death for high treason.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z The leaders of the rebellion were arrested for high treason. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland 2012-03-12T03:00:20.310Z He refused to take the oath to maintain the lawfulness of the marriage of Henry VIII. with Anne Boleyn, and was therefore adjudged guilty of high treason, and condemned to death. The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) 2012-02-22T03:00:24.020Z If one offended him, he charged him with high treason and swept him off to prison, and a court-martial. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z The paragraphs about agitation, disturbance of the peace, high treason, etc., are interpreted more and more loosely. The Future Belongs to the People 2012-03-03T03:00:19.037Z Every possible offence was punished under the name of witchcraft, from souring beer to high treason. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 7 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:03:58.623Z But the construction of the courts had subverted this principle, and declared the mere utterance of words high treason. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland 2012-03-12T03:00:20.310Z Ravaillac asked absolution of Dr. Filesac, who answered, "We are forbidden to give it in the case of a crime of high treason, unless the guilty one reveals his abettors and accomplices." The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) 2012-02-22T03:00:24.020Z Petty larceny and high treason could not be placed on the same level. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z And thirty-five years later, Karl Liebknecht underwent the same ordeal as his father—himself faced the accusation of high treason in the highest courts of his native land. The Future Belongs to the People 2012-03-03T03:00:19.037Z He was sent up to the Tower to await his trial for high treason, but just as the storm was about to break over his head, all cleared away. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z We use the characterization 'high treason' after due deliberation. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z In the same reign, it was decreed that persons guilty of high treason, and pirates, should be excluded from the right of sanctuary. Old Church Lore 2012-01-31T03:00:14.880Z A list of fifty-three individuals is given, as being charged with the crimes of high treason against the state, murder, burglary, arson, robbery, and larceny. Gleanings by the Way 2012-01-24T03:00:27.717Z In October, 1907, he was tried for high treason before the Imperial Court of Germany at Leipzig for his book on "Militarism." The Future Belongs to the People 2012-03-03T03:00:19.037Z Nor was its scope confined absolutely to high treason. Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers 2012-01-17T03:00:20.443Z On the 30th of December he was, with other bishops, brought before the bar of the House of Lords to answer a charge of high treason of which the Commons had voted them guilty. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" 2011-12-26T03:00:11.613Z A verdict has been obtained by the law officers of the Crown against Thistlewood on a charge of high treason arising out of what has been called the 'Cato Street Plot'. The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell 2011-12-24T03:08:06.653Z Again he asserts: "To swear fidelity to any other than one's own sovereign is high treason in a layman; in the cloister it is an act of religion." The War Upon Religion Being an Account of the Rise and Progress of Anti-christianism in Europe 2011-12-24T03:07:55.507Z The corruption investigation was delayed until after he stepped down as president in 2007 by rules shielding sitting leaders from investigations for anything short of high treason. Chirac Found Guilty of Diverting Paris Funds 2011-12-16T05:52:22Z The offence of “majesty,” or high treason, formed an exception to the great humane general rule that responsibility for crime ended with the criminal’s breath. Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers 2012-01-17T03:00:20.443Z On November 11th Strafford was impeached by Pym of high treason and committed to the Tower, whence he was only to come out to his death. Henrietta Maria 2011-12-15T03:00:14.290Z It is said that Thistlewood himself escaped through the only door; however, he and seven others were afterwards apprehended and arraigned for high treason. The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell 2011-12-24T03:08:06.653Z By this statue it was declared high treason for any person of English origin to marry into an Irish family. Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects 2011-12-02T03:00:21.090Z Burr had been indicted by the federal court for high treason against the United States government, in attempting, by filibustering means, to inaugurate a separate government in the then new Southwestern States. Life Gleanings 2011-12-01T03:00:23.890Z But in more codes than one death did not dissolve liability for the consequences of high treason. Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers 2012-01-17T03:00:20.443Z General powers of supervision were entrusted to the governor of Macedonia, who could reserve cases of high treason for his decision, and in case of need send troops into the country. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z The Christian Emperors would have treated such a doctrine as high treason, and even in the days of Charles the Great it would have excited universal astonishment. Letters From Rome on the Council 2011-11-25T03:00:11.447Z But the case is one of high treason under 25 Edw. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z President Jefferson issued a proclamation against him, and he was arrested on a charge of high treason. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z So inflamed, however, were men’s minds that as soon as the Parliamentary party was strong enough, Laud was indicted for high treason and beheaded. Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers 2012-01-17T03:00:20.443Z Many of the band were arrested, and six suffered the penalty of high treason. The Bath Road History, Fashion, & Frivolity on an Old Highway 2011-11-06T02:00:11.073Z The State Trials have preserved the name of a French gambler, De La Rue, who in 1696 acted as informer at the trial for high treason of Charnock and his accomplices. The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z On Friday, the 23rd of March, full proofs being obtained against him, Garnet was arraigned of high treason at Guildhall. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z He was once indicted for high treason, because he had prayed that "God would forgive the Queen her sins"; but was acquitted. Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire with biographical notices of their pastors, and some account of the puritan ministers who laboured in the county. 2011-10-13T02:00:37.230Z Alerngon Sidney, another apostle of liberty, was unjustly charged with high treason. Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues 2011-10-12T02:00:43.383Z The trial of Paine for high treason was by a Special Jury in the Court of King's Bench, Guildhall, on Tuesday, December 18, 1792, before Lord Kenyon.* The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z The latter caused some stir in the literary and political world, owing to the circumstance that the government of Baden imprudently instituted a prosecution against the author for high treason. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" 2011-10-05T02:00:17.763Z Know you, my friends, that King Philip has taken counsel with the Holy Inquisition, and by their advice he has declared all the inhabitants of the Netherlands to be guilty of high treason. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z My lords, the king cannot touch the hair of any man's head in this country, though he be guilty of high treason, but by means of the law. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:31.450Z Lord Shaftsbury, the author of the Habeas Corpus act, was arrested, imprisoned in the Tower and tried for high treason; but acquitted. Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues 2011-10-12T02:00:43.383Z Anthony Babington was executed for high treason in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, having engaged in a conspiracy to destroy that princess. