... insurrections that had happened in Ireland. First, there was that of the White Boys, which lasted thirty years; then the United Irishmen. The insurrection in 1799 was occa'sioned by the Threshers, and was wholly owing to the collection of tythes. }f, therefore ...

... affirrirative, when the United Kingdom and Charlton opened their broadsidesmost of their shot fell shot, while those of the enemy were flying over in all directions —shortened sail for the fleet. The enemy, finding the United Kingdom neared him, wore ...

... final determination cot to grant any more licences for the exportation of grain from any of the ports of France those of the United Kingdom. It is stated that a Decree was issued at Paris, on the 13th, peremptorily prohibiting any further exports of grain ...

... cause, and I hope experience your candour this day, because that I know that appeal is never made in vain to the hearts of Irishmen. This Meeting has not been convened for the pui- I ore imputed to us, severing this country England, but to shew to tire ...

... ihryi diid men, fighting her battles* thanUGadj seventy thou&nd of them are Irishmen ! If. the country was ever represented fully in the Imperial'- Parliament, what could their united talents do against five hundred and fifty ? We are not represented—the business ...

... this, impossible for us to predict; but, at ail events, we are inclined to view it as les- son by which the merchants of the United States will gain considerable advantage. Several American merchants waited this day upon the Marquis Wellesley, for the purpose ...

... purposes. The Oath, the Pass-word, and the Constitution of this Association, are repiesented as resembling those of the United Irishmen in 1798. ...

... drawing several comparisons, tbe Hon. Gentleman observed, that oppression and allegiance could not go hand in hand, and (hat Irishmen would insist upon being governed by the laws of England. then went to inquire why the exception against Catholics was made ...

... satisfy tire authorised expectations of the United States ; or, whether the British Government may have opened, or will open the way, for the executive removal the restrictions on British commerce with the United States, which it continues in its power to ...

... dOO persor.t, to act in the capital, day after day, and month after mouth ? Because there is a rebel party and party of united Irishmen work, and who now endeavour to effect artifice what they could not force in 17yS and —they may have object in calling ...

... those who differed in religious persuasions. He could state his firm conviction that Irishmen would acquit themselves like Irishmen, and like subjects of the United Kingdom, should the cries of common danger and common interest, which many apprehended ...

... over, . ~' , The Marquis Lansdowne, after expressing the satisfaction felt address! ng’so numerous and respectable a meeting Irishmen, thought necessary, however, to state, that the exclusive object the meeting was to ,support the charitable institution for ...