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_ tons which will be found in our coli
gion which has stood the test of ages, Had it only
appeared in an English paper we would have taken no
notice of it; but having got such speedy insertion into
the public papers of this country, and knowing that
our Catholic brethren depend upon our vigilance, in
exposing and refuting any insult that may be offered
to our holy religion, its clergy or members, we con-
sidered it our bounden duty to take notice of the arti-
‘ clein the way. we have done.
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On Sunday last, pursuant to public notice, an elo-
quent charity sermon was preached by the Very Rev.
John Power, in the Cathedral of our city, and a col-
lection was taken up for the benofit of the Orphan
Asy tum. We understand the Sum collected on the oc-
‘casion was handsome, and one which wo trust will add
essentially to the comfort, the education, and happi-
ness of those, destitute little mortals whom God | has
thrown pon, our bounty.
wo NEW PERIODIC AL.
. We have before us tho Prospectus of a 1 periodical
to. be published in this city, in Spanish and English,
under the title of Tue Yourn’s Frtexp.” It is to
be conducted by Don F, Varela—a gentleman well
' known in the literary world as the author of a valua-
ble treatise on philosophy 3 3: and it is to appear every
Saturday. © a -
Aware of the difficulty to those studying the Span-
ish, of acquiring an easy and good pronunciation, at
* a moment when it really seems to have become an
indispensible accomplishinent, Mr. Warela has ima-
gined, (in the words of the prospectus,) « que un
periodico escrito en dicha lengua, con un particular
cuidado de acentuar las ‘silabas del modo, que es indis-
pensable pera una | promunciacion ecsacta, sera muy
util y merecera el aprecio publico.””*. We agree with
him fully. Accentuation imparts an exactness and
infuses a spirit into language, that encourages a Stu-
dent and facilitates his progress. It may, in fact, be
called the very soul of accuracy, which stealing its
‘genial rays over the wilderness of syllable, directs
and guides, and satisfies the enquirer. We hope that
the patronage of an enlightened public will fallow the
“attempt.”
* Trans.—That a journal written in sajd language, with a
peculiar observance of the accentuation of the syllables, which
a indispensable toan exact pronunciation, will be very useful,
"and deserve the ° public esteem.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
The packet ship Acasta, from London, has brought
London papers to April 5th, Paris dates to the $d.
Exclusive of our usual supply, we aro. indebted. to a
. gentleman i in town for the perusal ofan unusual vari-
ety of London, papers to the 5th, We: have | made selec:
doubt, be deemed i interesting by our ‘readers, ‘paper
war has commenced between Messrs, ’Connell and
Lavwless onthe subj ect of Catholic emancipation, which
it was our intention to have Insertedin this day’ s paper,
“but the important and interesting examination of the
Right Rev. Dr. Doyle, before the committee in the
House of Lords ¢ to enquire into the state of Ireland,
we consider of such vital interest that we have devot-
cd our columns to the insertion of a considerable part
of it, to the exclusion of other matter. The opinion
of Dr. Doyle, as far as the examination goes, will be
read in this country with iaterest. We have no in
tention at present to enter upoa the, subject generally,
until we have i inserted the whole of his examination,
as well as that of the Rey, John Burnett and Mr,
: O'Connell, who have also been. before the’ committee ;
. but we may say this tauch, that a more valuable mass
ok ‘jnformation regarding 1 the’ state of Ireland, we
have rarely -seen, ‘than what is ‘contained i in those
important documents. Doctor Doyle’s examination
alone occupies sev en co}
, umns cf close print, we shall
resem it next week, Pewee
| take the lead in favour of ‘ emancipation in the’ House
Zhe Truty Teer.
The annexed article is from the pen of Mr, An-
drews, the Londoneditor. It gives such a just and
correct view of the state of the affairs of the Catho-
lies of Ireland, and coming from a person so well qua-
lified, being on the. spot, to form a correct: judg-
ment, that we cannot deny ourselves the pleasure of
inserting it for the information of our readers. : His,
opinion must be that of every person who has * given
the matter serious consideration. “ '
. To judge of the public feeling in Ireland by the
papers last received, we might suppose the Catholics
of that country to be in a state of delirious exulta-
tion on the success of the motion made by Sir Fran-
crs Berpetr on their petition, We do not wish to
damp the transports of our Catholic readers on the
future prospects before them, but we cannot help
cautioning them against indulging in too sanguine
hopes, lest the disappointment that may follow should
leave an impression of a contrary tendency to those
seemingly. entertained. Closcted in our study from
morning till night, and view ing things more through
public events than private opinions, we really cannot
see that that consummation of equal privileges, so de-
voutly to be wished, is so near its fulfilment as the
Trish editors would lead_ their readers “to. believe.
