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On the law relating to the realization of judgments and decrees, with special reference to judgments and decrees against tenant-farmers
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1879)When an advocate has carried a case to a successful termination in court, and the judgment or decree has been obtained, the anxious client often asks: ?How am I to get it realized?? He is put off jokingly with the answer??That ... -
On the laws relating to joint-stock companies
(Dublin Statistical Society, 1857)The limited liability act of 1856 has placed the law of joint-stock companies in a satisfactory state, so far as regards the position of the shareholders. They can obtain a charter of incorporation by simply ^plying for ... -
On the legal provisions in Ireland for the care and instruction of imbeciles, idiots, deaf and dumb, and blind, with suggestions for amended legislation
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1876)In pursuance of the reference of the Council, at the suggestion of Mr. Jonathan Pim, to prepare a report on queries submitted by Sir Charles E. Trevelyan, Bart., K.C.B., viz.: (a) What arrangements have been made for the ... -
On the necessity for prompt measures for the suppression of intemperance and drunkenness
(Dublin Statistical Society, 1858)It would be highly improper for me to occupy your time at any great length with an expression of my opinions as to the evils arising from these usages, and the intemperance and drunkenness which result from them. My ... -
On the necessity of a state provision for the education of the deaf and dumb, the blind, and the imbecile
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1864)Your attention has already been called to the "necessity of a state provision for the education of the Deaf and Dumb of Ireland." My object on the present occasion is to call your attention again to this subject, and ... -
On the need and use of village hospitals in Ireland
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1882)During an existence of some forty years the Irish Poor-law system has undergone some modifications for the better; and the test of time, whilst demonstrating beyond question the great benefits it has conferred upon the ... -
On the patent laws of the United Kingdom
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)Our system of Patent Law has lately attracted much attention. Within a few years there have been several parliamentary commissions to investigate its principles; and the utility of such a system is one of the acknowledged ... -
On the policy of direct or indirect taxation
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1849)A direct tax can be made to possess all these requisites; it can be made equal, by imposing it on every person according to his means; it can be rendered certain, and can be levied at suitable and convenient times; and ... -
On the policy of extending the provisions of the Towns Improvement Act (Ireland), 1854, to the towns still under the old Paving and Lighting Act, 9 Geo. IV c. 82
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)The Towns Improvement Act of 1854 was a very important step in our local legislation. The great value of this act is shown by the extent to which it has been adopted, 76* towns having in ten years come under its provisions, ... -
On the practicability of codifying English law, with a specimen code of the law of evidence
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1872)There is a very natural desire on the part of the public to have our laws simplified and condensed. It is a legal maxim that everyone is supposed to know the law, and every person is visited with the consequences of his ... -
On the present state of the law and practice in Ireland with respect to wills and the administration of assets
(Dublin Statistical Society, 1852)I beg leave to submit to you the following report upon the question proposed to me for investigation; namely, "The Present State of the Law and Practice in Ireland with respect to Wills, with a view to have all wills ... -
On the present state of the law and practice in Ireland with respect to wills and the administration of assets
(Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1852)I beg leave to submit to you the following report upon the question proposed to me for investigation; namely, 'The Present State of the Law and Practice in Ireland with respect to Wills, with a view to have all wills ... -
On the present state of the law of settlement and removal of paupers in Scotland
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1852)It is well known that the part of the Legal Provision of the Poor which regulates their settlement, i.e., the district of the country from which each family may claim relief, is at present widely different in the three ... -
On the present state of the savings' bank question
(Dublin Statistical Society, 1855)About three years since, I had the honor of reading before this society a paper on the duties of the public with respect to charitable savings' banks. Since that time there have been promises of legislation, but nothing ... -
On the preservation of the seed of the flax plant in Ireland
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1869)Although many treatises have been written, and many speeches delivered in this country within the last few years by landlords and agriculturists on the cultivation of flax, yet few have thought it worth their while to ... -
On the principles of a note circulation
(Dublin Statistical Society, 1857)It may be regarded as established beyond controversy, that the convertibility of bank notes must be preserved. But the conditions under which convertible notes ought to be issued are still open to discussion. Dr Hancock ... -
On the principles on which plans for the curative treatment of habitual drunkards should be based
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1875)I do not intend to offer any scheme in detail for the curative treatment of habitual drunkards, nor do I intend to criticise any other scheme in detail. My object is only to suggest upon what principles any such scheme ... -
On the prospects of the beet sugar manufacture in Ireland
(Dublin Statistical Society, 1851)It was the great importance attached to the beet-sugar manufacture by some advocates of its introduction, which led me to direct my attention to the economic conditions necessary to its success. It is necessary to obtain ... -
On the prospects of the manufacture of sugar from beet-root in Ireland
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1878)Between 1869 and 1876 an experiment was tried in Ireland of the manufacture of sugar from beet-root, which turned out unprofitable as a pecuniary speculation. When the failure occurred, it was suggested by a gentleman of ... -
On the recent action of the state with regard to venereal disease
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1919)"Syphilis and Gonorrhoea, respectively, the more serious and the less serious of those diseases, bear names which from the principle of association sound evilly to the ear. So, to, does the expression 'venereal disease,' ...