The History of the Irish Rebellion: In the Year 1798, &c., Containing an Impartial Narrative of the Proceedings of the Irish Revolutionists, from the Year 1782, Til the Total Suppression of the Insurrection; with a Review of the History of Ireland, from Its First Invasion by the English, Til the Commencement of the Rebellion |
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... force ; no tie extended further than the limits of the territory possessed by any particular sect or clan into which the people were divided ; a chieftain distin- B guished by strength of body , ferocity of manners ,
... force ; no tie extended further than the limits of the territory possessed by any particular sect or clan into which the people were divided ; a chieftain distin- B guished by strength of body , ferocity of manners ,
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... manners , or superior skill in conducting a predatory band in quest of plunder , was the only object of their attachment and admiration . In such a state of society , acts of treachery and brutality abounded , which were not ...
... manners , or superior skill in conducting a predatory band in quest of plunder , was the only object of their attachment and admiration . In such a state of society , acts of treachery and brutality abounded , which were not ...
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... manners , and the disposition of its people , unhappy Ireland has been upwards of six centuries the scene of bloodshed and desolation . The contracted views of those placed at the head of its administration , by causing them to be ...
... manners , and the disposition of its people , unhappy Ireland has been upwards of six centuries the scene of bloodshed and desolation . The contracted views of those placed at the head of its administration , by causing them to be ...
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... manners , and bushy beards , and at length , in childish sport , began to push them about from side to side . This impolitic conduct was followed by very disastrous conse- quences . The chieftains left the presence with smothered rage ...
... manners , and bushy beards , and at length , in childish sport , began to push them about from side to side . This impolitic conduct was followed by very disastrous conse- quences . The chieftains left the presence with smothered rage ...
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... manners , and language , which were confined within the trifling compass of twenty miles ; the exorbitant exactions by which most of the tenantry were compelled to relinquish their lands ; and the heavy tribute which the few remaining ...
... manners , and language , which were confined within the trifling compass of twenty miles ; the exorbitant exactions by which most of the tenantry were compelled to relinquish their lands ; and the heavy tribute which the few remaining ...
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Page 86 - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
Page 86 - And be it further enacted and declared, by the authority aforesaid, that the house of lords of Ireland have not nor of right ought to have any jurisdiction to judge of, affirm, or reverse any judgment, sentence, or decree, given or made in any court within the said kingdom...
Page 113 - That the ports of this country are, by right, open to all foreign countries, not at war with the king, and that any burden thereupon, or obstruction thereto, save only by the parliament of Ireland, are unconstitutional, illegal, and a grievance...
Page 292 - His father, he said, was still living, though sixty-seven years old when he was born. His height was six feet two inches. In person, complexion, and gravity, he was no inadequate representation of the Knight of La Mancha, whose example he followed in a recital of his own prowess and wonderful exploits, delivered in measured language, and an imposing seriousness of aspect.
Page 268 - And here it would be an act of great injustice to the excellent discipline constantly maintained by these invaders while they remained in our town, not to remark, that, with every temptation to plunder, which the time and the number of valuable articles within their reach presented to them in the bishop's palace, from a sideboard of plate and glasses, a hall filled with hats, whips, and greatcoats, as well of the guests as of the family, not a single particular of private property was found to have...
Page 118 - Britain, on which connexion the interests and happiness of both nations essentially depend ; but that the kingdom of Ireland is a distinct kingdom, with a Parliament of her own, the sole Legislature thereof. That there is no body of men competent to make laws to bind this nation except the King, Lords, and Commons of Ireland, nor any other Parliament which hath any authority or power of any sort whatsoever in this country, save only the Parliament of Ireland.
Page 86 - Be it enacted by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : — 1.
Page 220 - Your patriotic exertions in the cause of your country, have hitherto exceeded your most sanguine expectations, and in a short time, must ultimately be crowned with success. Liberty has raised her drooping head : thousands daily flock to her standard : the voice of her children every where prevails. Let us then, in the moment of triumph, return thanks to the Almighty ruler of the universe, that a total stop has been put to those sanguinary...
Page 337 - French officers on horseback, and running upon death, with as little appearance of reflection or concern, as if they were hastening to a show. About four hundred of these misguided men fell in the battle, and immediately after it. Whence it may be conjectured, that their entire number scarcely exceeded eight or nine hundred.
Page 135 - WE HAVE NO NATIONAL GOVERNMENT; we are ruled by Englishmen, and the servants of Englishmen, whose object is the interest of another country, whose instrument is corruption...