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z Charges of high treason were brought against some. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" 2011-10-05T02:00:17.763Z Ghent itself was declared guilty of the most costly crimes—of disloyalty, disregard of treaties, disobedience, sedition, conspiracy, and high treason. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z On the morning after this lamentable occurrence, a "Gazette Extraordinary" was issued, signed "Sidmouth," offering one thousand pounds for the detection of Arthur Thistlewood, who stood charged with the crime of high treason. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:31.450Z "Aye! and there's Lord Northampton," commented another, "and mightily thankful he should be not to be standing at the bar himself for high treason." The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z Viscount Bolingbroke, statesman, charged with high treason and pardoned, died a.d. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z The Lords Grey and Cobham, Sir Walter Raleigh, two Catholic priests, and several others were accused of conniving at it, and arrested for high treason. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z So, then, you should follow my example, and regard all claims to freedom of conscience as crimes of high treason to be punished by immediate confiscation. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z By our Lady of Clery, you have been guilty of high treason. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z Look here, this is a serious thing, you know; it won't do to pass it over; it's high treason, and she'll have to be tried.' The Black Poodle And Other Tales 2011-08-30T02:00:37.963Z But he eluded inquiry by flight to France, and as guilty of high treason was sentenced to death, which did not prevent him from his exile unweariedly fanning the flames of rebellion. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z A Bible, no doubt, and a psalm-tune, and Covenanting dirge, made up of profanity and high treason in equal proportions. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z Strangely enough, however, the government passed over the incriminating conversation with Greenway, and relied entirely on the strong circumstantial evidence to support the charge of high treason against the prisoner. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" 2011-08-24T02:00:20.690Z The law at that time considered, and with good reason, that the idea thus embodied constituted high treason. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z In January 1854, it was whispered that the Prince had been seized, that he had been found guilty of high treason, that he was to be committed to the Tower. Queen Victoria 2011-08-23T02:00:32.007Z The Independent remnant, known as the Rump Parliament, a.d. 1648-1653, tried the king for high treason and sentenced him to death. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z They ought to convene meetings and vote, not by a show of hands, but by ballot, so that they might not be accused of so-called high treason—whether they would continue the war or not. 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 Mary was found guilty of high treason, and the law of the land assessed the penalty for high treason at death. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z But are not this dogmatic formula and the endless deifications that are derived from it crimes of high treason to the divine Majesty? The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z In the beginning, all American prisoners were committed to prison upon the charge of high treason, a charge entirely inconsistent with the idea of exchange. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z The Duke was immediately seized, and thrown into prison; and, after several private examinations, he was tried for high treason, found guilty, and condemned to death. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:23.870Z In the end, I think Mr Mubarak will be convicted for high treason and sentenced to life imprisonment. Must watch 2011-08-02T20:36:13Z Essex was arrested, was impeached for high treason, and beheaded. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z "The persons who induced you to commit an act of high treason must have promised you some reward and the Queen-mother's patronage." The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z Lord Preston, a Scotch peer, a ringleader of the conspiracy, was tried and convicted for high treason, but subsequently pardoned. William the Third 2011-07-31T02:00:12.077Z Time went on—cold winterly days, when we could hardly smell the fire; and as to warming ourselves, we had better have been guilty of high treason. A Fluttered Dovecote 2011-07-29T02:00:21.880Z The Superintendent of Police at Bolosch was, the zealous servant of his masters; if he in twice twenty-four hours did not discover the slightest trace of high treason, there must be good reason for it. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z He was one of the ‘five members,’ as they were called, whom Charles accused of high treason in January 1642. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z I, as his mother, and one of the commission of Regency, protest against what seems to me to be high treason. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z Since extradition was only demanded in cases of high treason or other serious offences against the state, the fugitive was not interfered with. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" 2011-07-16T02:00:16.387Z Berkeley's struggle with the Commonwealth.—When the news of the death of Charles I reached Virginia, Berkeley proclaimed Charles II as king and the assembly declared it high treason to question his right to Virginia. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z And these men he was to convict of high treason! The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z You’ve committed high treason, or some offence as bad, and would to a dead certainty be drawn and quartered.” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The clerk spoke slowly, intentionally, no doubt: "Michel-Jean-Louis, Baron de Castelnau-Chalosse, accused and convicted of the crime of high treason, and of fighting against his Majesty the King." The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z Alexander Poteyev guilty of high treason and desertion and sentenced him to 25 years in prison after a trial that was closed to the public. Russia Convicts Former Spy 2011-06-27T10:34:38Z Capital punishment is reintroduced, but for crimes of high treason only, and is even in such cases but very rarely applied. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z Whoever should dare to immolate a victim, said his law, or consult the entrails of the animals he had killed, should be regarded as guilty of the crime of high treason. Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarions's History of the Heavens 2011-06-24T02:00:15.873Z In the course of the trial of Joseph Smith and others, for high treason against the state of Missouri, George M. Hinkle testified as follows: The City of the Mormons or, Three Days at Nauvoo, in 1842 2011-06-23T02:00:26.503Z He then meant to make use of Christophe to convict the Prince of high treason if he were able once more to get him into the King's power. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z It were high treason against you, my benefactor, if I should delay. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z Konradin having been carried to Naples, a court of distinguished jurists was called, to try him for high treason. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z Divination which had the emperor for its object at last came to be a crime of high treason. Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarions's History of the Heavens 2011-06-24T02:00:15.873Z The powerful Churchman had been impeached for high treason; he was deprived of all the profits of his high office and was imprisoned in the Tower. The Pictorial Press Its Origin and Progress 2011-06-15T02:00:20.920Z "If the crime of high treason be indeterminate, this alone is sufficient to make the Government degenerate into arbitrary power." Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z Contentment under poverty, hunger and misery is high treason, not to yourself alone, but to your fellows. A Few Words About the Devil And Other Biographical Sketches and Essays 2011-05-31T02:00:28.247Z He is always eligible for re-election, and is irresponsible except in case of high treason. