The case of Ireland's being bound by acts of Parliament in England stated by William Molyneux.
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- The case of Ireland's being bound by acts of Parliament in England stated by William Molyneux.
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- Molyneux, William, 1656-1698.
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- Dublin :: Printed by Joseph Ray ...,
- MDCXCVIII [1698]
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PREFACE TO THE READER.
I Have nothing to Offer in this Preface, more than to let the Reader know, how Unconcern'd I am in any of those Particular Inducements, which might seem
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at this Iuncture to have Occasi∣on'd the following Discourse.
I have not any Concern in Wooll, or the Wooll-Trade. I am no wise Interested in the Forfeitures, or Grants. I am not at all Solicitous, whether the Bishop, or Society of Derry Recover the Land they Contest about.
So that, I think, I am as Free from any Personal Prejudice in this Cause, as 'tis possible to Expect any Man should be, that has an Estate and Property in this Kingdom, and who is a Member of Parliament there in. I hope therefore 'tis a Pub∣lick
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Principle that has mov'd me to this Undertaking: I am sure, I am not Conscious to my Self of any other Intention.
I have heard it has been said, That perhaps I might run some Hazard in Attempting this Ar∣gument; But I am not at all Ap∣prehensive of any such Danger: We are in a Miserable Condition indeed, if we may not be Al∣low'd to Complain, when we think we are Hurt; and to give our Reasons with all Mo∣desty and Submission. But were it otherwise, it would not in the least Affect, or Discourage me in an Attempt, where I think my Cause Good, and my Country
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Concern'd, and where I am fully perswaded, the True Interest of England is as Deeply En∣gaged, as the Protestant Interest of Ireland.
The Great and Just Coun∣cil of England freely Allow•…•… all Addresses of this sort T•…•… Receive and Hear Grievances is a great part of their Business; and to Redress them, is their Chief Glory. But this is no to be done, till they are laid be∣fore them, and fairly Stated for their Consideration.
This I have endeavour'd 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the following Paper. What S•…•…∣cess it may have, I am not ve•…•…
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solicitous about. I have Done what I thought was my Duty, and Commit the Event to GOD Almighty, and the Wise Council of England.
Dublin, Febr. 8. 7 1698.
W. MOLYNEUX.