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[[underline]] William and Mary [[/underline]] 1688-- The Revolution of 1688--is justly regarded by Britons as the most brilleant transaction in their history--By the Revolution and the Bill of Rights which were [[addition]] ^ the [[/addition]] immediate consequence of that event, the existence of a virtual compact between the King & People was confirmed beyond the possibility of a question--While the new government was happily and peaceably established in Great Britain under William and Mary, a prospect of a very different nature presented itself in Ireland--The Pride & insolence of the papists, which had arisen to excess in the birth of the pretended Prince of Wales, had received a severe shock-- The north eastern division inhabited chiefly by protestants, had proclaimed William & Mary King and Queen, but this being considered by the Lord-deputy as an act of rebellion a considerable force was sent against them-- The Kingdom of Great Britain in the accession
