Notes and Queries, Number 42, August 17, 1850 by Various
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Thomas of Lancaster, supposed to have worked miracles.--Query, Was "The
Parson of Wigan" one of these accomplices, and what was his name? Was he ever brought to trial for aiding the Earl, preaching sedition in the parish church of Wigan, and offering absolution to all who would join the standard of the barons? and what was the result of that trial--death or pardon? CLERICUS CRAVENSIS. _Prelates of France._--P.C.S.S. is desirous to know where he can meet with an accurate list of the Archbishops and Bishops of France (or more properly of their Sees) under the old _régime_. _Lord Chancellor's Oath._--The gazette of the 16th July notified that the Right Hon. Sir Thomas Wilde, in council, took the oath of Lord Chancellor of Great Britain _and Ireland_ on the 15th inst.; and the same gazette announced the direction of the Queen that letters patent be passed granting the dignity of baron to the Right Hon. Sir Thomas Wilde, Knt., Lord Chancellor of that part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland called _Great Britain_. Why, when he is only Chancellor of Great Britain, should he take the oath of Chancellor of Great Britain _and Ireland_? J. _Mediæval Nomenclature._--In what work is to be obtained the best |
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