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... EARL OF FINGALL . 21 Quem mala ftultitia et quęcunque inscitia veri Cęcum agit . HOR . Sat. iii . 1. 2 . Whom wicked folly and in ev'ry form Nescience of truth hurl blindfold on to ruin . Second Edition . DUBLIN : PRINTED BY H ...
... EARL OF FINGALL . 21 Quem mala ftultitia et quęcunque inscitia veri Cęcum agit . HOR . Sat. iii . 1. 2 . Whom wicked folly and in ev'ry form Nescience of truth hurl blindfold on to ruin . Second Edition . DUBLIN : PRINTED BY H ...
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... Earl of Warwick is an illustrious instance ( amongst many ) of the grateful affection of that nation to their benefac- tors , and of their distinguished loyalty to their lawful sovereign ; for presuming that impostor to be the Earl of ...
... Earl of Warwick is an illustrious instance ( amongst many ) of the grateful affection of that nation to their benefac- tors , and of their distinguished loyalty to their lawful sovereign ; for presuming that impostor to be the Earl of ...
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... Earl of Clare , undoubtedly the most able , and by his creatures and followers cried up as the purest supporter of the Protestant ascendancy in " The early policy of the English Go- $ 6 vernment certainly was to discourage all con ...
... Earl of Clare , undoubtedly the most able , and by his creatures and followers cried up as the purest supporter of the Protestant ascendancy in " The early policy of the English Go- $ 6 vernment certainly was to discourage all con ...
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... Earl of Clare , in D. P. 9. ) As the author's view was the publication of truth , he once thought , as he continues to think , that it was his duty to send it forth in the form in which it should pass the most current . He was aware ...
... Earl of Clare , in D. P. 9. ) As the author's view was the publication of truth , he once thought , as he continues to think , that it was his duty to send it forth in the form in which it should pass the most current . He was aware ...
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... Earl of Hardwicke having been informed that several " Lodges and Societies exist in this town and other parts of " Ireland , formed for party and other mischievous purposes , " under various denominations , makes it his particular ...
... Earl of Hardwicke having been informed that several " Lodges and Societies exist in this town and other parts of " Ireland , formed for party and other mischievous purposes , " under various denominations , makes it his particular ...
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Page 4 - ALMIGHTY God, who art a strong tower of defence unto thy servants against the face of their enemies; We yield thee praise and thanksgiving for our deliverance from those great and apparent dangers wherewith we were compassed. We acknowledge it thy goodness that we were not delivered over as a prey unto them ; beseeching thee still to continue such thy mercies towards us, that all the world may know that thou art our Saviour and mighty Deliverer; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 74 - How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? and how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Page 22 - ... to seek a shelter for themselves and their helpless families, where chance may guide them. This is no exaggerated picture of the horrid scenes now acting in this country.
Page ix - Cum quies mortalibus agris, the weakest voice is heard — the shepherd's whistle shoots across the listening darkness of the interminable heath, and gives notice that the wolf is upon his walk, and the same gloom and stillness that tempt the monster to come abroad, facilitate the communication of the warning to beware. Yes, through that silence the voice shall be heard ; yes, through that silence the shepherd shall be put upon his guard ; yes, through that silence shall the felon savage be chased...
Page 55 - 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 137 - Doe) of my own free will and accord in the presence of Almighty God and this...
Page 22 - ... certainly exceeds, in the comparative number of those it consigns to ruin and misery, every example that ancient...
Page 23 - Yet surely it is sufficient to awaken sentiments of indignation and compassion in the coldest bosoms. These horrors are now acting with impunity. The spirit of impartial justice (without which law is nothing better than an instrument of tyranny) has for a time disappeared in this county, and the supineness of the magistracy of Armagh is become a common topic of conversation in every corner of the kingdom.
Page 35 - ... could be by any general description. When you endeavour to convey an idea of a great number of barbarians, practising a great variety of cruelties upon an incalculable multitude of sufferers, nothing defined or specific finds its way to the heart ; nor is any sentiment excited, save that of a general, erratic, unappropriated commiseration.
Page 103 - I am also directed to desire that a new court-martial may be immediately convened for the trial of such prisoners as may be brought before them — and that none of the officers who sat upon Hugh Wollaghau be admitted as members.