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    Catholic Acitation In Irklani). Preceded...

    tatingly aCcorded to Dr . Cullen the title of Lord JSSK hop of Armagh . He called Lord John Russell a " base minister , " his cabinet a •« besotted administration , " and the offensive bill an atrociou ? ' act of Parliament . He glorified the memory of O'Connell amidst tremendous cheers . He vindicated the People o f England , and threw all the odium on the Government , and proposed that forty Irish members should be sent to Parliament who would make no terms with the Government until the act was repealed . The-Bishop of Edinburgh , seconded by Mr . Moore , M . P ., moved the following resolution , which was adopted : —

    « ' That we hereby solemnly pledge ourselves to use every legitimate means within the constitution to obtain a total repeal of that act , and every other statute which imposes upon the Catholics of this empire any civil or religious disability whatever , or precludes them from the enjoyment of their religion . " An altercation arose between . Mr . Moore and Dr . Cullen . Mr . Moore was speaking in reference to the conduct of the English press , when the Pope sent over the celebrated bull which forbad priests to meddle in matters political . Apparently the Primate thought Mr . Moore ' s light wit was carrying him too declaration

    faT , for he struck in with the astounding , that the Pope , that the Catholic Church , were not inimical to civil liberty ; and , moreover , that where " Catholicity had been superseded , slavery followed " ! Mr . Moore would not contradict the Primate , but proceeded with his speech . He had occasion , however , to allude to Belgium , and her efforts for liberty . " Belgium , " he said , " had her Catholic party , and her Orange party , like Ireland . At last Belgium arose in insurrection , as I fear Ireland would if she could , and as I fear Ireland will some day , if England's present policy continues—"

    The Lord Primate again interrupted the speaker , and said that he thought that the feeling of the meeting was not in f avour o f insurrection { hear , hear ) ; that they were attached to the Sovereign when even persecuting laws were enacted . " It was in accordance with , the Catholic doctrine to uphold the cause of order . " Mr . Moore explained , innocently alleging that he had used the same language in the House of Commons . The Primate thought that did not matter * No such expression as Mr . Moore made use of should be addressed to that meeting— " it was contrary t » Catholic doctrine . " Mr . Moore continued : — " My loud , it is not for me to bandy opinions with your grace—I will only say , therefore , that Catholic Belgium did rise in insurrection . Catholic Belgium succeeded ( loud cheers ) , and religious liberty was established . ( Renewed cheers . )"

    Dr . Ullathorne , bishop of Birmingham , moved : — " That for the above objects we deem it necessary to establish a Catholic Defence Association , and that the luae be and ia hereby established . " He made a very exciting speech , in the course of which he aaid : — " It was his duty in every way he could to avoid collision with any enactment , however penal or atrocious . But where his duty warned him to obey the Divine law tie must do so . He could not possibly withhold the signature of his office—which was inseparable from his ¦ person and was indicative of Hia title , though not in the

    legal sense of the word—from certain documents , without himself becoming a recreant to the Church of God , and an apostate to his high office . ( Cheers . ) Therefore , where he could not otherwise fulfill his duty , he would append the whole designation of his office—where it was needful it should be done . { Cheers . ) Then , as to the consequence of so acting : he had come to the conclusion , « fter mature deliberation , that he could not have recourse to the purse which was confided to him for the support of the clergy and the promotion of religion , for the payment of fines . inflicted by this penal enactment . He was prepared at once to go to gaol . ( Tremendous cheering , and waving of hats , handkerchiefs , Sfc . ) "

    Mr . John Reynolds , M . P ., appeared to second the resolution . He called the Ecclesiastical Titles Act an "Algerine" act ; ho called Lord John Russell a "' bigot and a tyrant ; " and he called their Irish opponents in general " designing firebrand fanatics . " He defied Lord John Russell to imprison a bishop . They would not subscribe pence to pay fines , but for onore unpleasant purposes . He advocated a lino of ( policy which would enable them to " trample " on both Whigs and Tories . He repudiated all sectarian feelings , and declared in favour of " perfect civil and religious equality . " But tho Irish Catholics had 3 ieen robbed of everything except their creed : —•

    That little fanatic and insolent Lord John Russell \ hiuet ) , not satisfied with introducing the bill , rummaged history—all the lyiug volumes that were compiled J > y all lying historians that ever defiled their pens in lying against the religion of tUe people—and delivered them in the shape of a speech in the House of Commonn to / 500 2 jf . '"" . supporters , who swallowed it as political Gospel . 1 hat bill wuh a declaration of war against the people of Tho resolution was adopted . m Pi ? Bishop of Clonfert moved tho next resolution ** s follows : . « nil ' " ^ / ~ ' Thataaone of the gre » t constitutional » «• prftcuwi luoanjji of carrying ouj the objects of this

    meeting , we pledge ourselves to make every effort to strengthen the bands and increase the power of those faithful representatives who , in the last session of Parliament so energetically devoted themselves to the formation of an independent party jn the Legislature , having for its object „ the ^ maintenance of civil and religious liberty in the British empire . That the following prelates and members of the Legislature be a committee to define with accuracy the objects which are to occupv the association , to frame the rules and regulations by which it shall be governed , and to submit the same to the next general meeting of the association : The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster , the Roman Catholic Bishop of Birmingham , the Bishop of Nottingham , the Bishop of Hexham , the Bishop of Southwark , the Bishop of Liverpool , the Bishop of of North