We have no doubt that the anxiety of the. Irish
Catholics to be emancipated is .most ardent, but we
cannot persuade ourselves-that-the time is arrived
when they will be allowed to enter unrestrained into
the temple of ‘the Constitution, The Dublin Even-
the awful year with which the knaves affected to alarm
fools—in short 1825 promises to be a year of Jubilee
to Ireland, of perdurable consolidation to the British
connexion, and of triumph of the Constitution.” 'Tri-
umph to the Constitution!!! How soon have thé re-
solutions condemning the énvasion of the Constitution
by, the Unlawful. Society, Suppression’ Bill, which
lately filled the columns of this paper, been. forgot.
Triumph of the constitution truly!!! When a_ bill
was in progress through the parliament; and is now
made, a law, to prevent the Catholics from assembling
to talk of their griovances, and it is said to be in con-
templation to disfranchise the great bulk of the peo-
ple!!! Mercy on us! and the emancipation of the
Catholics, under these circumstances, is to be a trie
umph of the Constitution.
That. all. parties in England are convinced that
Treland we do. not doubt 5 that “they are desirous of
applying some remedy for tho evils that exist, we also
readily Delieve; but looking to the state of feeling i in
the Cabinet, and the influence of party prejudices,
we think it next ‘to impossible that a radical reform
will be adopted to remove any of those abuses which
bear heavily on the unfortunate people of that coun-
try. : Much benefit will undoubtedly accrue from the
inquiry now going on by the Committees of the two
Houses of Parliament; and the examination of the
principal members of the Irish deputation must throw
a flood of light upon the wretched state of Ireland ;
but after all, emollients only will be applied, which
may assuage ‘the irritation for the moment, bat a per-
manent. cure we are afraid is at some great distance
yet. :
We see thi the Morning Chronicle is holding ‘out
tations that ‘the E arl of Liverpool will
of. Lords, zohen the new Bill is carried into that House
from the Commons,—This is anticipation by whole-
sale.” For our part we recommend the Catholic pub-
lic ta watch coolly and dispassionately the progress of
the Bill through the Commons, We have, our. fore-
bodings, and most sincerely do we wish that’ they may
be unfounded; but we caunot forget that both Mr.
Casnixc and Mr. PLusxetr are strenuous advocates,
for SECURITIES, and for maintaining inviolate the
doctrine, discipline, worship, and goverument of the
two churches of England and Scotland, as by law.es-
tablished 5 and it must be borne i in mind that the Irish
pegple have declared against any other : security, save
that of an oath of allegiance, which we consider quite,
sufficient, How then are we to reconcile, these con-
trarieties to the satisfaction of both parties ?
But supposing the Bill to pass the Commons, which
we “expect willbe the case, notwithstanding Mr. Peel’s
opposition to itis it likely to meet the same success,
in the Lords? Do we not see the table of that [House
almost ready to break down with the weight of the
Potitions presented by the established Clergy, against
any further concession to the Catholics; and haye not
the’ papers told us, that within’ theso few days the
Lord Chancellor took care to let as know, that his
mind was sil unchanged oa tho subject? - Js there
ing Post tells its readers that this year, “ Pastorini’s” |-
there is something radically wrong in the affairs of|'
“‘VOLA.
not the influence of the Duke of York and the Bencl:
of Bishops to contend with}. no unforcible array, we
ween; let then any reasonable man say, under all the
is a chance of final success while the present system
continues ?,: We know it isthe policy of Mr. G78
and -Mr, Pitxkerr to keep up the hopes o
tholies, arid we should most sincerely rejoice Yo find
but taking it in all its bearings, we haye come to the-
conclusion’ that “this year—Pastorini’s awful year,’
will not be a year of Jubilee to Ireland. © God grant
that it may be a year of joy to her.
