... lives they did not give, and never can restore. It would be subversive of all public liberty, and dangerous to human life, if armed body were Permitted to use their own discretion in firing at the people. We think they should be placed this respect exactly ...

... and circulated on placards and handbills through the county Cavan and adjoining counties. Mr. Henry Grattan seconded the motion, which was carried. Mr. John O’Connell, who, on presenting himself, was received with the most enthusiastic plaudits, said that ...

... hear that some of Mr. Gregg’s party were armed with deadly weapons —I hope Mr. Gregg will hear what I am saying, and I implore of him as Christian clergyman not to allow tho«e portion? who attend his place to be armed with deadly weapons. They may not intend ...