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CONTENTS
OF
THE CHAPTERS IN VOLUME IV.
CHAPTER I.
The rights of the City of Dublin invaded-Conduct of the Lord Chan-
cellor on Mr. Curran's speech before the Privy Council-Adverse
decision-Indignation of the people-Proceedings of the Whig Club,
and their vindication in reply to the Chancellor's attack-Meeting of
the citizens of Dublin-Their resolutions-Letters of Mr. Grattan
to Mr. M'Can, Mr. Day, and the Rev. Edward Berwick-Mr. Foster
chosen Speaker of the new parliament-Responsibility Bill-Mr.
Grattan's letter to Mr. Day on that subject.
CHAPTER II.
page 1
Meeting of Parliament, January, 1791-Speeches of Mr. Ponsonby and
Mr. Grattan-Character and conduct of Lord Westmoreland-Public
feeling in Ireland-Dinner by the Whigs of the capital-Resolutions
of the Volunteers-Decree of Louis XVI. in favour of toleration-
French revolution-French principles in Ireland-Question_of Ro-
man Catholic Emancipation-Effect of the penal laws-Edmund
Burke's writings in favour of the Catholics-Ill treatment of the
Catholics by the Government-Their communication with the Whig
Club-Lord Kenmare's address to the Lord-lieutenant-Address of
the "Sixty-eight"-People disapprove of both addresses-Conduct of
the Opposition-Meeting of Parliament, January, 1792—Mr. Grat-
tan's speech-Remarkable eulogy on Dean Kirwan-Account of
his charity sermons
page 28
CHAPTER III.
Roman Catholic Bill of 1792, proposed by Sir Hercules Langrishe,
supported by Mr. Hobart the secretary-Catholic resolutions-Mr.
Richard Burke-His petition, and character-Conduct towards Mr.
Egan-Protestant petitions in favour of the Catholics-Mr. Grattan's
description of Protestant ascendancy—Mr. Latouche moves the re-
jection of the Protestant and Catholic petition-The Bill passes-
Violent debates-Mr. Napper Tandy's quarrel with Mr. Toler-
Question of privilege- Mr. Tandy's trial and acquittal - Speaker
Foster's speech-Prosperous state of the country-Declaration of the
Catholics-Circular letter of Committee-Corporation and Grand
Jury instigated to address against the Catholics-Opinion of lawyers
on the legality of the Convention-Meeting at Mr. Forbes's-Mr.
Grattan's letters to Mr. M'Can and Mr. Berwick-His interview with
the Prince of Wales and Mr. Pitt-Their opinion of the Catholics-
Convention meet and send their petition to the King by their own
delegates-Their correspondence with the Minister-Character of
Mr. Keogh-Opinion of Edmund Burke
CHAPTER IV.
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The Irish Parliament meets, Jan. 1793-Speech from the throne in fa-
vour of the Roman Catholics-Lord Clare's opposition and speech-
Injurious effects on the minds of the Catholics-Mr. Grattan's amend-
ment to the address-Opposes French doctrines-Mr. Hobart (secre-
tary) brings in the bill for the relief of the Roman Catholics-Seconded
by Sir Hercules Langrishe-Mr. Grattan's speech-Lord Clare's
reply to the Bishop of Killala-Expresses his dread of a Union-
Abuse of the people-Doctor Duigenan, his character-Singular
duel-Loyalty of the Catholics-Their treatment-Lord Thurlow-
Conduct of Mr. Pitt-Letter of the King-Lord Thurlow's remarks
on it-Lord Loughborough, Chancellor of England-His character
and conduct-Anecdote - His letters to Mr. Grattan- Richard
Burke's letter, and Edmund Burke's remarkable letter to Mr. Grat-
tan on Irish affairs
page 84
CHAPTER V.
Parliamentary Reform State of representation - History of Irish
boroughs-Wm. Ponsonby supports Reform-Mr. Grattan moves
for a committee-Mr. Corry's amendment-Mr. Grattan's resolutions
-Sir John Parnell's carried- Mr. Toler's motion-Stewart (Lord
Castlereagh) speaks in favour of it-Measure lost-Bad effect in Ire-
land-British Corresponding Societies - Artifices of Mr. Dundas
(Lord Melville)-Formation of United Irishmen-Counter associa-
tion by the Duke of Leinster-Parties in Ireland—Disposition of her
governors, and conduct of Lord Clare-French Revolution-Death
of Louis XVI.-War with England-Defenders-Report of Lords'
Committee-Catholics cleared of the charges against them-Procla-
mation by Government-Lord Edward Fitzgerald's speech-Volun-
teers dispersed-Their cannon seized-Arms and Gunpowder Bill-
Sir Simon Butler and Oliver Bond imprisoned by the House of Lords
-Convention Bill-Place, Pension, and Barren Land Bills-The
hereditary revenue yielded by the King-End of Session, 1793-List
of placemen.
page 115
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER VI.
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Irish Parliament meets, January 1794-Mr. Grattan supports the war
against France—Sir L. Parsons's motion opposed by Mr. Grattan—
His reasons-Mr. Ponsonby-Reform Bill—Mr. Grattan's speech in
favour of Bill-Rejected-Parliament prorogued-Death of Richard
Burke-Edmund Burke's advice to the Catholics-His letter to Mr.
Grattan Proceedings of United Irishmen and Defenders - Mr.
