The History of Ireland, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time: Embracing Also a Statistical and Geographical Account of that Kingdom ; Forming Together a Complete View of Its Past and Present State, Under Its Political, Civil, Literary, and Commercial Relations, Volume 2 |
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Page 63
... peerage of Ireland . " But you are to consider this head in another ' point of view ; you are called on this day to settle the constitution , and if you leave any thing un- settled , if you leave any thing unasserted , you are ...
... peerage of Ireland . " But you are to consider this head in another ' point of view ; you are called on this day to settle the constitution , and if you leave any thing un- settled , if you leave any thing unasserted , you are ...
Page 161
... peerage was sold ; the caitiffs of corruption were every where : in the lobby , in the street , on the steps , and at the door of every parliamentary leader , whose thresholds were worn by the members of the then administration ...
... peerage was sold ; the caitiffs of corruption were every where : in the lobby , in the street , on the steps , and at the door of every parliamentary leader , whose thresholds were worn by the members of the then administration ...
Page 163
... peerages took place , and numerous new appointments were made . Among the latter was the elevation of the Attorney General ( Fitz- gibbon ) to the office of lord chancellor , vacant by the death of Lord Lifford ; and it is remark- able ...
... peerages took place , and numerous new appointments were made . Among the latter was the elevation of the Attorney General ( Fitz- gibbon ) to the office of lord chancellor , vacant by the death of Lord Lifford ; and it is remark- able ...
Page 297
... Peerages , also , he had heard , were bartered for the rights of minors ; and every effort used to destroy the free agency of parliament . Lord Castlereagh , ( who was frequently designated in the course of this debate by the epithet of ...
... Peerages , also , he had heard , were bartered for the rights of minors ; and every effort used to destroy the free agency of parliament . Lord Castlereagh , ( who was frequently designated in the course of this debate by the epithet of ...
Page 309
... surmised . Twenty seven new titles were added to the peerage ; promotions , grants , concessions , and promises were abundantly lavished . • articles of union , underwent much discussion , in Altercation between Grattan and Corry . 309.
... surmised . Twenty seven new titles were added to the peerage ; promotions , grants , concessions , and promises were abundantly lavished . • articles of union , underwent much discussion , in Altercation between Grattan and Corry . 309.
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