The trial of William Orr, at Carrickfergus Assizes, for being an United Irishman; with his dying declaration, &c. &c. &c.

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The trial of William Orr, at Carrickfergus Assizes, for being an United Irishman; with his dying declaration, &c. &c. &c.
Author
Orr, William, 1766-1797.
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Philadelphia: :: Printed by J. Carey, no. 19, Carter's Alley, for G. Douglas, no. 2, South Third-Street.,
1798.
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Orr, William, 1766-1797.
Executions and executioners -- Ireland.
Criminals -- Ireland.
Trials (Sedition) -- Ireland -- Carrickfergus.
Trials (Treason) -- Ireland -- Carrickfergus.
Booksellers' advertisements -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20.

Mr. Curran, in a speech replete with great elegance of language, force of reasoning, and brilliancy of thought, argued for several hours in support of a motion he made to the Court, for an arrest of judgment in the case of Mr. Orr. Various law authorities were resorted to, and many inge∣nious inferences drawn, both from the construction of law and of language.

The Court took the whole into consideration, and were of opinion, that the motion ought to be set aside.

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