The speech of ... John, earl of Clare ... in the House of lords of Ireland on a motion made by him on February 10, 1800, 'that in order to promote ... the essential interests of Great Britain and Ireland ... it will be adviseable to concur in such measures as may best tend to unite the two Kingdoms'. |
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... become desperate and impracticable . I did , more than once , when I fat in the Houfe of Commons , ftate , without referve , that the rapid growth of faction , and precipitate folly and paffion of men , who from time to time were fuf ...
... become desperate and impracticable . I did , more than once , when I fat in the Houfe of Commons , ftate , without referve , that the rapid growth of faction , and precipitate folly and paffion of men , who from time to time were fuf ...
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... becoming delibe- ration to provide for the exercife of the royal functions , during their fufpenfion in the person of the Sovereign ; and whilft their deliberations de- pended , the Parliament of Ireland met . I was then a member of the ...
... becoming delibe- ration to provide for the exercife of the royal functions , during their fufpenfion in the person of the Sovereign ; and whilft their deliberations de- pended , the Parliament of Ireland met . I was then a member of the ...
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... become a well attached subject to a Proteftant ftate , and that the Popifh clergy muft al- ways have a commanding influence on every member of that communion . - I put it as an ab- flract ftate - maxim , without regard to the peculiar ...
... become a well attached subject to a Proteftant ftate , and that the Popifh clergy muft al- ways have a commanding influence on every member of that communion . - I put it as an ab- flract ftate - maxim , without regard to the peculiar ...
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... become one people with Eng- land , the army of the empire will be employed where it is moft wanted for general fervice ; and fo long as it is found neceffary to garrifon every district in Ireland , for the internal safety of the coun ...
... become one people with Eng- land , the army of the empire will be employed where it is moft wanted for general fervice ; and fo long as it is found neceffary to garrifon every district in Ireland , for the internal safety of the coun ...
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... becomes a true Irift- man , for the dignity and independence of my country , and therefore I would elevate her to her proper ftation , in the rank of civilized nations . I wish to advance her from the degraded post of a mercenary ...
... becomes a true Irift- man , for the dignity and independence of my country , and therefore I would elevate her to her proper ftation , in the rank of civilized nations . I wish to advance her from the degraded post of a mercenary ...
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Page 20 - But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Page 26 - For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in 'order the things that are t wanting, and 'ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee : 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, not accused of riot, or unruly.
Page 25 - ... to take and seize, as a distress for rent, such goods and chattels (first calling to his, her or their assistance the constable...
Page 18 - ... without malignity or baseness. It is the singular temper of this people, that they are prone equally to satirize and to praise, and patient alike of sarcasm and flattery. Inclining to exaggerate, but not intending to deceive, you will applaud them rather for sincerity than truth. Accuracy is not the merit, nor duplicity the failing, of a lively but uncultivated people.
Page 26 - And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
Page 21 - I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand, full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication...
Page 28 - Cur., that goods delivered to any person exercising a public trade or employment to be carried, wrought or managed in the way of his trade or employ, are for that time under a legal protection, and privileged from distress for rent...