On the record
They have their “Conciliation Hall,” on the banks of the Liffey, their reform clubs, and their newspapers; they pass resolutions, send forth addresses, and enjoy the right of petition.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “They have their “Conciliation Hall,” on the banks of the Liffey, their reform clubs, and their newspapers; they pass…”
Editor's note · Context
He notes the various means by which the Irish can organize and express their demands for rights, showcasing their political engagement.
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