William thwarted by his English parliament-Parliamentary
commission for enquiring into the value of the forfeited estates

--

Contest between the court and parliamentary interest bene-
ficial to Ireland-Yet Ireland suffers on both sides-The act
of resumption seriously affects King William-Tolerant dis-
position of William towards the Irish-Death of William.

CHAP. II.

The Reign of Ann.

p. 34
Accession of Ann-The Queen open to the ascendancy of each
party-Act for preventing the growth of popery-Force of anti-
catholic prejudice-Complaints of the violation of the articles
of Limerick-Protestant dissenters petition against the sa-
cramental test-The Irish persecuted by the Stuarts and their
friends-The penal laws executed with severity against the
catholics-Impolitic government of Ireland-The Irish house
of commons inveterate against the catholics-The catholics
treated as common enemies by the Earl of Wharton-The
Tories address the Queen against: the: presbyterians-Effects
of the lords' address against the presbyterians-Address of the
lords against the commons-Natute of the original protestant
ascendancy in Ireland-Prevalence of the whigs in the com-
mons, supported by the dissenters Dissolution of parliament,
and whigs still have a majority-The English parliament
legislates for Ireland-Schism bill brought into the English
house of commons by Sir William Windham-Strong protest
of the lords against the schism bill-The court adverse to the
dissenters-Violent struggles of parties in Ireland about the
chancellor-Queen Ann indisposed to the Hanover succession
-Her character and death.

Accession of George I.-Parliament of Ireland convened and
passes several acts in favour of the Hanover succession-Ho-
nourable testimony of Irish loyalty from the lords justices-

Insurrection in North Britain: Danger in England and secu-

rity in Ireland-Impolicy of treating the Irish catholics as

enemies-Partiality in favour of dissenters-Difference be

tween the Irish and English peers upon the appellant jurisdiction

-Duke of Ormond heads an invasion from Spain-Indulg-

ences to protestant dissenters-Harshness of the Duke of

Grafton towards the catholics-Irish loyalty acted upon-

Violent resolutions of the commons, and a bill in consequence-

Three protestant parties in Ireland-The job of Wood's

patent for halfpence-Death of George I-Character of the

reign of George I.

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CHAP. IV.

The Reign of George II.

p. 87

Accession of George II. addressed by the catholics-Boulter's

principle of governing-System of dividing Ireland within itself

-The catholics deprived of the elective franchise-Internal dis-

tresses of Ireland-Further rigour imposed on the catholics-

Boulter's jealousy of any Irish influence-Distresses of Ireland

under Primate Boulter-Grievances of the dissenters-Govern-

ment managed by Primate Boulter-Duke of Dorset's admi-

nistration Abolition of agistment tithe - Boulter yields to

the loss of the clergy rather than hazard the English interest

-Administration of the Duke of Devonshire-Variance of

English and Irish cabinet - Relaxation in favour of the ca-

tholics-Their unshaken loyalty - Earl of Chesterfield

pointed lord-lieutenant-Lord Chesterfield meets the parli-

ament-Address of thanks to the throne- Prudent and upright

conduct of Lord Chesterfield - Addressed by the lords and

commons-Reflections upon the short duration of Lord Ches-

terfield's administration - Earl of Harrington lord-lieutenant-

The patriotism of Mr. Lucas-Primate Stone entrusted with

the management of the English interest in Ireland - Lord Clare's

representation of Primate Stone's administration-Contest be.

tween the Irish commons, and English cabinet, as to the

appropriation of surplus-Nevil, a member of the house of

ap.

commons, found guilty of peculation-Duke of Dorset's second

lieutenancy - Triumph of the patriots over the government and

its arrogance-Memorial of the Earl of Kildare - Effect of Lord

Kildare's memorial-Insincerity of many of the patriots-The

patriots rally and carry an important question-Unsatisfactory

answer to the commons-Administration of the Duke of Bed-

ford favourable to the catholics-Private occurrences occasion

national ferment-Alarm of French invasion and its conse-

quences-The catholics address government on the alarm of

invasion-Project of an union creates a disturbance---

Threatened invasion of Conflans defeated by Hawke-Thurot's

expedition against Ireland - Death and character of George II.

Mr. Burke's portrait of George II.

FROM HIS ACCESSION TO THE THRONE TO THE DECLARATION

OF IRISH INDEPENDENCE, IN 1782.

