The history of Ireland, from its union with Great Britain ... to October 1810, Volume 2 |
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... evidence at the bar to substantiate their allegations , their wish to lay before the house a note of the evi- dence upon the trial , to which the petition referred , and their hope , that justice would be done them in such way , as to ...
... evidence at the bar to substantiate their allegations , their wish to lay before the house a note of the evi- dence upon the trial , to which the petition referred , and their hope , that justice would be done them in such way , as to ...
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... evidence could be procured , a message at least from his Majesty might have laid a parliamentary ground for discussing the measure . Mr. Dawson in opposing the sus- pension , observed , that if there existed any necessity for so harsh a ...
... evidence could be procured , a message at least from his Majesty might have laid a parliamentary ground for discussing the measure . Mr. Dawson in opposing the sus- pension , observed , that if there existed any necessity for so harsh a ...
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... evidence to support it , the Marquis of Abercorn presented the petition of Mr. Hart , which , upon his motion , was ordered to lie upon the table . 1805 . istic symp- Pitt system . It has been 162 The Reign of George III .
... evidence to support it , the Marquis of Abercorn presented the petition of Mr. Hart , which , upon his motion , was ordered to lie upon the table . 1805 . istic symp- Pitt system . It has been 162 The Reign of George III .
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... evidence of the insidious and base obsequiousness of Lord Hardwicke's Government to that system , which has brought Ireland to its present unfortunate si- tuation . That passive Viceroy had so far lent himself to the mischievous ...
... evidence of the insidious and base obsequiousness of Lord Hardwicke's Government to that system , which has brought Ireland to its present unfortunate si- tuation . That passive Viceroy had so far lent himself to the mischievous ...
Page 167
... evidence to them . The Foreman and four others of the Grand Jury have declared upon oath , that they took no notes in writing ; but swore only according to their ge- neral recollections and impressions ; and that , above 18 months after ...
... evidence to them . The Foreman and four others of the Grand Jury have declared upon oath , that they took no notes in writing ; but swore only according to their ge- neral recollections and impressions ; and that , above 18 months after ...
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Page 502 - That it is contrary to the. first duties of the confidential servants of the Crown to restrain themselves by any pledge, expressed or implied, from offering to the King any advice which the course of circumstances may render necessary for the welfare and security of any part of his Majesty's extensive empire.
Page 83 - I do declare that I do not believe that the Pope of Rome or any other foreign prince, prelate, person, state, or potentate, hath or ought to have any temporal or civil jurisdiction, power, superiority, or pre-eminence, directly or indirectly, within this realm.
Page 83 - I also declare, that it is not an article of the Catholic faith, neither am I thereby required to believe or profess that the Pope is infallible, or that I am bound to obey any order in its own nature immoral, though the Pope, or any ecclesiastical power, should issue or direct such order; but, on the contrary, I hold that it would be sinful in me to pay any respect or obedience thereto...
Page 24 - On the other hand, should the Catholics be sensible of the benefit they possess by having so many characters of eminence pledged not to embark in the service of Government, except on the terms of the Catholic privileges being obtained...
Page 32 - Called to the throne of France by Providence, and by the suffrages of the senate, the people, and the army, my first sentiment is a wish for peace. France and England abuse their prosperity. They may contend for ages ; but do 'their governments well fulfil the most sacred of their duties, and will not so much blood shed uselessly, and without a view to any end, condemn them in their own consciences] I consider it as no disgrace to make the first step. I have, I hope, sufficiently proved to the world...
Page 83 - An Act for the further Limitation of the Crown, and better securing the Rights and Liberties of the Subject, is and stands limited to the Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover, and the heirs of her body, being Protestants ; hereby utterly renouncing and abjuring any obedience or allegiance unto any other person claiming or pretending a right to the crown of this realm.
Page 32 - I hope, sufficiently proved to the world, that I fear none of the chances of war ; it, besides, presents nothing that I need to fear : peace is the wish of my heart, but war has never been inconsistent with my glory.
Page 33 - ... with the Emperor of Russia, who has given the strongest proofs of the wisdom and elevation of the sentiments, with which he is animated, and the lively interest, which he takes in the, safety and independence of Jurope.
Page 2 - It is uncecessary to dwell on the mischiefs which have already resulted from placing the great offices of government in weak and incapable hands. We see no hope of any effectual remedy for these mischiefs, but by uniting in the public service " as large a proportion as possible of the weight, talents, and character, to be found in public men of all descriptions, and without any exception.
Page 83 - I do renounce, reject, and abjure, the opinion that Princes excommunicated by the Pope and Council, or by any authority of the See of Rome, or by any authority whatsoever, may be deposed or murdered by their Subjects, or by any person whatsoever...