An Impartial History of Ireland from the Period of the English Invasion to the Present Time, Volume 2J. Christie, 1810 - Ireland |
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... party writers . The justice of their quarrel is partly confessed even by Leland , on the authority of Morryson , an hostile writer , who quotes Gen. Norris , commander - in - chief of the queen's forces . " Norris had judgment and ...
... party writers . The justice of their quarrel is partly confessed even by Leland , on the authority of Morryson , an hostile writer , who quotes Gen. Norris , commander - in - chief of the queen's forces . " Norris had judgment and ...
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... Leinster . " * Both parties were wearied of the war , but looked for terms hardly attainable , and preca- * Leland , Vol . II . Book IV . c . iv . p . 337 . rious if attained . Security for the uti possidetis , 10 AN IMPARTIAL HISTORY.
... Leinster . " * Both parties were wearied of the war , but looked for terms hardly attainable , and preca- * Leland , Vol . II . Book IV . c . iv . p . 337 . rious if attained . Security for the uti possidetis , 10 AN IMPARTIAL HISTORY.
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... party asked , which granted ? The truth may be collected from the contrary mistatements of Moryson , Carte and Leland . " And although he could obtain but a truce of two months , yet he was not ignorant that * Leland , Vol . II . Book ...
... party asked , which granted ? The truth may be collected from the contrary mistatements of Moryson , Carte and Leland . " And although he could obtain but a truce of two months , yet he was not ignorant that * Leland , Vol . II . Book ...
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... Tyrone's foraging parties , occasioned some con- fusion ; Bagnal cautiously avoiding an engage- ment . O'Nial next marched to the fort of Blackwater , which he blockaded . The queen's Irish government 24 AN IMPARTIAL HISTORY.
... Tyrone's foraging parties , occasioned some con- fusion ; Bagnal cautiously avoiding an engage- ment . O'Nial next marched to the fort of Blackwater , which he blockaded . The queen's Irish government 24 AN IMPARTIAL HISTORY.
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... party the greater weight , and completely to remove any appre- hensions , that might be inspired into the settlers by the craft of the enemy , of a resumption of property by the antient inhabitants , the first act of Tyrone was , to ...
... party the greater weight , and completely to remove any appre- hensions , that might be inspired into the settlers by the craft of the enemy , of a resumption of property by the antient inhabitants , the first act of Tyrone was , to ...
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Page 227 - A spirit of innovation is generally the result of a selfish temper and confined views. People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors.
Page 228 - Our political system is placed in a just correspondence and symmetry with the order of the world, and with the mode of existence decreed to a permanent body composed of transitory parts...
Page 496 - God, endeavour in our several places and callings, the preservation of the reformed religion in the Church of Scotland, in doctrine, worship, discipline and government, against our common enemies; the reformation of religion in the kingdoms of England and Ireland in doctrine, worship, discipline and government, according to the Word of God and the example of the best reformed churches...
Page 228 - By adhering in this manner and on those principles to our forefathers, we are guided not by the superstition of antiquarians, but by the spirit of philosophic analogy. In this choice of inheritance we have given to our frame of polity the image of a relation in blood...
Page 176 - I would advise you, as you tender your life, to devise some excuse to shift off your attendance at this parliament. For God and man have concurred to punish the wickedness of this time. And think not slightly of this advertisement ; but retire yourself into your country, where you may expect the event in safety.
Page 500 - And this Covenant we make in the presence of Almighty God, the searcher of all hearts, with a true intention to perform the same, as we shall answer at that great Day, , when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed...
Page 229 - Always acting as if in the presence of canonized forefathers, the spirit of freedom, leading in itself to misrule and excess, is tempered with an awful gravity. This idea of a liberal descent inspires us with a sense of habitual native dignity...
Page 498 - IV. We shall also with all faithfulness endeavour the discovery of all such as have been, or shall be, incendiaries, malignants, or evil instruments, by hindering the reformation of religion, dividing the king from his people, or one of the kingdoms from another, or making any faction or parties amongst the people, contrary to this League and Covenant, that they may be brought to public trial, and receive condign punishment, as the degree of their offences shall require or deserve, or the supreme...
Page 496 - Churches; and we shall endeavour to bring the Churches of God in the three kingdoms to the nearest conjunction and uniformity in religion, confession of faith, form of Church government, directory for worship and catechising, that we, and our posterity after us, may. as brethren, live in faith and love, and the Lord may delight to dwell in the midst of us.
Page 176 - I say, they will receive a terrible blow this parliament, and yet they shall not see who hurts them. This counsel is not to be contemned, because it may do you good, and can do you no harm : for the danger is past, as soon as you have burned the letter. And I hope God will give you the grace to make good use of it, unto whose holy protection I commend you*.