The Sun.
London, England, 1829-02-06 00:00:00

CATHOLIC 45$OCI4TION,

(From the Dublin Morning Post of Wednesday.)
There was a meeting of the Associa►ion yesterday,—
O'BatENLoN, Esq. in the Chair.

Mr. Stim.—l think that the intelligence which has
this day generally gained credit, OW Government are de,
termined to make concessions to Ireland, should induce us
to suspend our judgment, and to wait for events. The
language which would be expedient and appropriate, if
we were doomed to a continued system of maltreatment,
becomes inaPtill)Pri4o to different circumstances, and 1
have no hesitation to declare, for my own part, that being
once convinced that there exists a sincere dispositioa to
adjust the great question upon a fair and satisfactory
basis, I conceive it to be our duty to change our tone,
and to modify our proceedings, and to accommodate
ourselves to the mutation of circumstances in which
we may be placed.—(Hear, and loud cheers.)—When
we were told that nothing was to be expected from the
Cabinet—when the Minister exclaimed " despair for ever,"
—we answered with a voice equally potent, " Beware."
I, for one, cried " look before you—see to what a gulf you
:tre rushing on—retneinher the expedition of Wolfe Tone—
(loud cheers)—the winds were then they he
so for ever?" But if this language was wrung from us at
a period of exasperation, it should be entirely laid aside
when hopes of justice are reasonably entertained. Before
many hoUrs go bye, we shall learn the resolution of the
Cabinet. If it shall be determined to give os the rights cif
genuine citizenship, and to put us upon a perfect-level will+
our fellow subjects, then I shall exclaim, " Disband-our
troops—the victory has been won." Nay more, I would
give evidence to the Government of our anxiety to tit our-
' selves, with a ready apti4ide, to their own alteration of
conduct, and not throw any idle and fractious objections ip
the way of the final and conciliatory arrangement of this
momentous measure. (Cheers.) Let us, therefore, for the
present, abstain from all virulent and acrimonious phraseo-
logy, atid from all denunciatory admonition. Upon the
other hand, let }is not too suddenly and instantaneously
precipitate ourselves into a prernatnre crinftelqoll ip the
Government. Every moment teems with incidents, and
we shall not have to wait long until some event shall ap-
pear. The King's speech will put an end to hypothesis,
and close the doors upou conjecture. We are now left
to surinfse. Let 4s not ant upon mere surmise, but await
until what hi Possibee shall beopp liktely, and what is
likely shall become certain. (Stone thing the Govertimenf
may be sure—that there exists in the seven millions whom
they have igudionsly endeavoured to alienate, the strongest
tendencies to a cordial and prinaneut reconciliation, and
that the boon of liberty, if honourably giyen, will be most
thankfully received. I doqink that this is a
proper occasion to discuss the terms opon which the wa•
tion may be settled ut any length ; as yet we !aye heard
nothing of terma, and wherefore should %'e, by anticipa-
tion, embarrass ouraelvea with their consideration? If any
thing dialiononiable *half be proposeth, igt it be repodiated
with scorn—but let us not sot upon the probabilities alto
insult, and the likelihood of an affront. Though I have
said that terms ought not to he discussed, yet I
think 1 am authorised in observing that any mea-
sure vildult would throw the mitre of our Bishops
into ihe*Treasury— cheers)—or abridge thifran-
ehise of the forty shilling fre.ehol4ers, vonld moat
oh-
noxicuQ.—(Cheers.)—l may also be pertnitted to observe,
that any emancipation which would deprive Romitn Ca-
tholics of the right of voting and speaking upon the abuses
°idea Irish Church Establishment, would he a most- im-
perfect emasculate, and (if I may so say) a Yelluti Etnan-
ciration.—(Cheers.)
Mr. O'CoNN ELL gave notice of a motion that the Asso-
ciation should absolutely-be dissolved the moment the Royal

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LONDON,
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6, 1829.