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z As the lives of princes were supposed to be dependent on these eclipses, it became high treason to expose them to such a danger without forewarning them. Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarions's History of the Heavens 2011-06-24T02:00:15.873Z It doubtless refers to the charge of high treason against the twelve Bishops. The Pictorial Press Its Origin and Progress 2011-06-15T02:00:20.920Z A contemptuous remark about Elizabeth Grey cost the Earl of Desmond his life, Worcester executing him at Drogheda in 1468, ostensibly on a charge of high treason. The Viceroys of Ireland 2011-05-24T02:00:11.197Z The attendant was not gone long, but on her return she found officers in possession of the room, the royal canopy down, and was told that “Jane Grey was a prisoner for high treason.” Great Englishwomen An Historical Reading Book for Schools 2011-05-23T02:00:09.167Z To derange the distribution of this time, to take him from Juvenal, Tacitus, or Cicero, to discuss a plan of Villèle or Angles, was almost high treason. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z He was also held to be irresponsible, except in the case of high treason. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z Thence, after she and her husband had been tried for high treason and found guilty, they were removed to the Tower. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z The deposed Earl of Ormonde succeeded in clearing himself of a charge of high treason, but the result of the bitterness and dissensions the charge provoked and fostered were felt for a long time. The Viceroys of Ireland 2011-05-24T02:00:11.197Z The following month Lady Jane and her husband were accused of high treason; they pleaded guilty to the charge, and sentence of death was passed upon them. Great Englishwomen An Historical Reading Book for Schools 2011-05-23T02:00:09.167Z Devil's Parliament, the name given to a Parliament convened by Henry VI, which met at Coventry in 1459 and unjustly accused the Duke of York of high treason. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z The estate of Leney was all that was left to the Buchanans out of their immense property, as the Arnprior estates were confiscated to the Crown for high treason on the part of their Chief. The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada 2011-04-14T02:00:54.620Z Titles are attainted for high treason, why should they not be so for every treason against good morals? Dilemmas of Pride, (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-04-06T02:00:04.340Z Richard established a mint at his castle of Trim; his son, Edmund, Earl of Rutland, was appointed Chancellor of Ireland, the viceroy's person was declared sacred, and conspiracy against him high treason. The Viceroys of Ireland 2011-05-24T02:00:11.197Z Richard heard of the plot, the Lady Margaret was accused of high treason, and it was only by reason of her husband’s favour with the king that her life was spared. Great Englishwomen An Historical Reading Book for Schools 2011-05-23T02:00:09.167Z He established the most stringent laws against high treason, which enabled almost anything to be construed into this crime. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z Mr. Lafontaine then urged that, if an amnesty was for the present considered unadvisable, the various prosecutions for high treason pending at Montreal might be abandoned. The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 2011-03-23T02:00:23.527Z Louis XVI was held prisoner, under accusation of high treason. 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 marriage of Edward IV. and Elizabeth Grey had caused much dissension in English court circles, and the king regarded any criticism of his action as being tantamount to high treason. The Viceroys of Ireland 2011-05-24T02:00:11.197Z "It is a mistake," she said, "to treat such attempts as high treason, for it dignifies the crime, and makes the criminals feel that they are bold and daring men." In the Days of Queen Victoria 2011-03-17T02:00:14.783Z Most of them were either killed or taken prisoners, and on the 19th and 21st of January Venner and ten others were executed for high treason. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" 2011-03-14T03:01:00.580Z Polewhele, Patrick Cullen or O'Collun, Williams, and Squire were all executed for high treason, the latter on the accusation of having, at Father Walpole's instigation, poisoned the pommel of Elizabeth's saddle. The Condition of Catholics Under James I. 2011-03-09T03:00:42.087Z If there had ever existed any doubt as to the crimes of high treason charged against Louis XVI, the doubt vanished before the crushing proofs furnished against him during his examination. 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 All that the dethroned king could do was to declare Ormonde's estates forfeited and his person guilty of high treason. The Viceroys of Ireland 2011-05-24T02:00:11.197Z "You make a light matter of high treason, Viscount," replied Mesmer, in a somewhat husky voice. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z "A spicy pot, Then do's us reason, Would make a cat To talk high treason." Our Cats and All About Them Their Varieties, Habits, and Management; and for Show, the Standard of Excellence and Beauty; Described and Pictured 2011-03-03T03:00:48.597Z As we were leaving, he who is now Chancellor said that I must be kept in close confinement, as in cases of high treason. The Condition of Catholics Under James I. 2011-03-09T03:00:42.087Z For such kind of high treason even the Russian Government would not have crushed me in ordinary times—but it was the year 1848. The Library Magazine of Select Foreign Literature All volumes 2011-03-02T03:00:25.433Z Pier della Vigna, who "kept both the keys of Frederick's heart," was suspected of high treason and condemned to death. A Short History of Italy (476-1900) 2011-02-24T03:01:00.630Z He listened with tolerable calmness to their Grand Remonstrance, but his attempt to seize the five members whom he accused of high treason made a good understanding impossible. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z But do not look so shocked, as if I were talking high treason. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z The charge against us was one of high treason, and we might hold ourselves prepared for any fate. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z Six made their defense, were convicted of high treason, and were reprieved. Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York 2011-01-17T03:00:47.770Z Several senators were arrested on the charge of high treason, tried before partial or irregular tribunals, and put to death. A Short History of Italy (476-1900) 2011-02-24T03:01:00.630Z Whatever their faults, they had served the house of Tudor well, and it was a grotesque perversion of justice to send them to the scaffold on a charge of high treason. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z The Roman Catholics seem to have made just complaints of the subtle and unworthy artifices of Leicester and Walsingham, by whom they were entrapped into the guilt of high treason. What was the Gunpowder Plot? The Traditional Story Tested by Original Evidence 2011-01-03T03:01:06.770Z "Of high treason, in conspiring to take the life of our blessed and gracious Queen Elizabeth," said Sir Thomas. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z A little thing, very pretty, and with eyes bursting with high treason. Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z In England, short of high treason, there was no legal offence possible except sedition or seditious libel, for which the punishment was a term of imprisonment. A Short History of English Liberalism 2010-12-22T15:03:38.007Z The latter measure at once brought to a crisis the so-called rebellion of 1848, for his share in which Smith O’Brien, an Irish member of parliament, was convicted of high treason. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z The opposition is adamant that Mr Tandja himself not only be barred, but tried for high treason. Democratic coup? 2010-02-25T15:27:00Z Much more serious was the attempt made about this same time to convict him of high treason. John Knox Gentlemen!" said Oswald, "resistance would be high treason!