The Sun.
London, England, 1821-07-24 00:00:00

CATHOLIC MEETING.

)1181,//,/ JULY 20.—Yesterday a numerous
respectable Meeting of the Roman Catholics
Mlreland was held within the New Chapel,
arlborough-street, the Right Hon. the Earl of
InAL in the Chair.
kr:lr* O'CONNEL moved an adjournment, on .the
.11:(111(1 of deficiency of proper notice, and thin-
Cs of the meeting. This was overruled after
some discussion. Sir THOMAS EsmoNn moved an
i:ddress to the King, which had been prepared
II the Committee at D'Arcy's. Mr. O'CoNson
°l. seconded the motion.
11Ir• McDoNNEL did not consider the Address
itch had just been read gave sufficient expres-
eat to the affectionate gratitude that animated thev
i,titelics at the intended honour of the royal
14,14. It introduced topics that should be avoided,
pa: Tnitted topics of which it ought to be coin-
has-e The " chivalrous poetry of the people" Pressed upon the Royal mind, three different
nhes
In the few lines, that it contained. It
Zake little of the affection we entertained to-
-1,14415 the Monarch; that instead of present-
kg. him .with a tribute of our gratitude, ex-
tailssed a readiness to contribute our blood. To
tittii °f spilling blood in a time of universal tran-
%entrt was unnecessary, and could not at pre-
th oe at all complimentary to his Majesty. To
tellk his Majesty for the professions- of early
4 1.44.1, and thus fulfilling them by this visit, was
(Iri,` topic that was not introduced into this Ad-
dress' -The composition altogether, he thought,
,I4h-ggt. be amended in many particulars both as to
eoPiage, style, and topics that it contained; he
be roper by moving an amendment, " That it
Nj erre
red for revision to the Committee."
Ares r.
"lEL felt a parental solicitude for the
the-eAlltAddress : whatever may be the faults of
iii4:-4Aldess, they were his faults, for he avowed
had self the author of it. He regretted that. he
itt the the assistance of the Learned Gentleman
I,ere Composition of it. The Committee, how-
'revised it, and it came recommended to the
Colon
by the sanction of their approval.
10;°10n,e1 M(DERMOTT rose and spoke as fol-
Yollsr:--eloY Lord, I beg leave to trespass upon
~iteLordship's indulgence for a very few mi-
totes) as I should feel unhappy to give a silent
Nt. on the very interesting subject of addressing
lestbgle'd and patriotic King. My Lord, his Ma-
-11)' man prefaced his intended arrival among us
ttiti °Y acts of kindness, of tenderness, and
titlidel,,Y and manly feelings—but in no instance
.4kti lie have evinced his solicitude for the Irish
414°6142°re than in the appointment of the pre-
11)1tr,at 'ef Secretary of State for Ireland, whose
1411 t PlZLan.d Powerful talents have been always
1111 thje'LL In the cause of justice and humanity.
1 11
ftlun d arrival of this distinguished Statesman,
that, the country convulsed with local dis,
I 4 11(141,s and torn and disgraced by paltry and
4
111 ins factions ; but he disdained to listen
fl,t4tesittoire intrigues of pity, and followed the
ivtttq a great and an enlightened mind,
rto-.lt, late the visitation of a cruel and a dread.

Ofk") app which would have heaped misery;
.las dint despair on the peaceable and un-
rein. this 15,°Ptilation of the country. So much

i; 4-5,,,, -oneSt Minister done for
.his Save.
Peopi:lllch has he done for the Irish people
B'B thE'v tWho feel most grateful for the bless-
Chlll°se,,," 'l4Ve received at his hand, and in
f
ari rti,4411 and honest hearts the name
to.
,9,Pat ews wit will ever live. My Lord, lan i-
ul y:„,rlcl the most lively interest the reception._a_
Jestv -,,"., racious Sovereign, and I trust lusM
44d.th"'"1 not only be surrounded by hundreds
4441 i 't °11844(1s) but that millions of his loyal and
1
Aers alg subjects will press around his Royal.
!iga° i, %Id rend the air with their generous tul
' tlet:,- snoutswhich will, on this occasion, be
3
4° tie. "scription of telegraph, that will give.
or the to his English subjects on the other side 41b0 e Channel, of his safe and happy arrival the rtng his Irish people. I should feel happy if
tolti`-': entlernen of the Committee would take the
If st°ll of the Address into their consideration.
kithrever, they should not be inclined to do
,b°Pe and trust the Amendment will be
li,.m. ra w-,
ii rather than that any thing like a
litvlsion should arise at this period, which would
tai l'ery unhappy circumstance.
+it, r• LAwLEss supported Mr. McDonnell's
;14"'lendment, which was opposed by Mr. llowlY,
Viai Mr. O'Connell.—The Amendment, on a di-
\f°l', Was lost, and the original Address carried.
.Pr'll the motion of Mr. O'CoNNELL, Lord
or,pcb was 'called to the Chair, and the thanks
pih'ue Meeting were unanimous
becoming
and dignified