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perfect as lowa as any claim of his fellow subjects remained under:
disabilities, and he would wish to see tome such declaration an-
netted to their petition.
Mr. FaEtecH reminded the meeting of Sir F. Burdett% decla-
ration in Parliament when hr expressed Ilia indignation at the so-
lemn farce which he ( Mi. French) contended was ado. Upon
to the present time. It wail now doubtful whether Sir ,rancid
Burdett would support unqualified enianchtiation, and le (Mr.
?Noel') could not consent to any conditions—he never would
pat to Cesar en unnatural tribute. The cause of bigotry was
at advancing—Royal Dulcet, Belle" and; he erotic' date
to say the arm of Royalty, itself; were against them. Grits of
" No, no.") No servility would prevent him from delivaing his
sentiments. ((Ties of " Order, DO*" "; The Gentleman was
proceeding to discuss certaie inewsures which tie denominated
wings, which he said some crafty statesman, or designing friend,
might hereafter use to the injury of the Catholics. (Order. order.)
The Cita:naiad requested the gentleman to confine Hinnelf to
the question.
Mr. Enzecti was persisting, when—
alr. Quip: rose to order. Ile mill an inttraptilte speech midst
by Mr. French. at a former meeting cow the Canswittee much
trouble to refute; and if the Gentleman persisted, he (Mr.Quin)
would divide the meeting, and let those who entertained the same
sentiments take the responsibility of them.
Mr. FR ExErt again attemltted to obtain a hearing.
Doctor Co cLfl4B implored of hint an a friend, in the name of !Its
religion, and for the sake of his public reputation; not to disturb
the harmony which prevailed.
Mr. FnEircit thought the majority of the meeting were with
him, but as he now saw his sentiments were not congenial to the
taste of the meeting lie would pit down, Colt making an apology if
any thing improper had fallen from him.
alr. J. CANNING Mae to persevere in hjs original amendment. It
was quite open to the meeting to adopt either proposi.ion. Ile
had always reserved to himself the right of proporing any measure
to the general meeting. although not sanctioned by tae Committee.
Ile wished to join the Dissnters, and to piti their daims upon the
ground of right. He never would be satistisai until he got the
whole of hisrights,' and the first use he would make of any con.
cession would be for the purpose of gating more. Whatever might
might be the decision of the meeting to that he should bow.
alr. Rosoir did not wish to differ with his respected friend the
last speaker, but if the amendment were withdrawo, he for one
would propose • general meeting of Dissenters to petition fur a
Universal Emancipation.
Dr. COI.I.Ixs expressed himself to the same effect.
Mr: !Antra' wished to have another Meeting of the Catholics to
discuss Mr. Canning's petition, as he did not wish it to go birth
that the Catholics disclaim to co-operate with the Dissenters.
Mr. CAVNING read his amendment, which was negatived, eight
hands only being held up in favour of it.
Qutx reed his original petition, which, after expunging
the word " humiliation," miscarried.
alr. Russox said, they now had passed a petition, it only re-
mained to decide upon the proper persons to present it. It( the
whole range of the British Peerage they could not find a more en-
lightened advocate than Earl Grey, and the aIIXiMIS zeal with which
Lord Nugent always pressed forward in their support pointed him
out as their representative in the Lower House. 'the Learned
Gentleman then went into a detail of a jouniey which lie made to
the principal Catholic bodies in England and assured the meeting
of the cordial co-operation of those he had visited. The Learned
Gentleman next alluded tone important document, which lie was sure
would give the meeting as much pleasure as was experienced by
the Catholics on seeing his Majesty's most gracious proclamation
to the ilanoverians, the document he alluded to came from the
same illusirious source, and was worthy of his mind, matured as
it washy great experience. About three years ago, at Cape Breton,
the choice of representative tell upon a Roman Catholic gentleman,
after the return was made to the Bosom lof Assembly; t was there
canvassed, and it was considered that the gentleman was ineligible;
it was referred to his *Majesty, who ordered a dispensation to be
grated—(hear, hear, hear)--and thus was the question carried in
one portion of his ominions by his !Majesty himself.--(Cheers.)
It was therefore but right that the Catholics should have confidence
in his aitijesty,—(Cheerr.)
Mr. Lenny asked whether there was to be a disussion upon the
petitiou this Session of Parliament ?
air. Ili.ouxT said it was not determined as yet what course to
pursue.
Mr. Lunar—Then it lies upon the table of the House.
The Rev. Mr. Trance. recommended the Catholics to set tip a
newspaper for themselves, as they had not the means of access to
the press of London.
Mr. TIGHE bore testimony to the loyalty and good conduct of
the Catholic clergymen of Ireland.
The Cam Bat sX then read the resolution, which was carried
unanimously, es wete also resolutions of thanks to Mr. Tighe, the
Rev. Mr. '1 yrrel, and the Rev. Mr. Towers.
The usual vote of thanks to the Chairman was also passed by
acclamation ; and Mr. Itosson then proposed nine cheers at parting,
which was cordially assented to.