The history of Ireland, from its union with Great Britain ... to October 1810, Volume 2 |
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... present times afford at once so strong an inducement and so favourable an occa- " sion . " His Lordship ended his letter with what amounts to his absolute conviction of Mr. Pitt's insincerity . " We are " certainly not ignorant of the ...
... present times afford at once so strong an inducement and so favourable an occa- " sion . " His Lordship ended his letter with what amounts to his absolute conviction of Mr. Pitt's insincerity . " We are " certainly not ignorant of the ...
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... present month . There is no object , which his Majesty has more at heart , than to avail himself of the first op- portunity to procure again for his subjects the advantages of a peace founded on a basis , which may not be incompatible ...
... present month . There is no object , which his Majesty has more at heart , than to avail himself of the first op- portunity to procure again for his subjects the advantages of a peace founded on a basis , which may not be incompatible ...
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... present it . He knew not how to anti- cipate its rejection , because he could not bring his mind to imagine , that it would be opposed by a minister , who had given a solemn pledge to use his best and incessant endeavours in support of ...
... present it . He knew not how to anti- cipate its rejection , because he could not bring his mind to imagine , that it would be opposed by a minister , who had given a solemn pledge to use his best and incessant endeavours in support of ...
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... present : and not one of them durst rise in support of his veracity . Lord Temple and Mr. Hyt- chinson deprecated the mischievous consequences of thus tra- ducing and libelling the country . Lord Temple most judiciously complained ...
... present : and not one of them durst rise in support of his veracity . Lord Temple and Mr. Hyt- chinson deprecated the mischievous consequences of thus tra- ducing and libelling the country . Lord Temple most judiciously complained ...
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... present ) should be requested to ac cede to the deputation . 2 ° . That the petition pre- pared by the Catholic committee , and reported by Lord Fingall to that meeting , should be then signed by Lord Fingall and the other Catholic ...
... present ) should be requested to ac cede to the deputation . 2 ° . That the petition pre- pared by the Catholic committee , and reported by Lord Fingall to that meeting , should be then signed by Lord Fingall and the other Catholic ...
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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...