abling laws upon the same unrestricted | the occasion, by the Rev. Mr. Fryer; and a

grounds, and which have also obtained an equal number of signatures. His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex will present the Petition to the Lords. This spirited and independent conduct on the part of the Lancashire Catholics will no doubt be followed by those in every other county in England previous to the next session of

Parliament.

On Friday the 1st instant, the Prince Regent held a Court at Carlton-house, when the Pope's Nuncio, Cardinal Gonsalvi, was introduced to his Royal Highness by Viscount Castlereagh, and conducted by Mr. Chester, the Assistant Master of the Ceremonies, and was most graciously received. The Mission of his Eminence had no relation whatever, as was erroneously stated in some of the public journals, to the affairs of the Catholics; its object was merely political. It is the wish of his Holiness the Pope to send a Minister to the General Congress.-Cardinal Gonsalvi, after congratulating the Prince Regent on the fortunate change which has taken place in the affairs of Europe, had it in charge to ascertain the sentiments. of his Royal Highness upon a particular object for the attainment of which the Minister of the Court of Rome is to attend the Congress of Vienna. The object relates, it is said, to the entire restoration of the Papal territories.

Te Deum was likewise sung by the Clergy. The solemnity of the scene was considerably heightened by the presence of His Eminence Cardinal Gonsalvi, and the Right Rev. Dr, Moylan, the venerable and dignified Bishop of Cork, who were placed in a seat by the side of the altar. To the Catholic, the august ceremony could not fail of being sublimely grand and edifying; and such an one has not occurred till the present instance will appear, perhaps, to be superstitious and

since the Reformation.-To the Protestant it

idolatrous. But, before he condemns his Catholic brother, let him reflect a little, and consider whether it is likely that such men as were here present; men equally as conspicuous for the brilliancy of their understandings as any Protestant in these realms, and who can have no interest in deceiving others, or being deceived themselves, could conscientiously assist at this ceremony, if they were not fully convinced of the truth of its being a true and sovereign sacrifice, It is manifest by the most ancient records of Christianity; by innumerable testimonies of the Holy Fathers ever since the time of the apostles; by the ancient liturgies of all nations, Latins, Greeks, Nestorians, Armi nians, Ethiopians, Cophtes, Goths, &c. and even by the confession of Protestants themselves, that the Holy Eucharist has always been used in the Church, not only as a sacrament, but also as a sacrifice instituted by Christ himself at his last supper. This is what Catholics call the Mass, which is not a novel name, it having been so called by St. Ambrose, a father of the fourth age. And yet it was thought necessary by Protestants, at the commencement of the Reformation, to make it High Treason to assist at this sacri

A Dublin Paper (Carrick's Morning Post) states, that Cardinal Gonsalvi assured Dr. Moylan, that he had never heard of M. Quarantotti's Rescript until after his arrival in England; that he entirely disap-fice! But, say our dissenting brethren, so proved of it, and that he would use all his influence, upon his return to Rome, to prevent its being sanctioned by his Holiness, should such a thing be in contemplation.

much pomp and ceremony is disgusting and superstitious.-Truly, if this is the case, what which we have lately witnessed in this meare we to term the pomp and ceremony, tropolis even to nauseousness, bestowed upon so-mortal princes? Can it be more idolatrous or superstitious to inspire the mind with awe and command respect, by external forms, when we pay adoration to the Divine Being, than when we are introduced into the presence of an earthly king? If it is thought necessary in the one case, why should it not be so in the other? The Protestant is fond enough of seeing the gaudy splendour of a Court; and why should not the Catholic enjoy the splendid and awful rites of his religion, without being accused of Paganism and Idolatry? It would be well for the Protestant to reflect upon this circumstance, and to weigh well within his mind, whether the affairs of the nation have been better conducted--whether our Senators have been less corruptor whether the morals of the people have been improved since it was deemed necessary to make our lawgivers swear that the greater part of Christians are IDOLATERS, than when these idolaters were permitted to

