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For your Petitioners most humbly shew , that by virtue of . divers statutes now in
force , his Majesty ' s Roman Catholic subjects , who form so great a proportion of
the population of Ire . land , and contribute so largely to the resources of the ...
For your Petitioners most humbly shew , that by virtue of . divers statutes now in
force , his Majesty ' s Roman Catholic subjects , who form so great a proportion of
the population of Ire . land , and contribute so largely to the resources of the ...
Page 193
The money so presented is levied on the occupiers of the land , or the tenants
actually cultisating the soil , in addition to their rents payable to their landlords .
And the landlord . contri . butes no part of this tax , unless for such land , as he
may ...
The money so presented is levied on the occupiers of the land , or the tenants
actually cultisating the soil , in addition to their rents payable to their landlords .
And the landlord . contri . butes no part of this tax , unless for such land , as he
may ...
Page 395
... property there but lands and houses contributed to the payment , of the poor ,
he was desirous of having some more general measure . ... heavy on the land
owners ; they were a description of persons in that country the best able to afford
it .
... property there but lands and houses contributed to the payment , of the poor ,
he was desirous of having some more general measure . ... heavy on the land
owners ; they were a description of persons in that country the best able to afford
it .
Page 439
That the remotė , but not less sensible consequences extend to the remaining
population of the land , distracting his Majesty ' s people with inquietude and
jealousy ; and substituting an insi" dious system of monopoly on the one hand ,
and ...
That the remotė , but not less sensible consequences extend to the remaining
population of the land , distracting his Majesty ' s people with inquietude and
jealousy ; and substituting an insi" dious system of monopoly on the one hand ,
and ...
Page 464
... Majesty ' s land or military forces whatsoever , should be allowed the free
exercise of such religious opinions , as they ... or land or military forces , and
having previously signified in writing , signed by bimself , to bis commanding
officer , his ...
... Majesty ' s land or military forces whatsoever , should be allowed the free
exercise of such religious opinions , as they ... or land or military forces , and
having previously signified in writing , signed by bimself , to bis commanding
officer , his ...
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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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