Yesterday was a proud day for England, and
glorious triumph for the friends of Civil and Reli-
gious Liberty. But we will not speak of it in the
tone of triumph, though never was triumph more
glorious, being not more honourable to these whose
good fortune it was to achieve, than to those
whose magnanimity and elevated sense of justice
induced them to concede a triumph to their patriotic
friends;—no, we will not speak of the ever-memor-
able Speech of ye,terday in a tone of triumph, but
of heartfelt gratitude and respect for those who have
so well deserved of their country by doing what no
other Ministers had been ever able to approach, far
less accomplish. Whatever were the motives,
it is not for us invidiously to inquire,—sufficient
for the well-wishers of their country that the actions
of Government are truly intended for the benefit of
ALL the people. A wise—a liberal Administration
will not legislate for a part, but for the whole. Go-
vernment was not instituted for the advantage of
the few, but for the general benefit of the many—
and that Government will be the most respected
which confers the greatest good.
For our own parts we have occasionally—and
most, conscientiously too—opposed the Administra-
tion of the illustrious WELLINGTON, because we felt
it our duty to oppose measures which could not, and
did not support our national character abroad—but our
greatest reason for dissenting from his Government
was his opposition to Catholic Emancipat ion. Our re-
gret was enhanced into occasional bitterness by the
reflection that HE of all men could settle the ques-
tion—a question of paramount importance to the
welfare of the country, and even to the existence of
his OWn Administratioo. But now that the Noble
Duke, who alone could wield the bow of Ulysses,
has avowed himself the friend—no, not the friend
merely, but the great patron of conciliation and
national justice, we feel the most unbounded
satisfaction in tendering him our humble but sincere
meed of admiration and gratitude. Let him but act
thus and he secures our support, however feeble.
Let him but legislate for his country, and not
for a party—because justice recognizes no party
—find be will secure the lasting approbation
of all honest man—the only approbation which
a great man would covet, The interests of Eng-
land know no party—they require no selfish admi-
nistration—but simply one that will act for the im-.
partial benefit of all—without any oblique reference
to political greed or eonscientious scruples—but
shining, like the Sun from Heaven, upon Whig apd
Tory—upon Protestant, Dissenter, and catholic the

Such lots been our own anxiety upon this most
important of all irestions that we endeuromed to
give outline of the Debate of last night, which
we eniressed at u late hour after the mails, anti we
trust our efforts in every instance will prove suc-
cessful. We have elipeuded hundreds and hun-
drecis of pounds upon Expresses, conveying
interesting news I but never did we feel
such pleasure in incurring expenee as last
night. By • to-morrow morning we hope the
Association in Dublin will learn froM The Sun
Newspaper what is the temper of Parlia-
ment, and what the advice of their best friends--;
that, as Mr. BaouunAu observed, they will
asseinble once tTiore, and dissolve for ever,
in the thankfulnes4 that the great object
of assembling has been achieved by the humane, the
patriotic concession of his Majesty's Government.—
In fact, Mr. SHER. feels sensible that no other course
remains, for-at the last meeting of the Association,

be iaya,.--31 Before many hours go by, we shall learn
the Resolution of the Cabinet. If it shall be
determined to give us the rights of g...nuine citizenship,
and to put us upon a perfect level with our fellow-
subjects, then I shall exclaim, ' Disband our troops—
the victory has been won—we should remain iu
array but for the purposes of evil,' Nay, more, I
would give evidence to the government of our
anxiety to At ourselves, with a ready aptitude, to
their own alteration of conduct, and not throw any
idle and factious objections in • the way of the final
and conciliatory arrangement of this momentous
measure."—(Cheers.) So say we. It is enough
that Government has conceded the principle of Ca-
tholic Emancipation—let us not therefore quarrel
with them about the details. Let us accept the
boon so long denied, and acknowledge it with the
deep-felt homage of a grateful heart.
Lord ELDON may be • consistent in his opposition
to the measure, but Mr. PREL is infinitely more con-
sistent—more charitable and more candid in yield-
ing to the necessity of the measure, while his
principles remain unchanged! The Right lion.
Gentleman, in this generous course of conduct, is
second only to the Illustrious WELLINGTON, and
must command the approbation of bis country,
while he insures the admiration of posterity.

The following are extracts from the Hamburgh
R(porter of the 30th January :

MAMBUROIf, JA.N. 30.
Boasaw-lfaux, Foua o'cLocx.—Little business has
been done in the course of the week. This has partly
been owing to the continuation of the frost, and the con-
sequent suspension of the navigation, and partly to the
protracted absence of the English mails.
From the llth to the 16th January inclusive eight car-
goes) of corn passed through the Sound, all bound for
British ports.

