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IRISH CATHOLICS.

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Doctor COLLINS, in. proposing the next resolution, said, that be
WAS happy to state that he was the person in the Committee with
idiom originated the motion fur forming a close communication
with their brethren in Ireland ; and he was happy to say, that the
proposition met with thelwann and unanimous approbation of every
memberof the Committee. (hear, hear.) He had been represent.
ed (he knew not wherefore) as a who entertained an unwil-
lingnessto form &junction with tre77,holies of Ireland in the com-
mon cause in which they were engaged. On the contrary, there
was nothing he desired so earnestly as a union of the interests and
objccu of the Roman Catholics of England with his felkiw-country.
men, whom he loved for their virtues, and admired for their talents.
(Applause.• He had a confident opinion, that they were the people
to whose active zeal and exertions they would bi principally m-
debted for oversetting the edifice of persecution, whenever that de-
sirable work was accomplished. (Ilene, hear.) He would there-
fore move, and it gave him infinite pleasure to propose it,
" That the British Catholic Association, having learned from the
public papers that the Irish Catholics Arc desirous of establishing a
mutual communication, do embrace this first opportunity of ex-
pressing their anxious desire to meet with corresponding feelings
the disposition evinced by their brethren in Ireland, and will re-
ceive with alacrity any proposition having for its object to unite all
elms for the advancement of the cognition cause; and that our
thanks be communicated by our Secretary to the Irish Catholit
Association, for its devoted zeal, and successful efforts; and that
he communicate with them foe the purpose of ascertaining In what
manner the Catholics in both parts of the kingdom may best co-
operate to forward their common objects."
Mr. Itnssox seconded the Resolution. The English Catholics
should erer bear in mind, that they were embarked in the same
vessel with their brethren in Ireland. (Hear. bear.) Their cause
and their interest were the same, and they •hauld be anxious to
preserve them united. (Hear, hey.)
Mr. Baouter, jun. suggested, that the expression of " having
heard by the public papers" was too vague and unsatisfactory a
i channel of nformation for a public body to conic to any reso-
lution upon.
Mr. Bane !ire (the Secretary) replied, that it was the only inti-
mation they had of such a disposition on the part of the Irish Ca-
tholics, and therefore they could not state any other ground. The
resolution was only expressive of a readiness and desire to eo-ope.
rate with them in the zealous exertions they were at present making
for the restitution to the rights of the Constitution.
The Resolution was then put and carried by acclamation.
Mr. Blot Mr said, there was one topic to which he was desirous
to allude. He would touch upon it delicately, and merely express
a hope of seeing the Catholic aristocracy of Ireland take an active
part in the zealous exertions of their counsTmen, lie should be
glad to see the Fingalls and the C nrmanstowns evince that zeal and
interest for the religion of their ancestors in that country, which
the Ilowards and the Talbot' displayed in this.
Mr. Sits* assured him that the Irish Peers were members of the
Catholic Association, at hest he saw their names down fur dona-
tions in the list of subscribers.
Mr. BLotrwr said, he was glad that he had mentioned the subject,
as it had brought forth such intelligence as it was gratifying to hear.
Mr. BERNARD COYNE (of Ireland) begged to recommend an
Address to the Ministers of this country to suppress Orange Socie-
ties in this country. It was well known they had frequent meetings
here, and if not suppressed, they would become as mischievous as
in Ireland. Ile should be anxious to see llr. Rosson's zeal and abi-
lity directed to the subject.
Mr. Rosso): replied, that the Orar.gemen were in such able
hands, those of Mr. Plunket, his ilniesty's Attorney.eleneral for
Ireland, that he would leave him to deal with them, and begged
therefore to decline 31r. Coyne 's invitation.
It was then resolved unanimously,
" That the Committee of the !Selfish Catholic Association
with the highest satisfaction the formation of other independent
Societies fur effecting the common object of procuring Catholic
Emancipation, and repelling calumnious charges against the Roman
Catholic religion."
Doctor Col.t.ise eulogised the successful exertions of Mr. Rom-
son in Lancashire, which reflected credit on himself, and rendered
great service and advantage to the cause in which those exertions
were exercised. He should therefore move,
" That the thanks of the Committee be given to Mr. Room,
for his wires zealous, and successful exertions in Lancashire."
COY Nr said he would be glad to sees few more Mr. Roe.
sons amongst them. (A laugh.)
The Resolution was carried unanimously.
Mr. Ronnie returned thanks. Like the Right Rev. Gentleman
whose letter had been read that day, he had not stoicism enough
not to feel delighted beyond expression at the richest reward to
which an honourable mind could aspire—the approbation of his
countrymen. (Applause.) Their confidence and good opinion
would stimulate him to renewed exertion, and he should be found
ready and devoted in their service. (Much applause.)