On Wednesday the 6th inst. a lemn High Mass was celebrated by the Right Rev. Dr. Poynter, V. A. of the London district, assisted by his Clergy, at St. Patrick's Chapel, Soho-square, in thanksgiving to the great Disposer of Events for his merciful Providence in restoring to his apostolic functions the Supreme Head of the Catholic Church, Pius VII. who had so long lingered in the dungeons of an unprincipled despot, with the most courageous and heroic fortitude, rather than resign the spiritual authority vested in him by the divine promises of our blessed Saviour to worldly policy. The number of Clergy attending amounted to upwards of forty; thirty-three of whom, including the venerable prelate, appeared in their respective habiliments.-Dr. Rigby and Dr. Bram

ston officiated as Deacon and Sub-deacon.The mass was sung by the Clergy, and the whole ceremony was awfully solemn and impressive. A discourse was preached, upon

assist in framing the laws. Let them look to the statute book, and if they are free from prejudice, there can be but little doubt that the balance will be in favour of the calumniated Catholics.

FROM THE FRENCH PAPERS. ROME, June 30. The Holy Father has appointed a Congregation to consider of all the affairs relative to the | Government of the Church. It is composed of five Cardinals, their Eminences Matei, Delle Somaglia, De | Pietro, Pocca, and Litta; three Archbishops, of Edessa, Thebes, and Silencia; three Generals of regular orders, and five secular Ecclesiastics. Monseigneur de Sala is the Secretary

General.

stances, unequivocal proofs of their attachment and veneration, and which they are now happy to express again, at this moment of your return, and they implore your paternal benediction."

His Holiness, with his usual goodness, gave a few words of reply, and answered:

"I thank the Roman Senate for the sentiments they have declared in the name of the People. Nothing, however, should be ad, dressed to me-but every thing to God."

The Bishops in France have been restored to the plenitude of their ancient rights, in regard to the collation of the cures in their dioceses. The cures nominated by Bishops, may now be put in possession of their benefices, without the previous authorization of

the Government.

becoming his character and his station, and

His Holiness is also zealously occupied in the reorganization of the estaSir James Mackintosh is reported blishments of public instruction. The by the public prints to have said in the House college called La Sapienza will be been informed, "that the venerable Pontiff, of Commons, on the 26th inst. that he had among those first opened. The Aca- | the Head of the Catholic Church, entertaindemia Ecclesiastica, that learned schooled sentiments on this subject (the Slave Trade) from whence issued so many illustrious Prelates, will again flourish according to the old rule. The college of Propaganda, which carried the light of civilization with that of the faith among the most barbarous nations, is recomposing from its fragments. The printing-office of this establishment, which rendered such great services to the oriental languages, will resume its labours, ast soon as its pecuniary resources permit.

His Holiness has appointed a Commission of five Members, of which the Archbishop of Edessa is the President, for the purpose of re-establishing the foreign missions.

The following is the Address of M.Rinaldo de Bufalo, in the name of the Roman Senate, to his Holiness, on his entry into Rome, as stated in the last number, with the reply of his Holiness.

"Very Holy Father-Religion triumphs, the Catholic world rejoices, and especially Rome, which is the seat of the Sovereign Pontiff. The magnanimous constancy of your Holiness during the vicissitudes of the Church and the Sovereignty, are told of. The Senate, in the name of the Roman People, lay at your Holiness's feet testimonies of their most lively thankfulness, and bestow their homage and their fidelity, which they bave always preserved in their hearts, as they have always given under all circum

stain and curse of human nature from the

personal slavery from the Southern and that Christian Religion which had banished Western portion of Europe, and which is doubtless destined one day to banish that world. There was no reason to doubt but he might be induced to interpose an authority revered by so many nations, and promulgate nounced by Religion against the infernal the sentence of condemnation already procrime of Man-stealing."

