At  a  full  meeting  of  the  Lawyer's  Corps,  the  28th  February,  1782,
pursuant  to  notice,
Colonel  Edward  Westby  in  the  Chair :
Resolved,  That  the  Members  of  the  House  of  Commons  are  the  rep-
resentatives of,  and  derive  their  power  solely  from,  the  people;  and  that
a  denial  of  this  position  by  them  would  be  to  abdicate  the  representation.
Resolved  unanimously.  That  the   people   of  this  country  are  now
called  upoa  to  declare  that  the  King,  Lords,  and  Commons  of  Ireland
are  the  only  power  competent  to  make  laws  to  bind  this  kingdom.
Resolved  unanimously,  That  we  do  expect  such  declaration  of  right

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Mr.  Flood  even  at  that  moment  did  not  stand  alone  in
this  ungracious  incredulity;  and  ensuing  events  have
fully  confirmed  the  wisdom  of  his  scepticism.*

from  our  representatives,  and  that  we  will  support  them  with  our  lives
AND  FORTUNES  in  WATHEVER  measurcs  may  be  necessary  to  render  such
declaration  an  effectual  security.
Resolved,  that  the  above  resolutions  oe  printed.
Signed  by  order,

Samuel  Adams,  Secretary.
At  a  Meeting  of  the  Corps  of  Dublin  Volunteers,  Friday,  1st  March,

1782,
His  Grace,  the  Duke  of  Leinster  in  the  chair :
Resolved,  That  the  King,  Lords,  and  Commons  of  Ireland  only  are
competent  to  make  laws  to  bind  the  subjects  of  this  realm,  and  that  we
will  not  obey  or  give  operation  to  any  laws,  save  only  those  enacted  by
the  King,  Lords,  and  Commons  of  Ireland,  whose  rights  and  privilegeSy
jointly  and  severally,  we  are  determined  to  support  with  our  lives  and
fortunes.
Signed  by  order,

John  Williams,  Secretary.