Accession of George III. and his speech to the parliament —Ori-
gin of White Boys - Causes of the riots of the White Boys-
Commission to enquire into the riots-The White Boys com-
plain of tythes-Encrease of establishment and of lord lieute-
nants's allowance-Other risings succeed the White Boys-
Oak Boys-Steel Boys-Address to Mr.Pitt on his resignation--
Failure of patriotic bills in the commons-The Earl of Ha-
lifax succeeded by the Earl of Northumberland-Further
efforts of the patriots to regulate the pension list-First effort
in favour of catholics fails through Primate Stone-Deaths of
Primate Stone and Lord Shannon--The last lords justices in
Ireland-The patriots renew their efforts-Ungracious answer
to the address-Patriotism of Dr. Lucas-Lord Townshend
succeeds Lord Hertford-The ancient system of governing Ire-
land-Particular views of Lord Townshend's administration--
Lord Townshend's address in managing the system-An octen-
nial bill obtained-New system of Lord Townshend-Aug-
mentation of the army--Lord Townshend's management of

the new system-Opposition of the commons encreases-More
alarming opposition of the commons--Lord-lieutenant's un-
gracious answer, and parliament prorogued-Effects of these
unusual prorogations-Lord-lieutenant's success in encreasing
his party during the cessation-Lord Townshend meets the
new parliament-Lord Townshend secures a sure majority of
one-third of the house-Fiscal resources of Ireland inadequate
to Lord Townshend's plan-The only two acts affecting the
Roman catholics during Lord Townshend's government-Ad-
ministration of Lord Harcourt-Absentee tax proposed by
government and rejected-Lord Harcourt opens the door to
catholic rights-Analogies of Ireland to America-Effects of
American rebellion upon Ireland-First step towards the Irish
revolution of 1782-Parliament dissolved-Distressed state of
the nation-Alliance of France with the American colonists,
and it's consequences upon Ireland-The Irish follows the liberal
example of the British parliament towards the catholics-The
application of the dissenters for indulgence remitted to another
session-Mr. Gardiner's act-Message from the crown to ease
Ireland of the payment of her troops serving out of the king-
dom -The long recess gives rise to the volunteers-Mr. Grat-
tan opposes the speech of the lord-lieutenant-Effects of the
weak administration of Lord Buckinghamshire-State of Ire-
land debated in the British house of lords-The affairs of Ire-
land debated in the British house of commons-Change of
feelings in the Irish commons-Resolution of the Irish com-
mons brings the British parliament to grant the Irish proposi-
tions-Effects of the Irish volunteers-Commons vote a longer
morey bill-Imprudent conduct of government to Ireland-
Encrease of popular discontent-Close of the sessions-Ad-
ministration of Lord Carlisle: Debate in the British commons
-Lord Carlisle meets the parliament: its first proceedings-
State of parties at this juncture in Ireland-Debate on
mutiny bill-Mr. Yelverton moves for an address to the throne
-Mr. Grattan's motion for an examination of the national
expenses-Mr. Flood's motion for the explanation of Poyning's
law-Mr. Gardiner introduces the subject of catholic relief
-Mr. Gardiner gives notice of the heads of his bill-Con-
duct and resolutions of the volunteers-First meeting of the

volunteers-Substance of the Dungannon resolutionsmPeace-
able conclusion of the Dungannon meeting-Mr. Gardiner's
bill in favour of the catholics-Mr. Grattan moves an address
to the King on the legislative independence of Ireland-Mr.
Flood's two resolutions negatived-Mr. Gardiner's catholic bills
-Nature of the opposition to the catholic bills-Decline of Lord
Carlisle's administration and his resignation-Last act of Mr.
Eden-Appointment of the Duke of Portland, and Mr. Eden's
conduct in the British commons-His Majesty sends a mes-
sage to both houses of the British parliament concerning Ire-
land-Mr. Fox proposes thanks to his Majesty-Duke of Port-
land meets the parliamen-Reflections on the versatility of the
Irish house of commons-Addresses voted to the Duke of
Portland and Lord Carlisle-Adjournment of the Irish parlia
ment and proceedings of the British-Lord Carlisle supports
Lord Shelburne's motions-Duke of Portland meets the par-
liament-Patriotic donation to Henry Grattan-Mr. Flood's
jealousy of Mr. Grattan-Mr. Flood's objection to simple repeal
-Change in the British administration by the death of Lord
Rockingham-Acts under the Duke of Portland's administra-
tion-Influence of the volunteers-Gracious reception of the
delegates from the volunteers.

COMPRISING

BOOK IV.

THE PERIOD OF TIME FROM

THE

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE IRISH LEGISLATIVE

INDEPENDENCE IN THE YEAR 1782, TO

THE

UNION.

CHAPTER I.

Administration of Earl Temple.

p. 235

Lord Temple selected by Lord Shelburne to govern Ireland-
Earl Temple begins to reform the departments of government-
Peace with America-Proceedings of the British parliament-