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Clergy of each denomination , that it seems reasonable to expect their unanimous concurrence in the measure . The formidable opponents to tlie Union , he says , are the gentlemen at the Irish Bar ; and their opposition he ascribes entirely to motives of interest and ambition . He points out eight fundamental articles of the Unionist . The preservation of the Piotestant relig ion and establishment .
id . An equitable number , of Peers and Commoners to sit in the Parliament of the Empire . 3 d . An equality of rights and privileges , and a fair adjustment of commerce . 4 th . An equitable arrangement as to the revenues , debts , and future taxes , suitable to our situation and powers . 5 th . The continuance of the civil administration in Ireland , as it stands at presentaccommodated to the new situation of the kingdom .
, 6 th . An arrangement for the Roman Catholic Clergy , so as to put an end , if possible , to reli g ious jealousies , and to ensure the attachment of that oreler of men to the state . 7 th . Some further provision to the Dissenting Clergy , Sth . An arrangement with respect to tithes .
Arminitts , a Tragedy . By Arthur Murphy , Esq . 2 < vo . 2 / . Wri ght . FIRED with an ardent zeal for British liberty , - the long-silent muse of Murphy has again ventured from her lone retreat . This performance has not been offered to the theatres : indeed , if the reader reflect on the present state of dramatic taste , he will be convinced that its presentation would have been in vain-. This is not the age for
legitimate tragedy . ' Arminius was the Great Hero of Germany . Tacitus tells us , that he fought with alternate vicissitudes of fortune : a man of warlike genius ; and beyond all question , the deliverer of Germany . He had not , like the Kings and Generals of a former day , the infancy of Rome to cope with ; he had to struggle with a great and flourishing Empire : he attacked the Romans in the meridian of their loryhe stood at bay for a number of years with
equig ; vocal success , sometimes victorious , often defeated ; but , in the issue of the war , STILL tiNcoNOji £ RED . ' Such is the hero of Mr . Murphy ' s tragedy . Our author is a warm supporter of government , and several passages of his work , relative to civil faction , are levelled with much justice at the lately-prevalent spirit of English jacobinism ,
' The epidemic madness or the times ; When discontent , and jealousy , and faction , When strife , and wild ambition , sow the seeds Of party rage ; when civil discord arms Sons against fathers , brothers against brothers , Then kindred blood is spilt ; then horrors multiply , . And nature shudders '
We cannot better apprize our readers of the general tendency of the performance , than by presenting them with the following extracts—the dying words of Arminius . ' It is my warning voice . Let Britons guard their coast against the Gauls , And never , —never let that treach'rous race , NOR THEIR-DESCENDANTS to the latest time , Obtain a footing on their sea-girt isle . Let Britons seize the trident of the main ,
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Review Of New Publications.
Clergy of each denomination , that it seems reasonable to expect their unanimous concurrence in the measure . The formidable opponents to tlie Union , he says , are the gentlemen at the Irish Bar ; and their opposition he ascribes entirely to motives of interest and ambition . He points out eight fundamental articles of the Unionist . The preservation of the Piotestant relig ion and establishment .
id . An equitable number , of Peers and Commoners to sit in the Parliament of the Empire . 3 d . An equality of rights and privileges , and a fair adjustment of commerce . 4 th . An equitable arrangement as to the revenues , debts , and future taxes , suitable to our situation and powers . 5 th . The continuance of the civil administration in Ireland , as it stands at presentaccommodated to the new situation of the kingdom .
, 6 th . An arrangement for the Roman Catholic Clergy , so as to put an end , if possible , to reli g ious jealousies , and to ensure the attachment of that oreler of men to the state . 7 th . Some further provision to the Dissenting Clergy , Sth . An arrangement with respect to tithes .
Arminitts , a Tragedy . By Arthur Murphy , Esq . 2 < vo . 2 / . Wri ght . FIRED with an ardent zeal for British liberty , - the long-silent muse of Murphy has again ventured from her lone retreat . This performance has not been offered to the theatres : indeed , if the reader reflect on the present state of dramatic taste , he will be convinced that its presentation would have been in vain-. This is not the age for
legitimate tragedy . ' Arminius was the Great Hero of Germany . Tacitus tells us , that he fought with alternate vicissitudes of fortune : a man of warlike genius ; and beyond all question , the deliverer of Germany . He had not , like the Kings and Generals of a former day , the infancy of Rome to cope with ; he had to struggle with a great and flourishing Empire : he attacked the Romans in the meridian of their loryhe stood at bay for a number of years with
equig ; vocal success , sometimes victorious , often defeated ; but , in the issue of the war , STILL tiNcoNOji £ RED . ' Such is the hero of Mr . Murphy ' s tragedy . Our author is a warm supporter of government , and several passages of his work , relative to civil faction , are levelled with much justice at the lately-prevalent spirit of English jacobinism ,
' The epidemic madness or the times ; When discontent , and jealousy , and faction , When strife , and wild ambition , sow the seeds Of party rage ; when civil discord arms Sons against fathers , brothers against brothers , Then kindred blood is spilt ; then horrors multiply , . And nature shudders '
We cannot better apprize our readers of the general tendency of the performance , than by presenting them with the following extracts—the dying words of Arminius . ' It is my warning voice . Let Britons guard their coast against the Gauls , And never , —never let that treach'rous race , NOR THEIR-DESCENDANTS to the latest time , Obtain a footing on their sea-girt isle . Let Britons seize the trident of the main ,