The Sun.
London, England, 1825-01-25 00:00:00

ROMAN CATHOLICS.

N THURSDAY, the 13th inst., n MEET-
ING of the CATHOLICS of the Counties of Northum-
berland, Durham, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was held at the
Turk's Head, Newcastle, when George Silvertop, Esq. being
called to the Chair, the following Resolutions were unani-
mously carried.
Ist. That we view with unfeigned pleasure the cordial Union
which now begins to characterise the Proceedings of the Catho-
11c Body throughout the Country, and that we confidently an-
ticipate the happiest results from our united efforts in the great
cause of unqualified Emancipation.
2d.' That while we spurn with contempt the imputation of
holding any principles of a disloyal tendency, we solemnly
declare that every tenet of our Creed is in the most perfect
accordance with all the duties of faithful Subjects, and there-
fore that we must ever consider the pains and penalties still in
force against us as an infringement of our just rights as British
Subjects.
3d. That, attached as we are to the Sacred Cause of Reli-
gious Freedom, we do most publicly declare, that we wish no-
thing for ourselves, that we do not wish every one of our Fellow
“cy.cts to enjoy.
4th. That although we feel impressed with a due sense of
gratitude to his present Majesty and both Houses of P arlia-
aerit, for the recent important concessions made in our favour,
lltweli as to our late venerable Sovereign, for the repeal of
vr„nj uf those laws which were distinguished by their peculiar
in„,4Yl yet as there remains along list of penal and disqualify-
, i 'tatutes still in force against us, the oppressive and degrad-
,trg, corisequences of which we daily feel, we deem it necessary
forth ourselves into an Association, ender the name of The
Catholic Association of the Counties of Northumberland, Dur-
-1 :1-1 ail' and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, for the purpose of obtaining,
:KT '9;41 means, the restoration of our constitutional rights.
ti tt. That the Reverend the Clergy of the several Congrega-
e"s in the counties above-named, together with the following
•11,,en tl em en—Sir Carnaby llaggerston, Bart. ; r. Haggerston,
Ellingharn ; Mr. Clavering, of Callaly ; Mr. Selby, of Bid
6steu ; Mr. Ridden, of Felton-park ; Mr. Riddell, of Cheese-
burn Grange; Mr. Silvertop, of Minsteracres; Mr. Charlton,
,T.ReSlCySide • Mr. Salvia, of Croxdale ; Mr. Geo. T. Dunn,
.!r. Cuthbert 'Dunn, Mr. Heaton, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Stoker,
-r. Thomas Gibson, Mr. John Leadbitter, ( with power to
add to
their number), do constitute the Committee of this
Association.
6th. That the Committee now elected shall meet at this
Place, on this day fortnight, At eight o'clock in the evening, for
the Purpose of framing Rules for the Government of the Asso-
ciation, and shall report the same to the first general Meeting.
7th. That the Committee shall transact the current business
of the Association, and that five shall be a quorum.
6th. That a Subscription be opened to meet the expences of
the Association and to be further increased by donations and
annual contributions.
h.n. That the thanks of this Meeting are justly due, and are
,tl"`„,7,Y given, the Metropolitan British Catholic Association,
that our Chairman be requested to communicate the same.
,tl7tall• That the thanks of this Meeting are eminently due,
the Br? hereby given to Edward Blount, Esq., the Secretary to
Cath r‘i.t.sh Catholic Association, for his valuable services to the
1 1 teb'lc,„Body •
Treas .cliat Mr. Cuthbert Dunn, of Newcastle, be elected
the urer ; and Mr. Stoker, of the same place, Secretary to
Association.l2th•
*nee i• That a general meeting of the Association be held
every year, or oftener, if thought necessary by the
aunitteeir
/iewl23th• That these Resolutions be advertised in the Newcastle
thininPers, and in such other newspapers as the Committee
Theft; (Signed) GEO. SILVERTOP, Chairman.
johlrlile_Chai inaving been left by Mn Silvertop, and taken by
nitro Oaverg, Esq., the Thanks of this Meeting were una-
thatrusly voted to Mignifir. Silvertop for his kindness in taking the
and for his dignified and impartial conduct therein.