--Ladies! Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z After the Pope had been judged by the senate, and condemned to death for high treason, Maximus and his disciples were also brought to trial. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII Lord George Gordon committed to the Tower for high treason, and where it will end, God only knows. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams The former arranged that on the occasion of Charles’s approaching visit to Scotland, Argyll should be accused of high treason in the parliament. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" In high treason, all who participate are regarded as principals. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide Is it high treason with you to give a man a kiss, and that in the dark?--Pshaw! Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z In May, Marlborough was arrested on a charge of high treason which subsequently broke down, and Anne persisted in regarding his disgrace as a personal injury to herself. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" On his passage he was captured by a British war vessel and on the 6th of October was committed to the tower in London under the charge of high treason. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution It is high treason to give horses, goods, or weapons of any sort to the Irish. A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland Numberless arrests had been made, but no one could be legally held for high treason against the Chief Executive. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories It was declared high treason to procure the repeal of any judgment against persons therein impeached. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 The rising was a total failure; the leaders, John Frost and two others, were seized, were found guilty of high treason, and were condemned to death. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" So exasperated was Lord Dunmore on perusing this article from the pen of Jefferson that he threatened to arrest him for high treason. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution The chapel was very fine; also the hall of justice, where criminals for high treason, I think, are tried. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Even as he drank his mind wandered back to his college days when he was unimplicated in high treason against himself. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories They declared it high treason to disobey their ordinances. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 Technically Charles was, without doubt, guilty of high treason, and the considerable minority of all classes which adhered to Sigismund on his landing in Sweden in 1598 indisputably behaved like loyal subjects. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" The charge of high treason was not proved, but Dinizulu was convicted of harbouring rebels and was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" On the 28th of November Oates accused her of high treason, and the Commons passed an address for her removal and that of all the Roman Catholics from Whitehall. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" "That is in truth high treason," cried he. Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle This was one of the articles which Richard II.'s judges had declared it high treason to attempt. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 In most of the British colonies and possessions the death penalty may be imposed only in the case of high treason, wilful murder and piracy with violence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" The House of Commons was unwilling to make mere language into high treason, and a strong attempt was made to introduce the word “maliciously.” The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII He was at once elevated to the dignity of a prince,—the first open step toward high treason. The Spanish Pioneers At all events Callias’s mission does not seem to have been successful; he was indicted for high treason on his return to Athens and sentenced to a fine of fifty talents. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" These articles contained charges of high treason, chiefly relating to his conduct in France, which, whether treasonable or not, seems to have been grossly against the honour and advantage of the crown. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 Under a Penal Code drafted in 1906, however, only two offences were made capital, viz. high treason against the person of the emperor and the graver cases of murder. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" Wolsey was impeached; the Peers would have attainted him or sent him to trial for high treason; the Commons were more moderate, listening to Cromwell, who faced unpopularity by defending gallantly his old patron. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII His father-in-law, becoming jealous of Balboa's brilliant prospects, enticed him back to Darien by a treacherous message, seized him, and had him publicly executed, on the trumped-up charge of high treason, in 1517. The Spanish Pioneers The petty bourgeois rulers, particularly of Baden—Herr Brentano at the head of them—never forgot that by usurping the place and prerogatives of the "lawful" sovereign, the Grand Duke, they were committing high treason. Revolution and Counter-Revolution or, Germany in 1848 Sir James Tyrell, when tried for high treason in Henry the Seventh's reign, only eight years after, confessed to the murder. The Children of Westminster Abbey Studies in English History Caracciolo was charged with high treason; he had asked to be judged by British officers, which was refused, nor was he allowed to summon witnesses in his defence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" To refuse obedience was high treason; and, the fact being so, the ladies must submit to the law. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII He is responsible only in case of high treason, cannot be impeached but by the Chamber of Deputies, and cannot be tried except by the Senate sitting as a High Court of Justice. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 They were condemned to death for high treason. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" "There were two men—a father and son—named Shehan, taken from that cottage in the year of Emmet's unhappy rebellion, under a charge of high treason, and hanged." One Of Them Cranmer’s divorce decision was thus ratified by statute; and any person questioning in word or print the legitimacy of Elizabeth’s birth was adjudged guilty of high treason. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History Anyone who introduced Briefs of Excommunication or Interdict into the realm was declared guilty of high treason. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII The language of the placard of invitation was so violent that, in the opinion of the legal authorities, the printer might have been indicted for high treason. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses Here was not alone what might be construed into a theft, but what it was well possible, might comprise one of the gravest offences against the law: it might be high treason itself! A Day's Ride A Life's Romance Trial in England of Hardy, Horne Tooke, and others for constructive high treason. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 In the judgment of the majority, Montigny was found guilty of high treason. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Twenty were attainted of high treason, and their estates confiscated. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia The daughter of the man whom Sweden accuses of high treason, can never give her hand in marriage to a Swede.' Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna Meanwhile he was tried and found guilty of high treason in Ireland, and all his lands and other property forfeited to the Crown. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance If Justinian and Theodora did not invent this high treason, I have little knowledge of my adored rulers: I saw the smile with which they received the news from Carthage. The Scarlet Banner They were translated from the Catalan into Castilian, and served for the ominous model for the present proceedings, which took the form of a trial for high treason. