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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... United Irishmen 228 . Outrages by the defenders in the year 1793 239 Papers found on the Leinfter delegates , feized at Oliver Bond's , on 12th March , 1798 243 Mr. Grattan's answer to the Roman catholieks * 249 Confpiracy in the county ...
... United Irishmen 228 . Outrages by the defenders in the year 1793 239 Papers found on the Leinfter delegates , feized at Oliver Bond's , on 12th March , 1798 243 Mr. Grattan's answer to the Roman catholieks * 249 Confpiracy in the county ...
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... united Irishmen 456 The defcent of 7. N. Tandy , at Rutland 463 Doctor Huffey's pastoral letter 467 The manner of attacking a large vity , by lord Edward Fitzgerald 475 Observations on whipping and free quarters 478 on the improvement ...
... united Irishmen 456 The defcent of 7. N. Tandy , at Rutland 463 Doctor Huffey's pastoral letter 467 The manner of attacking a large vity , by lord Edward Fitzgerald 475 Observations on whipping and free quarters 478 on the improvement ...
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... united Irishmen's cath . From the following incidents we may infer , that , with the best military talents , and the warmest zeal in the rebel caufe , his power could not have been of any duration . Mr. Solomon Richards affured me ...
... united Irishmen's cath . From the following incidents we may infer , that , with the best military talents , and the warmest zeal in the rebel caufe , his power could not have been of any duration . Mr. Solomon Richards affured me ...
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... united Irishmen had left it early in the morning , which convinced major Seddon that general Nugent's information was well founded . Of four hundred men , capable of bearing arms , two hundred turned out on the oc- cafion ; but they ...
... united Irishmen had left it early in the morning , which convinced major Seddon that general Nugent's information was well founded . Of four hundred men , capable of bearing arms , two hundred turned out on the oc- cafion ; but they ...
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... United Irishmen . But it has fince appeared , that the mafs of the people were univerfally infected with their ... United Irish- men had been made there , and more fince the pro- clamation . † * Report of the fecret committee , Appendix ...
... United Irishmen . But it has fince appeared , that the mafs of the people were univerfally infected with their ... United Irish- men had been made there , and more fince the pro- clamation . † * Report of the fecret committee , Appendix ...
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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.