An appeal to the commons and citizens of London. [Followed by] the preface to the Political constitutions, &c1756 |
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... Ireland , by representing me as a difaffected Perfon , procu1 red me the Countenance of the deluded Men of that Caft , till they faw their Miftake . After which , they became my bittereft Enemies . But , this Folly was not confined to ...
... Ireland , by representing me as a difaffected Perfon , procu1 red me the Countenance of the deluded Men of that Caft , till they faw their Miftake . After which , they became my bittereft Enemies . But , this Folly was not confined to ...
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... Ireland in general , in the City of Dublin in particular ; in Order to inculcate the proper and neceffary Cautions against the Time of Need : The other , to vindicate mine own innocent , but much injured Reputation . Had I not held you ...
... Ireland in general , in the City of Dublin in particular ; in Order to inculcate the proper and neceffary Cautions against the Time of Need : The other , to vindicate mine own innocent , but much injured Reputation . Had I not held you ...
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... Ireland ? Had thefe Attempts fully fucceed- ed , might we not have Caufe to dread a defpotic , initead of a free , popular , Government in thofe Settlements and that Kingdom , in fome future Time ? And , what evil Confequence may not ...
... Ireland ? Had thefe Attempts fully fucceed- ed , might we not have Caufe to dread a defpotic , initead of a free , popular , Government in thofe Settlements and that Kingdom , in fome future Time ? And , what evil Confequence may not ...
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... Purpofes of the Government . And all this , while others of the leading Men were at the fame Time difappoint- d in their Hopes , which are more easily raised to the the most extravagant Pitch in Ireland than any where elfe ( 10 )
... Purpofes of the Government . And all this , while others of the leading Men were at the fame Time difappoint- d in their Hopes , which are more easily raised to the the most extravagant Pitch in Ireland than any where elfe ( 10 )
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... Ireland . When the Power was thus wrefted out of the Hands of Mr. Speaker , and a few other leading Men were at the fame Time offended , the Confe- quences may be eafily forefeen , which without this previous Confideration might feem ...
... Ireland . When the Power was thus wrefted out of the Hands of Mr. Speaker , and a few other leading Men were at the fame Time offended , the Confe- quences may be eafily forefeen , which without this previous Confideration might feem ...
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Page 51 - Obedient shall ye be to the Mayor and Ministers of this City, the Franchises and Customs thereof. Ye shall maintain, and this City keep Harmless, in that which in you is. Ye shall be contributing to all manner of Charges within this City, as Summons Watches, Contributions, Taxes, Tallages, Lot and Scot, and all other Charges, bearing your part as a Freeman ought to do.
Page 49 - Addrefe be prefented to his Excellency *' the Lord Lieutenant, that he will be pleafed " to direct his Majefty's Attorney General to " profecute the faid Charles Lucas, for his Of** fence, in writing and publifhing the faid fedi
Page 50 - History of the Pleas of the Crown, in the seventeenth century, it was written: "Because as the subject hath his protection from the King and his laws, so on the other side the subject is bound by his allegiance to be true and faithful to the King. And hence it is, that if an alien enemy come into this kingdom hostilely to invade it, if he be taken, he shall be dealt with as an enemy, but not as a traitor, because he violates no trust nor allegiance.
Page 49 - That fuch Members of this Houfe as are of His Majefty's moft honourable Privy Council, do humbly know His JVlajefty's pleafure, when he will be attended by this Houfe.
Page 13 - ... fhall be as good and effectual in law, to all intents and purpofes...
Page 51 - Convenient time, being required, ye shall make him free of this City, if he have well and truly served you. Ye shall also keep the King's Peace in your own Person.
Page 13 - Governor and Council of Ireland for the time being from time to time and at all times hereafter, during...
Page 15 - I fay, it feems to me, that the author of nature has thought fit to mingle from time to time, among the focieties of...
Page 51 - You shall not be free baker, butcher, or fisher, without you pay custom ; and whatsoever office you be lawfully called unto within the franchises, you shall not refuse. "All these points and articles you shall well and truly keep according to the laws and customs of this to your power. So God you help, and by the holy contents of this book. God save the king."* The following is the substance of the oath for a burgess George11.
Page 51 - OfEce that you be law" fully called unto within the fayed Franchifes, you fhall " not refufe. All thefe Points and Articles you fhall well " and truly keep according to the Laws and Cuftoms of " this City, to your Power. So GOD you help, and by " the holy Contents of this Book.