The Irish Catholic Emancipation Controversy Recalled
A long editorial letter laments Protestant fears of Papist influence in Ireland. It discusses the Reformation clash, the Plantations era, and calls for religious tolerance while criticizing Catholic intolerance. It highlights a Protestant charity school in Ley run by James Towans that educates hundreds, funded mainly by Protestant generosity, and portrays Catholic priests protesting the Protestant curriculum to control schooling.
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Fauckxek
Foundling Hospital
Ley
James ‘Lowans
Flo
Taney
Rixway
Towans
Tuwexs
Laney
Holy Catholic Church
Protestant Ascendancy and Royal Declaration in Commons
The Commons debate centers on preserving Protestant ascendancy in church and state. They praise the Royal Declaration and pledge support for measures against Popish falsehood while condemning a Popish book. A move to disassemble the Union and dismiss Loyalists faced scorn, as some Members urged restraint and warned against provoking sectarian conflict.
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Duke of
KieuMown
Pots
Frratataick
Commons House
Tiuecitissux
Lercitinses
Rideulouas
War Preparations and Political Debate in Congress
The report from the Committee on Foreign Relations urges warlike measures against Britain with a plan to raise a large regular army. Debates reveal divisions over timing and size, with supporters urging decisive action and opponents warning of constitutional limits and wartime excess. Voices from Randolph, Gamble, and others defend strong steps to protect commerce and seize Canadian advantage.
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Philadelphia
France
Banrow
Duke de Bassano
Dru
Vhce
William Winkney
Senate
Maryland
United States
Rodney
Congress
House OF Representatives
Dre
Porter
Committee of Foreign Relations
Macon
Ponren
Ife
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Pais
Great Britain
Britain
North America
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Live
Misk
Avon
Fisk
Canda
Canada
Neeson
Vokved
Raspoted
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Punren
Wiiaur
Spearen
Spitlie
Raxworry
Newgate, &O
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New Orleans
Poe
Gampby
Randolph
Aku
Teven
Canadas
Giden Thal
Hatton
Gordian
Reid
WalGacy
Cirevus
Kentucky
Hamself Bati
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Bublin
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Tate
TPR
Grill
Bette Act
Botte
Chamberlaen
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Chester
Thale
PorTsyne
Committee of Peregn Relations
Olfred
Dorain
Mr. Grattan
Rtrue
House of Lords
Penson
Tom ‘Thumb the Great
Ireland
Vince
Ewish
Faulkner
Asco
Shoul
Basnaparte
Paris
Brence
Woihliam
Hanks
Freland
Emmet
Stelanl
Fote
Dublin Journal
Ampago
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