The National Register.
London, England, 1814-05-08 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL REGISTER.

MAY S.

feces of the Catholic Clergy, it may be pleased to set forth Some
modification or explanation of the clause in question, which tak-
aoay all ambiguity, may leave room for peaceable preaching
and peroiasion. But if the law be already enacted in those terms,
the cleric must acquiesce, and it shall he sufficient for him publicly
to declare that he takes the oath in the sense that the orthodox
faith suffers no prejudice by it, and in no other ; and that this pro-
test may be known to all, and be an example to others, it shall be
preserved in the instrument. It would also be desirable that a de-
claration should he nude, if possible, by some persons of public
autliorPy stating, that in this sense, and in no other, the British
discipline required the obligation from the Catholic Clergy. The
remaining clauses of the bill are such as may be allowed by the in-
dulgeece of the apostolic chair.
That the Monarch -hold(' desire to be assured of the allegiance of
those promoted to the office of Bishop or Dean, and be secure of
their posse. —ing those qnalities mind) belong to good subjects ; that
he should beside's 4ppoiat a committee to examine into their habits
of life and to report to himself, as your Excellency has detailed ;
and, tiaally, that he shonld for the time to come hold excluded men
not kiritis; burn, or who had not lived for the five preceding years
in his dominions, are all, as matters of civil regulation, entitled to
the indulgence of the Church. It is besides of no slight importance
that ostr higher Clergy should be acceptable and pleasing to the
Monarch; that thrir ministry should be exercised with his full ap-
p:;hation ; filially, that even those who arc not of the bosom
of Air Cenreli should have no suspicion of their probity, (as the
Apostles teaches : 1 Timothy, iii. 7.) "it behoveth us to have a
good testimi _iy of those that arc without." On those grounds we
stiffer by Cie authority confided to us, that those designed and
proposed by the Clergy tin Bishoprics or Deaneries, be liable to
admission or rtjeciion Ira tie King. After then, the regular election
by the Clergii et' those whom it regards as most worthy in the
Leto have taken place, the Metropolitan of the province in
'seem!, diel in England and Scotland. the Senior Vicar Apostolic
shalt return their names to the committee for the royal assent or'
dissent. It those are rejected, others shall be offered to the King's
pleaoire : if received, the Metropolitan, or Vicar Apostolic as
afe;,,e, shall transmit the instrument to this smolt] convocation,
which, on due enquiry. shall proceed to obtain canonical institution
from the supreme Pontiff. I observe, that it is among the duties of
the committee to examine the letters which may be sent from the
ecclesiastical power to any of the British Clergy, and to strictly
enquire whether they contain any matter likely to affect good
government, or disturb public tranquility. This also is to be admit-
ted, on the presumption that the inspection has reference only to
political njects, and not to any interdict the communication with
the head uf the church, on ecclesiastical and spiritual concerns. It
is desirable that govermnent should actually feel no snspiekn Of oar
intercourse. What we write may be expescil to the whole world ;
we base no possible desire of mingling in civil affairs. Our mph Ws
are connected only with divine thine*, and such as belong to the
laws and good order of the sitar. h. Those alone are to be kept
secret,which belong to the conscience, but those seem to me to be f
sufficiently provided for by the Bill ; and we are fuily persuaded
that that wise government, in censulting public security, has no
thought of requiring that the Catuolic sh Add he wanting to his
t'aith, or rather that it would not be pleased by his sedulous obser-
vance of its spit it ; for it is the spirit of this holy and trnly divine
religion to faeour established authority, to strengthen thrones, to
ra ike subjects ohedient, loyal and devoted to their country. Nothing,
therefore, could -be more grateful or interesting, to the Apostolic
chair, than that the good faith and concord between that Govern-
ment and its Catholic subjects should be perfect and mutual ; then
that their civil superiors qiould never have no doubt of the fidelity,
the obedience, the adherence of the Catholics; and, lastly that the
Crtholics themselves should by all zeal, sincerity and readiness oil
(mart, deset* welt of their country. Wherefore we exhort all in
the land, and especially the Bishops, that laying aside all eonten-
tion, they may in singleness of heart study one great object. to leave
room for schism or injury to Catholic welfare. But, if the law
of emancipation shall be passed, to receive it not only with content-
edeess, in the acceptance of which we have spoken, but also to
offer their most heartfelt gratitude, and his most exalted council,
and show themselves worthy oaf the favour. Lastly, we request
your Excellency to provide, that this Epistle be communicated to
all Bishops and" Vicars Apostolic of the kingdom, and hoping that
prompt and entire obedience will be exhibited to these our man-
dates. I pray Almighty God to.preserve your Excellency many
bears, and remain with perfect respect,
Your most devoted servant,
J. B. GUARANTOTTI, V. I'.

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AGRICULTURAL REPORT [•'OR APRIL. '

The weather through the month has proved very faeousable far
the completion of the sowing of the spring crepe, which, from the
genial showers, have planted more rapidly than usual. Excepting
those early got in, and which were much injured by the long frost,
the Beans and Peas look Wheats hove continued their
healthy appearance.—The markets for most kinds of giant ore atlA
unfavourable to the landed interest, %rho are anxiously looking for
some Act of Legislation that may equalize the prices more correctly
between the grower and consumer.—The Potatoe soils work kindly;
and large breadths are planting in all parts.—The Grass Lands have
pushed out abundance of feed, keeping the London Haymarkets
without any increase of price. In most of the distant counties the
Hay has been principally consumed in the support of stock, through
the late severe season, and the prices sire consequently higher. The
loss of ewes and lamb!, particularly the latter, in Vie Down flocks,
has been great, even where best protected..—Smitlttield has been
well supplied with most articles through the month, from the turnip!
countries, without much difference in price. The growing weather
has enhanced the value of Lean Stock of most kinds. Horses con-
tinue decreasing in value, except known good hunters and carriage
horses of figure. In the Wool markets, little or no alteration.

TUESDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE.

WHITEHALL, MAY 3.

His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has been pleated, in the
name and on the behalf of His -Majesty, to grant the dignities of
Duke and Marquess of die United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland unto Field.Marsbal Arthur Marquess of Wellington,
Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the heirs male
of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of
Marquess Douro, and Duke of Wellington, in the county Of
Somerset.

His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has also been pleased is
the name and on the behalt of his Majesty' to grant the dignity of a
Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland meta
the &Bowing military officers, and •the heirs male of their bodies.
lawfully begotten, viz.
Lieut.-Gill. the Honourable Sir John Ikpe, Knight of the Most
Honourable Order of the Bath, by the name, style, and title of
Baron Niddry, of Niddry, in the county of Linlithgow.
Lieut.-Gen. Sir Thomas Graham, Knight of the Most Honourable
Order of the Bath, by the name, style, and title of Baron Lyndock,
of Balgowin, in the county of Perth.
Lient.•Gen. Sir Stapleton Cotton, Bart. Knight of the Most
Honourable Order of the Bath, by the name, style, and title of
Baron Combermere, in the county palatine of Chester.

Lieut.-Gen. Sir Rowland Hill, knight of the Most Honourable
Order of the Bath, by the name, style, and title of Baron Hill, of
Almaraz, and Hawkestoiu, in 'the county of Salop.
Lient -Oen. Sir William Carr B.eresford, Knight of the Most
Honourable Order of the Bath, by the name, style, and title of
Baron Leresford, of Artmera.