A View of the Laws of Landed Property in Ireland; Of the Relation of Landlords and Tenants, and of the Condition of the Latter Actually, Morally, and ... the Mass of the People to British Interests - Brossura

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0217392164 ISBN 13: 9780217392167

Riassunto

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1812. Excerpt: ... It is no wonder, therefore, that an Irish representative should have proudly stated in the English senate, that poor's laws were rendered unnecessary in Ireland by the humane character of her people: but I regret that he did not enhance the merit by speaking die whole truth, and declaring, that the very poor are the most charitable. I trust, however, that the national feelings which produced this statement will also call forth the honourable member to uphold the sinking peasantry, the boast and bulwarks of his native land. SUPPORT OF THE POOR. I Have a strong aversion to any mode of relieving the poor, that could possibly encourage idleness or relax industry; but when our fellowbeings are really objects of compassion and charity, then surely relief should be given, and means be always found to perform what nature, justice, and civilization demand from us. Poor's laws are undoubtedly a heavy burthen in England, and must be felt as such in all countries that adopt them; but this is a very light argument in the scale, against absolute want and undeniable wretchedness, When necessity calls for them we should yield, and, as men and Christians, rejoice in the discharge of an act so noble and conducive to satisfaction here, as well as deserving of unutterable reward hereafter. No motives of worldly prudence can therefore absolve any people from this great duty of distributing a portion of what Heaven has given them, as trustees for the naked and hungry; no general reasons of policy covering selfishness, can resist the solicitation of the truly indigent; and it is most honourable for England, that she can be referred to as a model worthy of imitation in the exalted work of humanity. In Scotland also there is ample provision made for the poor, by parochial assessm...

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• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0217392164
• ISBN 13: 9780217392167
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
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