The History of Ireland: From Its Invasion Under Henry II. to Its Union with Great Britain, Volume 2T. Egerton, 1812 - Ireland |
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... parliament - Nego- ciation of the articles of Limerick The articles contested from the pulpit - Sir Richard Cox's conduct in reference to the ar- ticles of Limerick - William had offered ... parliament - Parliamentary commission for a 3 CHAP.
... parliament - Nego- ciation of the articles of Limerick The articles contested from the pulpit - Sir Richard Cox's conduct in reference to the ar- ticles of Limerick - William had offered ... parliament - Parliamentary commission for a 3 CHAP.
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... parliament - Parliamentary commission for enquiring into the value of the forfeited estates -- Contest between the court and parliamentary interest bene- ficial to Ireland - Yet Ireland suffers on both sides - The act of resumption ...
... parliament - Parliamentary commission for enquiring into the value of the forfeited estates -- Contest between the court and parliamentary interest bene- ficial to Ireland - Yet Ireland suffers on both sides - The act of resumption ...
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... parliament prorogued - Effects of these unusual prorogations - Lord - lieutenant's success in encreasing his party during the cessation - Lord Townshend meets the new parliament - Lord Townshend secures a sure majority of one - third of ...
... parliament prorogued - Effects of these unusual prorogations - Lord - lieutenant's success in encreasing his party during the cessation - Lord Townshend meets the new parliament - Lord Townshend secures a sure majority of one - third of ...
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... parliamentary reform lost - Causes of po- pular discontent - Parliament prorogued and popular discontents increased - Proceedings for parliamentary reform - Disunion of the volunteers and its consequences - Meeting of national congress ...
... parliamentary reform lost - Causes of po- pular discontent - Parliament prorogued and popular discontents increased - Proceedings for parliamentary reform - Disunion of the volunteers and its consequences - Meeting of national congress ...
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... Parliament , meets : Ineffectual efforts of the patriots - Mr . Grattan's extraordinary charge against ministers - Further efforts of the opposition - Prorogation , dissolution , of the old , and convention of a new parliament - Lord ...
... Parliament , meets : Ineffectual efforts of the patriots - Mr . Grattan's extraordinary charge against ministers - Further efforts of the opposition - Prorogation , dissolution , of the old , and convention of a new parliament - Lord ...
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Page 390 - That an humble address be presented to his Majesty, that his Majesty will be graciously pleased to give directions; that a Minister may be sent to Paris, to treat with those persons who exercise provisionally the functions of Executive Government in France, touching such points as may be in discussion between his Majesty and his Allies, and the French Nation...
Page 216 - I moved criminal for leave to bring in a Bill to repeal so much of the Act of King William as punishes with death the offence of stealing privately in a shop, warehouse, or stable, goods of the value of five shillings...
Page 223 - An Act for the better securing the dependency of Ireland upon the Crown of Great Britain,
Page 3 - Whilst that temper prevailed, and it prevailed in all its force to a time within our memory, every measure was pleasing and popular, just in proportion as it tended to harass and ruin a set of people, who were looked upon as enemies to God and man ; and indeed as a race of bigoted savages who were a disgrace to human nature itself.
Page 207 - That a claim of any body of men, other than the king, lords, and commons of Ireland to make laws to bind this kingdom, is unconstitutional, illegal, and a grievance.
Page 35 - I must do it justice : it was a complete system, full of coherence and consistency ; well digested and well composed in all its parts. It was a machine of wise and elaborate contrivance ; and as well fitted for the oppression, impoverishment, and degradation of a people, and the debasement, in them, of human nature itself, as ever proceeded from the perverted ingenuity of man.
Page 540 - Pitt could not concur in a hopeless attempt to force it now, that he must at all times repress with the same decision, as if he held an adverse opinion, any unconstitutional conduct in the Catholic body.
Page 529 - For the like purpose it would be fit to propose, that all laws in force at the time of the union, and all the courts of civil and ecclesiastical jurisdiction, within the respective kingdoms, shall remain as now by law established within the same, subject only to such alterations or regulations from time to time, as circumstances may appear to the parliament of the United Kingdom to require.
Page 563 - This great measure, on which my wishes have been long earnestly bent, I shall ever consider as the happiest event of my reign, being persuaded that nothing could so effectually contribute to extend to my Irish subjects the full participation of the blessings derived from the British Constitution, and to establish on the most solid foundation the strength, prosperity, and power of the whole empire.
Page 461 - Wexford forces, now innumerable and irresistible, will not be controlled, if they meet with resistance. To prevent, therefore, the total ruin of all property in the town, I urge you to a speedy surrender, which you will be forced to in a few hours, with loss and bloodshed, as you are surrounded on all sides.