    Beverley , the Bishop of Salford , the Bishop - ampton , Paul Archbishop of Armagh , John Archbishop of Tuam , Archbishop of Cashel . Bishop of Ardagh , Bishop of Achonry , Bishop of Meath , Bishop of Cork , Bishop of Waterford and Lismore , Bishop of Clonfert , Bishop of Killala , Bishop of Cloyne , Bishop of Kilmacduagh , Bishop of Raphoe , Bishop of Ross , Bishop of Clogher , Bishop of Kerry , Bishop of Killaloe , Bishop of Elphin , and Bishoo of Derry ; John Reynolds , M . P ., Dublin ; Willia : n Keogh , M . P ., Athlone ; George II . Brown , M . P ., Mayo ; J . Sadleir , M . P ., Carlow ; G . O . Higgins , M . P ., Mayo ; Martin J . Blake , M . P ., Galwaycity ; N . V . Mayer , M P ., Tipperary ; Francis Scully , M . P ., Tipperary ; Thomas Meagher , M . P ., Waterford , and Robert Keating . M . P ., Waterford ; John T . Devereaux , M . P ., Wexford ; Timothy O'Brien , M . P ., Cashel ; John O'Brien , M . P ., Limerick ; and Michael Sullivan ,

    M . P ., Kilkenny . " The motion was seconded by Mr . Bianconi , and adopted . Som « other business resolutions were adopted , and one thanking the Duke of Newcastle , Lord Aberdeen , Lord Monteagle , Sir J . Graham , Mr . Gladstone , Mr . Sidney Herbert , and Mr . R . Palmer for their services ; spoken to by Mr . Scully , M . P ., Mr . J . Rawson , of Lancashire , Mr . J . F . Maguire , the Reverend Mr . Kearney , Mr . J . M'Cann , Mr . O'Flakerty , M . P ., and the Honourable M . Preston , and the meeting separated in the greatest order . Thus ended this remarkable demonstration . We observe one or two things which require explanation . What has become of Lord Arundel and Surrey , and why is not his name on the committee ? Why is Mr . Cobden's name excluded from the vote of thanks to the Protestants ?

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    Church Matters. There Are Some Remarkabl...

    CHURCH MATTERS . There are some remarkable matters which require a brief notice at our hands . The Swedenborgians held a meeting at the Freemasons ' -hall , on Wednesday . The speeches delivered contain some very noteworthy sentiments . The Chairman , the Reverend J . H . Smithson , of Manchester , noticed that on his right hand they had inhabitants of Germany and Denmark there—on his left there were natives of France and Spain ; and again , there were visitors from America ; and , moreover , they had a voice from India , and a voice from Africa , proclaiming that the new Church of the Lord Jesus Christ had commenced

    in their respective countries . He said we were living in times when old things were passing away ; that to settle the momentous questions at issue it was necessary to ascend upon that newer and loftier platform than the world had ever yet witnessed , where all creeds could merge into the one great principle of acknowledging the sole headship over the Church of the Lord Jcbus , and the lovo of Him in the heart and the life aa the only principle of salvation , for time and eternity .

    Various speakers echoed the Bame sentiment in different words . The Reverend Mr . Clissold pointed out how unity lost at the Reformation by the repudiation of the Pope , was the chief cause of secession to Rome from the Church of England . Mr . Finch , of London , said that what the Christian world wanted was a Christianity which reconciled modern science with ancient belief—a Christianity which put itself in the van instead of in the rear of human progress ,

    and which became the moving spring as well as the regulating principle of social advancement . The whole tendency oi tho meeting was towards a Catholic faith bused on extreme sincerity und good works . Tho South Church Union have published their annual report . They advocate of course synodical action and a national convocation as a weapon of defence against -tho decision of the Privy Council on tho Gorham caso as well us on broader grounds . to the Romisli

