...declare, That I will persevere in endeavouring to form a Brotherhood of Affection among Englishmen of every religious Persuasion; and that I will also...full, and adequate Representation of all the People of England. ' I do further declare, that neither Hopes, Fears, Rewards, or Punishments, shall ever induce...

...the English. Emmet replied that * In the awful presence of God, I do voluntarily declare, That I will persevere in endeavouring to form a brotherhood of...further declare, that neither hopes, fears, rewards, or punishments, shall ever induce me, directly or indirectly, to inform on, or give evidence against,...

...'some Men formed Societies, calling themselves UNITED IRISHMEN, who swore in the most solem Manner to persevere in endeavouring to form a Brotherhood of...Affection among Irishmen of every religious Persuasion, for the Purpose of effecting Reforms which we do not think expedient.' These are the Crimes of which...

...openly avowed. " In the awful presence of Almighty God, I **** do volunta'' rily declare that I will persevere in endeavouring to form a '« brotherhood...among Irishmen of every religious «' persuasion ; and I xvill also persevere in my endeavours to «' obtain an equal, full, and adequate representation"...

...Irishmen. The preliminary oath, taken on entering, pledged every member to persevere in his endeavors to obtain " an equal, full, and adequate representation of all the people of Ireland." There was nothing especially revolutionary in this ; it has been said, indeed, by one who knew well...