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 She and her sister, Mrs. Robinson, and Mrs. Inglis, were the only females who were attainted of high treason during the Revolution. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Prosecutions for high treason and the cognate offence known as treason-felony are at the expense of the state, which alone undertakes Costs. such prosecutions. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" Opening the bracelet, I passed it round her wrist as reverently as though it were the arm of a Queen of Spain, one touch of whom is high treason. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance I suppose that’s equivalent to contempt of court or high treason.” The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday The trial on a charge of high treason took place at the Guildhall on November 13th. Ten Girls from History He became so decided an opponent of the tyrannical pretensions of the mother country that his father often predicted that, sooner or later, he would be executed for high treason. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Death, inflicted by hanging, with a provision that other modes of execution may be authorized by royal warrant in cases of high treason. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" He was immediately to be apprehended and sent up under a sufficient escort to Dublin, to take his trial, with five others, for high treason. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago Not only tomorrow, as guilty of high treason, but at once arrested and accused of poisoning. A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 The Duke was brought to the castle of Vincennes, near Paris, and the same night was tried by court martial on the charge of high treason for having borne arms against France. International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes Were those all the dangerous words he spoke--is this the charge of high treason--'What would the council of the League say?' The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. In any case, thought I, it is for no insignificant offender I am taken; and even that is some comfort, provided my crime be not high treason. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas These men stand charged with high treason, forethought—felony, slaughter, horse-stealing, and other heinous offences. Border Raids and Reivers Perhaps Vox Populi will be hung for high treason. Essays on the Constitution of the United States And I feel almost guilty of high treason against the majesty of the sublimer Muses, in the remark I am going to hazard, on the celebrated lines which follow. Coelebs In Search of a Wife Therefore, any conspiracy against his royal person, becomes high treason immediately. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. “The memory of your former acts should teach you,” returned Bernard, coarsely, “that your offence is reckoned among the best commentators of the law as high treason.” Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion Accused of high treason for having acted as Legate, Wolsey pleaded guilty of the offence, committed with the approval of the King. Henry VIII and His Court 6th edition It is said that the president ought not to have power to grant pardons in cases of high treason, but the congress. Essays on the Constitution of the United States Then the dwarf said that he was the Lord High Sheepstealer of England, and that he arrested us all for high treason. Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For Children It was for high treason, they said—It was a favour I was not beheaded. The Nephews: A Play, in Five Acts. Claudius himself was accused of high treason and heavily fined. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" In November, 1806, Joseph Hamilton Daviess, United States attorney for Kentucky, brought at Frankfort an indictment against Burr for high treason; and Wednesday, December 2, was set for trial. Crestlands A Centennial Story of Cane Ridge "High treason!" said Grace, "Fiddle-de-dee! what signifies high treason, in comparison with my mistress's orders?" Walladmor: And Now Freely Translated from the German into English. In Two Volumes. Vol. II. Woman, indicted for witchcraft and "high treason touching the supremacy," condemned. A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718 Impeached for high treason, and accused by Sir Henry Vane of a design to subdue England by force, he was forsaken by the weak king and condemned to the block. Old and New London Volume I Then came that series of trials for high treason which disgraced the British nation and glutted the sanguinary vengeance of the court. The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence Meanwhile, there were trials for high treason at Westminster Government Spies. English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. How they Illustrated and Interpreted their Times. He muttered therefore some absurdities about high treason, the king, and the parliament. Walladmor: And Now Freely Translated from the German into English. In Two Volumes. Vol. II. Add., 1580-1625, 120-121, is an instance of where the accused was suspected of both witchcraft and "high treason touching the supremacy." A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718 So he at once began to behave with a self-satisfied independence which under Wegstetten's rule would have been regarded simply as high treason. Jena or Sedan? Soon after the grand-jury for Middlesex indicted twelve men for high treason; they were members of some of the Societies mentioned just now. The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence In either form, the letter meant high treason. James VI and the Gowrie Mystery Hence, as a man now careless of life, and without hope, he wished to surrender himself to government on the charges of high treason alleged against him. Walladmor: And Now Freely Translated from the German into English. In Two Volumes. Vol. II. Adrian declared this atrocity tantamount to high treason, and at once resolved to punish it by striking a blow such as till his time had not been struck at Rome at all. Pope Adrian IV An Historical Sketch “It might be almost construed a high treason,” he returned, “for she has broke the King’s Castle of Edinburgh.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) In August he was tried for high treason—"compassing and imagining the King's death"—before a packed jury; against law, and without legal evidence. The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence But it is not high treason to conspire her death; or to violate her chastity, for the same reason as was before alleged, because the succession to the crown is not thereby endangered. Commentaries on the Laws of England Book the First V. At length the time is arrived when Edward Nicholas is to be tried for his life on the charge of high treason. Walladmor: And Now Freely Translated from the German into English. In Two Volumes. Vol. II. The “Philosophical Transactions” were afterwards accused of another kind of high treason, against grammar and common sense. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors Talk about repentance, but any talk about a coming King will be high treason in the ears of Herod.” Men of the Bible For this he was tried for high treason, and of course executed. The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence But an act to declare that the crime of which Titius is accused shall be deemed high treason; this has permanency, uniformity, and universality, and therefore is properly a rule. Commentaries on the Laws of England Book the First The whole idea was patently preposterous, but Despard was arrested, tried before a special commission, found guilty of high treason, and, with six of his fellow-conspirators, sentenced in 1803 to be hanged, drawn and quartered. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" Education, therefore, cultivated an unconditional, all-embracing obedience to the king, and the slightest inclination to assert an individual independence was high treason and was punished with death. Pedagogics as a System In this he was acting as the paid agent of a foreign Power, and was therefore guilty of high treason to his own country. The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War The Government resolved to prosecute him for high treason. The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence The trial opened at Regina on July 20, 1885, and on August 1 Riel was found guilty of high treason and sentenced to be hanged on September 18. The Day of Sir John Macdonald A Chronicle of the First Prime Minister of the Dominion This was clearly high treason; and repressing a disposition to gloss it over, Hartigan expelled the principal and suspended the seconds for long periods. The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country But Culpeper, despite this action of Sir Henry, ordered the arrest of four of the most notorious plant-cutters and charged them with high treason. Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688 Successive generations of scholars followed suit, so that even in our time it seemed high treason to compare Goethe with Horace, or Schiller with Sophocles. My Autobiography A Fragment By levying40 war is not only meant when a body is gathered together as an army, but if a company of people will go about any public reformation, this is high treason. The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence A charge of high treason was preferred against him for having quartered the royal arms with his own, and he was beheaded on Tower Hill, January 21, 1547. Six Centuries of English Poetry Tennyson to Chaucer The complainant must prove a charge of murder, high treason, or manslaughter, by single combat with the accused. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 Twelve of the leading members of the Corresponding Society, including Hardy, Horne Tooke and Holcroft were arrested and sent, for the most part to the Tower, on a charge of high treason. Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle “To attack the king’s troops would be high treason, and every man concerned would forfeit his life and estate,” said Hutchinson. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance Before trial was ventured upon, he procured an extrajudicial opinion of the Judges appointed for such services,—irregularly given, out of court, that they would declare such an act high treason. The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence At the centre of the river-front is the "Traitor's Gate," through which persons charged with high treason were formerly taken into the Tower. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel And although nobody said anything approaching high treason, their alarm on finding they had ventured to express to a stranger anything like their real opinion was very significant. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule The offence of the Bill of attainder against the Nun of Kent and her accomplices. principal conspirators was plainly high treason; their own confessions removed uncertainty; the guilt was clear—the sentence was inevitable. History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. It would be high treason if any of us lent herself to such an intrigue. Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) A Tragedy in Four Acts Thereupon thirteen apprentices who had been concerned in a riot were found guilty of high treason, sentenced, and four hanged. The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence The Parliament of Paris, composed of zealous Catholics, had declared him guilty of high treason, and offered fifty thousand crowns to whoever would deliver him up, dead or alive. Henry IV, Makers of History When Mr. Thelwell was on his trial for high treason, he wrote this note to his counsel, Mr. Erskine: "I am determined to plead my own cause." The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. The sentence was for the usual punishment of high treason. History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. The intrigues of the parliamentary leaders with the Scots had come to Strafford's knowledge, and he had determined to impeach them of high treason. Browning's England A Study in English Influences in Browning "If persons do assemble themselves and act with some force in opposition to some law ... and hope thereby to get it repealed, this is a levying war and high treason." The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence Anyone who expressed doubt, by words and speeches, as to the inherent right of Charles II to succeed his father as King of England and Virginia, was likewise to be adjudged guilty of high treason. Virginia Under Charles I And Cromwell, 1625-1660 The great State of Virginia—the "Mother of Presidents"—had vindicated her loyalty to the "peculiar institution," and, let it be added, her own spotless chivalry, by hanging this poor, crazy fanatic for high treason! War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 The punishment in cases of high treason was very terrible. History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. Upon that day he was impeached of high treason by Pym. Browning's England A Study in English Influences in Browning It was never carried out, for he was suspected of high treason, and promptly executed. Noble Deeds of the World's Heroines They were receiving, too, an emissary from a foreign country which amounted to high treason. The Traitors When I joined it, I hated the army; that sounds like high treason, doesn't it? Blake's Burden They were found guilty of high treason, and sentenced to death. History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. Three of the ringleaders, Jeremiah Brandreth, William Turner, and Isaac Ludlam, were found guilty of high treason, and the capital sentence passed upon them; the greater part of the other prisoners were condemned to transportation. Bygone Punishments At the Salisbury assizes he made his charge to the grand jury an opportunity for denouncing as guilty of high treason several peers who had taken up arms against the king. Noble Deeds of the World's Heroines Any attempt to resist Elizabeth's claims would be high treason, and, of course, if unsuccessful, would bring the heads of all concerned in it to the block. Queen Elizabeth Makers of History The whole moral world had accused the author of high treason. Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 7 A Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Lives of More Than 200 of the Most Prominent Personages in History Twice deposed from power on clear evidence of high treason, Lord Kildare was once more restored. History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. Margaret Plantagenet, Countess of Salisbury, opposed the king and his government, and she was condemned for high treason. Bygone Punishments Caesar crossed the Rubicon, the narrow brook which separated his province from Italy, to pass which at the head of an army was high treason to the State.—W. F. Helps to Latin Translation at Sight In England, to plan or design the dethronement of a monarch is, in a subject, high treason. Queen Elizabeth Makers of History For this he was arraigned on a charge of high treason, and executed in 1571. Memorials of Old London Volume I In 1438 a council assembled at Ferrara, transferred to Florence, where the excommunicated pope excommunicates the council, and declares it guilty of high treason. The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume I, No. 12, December, 1880 For a long period this disgusting punishment was the penalty for high treason. Bygone Punishments There were some trials of Tories, and two men were hanged for high treason, both Quakers, one of whom had enlisted in Howe's army, and the other was accused of numerous crimes. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia At its next sitting it summoned the judges before its tribunal, and in its turn declared them to be themselves guilty of high treason. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) To deny him this title became high treason. Memorials of Old London Volume I That is high treason; but I'm very much inclined to believe it is true. The Light of the Star A Novel With a probable indictment for complicity, espionage, high treason and the devil knows what hanging over our heads!... The Frontier Oaths are no security at all; for the priest can pardon both perjury and high treason. Americanism Contrasted with Foreignism, Romanism, and Bogus Democracy in the Light of Reason, History, and Scripture; In which Certain Demagogues in Tennessee, and Elsewhere, are Shown Up in Their True Colors It was declared high treason to designate the Queen as heretical or schismatic, to deny her right to the throne, or to ascribe such a right to any one else. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) As the Duke was executed for high treason his land escheated to the Crown. Memorials of Old London Volume I The people of all these nations looked on with great interest at the spectacle of one queen tried solemnly on a charge of high treason against another. Mary Queen of Scots Makers of History They called him before them, and charged him as guilty of high treason. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies But those who acknowledge him to have this spiritual power can give no security for their allegiance, since they believe the Pope can pardon rebellion, high treason, and all other sins whatever. Americanism Contrasted with Foreignism, Romanism, and Bogus Democracy in the Light of Reason, History, and Scripture; In which Certain Demagogues in Tennessee, and Elsewhere, are Shown Up in Their True Colors She already felt herself strong enough to order them and their troops to disperse, on pain of the punishment appointed for high treason. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) The Duke was acquitted on the first count, of high treason; and the people, hearing the announcement, “Not Guilty,” supposed that the trial was ended, and the Duke completely acquitted. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution On the 13th of November—after five months of suspense—she was tried for high treason with Cranmer, her husband Lord Guilford, and her husband's brother, Lord Ambrose. The History of London At this time it was high treason for any subject to march with banners displayed, unless he acted as the King’s representative by his distinct commission. In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers Bound in Turky Leather A collection of the several statutes and parts of statutes, now in force, relating to high treason, and misprision of high treason. The Library of William Congreve The Emperor Richu deemed that such notoriety was sufficient penalty for high treason, but Yuryaku inflicted tattooing on a man whose dog had killed one of his Majesty's fowls. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era The Duke was acquitted of high treason, and condemned to death for felony, i.e., for devising the death of Northumberland. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution The Habeas Corpus Act was suspended in 1794: Horne Tooke and Hardy were both arrested and tried for high treason in November. The English Utilitarians, Volume I. Clerk of Arraigns—Look to her, jailor, she is found guilty of high treason; and prepare yourself to die. State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) After the coup d'�tat of December 1851 he was one of those who sought to accuse Napoleon of high treason. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" All were condemned to death for high treason. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" For these words signify that he who receives the Sacrament unworthily shall be guilty of the sin of high treason, and of shedding the blood of his Lord in vain. The Faith of Our Fathers Sevier was arrested on a warrant for high treason, but he effected an escape, and after men's passions had cooled down his great services and strong character brought him again to the front. The Critical Period of American History The indictment charged Raleigh with high treason by conspiring to deprive the King of his government; to alter religion; to bring in the Roman Superstition; and to procure foreign enemies to invade the kingdom. State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) As you please," said I, "only remember that Gaston of Orleans is not King yet, and you will be guilty of the crime of high treason. My Sword's My Fortune A Story of Old France For this he was charged with high treason, and to escape imprisonment he went to England, where he remained about a year among the London comrades. Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 3, May 1906 Monthly Magazine Devoted to Social Science and Literature Implicated in the conspiracy of the Count de Soissons, the turbulent churchman was present at the battle of Marfée, and consequently declared guilty of high treason. Political Women, Vol. 1 Cæsar had already crossed the Rubicon, which was high treason, before his last proposal to compromise, and he was on his way to Rome. Ancient States and Empires In a freak of passion, she accused her grand equerry, M. Monaldeschi, of high treason, and actually put him to death. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Earl Grey, the Colonial Secretary, took occasion to warn all Canadians against this movement as an act of high treason. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) There, in Lincoln's Inn fields, Thomas Babington and his party died for high treason, and there Russell died. A Red Wallflower The Queen was in her state cabinet and the Princess beside her, in great emotion and looking very fierce, declaring the affair to be nothing less than the crime of high treason. Political Women, Vol. 1 “Faith then, though it be high treason to say so of one lady before another, Tony Creagh’s scalp dangles at the belt of the most bewitching little charmer in Christendom.” A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 The Duke, Victor Amadeus, issued a decree, declaring the Vaudois to be guilty of high treason, and confiscating all their property. The Huguenots in France Now, General Hrabovsky, commanding the Croats and Serbs secede from Magyars troops in the southern provinces, received orders from Pesth to suspend Jellacic from office and bring him to trial for high treason. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Trial by jury for persons indicted for high treason must be abandoned, since it would be impossible for the Crown to obtain the necessary convictions, and a special tribunal must be established by statute. Lord Milner's Work in South Africa From its Commencement in 1897 to the Peace of Vereeniging in 1902 All male persons convicted whether of high treason or of petit treason were, unless specially exempted in the manner I have stated, drawn to the place of execution. The Trial and Execution, for Petit Treason, of Mark and Phillis, Slaves of Capt. John Codman Who Murdered Their Master at Charlestown, Mass., in 1755; for Which the Man Was Hanged and Gibbeted, and the Woman Was Burned to Death. Including, Also, Some Account of Other Punishments by Burning in Massachusetts The prisoners, who could not be convicted of high treason, were condemned to death as horse stealers. The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 He was condemned, by a majority of 139 to 17, to be shot for high treason. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History On November 4th, the eve of his installation feast, the Cardinal was arrested on a charge of high treason and conducted by the lieutenant of the Tower toward London. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 He sided with the Yorkists in the Wars of the Roses, was taken, attainted of high treason by James, Earl of Wiltshire, and other judges appointed to try such cases, and was condemned. Shakespeare's Family In cases of high treason, other barbarities were practised upon the bodies of the criminals, but these were frequently,28 and in cases of persons of distinction, generally, remitted. The Trial and Execution, for Petit Treason, of Mark and Phillis, Slaves of Capt. John Codman Who Murdered Their Master at Charlestown, Mass., in 1755; for Which the Man Was Hanged and Gibbeted, and the Woman Was Burned to Death. Including, Also, Some Account of Other Punishments by Burning in Massachusetts Six of the inferior insurgents, who made their defence, were convicted of high treason and reprieved. The Witch of Salem or Credulity Run Mad "And I do further warn that any one failing, in contravention of the law, to obey the terms of this proclamation, will render himself liable to be prosecuted for the crime of high treason." South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Refusal to take this oath was to be adjudged high treason. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe The whole wicked world stand arraigned at the bar of God, on the charge of high treason against the government of heaven. