My wish is that the whole people of Ireland should have the same principles, the same system, the same operation of government.

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I would have the whole Irish government regulated by Irish notions and Irish prejudices; and I firmly believe, according to an Irish expression, the more she is under Irish government, the more she will be bound to English interests.

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I say, therefore, try conciliation, but do not have recourse to arms.' He warned and implored in vain.