1. Irish Immigrants and the Orange Order
Orangemen outlined a plan to combat Irish Catholic immigration: Our chief objects are the union of the Protestants of the several denomination, to counteract the encroachment of all men, sects or parties, who may at any time attempt the subversion of the Constitution, or the severance of these Colonies from the British Empire, to bind Protestants to the strict observance of the Laws, and to strengthen the bonds of the local authorities, by the knowledge that there is ever a band of loyal men ready in case of emergency, to obey their commands, and assist them in the maintenance of order. ... By...
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