The Craftsman, a constitutional and industrial review, Volume 1

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1881
 

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Page 13 - Are Erin's sons so good or so cold, As not to be tempted by woman or gold ? " " Sir Knight ! I feel not the least alarm, No son of Erin will offer me harm — For though they love women and golden store, Sir Knight ! they love honour and virtue more ! " On she went, and her maiden smile In safety lighted her round the Green Isle.
Page 6 - Ah God, for a man with heart, head, hand, Like some of the simple great ones gone For ever and ever by, One still strong man in a blatant land, Whatever they call him, what care I, Aristocrat, democrat, autocrat — one Who can rule and dare not lie.
Page 4 - And yet there are some who challenge the expediency of the Imperial character of this realm. Having attempted, and failed, to enfeeble our colonies by their policy of decomposition, they may, perhaps, now recognise in the disintegration of the United Kingdom a mode which will not only accomplish but precipitate their purpose.
Page 1 - The Tory party is only in its proper position when it represents popular principles. Then it is truly irresistible. Then it can uphold the throne and the altar, the majesty of the empire, the liberty of the nation, and the rights of the multitude. There is nothing mean, petty, or exclusive, about the real character of Toryism. It necessarily depends upon enlarged sympathies and noble aspirations, because it is essentially national.
Page 2 - ... justice and impartiality, and to co-operate with Parliament in effecting such amendments in the existing laws as may tend to improve the social condition and to develop the natural resources of Ireland. From a deep conviction that the Legislative Union is not less essential to the attainment of these objects than to the strength and stability of the Empire, it is my firm determination, with your support, and under the blessing of Divine Providence, to maintain inviolate that great bond of connection...
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Page 2 - Fair Lady ! Thee the pencil of Vandyke Might well have painted ; thine the English air, Graceful yet earnest, that his portraits bear, In that far troubled time when sword and pike Gleamed round the ancient halls and castles fair That shrouded Albion's beauty ; though, when...
Page 16 - Scotsman who was not at the head of the poll — he was prosperous; he was thriving; often the confidential adviser of persons of the highest position, even of rulers of States; and although I myself am inclined to attribute much to organisation and race, I am bound to...
Page 11 - A fixed sum in case of Death by Accident, and a Weekly Allowance in the event of Injury, may be secured at moderate Premiums. BONUS ALLOWED TO INSURERS OF FIVE YEARS...

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