dom; and alfo the particulars of all grants, donations, or other provifions of any kind, in land or money, made in confequence of the above recited acts, or any of them, or in any otherwife whatever, for the endowment of the faid diocesan schools, or any of them, or for the use of the school-mafters of the fame, in fucceffion refpectively, or any of them, with the ancient and present denomination and value of fuch lands, and in whofe occupation, and under what title they were held on the 25th of March, 1787.

That it is proper and expedient, by the aid and authority of parliament, to establish one or more great school or fchools, and to reform thofe already established in fuch cafes as fhall be found neceffary, upon fuch principles, and with fuch provifions and regulations, as may tend more effectually to anIwer the end of their foundation in public utility, by improving and facilitating to the youth of this kingdom the means of a perfect education, as well in fuch school or fchools, as by establishing an annual fucceffion of a felect number of the moft meritorious fcholars, with a fuitable provifion, to the University, for the future pursuit of learned profefsions, and for the honourable difcharge of the highest duties of the community.

That it is an object of great public concern that exact enquiry fhould be made, and information obtained, of the number and present state of the feveral foundations within this kingdom, for the education of youth in claffical learning, and that the true nature and value of their endowments should be ascertained, with the original appropriation and present difpofal of the funds, and how far the feveral duties and trusts directed and enjoined have been and are duly performed.

That the foundation and gradual endowment of a fecond University within this kingdom, by the aid and authority of parliament, in addition to the present excellent establishment

of Trinity College in this capital, might conduce to the greater perfection of a general system for the improvement of education, and to the wider diffufion of learning and science throughout the nation.

That it is effentially expedient, towards the fuccessful promotion of proper measures for the general improvement of education within this kingdom, that one or more perfon or perfons, not exceeding four in the whole, eminently qualified by their abilities and experience, fhould be appointed by the Chief Governor for the time being, to affift in the preparation of plans and arrangements for the inftitution and regulation of the feveral feminaries of claffical learning propofed to be established and reformed.

That this Houfe will at the commencement of the next feffion of parliament, proceed to the immediate confideration of fuch further measures as may be requifite for carrying the foregoing refolutions into full effect.

That an humble addrefs be presented to his grace the Lord Lieutenant, requesting that his grace will be pleased to give directions for preparing plans of the neceffary buildings and other arrangements for forming and establishing the feveral fpecies of fchools and school-houses, and fuitable conveniencies to be annexed thereto, with eftimates of the expence thereto, distinguished under feparate heads, and accompanied with obfervations refpecting fituations, and other circumftances most proper for the fame.

Amongst the principal bills paffed this feffion, were the following viz:

A bill for the better execution of the law, and prefervation of the peace within Counties at large.

A bill for the further increafe and encouragement of fhipping and navigation.

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A bill for presenting and avoiding fecret outlawrys in perfonal actions.

A bill for promoting the improvement of ports and har bours.

A bill for recovery of Tythes.

A bill to prevent tumultuous rifings, affemblies, and unlawful oaths.

An act for regulating the baking trade.

An act for establishing market juries in cities, &c.

On the 28th of May, 1787, the Lord Lieutenant conclud ed the feffion with the following speech.

"My Lords and Gentlemen,

"In relieving you from further attendance in the prefent feflion of parliament, I have the fatisfaction of fignifying to you his Majesty's entire approbation of the wife and vigorous measures by which you have diftinguifhod your zeal for the prefervation of the public peace, and the tranquillity of the country. My ftrenuous exertions fhall not be wanting to carry your falutary provifions into execution, to affert the juft dominion of the laws, and to establish the fecurity of property, as well as perfonal fafety, to all defcriptions of his Majesty's fubjects in this kingdom.

"The decided tenor of your conduct affures me of your continued and cordial affiftance, and that you will with your. utmost influence impress upon the minds of the people a full conviction what dangerous effects to the general welfare, and to the growing profperity of the nation, arise from the prevalence of even partial or temporary difturbance. Admonish them, that the benevolent but watchful fpirit of the legiflature, which induces it to encourage industry and exertion,

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will at the fame time be awake to the correction of the exceffes which are the infeparable companions of idleness and licentious diforders.

"Gentlemen of the House of Commons,

"I thank you, in the King's name, for the fupplies which you have fo chearfully provided for the fupport of his Ma jesty's government. You may depend upon their being faithfully applied to the purposes for which they are granted.

"The measures you have taken for encreafing public credit, and diminishing the national debt, are confonant to that wisdom and affection to your country, which have ever diftinguished the parliament of Ireland.

"My Lords and Gentlemen,

"A new and powerful incitement to the national industry has been opened by the treaty of commerce with France, in which the utmost attention is manifefted to the interests of Ireland. The claims of this kingdom to an equal participation in treaties between Great Britain and Portugal have been acknowledged by the court of Lisbon. Thefe are decided testimonies of his Majefty's paternal regard, and fresh confirmation of his gracious refolution to confider the interests of Great Britain and Ireland as infeparable. A principle which, by uniting the faculties and affections of the empire, gives ftrength and fecurity to every part of it: A principle which, with your accustomed wisdom, you have still further corrobo rated by the late arrangement of your law of navigation.

"The loyalty and attachment of his faithful people of Ireland are highly grateful to the King; and by his Majefty's exprefs command I am to affure you of his most gracious and affectionate protection. To fulfil my Sovereign's pleasure,

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which conftantly directs me to study the true happiness of this kingdom, is the great and fettled object of my ambition; and upon this bafis I fhall hope to have established a permanent claim to your good opinion, and to the confidence and regard of the people of Ireland."

And then the Lord Chancellor declared that it was his Grace the Lord Lieutenant's pleasure that this parliament be prorogued to Tuesday the 24th day of July next; and the parliament was accordingly prorogued to Tuesday the 24th day of July next,

On the 24th of October following, his Grace the Duke of Rutland, died of a fever; whereupon the Archbishop of Armagh, the Lord Chancellor, and the Rt. Hon. the Speaker of the houfe of Commons were appointed Lordsjustices and continued in the government until the 16 December ensuing, when his excellency George Nugent Grenville Temple Marquis of Buckingham fucceeded to the Vice-gerency of Ireland.

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