First published in 1824, this influential treatise argues for reform of the Irish grand jury system, which Monteagle argues is a barrier to economic development in Ireland. A seminal work in the history of Irish politics and economic thought, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Ireland and its relationship with the British Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.