Memoirs of the Different Rebellions in Ireland: From the Arrival of the English Also, a Particular Detail of that which Broke Out the XXIIId of May, MDCCXCVIII; with the History of the Conspiracy which Preceded it, Volume 2 |
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... informant is fully convinced upon different grounds , ( but which , as being ... faith , that his reafon for knowing the faid fchemes and defigns to be true ... faith , and the extirpation of heresy in this kingdom ; and that . as there ...
... informant is fully convinced upon different grounds , ( but which , as being ... faith , that his reafon for knowing the faid fchemes and defigns to be true ... faith , and the extirpation of heresy in this kingdom ; and that . as there ...
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... Informant faith , he hath no other motive for discovering faid confpiracy , but to preferve peace , and to prevent ... faith to its primitive purity . That informant knew that the late Nicholas Sheehy was chiefly supported by the faid ...
... Informant faith , he hath no other motive for discovering faid confpiracy , but to preferve peace , and to prevent ... faith to its primitive purity . That informant knew that the late Nicholas Sheehy was chiefly supported by the faid ...
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... Informant faith , that the execution of faid Nicholas Sheehy , and the rest of his friends , has been the means of faving the lives of the faid perfons whom they fwore to affaffinate . Informant faith , he was prefent at a meeting held ...
... Informant faith , that the execution of faid Nicholas Sheehy , and the rest of his friends , has been the means of faving the lives of the faid perfons whom they fwore to affaffinate . Informant faith , he was prefent at a meeting held ...
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... faith , there are at prefent fifteen thousand men embodied for the above purpose , from the mufter - roll of their numbers kept by informant ; and that most of them are armed . Informant faith , he is thoroughly convinced that this ...
... faith , there are at prefent fifteen thousand men embodied for the above purpose , from the mufter - roll of their numbers kept by informant ; and that most of them are armed . Informant faith , he is thoroughly convinced that this ...
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... faith , That on or about the first day of July , 1798 , he , this informant , being in the yard of the reverend Henry Braddell , his landlord , was informed that the rebels were advancing ; in confequence of which he , this informant ...
... faith , That on or about the first day of July , 1798 , he , this informant , being in the yard of the reverend Henry Braddell , his landlord , was informed that the rebels were advancing ; in confequence of which he , this informant ...
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Page 415 - YOUR patriotic exertions in the cause of your country have hitherto exceeded your most sanguine expectations, and in a short time must ultimately be crowned with success. Liberty has raised her drooping head, thousands daily flock to her standard, the voice of her children every where prevails. Let us then in the moment of triumph, return thanks to the Almighty Ruler of the Universe, that a total stop has been put to those sanguinary measures, which of late were but too often resorted to by the creatures...
Page 229 - I, AB, in the presence of God, do pledge myself to my country, that I will use all my abilities and influence in the attainment of an impartial and adequate representation of the Irish nation in parliament ; and as a means of absolute and immediate necessity in the establishment of this chief good of Ireland, I will endeavour, as much as lies in my ability, to forward a brotherhood of affection, an identity of interests, a communion of rights, and...
Page 32 - Wexford without opposi" tion, to lay down their arms, and return to their allegiance, provided that " their persons and properties are guaranteed by the commanding officer ; " and that they will use every influence in their power to induce the " people of the country at large to return to their allegiance...
Page 415 - ... few professional commanders: but what power can resist men fighting for liberty! In the moment of triumph, my countrymen, let not your victories be tarnished with any wanton act of cruelty: many of those unfortunate men now in prison were not your enemies from principle; most of them, compelled by necessity, were obliged to oppose you: neither let a difference in religious sentiments cause a difference among the people.
Page 475 - On the flank or extremity of every rank, there should be intrepid men placed to keep the fronts even, that, at closing, every point should tell together. They should have at the same time two or three like bodies at convenient distances in the rear, who would be brought up, if wanting, to support the front, which would give confidence to their brothers in action, as it would tend to discourage the enemy. At the same time there should be in the rear of each division some men of spirit to keep the...
Page 228 - Resolved that the weight of English influence in the government of this country is so great as to require a cordial union among all the people of Ireland, to maintain that balance which is essential to the preservation of our liberties and the extension of our commerce.
Page 223 - Protestant Ascendancy," we have further resolved, that we consider the protestant ascendancy to consist in A Protestant King of Ireland, A Protestant Parliament, A Protestant Hierarchy, Protestant Electors and Government, The Benches of Justice, The Army and the Revenue. Through all their Branches and Details, Protestant: And this System Supported by a Connection with the Protestant Realm of Britain.
Page 227 - ... their welfare ; We think it our duty, as Irishmen, to come forward, and state what we feel to be our heavy grievance, and what we know to be its effectual remedy.
Page 441 - Town itself from fire, as well as the lives of many loyal subjects who were prisoners in the hands of the rebels. The rebels fled, upon my approach, over the Bridge of Wexford, and towards the Barony of Forth.
Page 417 - I do further declare that neither hopes, fears, rewards or punishments, shall ever induce me directly or indirectly, to inform on, or give evidence against any member or members of this or similar societies, for any act or expression of theirs, done or made collectively or individually, in or out of this society, in pursuance of the spirit of this obligation.