His Holiness appears to have become a great favourite all at once with our Senators and Lawgivers; and in order to gain a favourite point, we find an Hon. Baronet in expectation of the Sovereign Pontiff being induced to issue a Bull, whether of condem

nation or excommunication, was not expressed, to put a finishing stroke to the most

disgraceful traffic that ever stained the annals of Christendom.-If such an instrument would

have the effect required there cannot be a Catholic, who loves his religion, but would rejoice to see it promulgated. But, alas! interest, worldly interest, as in numerous other cases, would operate against it; and to those who love this world better than the next, a Bull from the venerable Head of the Church would have less effect than a law enforced by the Civil Power. Sir James Mackintosh tells the House of Commons that personal slavery was banished from the Southern and Western portion of Europe by the Catholic Religion. This is very true, and it may not be amiss to observe that among the religious institutions of the Catholic Church (which Protestants censure as superstitious) there were two expressly founded for the re

The Schools which you have founded for the education of the young, the Society which you have instituted for the relief of the old, will remain lasting monuments of the goodness of your heart, and the liberality of your sentiments, long after your name and ours shall have passed away.

demption of Captives. The Hon. Baronet hints as much as if it was left for the Catholic Faith to banish the slave trade from the world; perhaps, it may; and would it not be as well for Protestants to set an example of their desire to co-operate in the laudable undertaking, by banishing MENTAL slavery from these islands. This has already been done by the Catholic Kings of France and Hungary; in America the mind is wholly free; and why should it be fettered in a nation which boasts of being the most enlight-dress to me. To have obtained so flattering ened on the earth?

The Rev. Mr. Moore's Answer.
My dear Friends,Accept the sincere,
though inadequate expression of my grateful
Thanks, for your kind and affectionate Ad-

Among the novelties of the present (enlightened age may be reckoned the following:-GENERAL THORNTON (according to the report in The Morn-works," for which you are pleased so highly

ing Chronicle) gave notice, in the House of Commons, on Monday the 25th inst. of a motion early in the next sessions for leave to bring in a bill to amend the act of the 13th and 14th of Charles II. with respect to the Form of Public PRAYER.

The Dublin Library Society, which is composed of 1200 educated Citizens of the Irish Metropolis, came to the following Resolution, at a general meeting:-" That in consequence of the gross, infamous, and false Paragraph, inserted in the SUN Paper of the 9th instant, tending to degrade and stigmatize Ireland, the said SUN Paper be no longer received in this Society."

A numerous and respectable meeting of the Protestant and Catholic inhabitants of the parish of Gorey was lately held in that town, when the following Resolutions and Address were unanimously agreed to:

That a PIECE of PLATE, value Fifty Pounds, at the expence of this Meeting, with a suitable Inscription, be presented to the Rev. Mr. MOORE, our late Curate, together with the following ADDRESS, as a Testimonium of our deep regret at his departure from us, and the high sense and opinion we entertain of his personal worth.

To the Rev. Mr. MOORE. Dear Sir,-We, the Protestant and Catholic Inhabitants of the Parish of Gorey, cannot suffer you to depart from a place which you have so essentially benefited, without offering to you this public expression of our regret and esteem, You have resided ten years amongst us, and every day has added to our regard for your Person, and our respect for your Character; never, in a single instance, have we known you to deviate in practice from those principles, which should ever characterize the Christian Clergyman. Your best eulogium will be found, not in our Words, but in your Works; your Virtues are there recorded in characters more durable than any that we can trace.