Weight. Aix dollars.
•
Dantaie Wheat 124 to 130 181 s to 210
•
Pomeranian 125 to 132 175 tO 190
Anhalt, rod - 122 to 132 185 to 190
white llB to 128 190 to 125
Danish k. ... • . 120 to 130 135 to 100
Dantsie Rye a - 118 to 122 BB to 92
Magdeburgh Barley 100 to 10$ '7o to 80
Anhalt 100 to 108 75 to 84
Upland Oats ....
Holstein M.apeseed
*Rd of January.
Anglo-Danish Loan, 3 per tent ....... ..... ' 6014.
Anglo-Russian Loan►
Ha.nburgh-Russian Loan
Anglo-Prussian Loan of 1213 904
Austrian Bank Shares 1104
Austrian Metalliques 90%

We have only room to point attention to the re-
port of a meeting which took place at Leicester by
the constituents ofthat patriotic Member Mr. OTIVAY
CAvit—and which meeting is singularly important at
the present moment, as allowing the unanimous ma-
nifestation of public feeling in favour of Catholic
Emancipation. When that question is once settled,
the people of this free country will Ivoncler what
they have been so long talking about !

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE-(THIS,DAY.)

FROM LLOYD'S.

MEAL, Fan. N.E. by. N.—Arrived from
London, tie Cambria, Cegrie, for Jamaica; Albion,
Fuller, for Batavia ; Sappho, for Sierra Leone; Hampton,
Lendor, for Jamaica; and Print* Regent, Millard, for New
South Wales.

POR.TBIIOUTU, FEB. b.—Wind N. to N.R.—Sailed
the Pannelitt, Luseombe, for Swum River,

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FALMOUTH, F. 4.--Wind variable..—Sailed the
Earsden, Wightman, for Malta; and Sarah, Webb, for
Spain. Pat back the Jane, Searle, for Terceira, main-
mast sprung.

COWES, FEB. s.—Arrived the Hooghley, Reeves, from
the Mauritius, sailed the Ist inst., and St. Helena, the Sth
of December.

PENZANCE, FEL 3.—Arrived the Scott, Irving, from
Demerara.

SCILLY., FEB. 3.—Arrived the Rambler, Spence, from
Sierra Leone ; and Harriet, —, from Palermo.
Gaeutioce, Fee. 3.—Arrived the Alai:masks, from
Demerara; and Corsair, Henderson, from Lisbon.
Doves. Fen. b.—Arrived off Port, tho John Pirie,
Wilson, from Lisbon, sailed the 27th ult.

The Lancashire Witch arrived at Liverpool, in seven
dap, from Lisbon, on Wednesday.

TUE FUNDS.-(TIIIS DAY.)

CITY, riVELVB o'CLoor.

There have been but few transactions in the Stock market
this morning. Console opened at 87f fur money aid
time, reached 4, the price, but have since become millets
at 871.
The Foreign Funds are nearly in a state of stagnation,
and prices are nominal.
Shares may be considired without alteration either in
prices or business.
Three per Cent. Consols, 874 4, Ditto, for Account,
874 I ; India Bends, 67 8 put. ; Exchequer Bills, 67
88 pin.
FORElGN.—Brazilian, 63 I ; Buenos Ayres, 40 1 ;
Chilian, 214 2} ; Colombian, 19 4 ; Danish, 64 4 ;
Greek, 14 15; Mexican, Five per Cent., 23 4 ; Ditto,
Six per Cent., 29 4 ; Peruvian, 15 16 ; Portuguese, 504 1;
Russian, 974 4 ; Spanish, 84 94.
MI as.—Anelo Mexican, 82 80 die. ; Brazilian, 29 40
pm.; Ditto, National, 4I ; Boletus', 60 70 pm. ; Co-
lombian, 19 18 die. ; Real Del Monte, 135 45 per share;
Tlalpsxahua, 20 SO per share ; United Mexican, 29 28 dis.
Two o'CLoca.—Consols, 874.
TRUER o'CLocx.—Console, 874 1.
FOUR O'CLOCK.---CLOSING PRICES.
Consols 874 Danish 644
Do. for Ac. 874 Greek, 1825
Brazilian Bonds 621 Mexican, 1825 29
Buenos Ayres 404 Peruvian
Chihli!) Do. Russian —4
Columbian, 1824 194 Spanish 9

TIIE MARKETS.-(THIS DAY.)