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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Dublin, over 300 attorneys thanked the late Prime Serjeant for his patriotic parliamentary conduct and resignation amid conflicts with national interests. Counties like Down and Armagh prepare similar addresses. Ireland awaits English Parliament's response on free trade demands, inspired by American resistance to taxation.
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Above 300 of the most respectable attorneys in this kingdom met, and entered into an address of thanks to the late Prime Serjeant for his spirited, upright, and patriotick conduct in Parliament, and resigning his gown at a time, when holding an office under the crown seemed to combat with the dearest interests of his country.
We are informed that the counties of Down and Armagh are preparing addresses to the same purpose, which it is thought will be followed by all the counties in the kingdom.
The present hour seems to furnish the most important scene that ever agitated any nation. Armed with spirit and resolution sufficient to turn the fate of an empire, Ireland awaits for the answer of the English Parliament. Should its just demands be acceded to, the British empire may yet be considered as a rival to the confederate force of Europe. Should ill-judged policy and sordid maxims be still the leading principles of a sister kingdom, the alternative must be dreadful.
Ireland lies under great obligation to the Americans. Had they tamely submitted to taxation, would we have dared to apply for a free trade.
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Dublin
Event Date
December 13
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addresses of thanks issued and prepared across irish counties; ireland awaits english parliament's response to free trade demands, with potential empire-wide implications.
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Over 300 respectable attorneys in Dublin met to thank the late Prime Serjeant for his spirited, upright, and patriotic conduct in Parliament and for resigning his position under the crown when it conflicted with Ireland's interests. Counties of Down and Armagh are preparing similar addresses, expected to be followed by all counties. Ireland, resolved, awaits the English Parliament's answer on its demands; success could strengthen the British empire against European forces, while refusal would be dreadful. Ireland credits American resistance to taxation for enabling its free trade application.