The Select Speeches of the Right Hon. Henry Grattan: To which is Added His Letter on the Union, with a Commentary on His Career and Character |
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... charge is offered on oath . Will you deny the fact ? Will you justify the fact ? Will you inquire into it ? It is alleged , that in certain parishes of the south , tithes have been excessive , and have observed no equity for the poor ...
... charge is offered on oath . Will you deny the fact ? Will you justify the fact ? Will you inquire into it ? It is alleged , that in certain parishes of the south , tithes have been excessive , and have observed no equity for the poor ...
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... charge for his extraordinary labour . Rent is a charge on land , tithe on labour ; the one definite , the other indefinite ; they are not convertible ; increase your rent under any pretence , still it must avoid the essential evil of ...
... charge for his extraordinary labour . Rent is a charge on land , tithe on labour ; the one definite , the other indefinite ; they are not convertible ; increase your rent under any pretence , still it must avoid the essential evil of ...
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... charge against me , I would say , " You charge me with having an intercourse with rebels , and you found your charge upon what is said to have appeared before a committee of the Lords . Sir , the report of that committee is totally and ...
... charge against me , I would say , " You charge me with having an intercourse with rebels , and you found your charge upon what is said to have appeared before a committee of the Lords . Sir , the report of that committee is totally and ...
Contents
MEMOIR OF HENRY GRATTAN | iii |
DECLARATION OF IRISH RIGHTS APRIL 19 1780 | 49 |
CATHOLIC QUESTION FEB 20 1782 | 64 |
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