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan These Copperhead traitors took advantage of your illness and grief over your father to inveigle you into a scheme of high treason—— Vaughan What——! A Man of the People A Drama of Abraham Lincoln On their refusal to plead, they were condemned of high treason as mutes, and sentenced to death. The Witch of Salem or Credulity Run Mad He was tried, found guilty of high treason, and condemned to death. The Children's Book of London And I must observe, that the day before the news of the battle, the old gentleman with snow-white hair was arrested and sent to the Tower, and he afterwards suffered for high treason. The Privateer's-Man One hundred Years Ago It is high treason against the church to allow so horrible a heretic to live one hour longer. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent. The Hero of Ticonderoga or Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys Of course the decision was against Leisler, and they were arraigned at the bar of justice for the crime of high treason. The Witch of Salem or Credulity Run Mad She summons them to leave Edinburgh on peril of all the penalties that attend high treason; they demand from her that the Frenchmen should be sent away and the proceedings stopped. Royal Edinburgh Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets A commission was appointed to inquire into the conduct of the senate, and several of the leading members were found guilty of high treason and put to death without mercy. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The Scottish Queen was taken to Fotheringay Castle, where she was tried for high treason and sentenced to death, and Elizabeth very reluctantly signed the warrant. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. The courtiers laughed Fairyfoot to scorn, the pages wanted to turn him out for an impudent impostor, and the prime minister said he ought to be put to death for high treason. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes Genuine rebel that he was, he did not repudiate himself even when he was practising high treason. The Goose Man He would very likely accuse me to his father of high treason, for he hates me more than poison ever since he did me that injury, and would lose no chance of compassing my destruction. Wood Magic A Fable A considerable number of Lancashire partisans, officers of the Manchester regiment, commanded by Colonel Townley, had been conveyed to London, and tried for high treason, in July 1746. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 "No, no," cried the bullying trio, "not till he has paid his penalty for high treason." Queensland Cousins He was brought before a court-martial, tried for high treason, and sentenced to death, which sentence was afterwards carried out. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War In a quarter of an hour it returned into court with a verdict of guilty of high treason. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography He was therefore condemned for high treason and was hanged on 7th June 1798. William Pitt and the Great War He might, indeed, have arrested the commissioners for high treason; but his Unionism was of a very mild type, and far from being aggressive. Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61 Thus in 1914 at Marmoros-Sziget they charged 100 persons with high treason, because it was their wish to leave the Uniate Church, in communion with Rome, and return to the Orthodox faith. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 They had thrown down their arms and sworn allegiance to an enemy, thereby committing high treason in the fullest sense of the word. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War It was to the purport that Ralegh, being attainted already of high treason, could not be drawn in question judicially for any crime since committed. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography To crown the indignation of royalists, there came the tidings that on 3rd December the French Convention decreed the trial of Louis XVI for high treason against the nation. William Pitt and the Great War The admiral, accused of high treason, was placed with his two brothers on board a vessel bound for Spain, under the command of Alphonso de Villejo. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part I. The Exploration of the World Any attempt to dissolve it is a crime of high treason: whoever shall be guilty of such an attempt will be a traitor to his country, and immediately condemned as one. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II Most of them were court-martialled for high treason and desertion, and giving up their arms, and fifteen were imprisoned in a school building at Rhenosterkop, which had been turned into a gaol for the purpose. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War The protector sought to win his brother from his treasonable designs by kindness and favors; but, all his measures proving ineffectual, he was arrested, tried, and executed, for high treason. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges And the law, which out of respect to the king makes it high treason to compass or imagine the death of his wife, when she becomes a widow ceases to surround her with this protection. The Greville Memoirs (Second Part) A Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1852 (Volume 1 of 3) Surely this came within the line of high treason, being an imagining of the Queen's death. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume V (of 10) Ashburton told him, he said, "that the article in question was no more designed to touch the fugitive slave than to affect the case of deserters or parties charged with high treason." The Journal of Negro History, Volume 7, 1922 If there was such a crime as high treason, they committed it, and did so openly and without hesitation. The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado These rash but brave noblemen were tried by their peers, and condemned as guilty of high treason. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Danby's name was signed to the despatch, and he was at once impeached on a charge of high treason. History of the English People, Volume VI Puritan England, 1642-1660; The Revolution, 1660-1683 He was captured, tried for high treason, and executed. Despoilers of the Golden Empire The harsh-voiced broadcaster continued to harangue the population of Tralee, of which the least of his words was high treason. Talents, Incorporated He was just laying his scheme before Charles when the news reached him that Pym was at the bar of the Lords with his impeachment for high treason. History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 All classes were required to maintain absolute silence, and any controversy, or criticism, or remark was regarded as high treason. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges This fellow must be one of the King’s enemies, and if I am helping the King’s enemies, shan’t I be committing high treason? The New Forest Spy The unwisdom of the Government in prosecuting him for high treason was soon apparent. A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III "It couldn't be anything in the high treason line, anyway." Uncle Sam's Boys in the Philippines or, Following the Flag against the Moros “I know that I am speaking like a loyal officer of the king, Sir Henry, and that if I did my duty I should arrest you at once on a charge of high treason.” In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" He had scarcely arrived in London when the intrepid Pym accused him of high treason. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges He blandly smiled as I begged him to understand that it was nothing short of high treason to catch such lovely trout with anything other than artificial fly. Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler To add to the absurdity of the whole business, the poor crazy gentleman was solemnly tried for high treason. A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III The accusation brought against the victims was high treason. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time And you look as if I had talked high treason. Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden Stratford had endeavoured to dissuade the king from entering on the French war, and the king, hard pressed for money, had the archbishop arraigned for high treason. The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Archiepiscopal See |
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