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  • An inquiry into the progress and condition of mechanics' and literary institutions, part II 

    Leslie, T.E. Cliffe (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1852)
    The former paper advocated the establishment of Institutions of a class which does not exist; the present treats of a class which not only exists, but is a very remarkable feature of the age. The facts connected with ...
  • An inquiry into the progress and present condition of mechanics' institutions. Part I 

    Leslie, T.E. Cliffe (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1852)
    The formation and development of Mechanics' Institutions may be regarded as characteristic social features of the present century, the first association of this description having been established at Birmingham in 1796, ...
  • Maritime captures and commercial blockades 

    Leslie, T.E. Cliffe (Dublin Statistical Society, 1855)
    THE chief object of this paper is to point out the system of maritime war by which the resources of this country will be least impaired by the contest in which it is engaged, and most effectively employed in bringing ...
  • On the self-dependence of the working classes under the law of competition 

    Leslie, T.E. Cliffe (Dublin Statistical Society, 1851)
    The view which I take is opposed to the opinions of some distinguished writers, among whom I regret to place Mr. John Stuart Mill. In various forms, through his work upon the "Elements of Political Economy," I find ...
  • Trade unions and combinations in 1853 

    Leslie, T.E. Cliffe (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1853)
    Being desirous of obtaining authentic information with respect to the present character and prevalence of combinations among the working classes, I have endeavoured to possess myself of it by personal inquiry from persons ...
  • Trades' unions and combinations in 1853 

    Leslie, T.E. Cliffe (Dublin Statistical Society, 1853)
    Being desirous of obtaining authentic information with respect to the present character and prevalence of combinations among the working classes, I have endeavoured to possess myself of it by personal inquiry from persons ...