The history of England, by D. Hume, continued by T. Smollett, and to the 23rd year of the reign of queen Victoria by E. Farr and E.H. Nolan. 3 vols. [in 12 pt.].1859 |
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... O'Connell , who descanted in his usual strain on the " insulting con- tempt with which all Irish affairs were treated , " a division took place on Mr. Grattan's resolutions , which were re- jected by a large majority , and then the bill ...
... O'Connell , who descanted in his usual strain on the " insulting con- tempt with which all Irish affairs were treated , " a division took place on Mr. Grattan's resolutions , which were re- jected by a large majority , and then the bill ...
Side 501
... O'Connell was himself elected for Dublin , he brought over with him when par- liament met some half - dozen of his own immediate rela tions , besides various demagogical dependents , as the re- presentatives of Ireland . O'Connell's ...
... O'Connell was himself elected for Dublin , he brought over with him when par- liament met some half - dozen of his own immediate rela tions , besides various demagogical dependents , as the re- presentatives of Ireland . O'Connell's ...
Side 502
... O'Connell attacked the Irish bill with such bitterness ; it did not make a On 66 larger addition to the representatives of Ireland , and it did not sink the qualification to a scale sufficiently low to ensure the return of all repealers ...
... O'Connell attacked the Irish bill with such bitterness ; it did not make a On 66 larger addition to the representatives of Ireland , and it did not sink the qualification to a scale sufficiently low to ensure the return of all repealers ...
Side 503
... O'Connell as illegal , though he advised that it should be obeyed . Several large meetings were dispersed by the military , headed by a magistrate ; but where the meeting was strictly parochial , no opposition was offered to their ...
... O'Connell as illegal , though he advised that it should be obeyed . Several large meetings were dispersed by the military , headed by a magistrate ; but where the meeting was strictly parochial , no opposition was offered to their ...
Side 505
... O'Connell , who denounced the intention of govern- ment as " another instance of the paltry truckling of the present administration . " On the other side , Lord Morpeth moved , and Sir Francis Burdett seconded the motion , that Mr ...
... O'Connell , who denounced the intention of govern- ment as " another instance of the paltry truckling of the present administration . " On the other side , Lord Morpeth moved , and Sir Francis Burdett seconded the motion , that Mr ...
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Side 547 - That an humble address be presented to his majesty, praying that his majesty would be graciously pleased to take...
Side 538 - That this House resolve itself into a committee of the whole House, in order to consider the present state of the church establishment in Ireland, with the view of applying any surplus of the revenues not required for the spiritual care of its members to the general education of all classes of the people, without distinction of religious persuasion.
Side 539 - In conclusion, we report to your Majesty that there prevails amongst the inhabitants of a great majority of the incorporated towns a general, and, in our opinion, a just dissatisfaction with their municipal institutions ; a distrust of the self-elected municipal councils, whose powers are subject to no popular control, and whose acts and proceedings being secret, are unchecked by the influence of public opinion...
Side 573 - The severe and afflicting loss which the nation has sustained by the death of his Majesty my beloved uncle, has devolved upon me the duty of administering the government of this empire. This awful responsibility is imposed upon me so suddenly, and at so early a period of my life, that I should feel myself utterly oppressed by the burden were I not sustained by the hope that Divine Providence, which has called me to this work, will give me strength for the performance of it...
Side 667 - The country is a dead flat, covered at short intervals with a low, but, in some places, thick jhow jungle, and dotted with sandy hillocks. The enemy screened their infantry and artillery behind this jungle, and such undulations as the ground afforded; and, whilst our twelve battalions formed from...
Side 522 - Ireland, the prelates of which are now before me, it is my fixed purpose, determination, and resolution to maintain. The present bishops, I am quite satisfied (and I am rejoiced to hear, from them and from all, the same of the clergy in general under their governance) have never been excelled at any period of the history of our Church by any of their predecessors, in learning, piety, or zeal in the discharge of their high duties.
Side 667 - The Sikh army has now, without a shadow of provocation, invaded the British territories. The Governor-General must, therefore, take measures for effectually protecting the British provinces, for vindicating the authority of the British Government, and for punishing the violators of treaties and the disturbers of the public peace.
Side 668 - ... of being irresistible. Their ample and extended line, from their great superiority of numbers, far outflanked ours; but this was counteracted by the flank movements of our cavalry. The attack of the infantry now commenced, and the roll of fire from this powerful arm soon convinced the Sikh army that they had met with a foe they little expected...
Side 668 - Majesty's 3d light dragoons charged and took some of the most formidable batteries, yet the enemy remained in possession of a considerable portion of the great quadrangle, whilst our troops, intermingled with theirs, kept possession of the remainder, and finally bivouacked upon it, exhausted by their gallant efforts, greatly reduced in numbers, and suffering extremely from thirst, yet animated by an indomitable spirit. In this state of things, the long night wore away.
Side 551 - October next, all persons tried for felonies shall be admitted, after the close of the case for the prosecution, to make full answer and defence thereto, by counsel learned in the law, or by attorney in Courts where attornies practise as counsel.