‘The Bill of Emancipation, we understand, has the
aid of Mr. O’Connell’s talents, so that, we hope, it will
steer clear of any obnoxious security clauses. It has
been brought into the, House of Commons, read a first
time, and ordered to be printed. It is intended to
give it an éxtraordinary cireulation both in England
people of both countries, during the recess, may have-,
ample time to weigh its provisions, and reflect on ‘its
bearings. This proceedingis said to have the sanction
of all parties, and shows a feeling of sincerity. we have
not before witnessed. It is one we cannot but highly”
commend, and whether the question is finally carried
or not; itmast be attended with a’ great good, namely,
that of conveying to the people of England the utmost
wishes of the Catholies of Ireland, and their warm de-~
sire that every. penal restriction ‘should be removed
tries, of whatever. religious denomination.
meed.of praise to the labours ofthe Deputation, 30 far
as they. have been directed to the proceedings in Par-
liament.. Their interviews with members both in and
out of administration must have been of. singular ad-
vantage, and their presence enables them to point out
whatever may be likely to give ‘dissatisfaction to the
people of Ireland.; The examination of the principal
members composing the deputation before the Com-
mittees of Inquiry on the state of Ireland. must, with-
ing in favour of the Catholic claims, and the ‘ameliora-
tion of the peasantry of the sister isle; and whether
their’ endeavours are successful or not, they will have
the consolation of having done their daty, so far, and
will be entitled to the thanks and gratitude of their
country. + * :
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SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE
an BEATE (OF TREL: AND.
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“ THE nen REY. JAMES DOYLE, D. D. TITULAR
ISHOP OF KILDARE AND ‘LEIG HLIN.
_Tou are the Roman Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leightin?
am. /
According to the principles which govern the Roman Catho-
mands, ordinances, or. ipjumetions, general ‘or special, without
the consent of the King ?7—He has.
“ [fhe should issue such orders, are the subjects of his Majesty,
particularly the Clergy, bound to
which he has a right to issue must regard things that are of a
spiritual nature; ‘and. when his comurands regard such things,
the Clergy are bound to obey them.
Does it not happen frequently, that there i is such an inter-
mixture of spiritual aud temporal power in such cases, that it is
very difficult to know where the spiritual power ends, and where,
the temporal, power begins $—Such difliculties, have. occurred’
from ‘time to time} but. f conceive that, at present, and eyen for’
some centuries past, the limits between the temporal and spirit-.
ual things, which such commands of the Pope might affect, arg
so well ascertained, that no’ mistake could, » morally speaking”
possibly at present occur.
Is the authority of the Pope, i in spiritual matters, absolute of
limited 7—It is limit
13 it hi
decrees of Councils already pas: It is limited by, usage, af
so, in this respect, that when he “directs is any decree respectine
ecal discipline, to any nation whatsoever, beyond the limits ef
his own territory (I mean, by his own territory, what is called
the Patrimony of St. Peter, or the Papal. States,) the’ assent of
the Bishops of such country is b necessary, in order that his decree
shall have effect.
Would it be possible, pecording to the. ‘discipline of the. Ro--
ian Catholic Church, t a Council, i in Ireland, withont the~
consent of the Pope ote wea be possible to hold a Council ix
Irelabd, without the consent or the knowledge of the Pope; but
uch deckees of that Council—ifit were a national, oreven a pre-.
vincial one—as would regard faith or discipline, would not have
force, unless they were approved or : sanctioned, after they. wer.
passed. here, by the Pope. But every Bishop, within his own,
diocese, has the power of holding a, Diocesan Synod or Coungi
the decrees of which haye force, independent of the Pope,
without his being made ‘acquainted w: ma.
Tn the event of what is generally. called Catholi¢ Emancipa
tion being granted, and ‘an incorporation of the Catholics ite
the Government of the’ country, would ‘th
Church consider. it an usurpation, on. the part of the King, to
order Councils to be held for the regulation of the Roman, Ca
tholic Church, ia matters of discipline ?—We do not recognize
aa authority in any lay person whatsoever, to convene a Ceun-
cil, or to order one to be held, unless he do, so at the desirg. of,
orin n conjunction. with, the ecclesiastical authorit
uder ne circumstances, could take eploge 1—] tenet
bey
knoms ‘int were bis present Btapty towish that a Coupe] w ere
out doubt, have greatly accelerated this change of feel -
them ?—The orders °
circumstances that present themselves, whether there _
our views of this very important question €TrOneous 5 -
that affects the conscience of the people of both coun °
Before we. conclude we must be allowed to offer’ our *
lic Church in Ireland, has the Pope any authority to issue com- —
¢ Roman Catholit ~~
and Ireland, through the aid of the Press, so that the.
imited by the authority sof Connells ttt is limited | bg wb
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