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... hundred and forty pages closely printed , and each page containing forty lines ; -the other , which is more commonly known , published by Colburn in 1827 , also in two volumes octavo , but of a smaller size , much larger print , and ...
... hundred and forty pages closely printed , and each page containing forty lines ; -the other , which is more commonly known , published by Colburn in 1827 , also in two volumes octavo , but of a smaller size , much larger print , and ...
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... by the act of parlia- ment passed in 1774 , to acquire full property in land , as far as a lease of nine hundred and ninety - nine years ; and they were also delivered from the law which had 20 A.D. LIFE OF THOMAS REYNOLDS .
... by the act of parlia- ment passed in 1774 , to acquire full property in land , as far as a lease of nine hundred and ninety - nine years ; and they were also delivered from the law which had 20 A.D. LIFE OF THOMAS REYNOLDS .
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... hundred members , though seldom more than twenty or thirty met . They framed and presented petitions to Parliament from time to time , under the sanction of Government , and thus gradually obtained considerable modifications of the ...
... hundred members , though seldom more than twenty or thirty met . They framed and presented petitions to Parliament from time to time , under the sanction of Government , and thus gradually obtained considerable modifications of the ...
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... hundred and eighty houses ! In some places landlords were obliged to relinquish their rents , and the clergy their tithes , and many families abandoned their houses , and fled to Dublin for protection . At Dundalk , at one assizes ...
... hundred and eighty houses ! In some places landlords were obliged to relinquish their rents , and the clergy their tithes , and many families abandoned their houses , and fled to Dublin for protection . At Dundalk , at one assizes ...
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... hundred and twenty to a hundred and fifty , divided into eight distinct forms or classes , each having its own separate master and school - room , its separate desk in the hall , its distinct table at meals , and its own sleeping ...
... hundred and twenty to a hundred and fifty , divided into eight distinct forms or classes , each having its own separate master and school - room , its separate desk in the hall , its distinct table at meals , and its own sleeping ...
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Page 10 - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
Page 136 - To subvert the tyranny of our execrable Government, to break the connection with England, the never-failing source of all our political evils, and to assert the independence of my country — • these were my objects. To unite the whole people of Ireland, to abolish the memory of all past dissensions, and to substitute the common name of Irishman in place of the denominations of Protestant, Catholic, and Dissenter — these were my means.
Page iii - What if he hath decreed that I shall first Be tried in humble state, and things adverse, By tribulations, injuries, insults, Contempts, and scorns, and snares, and violence, Suffering, abstaining, quietly expecting, Without distrust or doubt, that he may know What I can suffer, how obey '( Who best Can suffer, best can do ; best reign, who first Well hath obey'd ; just trial, ere I merit My exaltation without change or end.
Page 394 - In the awful presence of God, I, AB, do voluntarily declare that I will persevere in endeavouring to form a brotherhood of affection among Irishmen of every religious persuasion...
Page 275 - Irishmen, your country is free, and you are about to be avenged. That vile Government which has so long and so cruelly oppressed you, is no more. Some of its most atrocious monsters have already paid the forfeit of their lives, and the rest are in our hands.
Page 277 - Many of the military feel the love of liberty glow within their breasts, and have joined the national standard. Receive with open arms such as shall follow so glorious an example: they can render signal service to the cause of freedom, and shall be rewarded according to their deserts. But for the wretch who turns his sword against his native country, let the national vengeance be visited on him; let him find no quarter. Two other crimes demand...
Page 23 - We beg leave humbly to represent to your majesty, that it is not by temporary expedients, but by a free trade alone, that this nation is now to be saved from impending ruin.
Page 135 - Molyneux, that the influence of England was the radical vice of our Government, and consequently that Ireland would never be either free, prosperous, or happy, until she was independent, and that independence was unattainable whilst the connection with England existed.
Page 277 - Country, be [Devoted to] passed in learning how to fight for it, or preparing the means of War, for War, War alone must occupy every mind and every hand in Ireland, until its long oppressed Soil be purged of all its enemies.
Page 173 - Which of the two to choose, slavery or death ! No, let us rise at once, gird on our swords, And, at the head of our remaining troops, Attack the foe, break through the thick array Of his throng'd legions, and charge home upon him. Perhaps some arm, more lucky than the rest, May reach his heart, and free the world from bondage.