-a Testimony of your Approbation and Esteem, is no less gratifying to my Feelings as a Man, than highly honourable to my Profession as a Christian Minister. Most heartily, indeed, could I wish, that those "good to commend me, had been, in any degree, equal to my obligations to perform them; or that my endeavours to discharge the duties of my Sacred Office, were, at all, commensu rate with the responsibility that attends it.Sensible, therefore, of my own unprofitableness, permit me to disclaim all merit, for services so imperfectly fulfilled; your own zealous co-operation, in acts of Christian benevolence, rendered the performance of such duties easy and delightful to me. I ac cept, with gratitude, your very generous pre sent of a Piece of Plate-a present rendered peculiarly valuable by the motive that confers it. May that spirit of Concord, which has so cordially united the Protestants and Roman Catholics of Gorey on this and many other occasions, still continue to influence their conduct; may they cultivate with assi duous care, that "Peace and good will," so peculiarly characteristic of the Religion they profess; and may they reap the fruits which the practice of such virtues are calculated to produce, in the enjoyment of that confidence and social harmony, so essential to the hap piness of each other.-I remain, with the truest esteem, your very obliged and grateful Friend and Servant,

THOMAS OTTIWELL MOORE. Dublin, June 27, 1814.

DIED. On the 9th instant, the Right Rev. Dr. Delany, Titular Bishop of the united Dioceses of Kildare and Loughlin. For thirty years he performed his Pastoral duty with such pious care and anxious soli citude for the regulation of his Dioceses and the salvation of his Flock, so near did he ap proach to the example of our Redeemer, that Morality wept, and Piety swooned away his tomb: his remains were attended to the grave by the Archbishop and eighty Priests, together with the immense concourse of up wards of five thousand persons, overwhelmed with the most afflicting and poignant grief for the irreparable loss of so beloved, pious, and exemplary a Prelate.

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was absolutely forbidden; that no in dividual was openly to exercise the functions of a Catholic Bishop or

sent out to Sir George Prevost, as Go-testant Governor, and then only dur vernor of Canada, for the regulation ing his pleasure; that all males were of his conduct towards the Catholic prohibited from entering into any reClergy of that province. In this num-ligious Catholic society, without exber I resume the subject, which I con- press orders for that purpose, from the sider of the utmost importance to the said Governor; that Catholic Mission. Catholics of this kingdom, inasmuch aries were to be prevented from preachas it cannot fail to put them on their ing the truths of Religion to the Indian guard, before they consent to place nations; and were also to be prohibittheir own Clergy under the controul ed from tampering with Protestants, of the Ministers of the Crown. The or using any argument in their disinstructions alluded to were sent out courses, which may tend to expose the during the administration of Spencer errors of the religion opposed to their Perceval, who raised the cry of "No own.-But these are not the only obPopery," and "the Church in danger,' stacles thrown in the way of the Cain 1806, and, it is to be observed, that tholics of Canada in the exercise of the men who are now the confidential their holy religion, the liberty of which servants of the Crown, and to whom was guaranteed to them by the definithe English Catholic Board were will- tive treaty of Paris, in 1763; by the ing to consign the appointment of their fourth article of which his present Clergy in order to gain the temporal Majesty stipulated to "give the most privileges of the British Constitution," precise and MOST EFFECTUAL orders were the associates of this Anti-Ca- "that his new Roman Catholic subtholic Minister, and the same who "jects MAY profess the worship of gave the toast of "The Protestant As-"their religion, according to the rites scendancy," at the late Pitt Dinner.-68 of the Romish Church."-The fol These instructions were laid before the lowing articles also form part of the House of Commons, and printed by instructions alluded to:--its order, as I before observed, on the "That no person whatever professing the motion of Sir J. C. Hippesley, to whom religion of the Church of Rome, be appointthe Catholics are infinitely obliged, in ed incumbent of any parish in which the mathus disclosing the designs and inten- jority of the inhabitants shall solicit the aptions of the No-Popery" administration to root out the Catholic religion in Canada. By the extracts in my last it was shewn, that all correspondence with the Head of the Church

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pointment of a Protestant Minister. In such case the incumbent shall be a Protestant, and entitled to ALL TYTHES payable within such parish; but nevertheless the Roman Catholics

may have the use of the church for the free exercise of their religion, at such times as may not interfere with the religious worship

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