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Page 55
He expressed great anxiety , that the question should be calmly and fully
discussed , summoned the Reverend Bench to arm themselves for the combat ,
and desired , that the result of the discussion might be an irrevocable decision
upon the ...
He expressed great anxiety , that the question should be calmly and fully
discussed , summoned the Reverend Bench to arm themselves for the combat ,
and desired , that the result of the discussion might be an irrevocable decision
upon the ...
Page 242
He expressed the warmest sense of his Majesty ' s clemency , not only for his
own restoration to all his civil rights , but more especially for the favourable
indulgence and • protection , which his wife , his children , and his family had ...
He expressed the warmest sense of his Majesty ' s clemency , not only for his
own restoration to all his civil rights , but more especially for the favourable
indulgence and • protection , which his wife , his children , and his family had ...
Page 331
The county of Wexford had , on the 10th of Resolutions of the condApril , come to
a string of resolutions , in which ty of Wexford . they expressed their unlimited
confidence in government to grant them sedress , at the time , and in the qualified
...
The county of Wexford had , on the 10th of Resolutions of the condApril , come to
a string of resolutions , in which ty of Wexford . they expressed their unlimited
confidence in government to grant them sedress , at the time , and in the qualified
...
Page 355
Immediately Mr . Verner , expressed his readiness to send his sons , ( the two
persans stated by O ' Neil as heading the incendias ries ) to bring forward the
people , whom O ' Neil pointed out as able to corroborate his deposition .
Immediately Mr . Verner , expressed his readiness to send his sons , ( the two
persans stated by O ' Neil as heading the incendias ries ) to bring forward the
people , whom O ' Neil pointed out as able to corroborate his deposition .
Page 511
The motion was expressed in the following words . " This House , feeling the
necessity ' of a firm and stable administration at this very important crisis of public
affairs , resolve , that it is impossible to view , without the deepest regret , the ...
The motion was expressed in the following words . " This House , feeling the
necessity ' of a firm and stable administration at this very important crisis of public
affairs , resolve , that it is impossible to view , without the deepest regret , the ...
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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...
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| Title | The history of Ireland, from its union with Great Britain ... to October 1810, Volume 2 The history of Ireland, from its union with Great Britain ... to October 1810, Francis Peter Plowden |
| Author | Francis Peter Plowden |
| Published | 1811 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 10 Apr 2007 |
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