The History of Ireland, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time: Embracing Also a Statistical and Geographical Account of that Kingdom ; Forming Together a Complete View of Its Past and Present State, Under Its Political, Civil, Literary, and Commercial Relations, Volume 1 |
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... minds of many readers , that while we have histories of Greece , Rome , and England , adapted to popular use , no attempt has been made to familiarize us with the events of Irish History , by presenting its records in a còm- modious and ...
... minds of many readers , that while we have histories of Greece , Rome , and England , adapted to popular use , no attempt has been made to familiarize us with the events of Irish History , by presenting its records in a còm- modious and ...
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... the bad and vicious ; so that many brave young minds have oftentimes , through hearing the praises and famous eulogies of worthy men sung and reported unto them , been stirred Introduction . 5 up to affect the like commendations ,
... the bad and vicious ; so that many brave young minds have oftentimes , through hearing the praises and famous eulogies of worthy men sung and reported unto them , been stirred Introduction . 5 up to affect the like commendations ,
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... mind , and so far from instructing young men in moral discipline , that they themselves do more deserve to be sharply disciplined : for they seldom use to choose unto themselves the doings of good men for the arguments of their poems ...
... mind , and so far from instructing young men in moral discipline , that they themselves do more deserve to be sharply disciplined : for they seldom use to choose unto themselves the doings of good men for the arguments of their poems ...
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... mind that is not well stayed , but desirous by some bold adventures to make proof of himself : for being ( as they all be ) brought up idly , without awe of parents , without precepts of masters , and without fear of offence , not being ...
... mind that is not well stayed , but desirous by some bold adventures to make proof of himself : for being ( as they all be ) brought up idly , without awe of parents , without precepts of masters , and without fear of offence , not being ...
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... minds ; the impulse of that exasperation led to measures which involved the expression of the public feeling , and they progressively obtained the repeal of some , and the mitigation of others , of the most oppressive laws that were in ...
... minds ; the impulse of that exasperation led to measures which involved the expression of the public feeling , and they progressively obtained the repeal of some , and the mitigation of others , of the most oppressive laws that were in ...
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Page 152 - ... and legitimate : and, after partition made, if any of the sept died, his portion was not shared out among his sons, but the chieftain, at his discretion, made a new partition of all the lands belonging to that sept, and gave every one his share...
Page 236 - Mayo or any of them" in the second of the said articles, the words following, viz., "and all such as are under their protection in the said counties", should be inserted and be part of the said articles...
Page 331 - 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 10 - When it raineth it is his pent-house; when it bloweth it is his tent ; when it freezeth it is his tabernacle. In summer he can wear it loose, in winter he can wrap it close ; at all times he can use it ; never heavy, never cumbersome.
Page 235 - And whereas the said city of Limerick hath been since, in pursuance of the said articles, surrendered unto us. Now know ye, that we having considered of the said articles are graciously pleased hereby to declare, that we do for us, our heirs and successors, as far as in us lies, ratify and confirm the same, and every clause, matter and thing therein contained.
Page 4 - ... are taken up with a general applause, and usually sung at all feasts and meetings by certain other persons, whose proper function that is, who also receive for the same great rewards and reputation amongst them.
Page 234 - Lastly the Lords Justices and General do undertake that their Majesties will ratify these articles within the space of eight months or sooner, and use their utmost endeavours that the same shall be ratified and confirmed in Parliament.
Page 4 - ... into reproach through their offence, and to be made infamous in the mouths of all men. For their verses are taken up with a general applause, and usually sung at all feasts and meetings by certain other persons, whose proper function that is, who also receive for the same great rewards and reputation...
Page 235 - Parliament shall be formed to be necessary, we shall recommend the same to be made good by Parliament, and shall give our royal assent to any bill or bills that shall be passed by our two houses of Parliament to that purpose.
Page 230 - II, and shall be put in possession, by order of the government, of such of them as are in the king's hands or the hands of his tenants, without being put to any suit or trouble therein...