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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... thousand horse , to attack Tirrell . But the ability of the leader compensated the deficiency of his numbers . He gave the Angli- cans a total defeat , and sent their commander prisoner to O'Nial . Clifford was arrested in his VOL . II ...
... thousand horse , to attack Tirrell . But the ability of the leader compensated the deficiency of his numbers . He gave the Angli- cans a total defeat , and sent their commander prisoner to O'Nial . Clifford was arrested in his VOL . II ...
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... thousand five hun- dred foot , and five hundred horse , of those veterans , who served under Norris in France and Ireland , the forces of the Pale , and several well affected Irish clans . At a distance of three miles from the fort , he ...
... thousand five hun- dred foot , and five hundred horse , of those veterans , who served under Norris in France and Ireland , the forces of the Pale , and several well affected Irish clans . At a distance of three miles from the fort , he ...
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... thousand five hundred were left with their general , on the field of battle ; eighteen captains , and many other gen- tlemen , whose names were unknown . This dif- ference is easily explained ; for supposing that Baker and other English ...
... thousand five hundred were left with their general , on the field of battle ; eighteen captains , and many other gen- tlemen , whose names were unknown . This dif- ference is easily explained ; for supposing that Baker and other English ...
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... thousand veterans were sent by Philip , with sufficient arms and ammunition , the Eng- lish power in Ireland , would be irrecoverably overthrown . Repeated dispatches were sent into England , representing the dangerous situa- tion of ...
... thousand veterans were sent by Philip , with sufficient arms and ammunition , the Eng- lish power in Ireland , would be irrecoverably overthrown . Repeated dispatches were sent into England , representing the dangerous situa- tion of ...
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... thousand men were raised for a descent on England , as was sup- posed ; and twelve thousand destined for the assistance of her rebel - subjects in Ireland . The preservation of this kingdom was now become a serious object of attention ...
... thousand men were raised for a descent on England , as was sup- posed ; and twelve thousand destined for the assistance of her rebel - subjects in Ireland . The preservation of this kingdom was now become a serious object of attention ...
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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 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 - Thus by preserving the method of nature in the conduct of the state, in what we improve we are never wholly new ; in what we retain, we are never wholly obsolete.
Page 227 - By a constitutional policy, working after the pattern of nature, we receive, we hold, we transmit our government and our privileges, in the same manner in which we enjoy and transmit our property and our lives.
Page 228 - In this choice of inheritance we have given to our frame of polity the image of a relation in blood; binding up the constitution of our country with our dearest domestic ties ; adopting our fundamental laws into the bosom of our family affections; keeping inseparable, and cherishing with the warmth of all their combined and mutually reflected charities, our state, our hearths, our sepulchres, and our altars.
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...
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Page 497 - We shall with the same sincerity, reality and constancy, in our several vocations, endeavour with our estates and lives mutually to preserve the rights and privileges of the Parliaments, and the liberties of the kingdoms, and to preserve and defend the King's Majesty's person and authority, in the preservation and defence of the true religion and liberties of the kingdoms, that the world may bear witness with our consciences of our loyalty, and that we have no thoughts or intentions to diminish His...
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