Question

the general perception of all poor as thieves and robbers
the perception that irish families lack a regard for the institution of marriage
the increasing number of husbands abandoning their wives and children
poor husbands low opinion of their wives
the governments lack of attention to the poor
the lack of institutions to conduct marriages for the irish poor
the belief that thieves and robbers are abundant in ireland
they can very seldom pick up a livelihood by stealing till they arrive at six years old; except where they are of towardly parts, although i confess they learn the rudiments much earlier.
these children are seldom the fruits of marriage, a circumstance not much regarded by our savages.
men would become as fond of their wives, during the time of their pregnancy, as they are now of their mares in foal, their cows in calf, or sow when they are ready to farrow.

Explanation:

1. The first text describes children turning to theft young, which links to the perception that the poor are seen as thieves/robbers.
2. The second text notes children are not valued, which connects to Irish families lacking regard for marriage.
3. The third text compares men's fondness for wives to pregnant livestock, reflecting husbands' low opinion of their wives.

Answer:

1. the general perception of all poor as thieves and robbers
2. the perception that Irish families lack a regard for the institution of marriage
3. poor husbands' low opinion of their wives