Smith, the Second Letter to Sir Hercules Langrishe,
and the Letter to his Son, which here follow in order the
Fragment on the Popery Laws, are the only writings upon this
subject found amongst his papers in a state fit to appear in
this stage of the publication. What remain are some small
fragments of the Tract, and a few letters containing no new
matter of importance.
TRACT
ON THE POPERY LAWS
THE PLAN.
I propose, first, to make an Introduction, in order to show the
propriety of a closer inspection into the affairs of Ireland; and this
takes up the first chapter, which is to be spent in this introductory
matter, and in stating the Popery laws in general, as one leading cause
of the imbecility of the country.
CH. II. states particularly the laws themselves, in a plain and popular
manner.
CH. III. begins the remarks upon them, under the heads of, 1st, The
object,--which is a numerous people; 2ndly, Their means,--a restraint on
property; 3rdly, Their instruments of execution,--corrupted morals,
which affect the national prosperity.
CH. IV. The impolicy of those laws, as they affect the national
security.
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