Hamilton Rowan-Mr. Tone- Mr. Jackson - Conduct of Govern-
ment-Mr. Grattan applied to, to form part of new administration and
refuses-Letter of Lord Fitzwilliam-Goes to England-Interview
with the Duke of Portland-Dinner with Mr. Pitt-Denis Daly—
W. G. Hamilton and Serjeant Adair's opinion of Mr. Pitt-His
interview with Mr. Grattan-He agrees to grant the Catholic question
-Letters of Mr. Grattan and Lord Fitzwilliam-Accepts office of
Lord-lieutenant-Mr. Grattan's interview with the Duke of Portland
-Jobs complained of-Breach of faith-King's levee-Conduct of
Mr. Pitt
page 144
CHAPTER VII.
Lord Fitzwilliam arrives in Ireland, January, 1795-Joy of the people
-Addresses from Protestants and Catholics-His reply-Speech to
the Irish Parliament-Mr. Grattan moves the address to the King-
Edmund Burke's remark-Mr. Grattan proposes a grant of 200,000l.
to raise 40,000 seamen-Sir Lawrence Parsons as to the principles and
intentions of the Whig party-Reduction in the national expenses-
Mr. Grattan obtains leave to bring in the Catholic bill-Lord Fitzwil-
liam is recalled-Sir Lawrence Parsons moves a short money bill-
Alarming state of the country in consequence of Lord Fitzwilliam's
recall-Vote of approbation of his conduct by the House of Commons
-Private history of the intrigues of the Beresford party with Mr. Pitt-
Proceedings as to Messrs. Beresford, Cooke, Wolfe, and Toler-Letters
of Lord Fitzwilliam and the Duke of Portland, respecting Mr. Beres-
ford-Treacherous conduct of Mr. Pitt-Fatal consequences-Mr.
Grattan's opinion thereon-Letters of Mr. Forbes, Lord Lough-
borough, and Mr. Burke-Proceedings in the British Parliament-
Protest of Lords Ponsonby and Fitzwilliam-Letters of Lord Fitz-
william and Lord Milton
CHAPTER VIII.
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Conduct of the Irish on the recall of Lord Fitzwilliam, March, 1795—Ad-
dresses to Mr. Grattan, and his answers-Error of the Opposition in
joining the Duke of Portland-Arrival of Lord Camden-Mr. Grattan's
remarks as to British cabinet and connexion-Sensation in the House by
his spirited conduct-Motion on the state of the nation-rejected-
Separation between Protestant and Catholic-Rejection of Catholic
question-Remarks of Mr. Grattan-Result of change of government
-Defenders and Orangemen-Persecution of Catholics-Lord Gos-
ford and the Armagh resolutions-Spread of Defenderism and United
Irish-Illegal conduct of Lord Carhampton-Parliament meets, Ja-
nuary, 1796-Indemnity and Insurrection Bills-Speech of Lord Ed-
ward Fitzgerald-State of peasantry-Motion of Curran and Jephson-
Whig Club report on the poor of Ireland-Invasion apprehended—
Parliament called in October 1796-Mr. Grattan's amendment-
Messrs. Fletcher and Curran-Habeas Corpus Act suspended-Mr.
Grattan's proposition in favour of the Catholics-His declaration as
to the Government measures- -Yeomanry called out
CHAPTER IX.
page 215
Wolfe Tone goes from America to France-Urges the invasion of Ire-
land French forces-their failure Letter to Mr. Grattan, and
despatch of Lord Lieutenant as to loyalty of Catholics-Measures in
Irish Parliament-Military proceedings in 1797-Imprisonments-
Arthur O'Connor arrested-General Lake's proclamation-North of
Ireland under military law Mr. Grattan's motion negatived —
Excesses of the soldiery-Mr. Fox's motion in British Parliament for
lenient measures towards Ireland-Dr. Duigenan's motion against
Mr. Fox-Arrest of United Irishmen at Belfast-Report of Secret
Committee, May, 1797-Number, arms, finances, and plan of Society
-Its originators described by Dr. M'Nevin-Trial of United Irish-
men-Curran's speech - Mr. Ponsonby's motion for reform and
emancipation-The Opposition Members secede-Feeling in England
and Ireland as to Mr. Pitt-Meetings and resolutions of the Irish in
defence of their rights-The Lord Lieutenant and the soldiery stop
them -Mr. Grattan declines to set up at the general election-
Addresses his constituents-They resolve not to attend the hustings
-He retires from the yeomanry-Goes to Castleconnell for his health
-His letter to his fellow-citizens-Lord Clare attacks Lord Ald-
borough and the leaders of the Opposition-Mr. Grattan defends
them-Mr. Pitt disapproves of Lord Clare's conduct-Letter of Dr.
Haliday to Lord Camden-Mr. Fox and the Bishop of Waterford to
Mr. Grattan-His reply —Letters to Mr. Monck, Mr. M‘Can, and the
Reverend Mr. Berwick
page 259
CHAPTER X.
Lord Moira's motion in the British Parliament in favour of Ireland
(Nov. 1797)-His statement of the cruelties towards the Irish people
Similar motion in the Irish parliament (February, 1798)-Lord
Carhampton retires from the command of the troops in Ireland-His
character-His conduct towards the Rev. Mr. Berwick-Humane
disposition of the latter towards the peasantry-Cruelties practised on
them-System of spies and informers decried by Lord Moira-Their
confessions-Liberation of Neilson in consequence-The Press news-
paper destroyed by the military-Curran's description of the informers
Parliament meets-Complaints of the conduct of the military—
Sir Lawrence Parsons' motion for conciliation-Mr. (Lord) Plunket's
speech-Sir Lawrence Parsons forced to resign the command of the
militia-His letter to Lord Camden Mr. Grattan's reasons for
seceding from Parliament-His remarks on the Government, and
their conduct towards the people-Knowledge by the Government of