    As aggression they point out how they were among the first to protest against it , rating tho " common Protestantism " cry at its true value ; but at the same time they deprecate tho uncatholic 3 > irit in which tho Pupal aggression had been met by io common Protestantism of this country , and vindicating themselves from any share in this reproach . I hey demand a valid « ecurity against unfit appointments to the episcopate , and they protest uiminst any relaxation of tho law of marriage . lhe daily papers contain tho following paragraph : ™ li « ? au Uy ( WodnoBday ) . as soon a « thoVan geloal Allumce-A union of Protestant Christians Bion , tho Chairman ( Sir Culling E . feurdlev Bart ) introduced tho Reverond Dr . Townsond CanonVf Durham , on account of who « e eeU-imposea yitit to

    the Pope , undertaken with , a desire to find a basis for the ecclesiastical reconciliation of Christendom , has lately been given to the world . The doctor having briefly explained his views on the subject of the union of all sects of Christians , expressed his desire that that alliance would select five brethren from amongst themselves , of different denominations , to come to his house and remain for a week or so , to consult together on the question—How far is a union of all Christians possible ? He was received with the utmost cordiality , and his proposition will be immediately considered . ^

    Some smart letters have passed between the Bishop of St . David's , and the Archdeacon of Cardiff , apropos of the famous charge made by Sir Benjamin Hall of the " disgraceful state" of the diocese of St . David's . The Archdeacon complains that he has for years been prevented by the Bishop from fulfilling his archidiaconal duties—especially with reference to education . He particularly wishes to summon an archidiaconal court and deliver a charge . The Bishop objects that there are legal obstacles to this ; but from expreesions in his last letter to the Archdeacon , the latter has determined to fulfil his duties , delivering a charge , and instituting a strict inquiry into the state of his archdeaconry . He trust that if he encounter legal difficulties , the Bishop will not suffer eight years to pass without an attempt to remove them .

    The Wesleyan Reform Conference at Newcastle terminated its sittings on Tuesday . Among the resolutions agreed to , we find the following resolutions of general interest : — " That this meeting , reviewing the proceedings of the Conference during the last two years , are of opinion that some of the chief evils of which the people complain , are : —1 . The assumption on the part of the Conference of legislative and executive authority over the connection . 2 . The treatment of discussion as a crime , when applied to the state and conduct of Methodist affairs . 3 . The exercise by the preachers alone of the power of admission into and expulsion from the Church . "

    A resolution was also adopted on Tuesday , urging upon the people a consistent adhesion to the previous decision of " no secession , no surrender , and no supply ; " even to stopping the pew-rents . " The Reverend W . J . Conybeare , Vicar of Axminster , and Queen ' s Preacher , has written to the Tunes , to correct an error in an article of the 12 th of August , on the Exeter Synod : — " You say * Two representatives of each , deanery were elected by an absolute majority of thebeneficed and licensed clergy in each district . ' Had this been really the case , it would have made the unanimity of the sixty elected members of the synod a very remarkable fact ; but the very

    reverse of your statement was the truth , for the representatives were elected by an absolute minority of the clergy in each district , so far as I have been able to ascertain . In the rural deanery to which I myself belong ( that of Honiton ) the clergy present at the election were ten , and one proxy was sent ; thus the representatives were elected by only eleven out of twenty-seven clergy entitled to vote . The majority declined to take any part in the election , and left it in the hands of the minority . This was the case almost univeraally throughout the diocese , except in those two deaneries which refused

    to send any representatives at all . I may add , that the reason why the majority of the clergy and the dignitaries of the cathedral declined to take part in the synod was not , so far as I can learn , from disapproving of such assemblies in general , but became the Bishop of Exeter , in his " Pastoral Address" convoking the synod , renounced communion with the Archbishop , to whom he had formerly taken an oath of canonical obedience . In the same address he ( not obscurely ) intimated his wish that the synod should support him in this course ; although , when it came to the point , he made no proposal to that etfect . " This is most important evidence , throws a nowlight on the subject , and suggests many reflections .

    Continental Notes. Reaction Would Seem T...

    CONTINENTAL NOTES . Reaction would seem to gather increased precipitation as it approaches the cataclysm of' 62 . Ifindeed it be true that the gods first deprive of their wits those they intend to ruin , then assuredly are tho powers that be of Continental Europe condemned ; for that they are rapidly losing the little sense , tho " quantula sapientia " they ever possessed , all Euiopo testifies . They are hurrying down a acclivity at the foot of which lies extinction .

    In franco the talk of the last ten days has been tho fusion of tho Elyseo and the larger and elder section ( under Berryer and I ) e Falloux ) of tho Legitimists . A monstrous alliance of tlie flour de lys and the cugle for the destruction of the common enemy , the Republic , which once destroyed tho one and gavo birth to tho othor . How aro the . shades of Marshal Ney and tho Due d'Enghiou to he appeased ? Tho younger and more chivalrous of tho I ^ g itimiatH , repreBented by Henri do Laroohcjucquclin mid Alfred Nettenumt , obstinately refutio tho compact . J fence Alfred Nettement hus boon solemnly excommunicated by tho " Royal Faubourg , " a » nlao tho benevolent and bclovod Archbishop of Paris , M . JSibour , whoso Christian Socialism in a bugbear to the faithful of tho Bouroo and tho coulissos , and it may be remembered , gave riflo to an jnteinporutu if not inputting protest on

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  • Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 23, 1851, page 3, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_23081851/page/3/