Star.
London, England, 1830-02-18 00:00:00

•ND LAITY OD VIZIR

THROUOHnUT 1111./LAJID.

The .t rclibishops and Bialwpa. whose names are undersigned, to the
Clergy and People of the Catholic Church in Ireland, health sad
bene.tict

Beloved brethren in Co nisi' Jesus,
Being assembled in Dublin to delitenve, as our custom 'is, on our
own duties and the sacral interests confided to our care, we are urged
by the charity of Goo, and the love we bear you, to address to you
the followiniebrief instruction.
And first we give thanks to GOD and the FATHER of our Loin
Jesus Center, that not only you continue to be of one mind la.
bouring together in the faith of the Gospel, but also that this Gospel
increases and fructifies amongst you, so that your improvement is
manifest to all, whilst your faith is spoken of throughout the entire
world. Be mindful, however, that " neither he that planteth is say
thing, nor he that watereth, but Got; that giveth the Increase"
1 Cor. iii. 7. 41% also, that "he that shall persevere unto the end,
he shall be saved," Matt. i. 2!.
Indeed, beloved bret::ten, the present be to us and to you
an acceptable time, not only on account of your advancement in
virtue, but also because nor divine religion has of late been some-
what relieved, and your civil rights greatly cataulea. Since re last
addressed you. a great. and benefia.nt, and healing measure, has
been enacted by the Legislature for your relict.
Only last year, and this country was agitated front end to end, anti
from its extremities to its very centre. The dominion of the pas-
sions prevailed over the dominion of the law ; and men born to lure
each other contended to almost the shedding of each other's
blood • the public interests were neglected or forgotten ; the ties of
kindred were broken ; the power of Government was weakened, the
laws themselves were paralysed, and religion, which used up siknce
pension and consolidate the public pence, was unable freely to
discharge her functions. It was at this time that be, by whom
kings reign and legislators decree just things, arose, and as it
were, said to the sea he still, and to the north wind do not blow.
Our gracious and beloved Sovereign, walking in the footsteps
of his Royal Father, (chose memory be ever cherished), corn.
miserated the state of Ireland, and resolved to confer upon her
the inestimable blessing of religious peace. This great boon
became the more acceptable to this country, because, among
the councillors of His Majesty,!there appeared conapicttous the
most distinguished of Ireland's own sons,—a hero and a legis-
lator R man selected by the Almighty to break the rod which
had scourged Europe —a man raised up by Providence to con-
firm thrones, to re-establish altars, to direct the councils of England
at a crisis the most difficult, and to stanch the blood and heal the
wounds of the country which gave him birth. An enlightened and
wise Parliament perfected what the Sovereign and his councillors
commenced, and already the effects of their wisdom and justice are
visible and duly appreciated by all the wise and pod. The storm
which almost wrecked the country has subsided, whilst social order,
with peace and justice in her train, prepares to establish her sway in
this long distracted country.
And is not the King, beloved brethren, whom by the law of GOD
we arc bound to honour, entitled now to allelic honour and all the
obedience, and all the gratitude you can bestow ? And do not his
Ministers merit from you a confidence commensurate with the la-
bours and the zeal expended by them on your behalf ? And that
legislature which raised you up from your prostrate condition, and
gave to you without reserve all the privileges you desired—is not
that legislature entitled to your reverence and love ? We confide
that your feelings on this subject are in unison with our own, and
that a steady attachment to the constitution and laws of your coun-
try, as well as to the person and government of our most gracious
Sovereign will be manifested in your entire conduct.
Labour, therefore, in all things to promote the end which the
legislature contemplated in passing this bill for your relief,—to wit,
the pacification and improvement of Ireland. Let religious discord
cease—let party feuds and civil dissensions be no more heard of
—let rash, and unjust, and illegal oaths be not even named amongst
you ; and if sowers of discord or sedition should attempt to trouble
your repose, seek for a safeguard against them in the protection
afforded by the law.
Be sober and watch, so that no one may have evil to say of you ;
give way to anger rather than contend with an adversary, so that
nothing on your part may be wanting to promote palm and good-
will among all classes and descriptions of the Irish people.
To our venerable brethren the clergy of whatsoever degree, we
propose, with reference to what here follows, our own example;
they will copy it into their lives, and adhere to it as a rule of con.
duct. We united our efforts with those of the laity, in seeking to
attain their just rights, and to attain them without a compromise of
the freedom of our church. Success attended our united efforts, be.
cause reason, and justice, and religion, and the voice of mankind, wen
upon our aide. We rejoice at the result, regardless of those provisions
in the great measure of relief which injuriously affect ourselves, and
not only us, but those religious orders which the church of Gon,
even from the apostolic times, has nurtured and cherished in
her bosom. These provisions, however, which were, as we Lope
and believe, a sacrifice required, not by reason or policy, but by pre-
judices holding captive the minds of even honest men, did not pre-
vent us from rejoicing at the good which `vas effected our coun-
try. But we rejoiced at that result, not more on public grounds
than we did because we found ourselves discharged front a duty
which necessity alone had allied to our ministry—a duty imposed
on us by a state of times which has passed, but a duty which we
have gladly relinquished, in the fervent hope that by us, or by our
successors, it may not be resumed. These are the sentiments which
the spirit of our calling inspires, they are the sentiments which
never ceased to animate us, and which our clergy, always obedient
to our voice, will cherish along with us, that, as the Apostle com-
mands, " all may say the same thing, and there may be no divisions
amongst us."
As to the rest, beloved brethren, clergy and laity, we charge you
to be steadfast in the faith ; preserve this faith unimpaired and un.
sullied, for it is sea hest gift from above," (James i. 17,) and sur-
passes all whatsoever this earth or its rulers can bestow. Be not
weakened by distress, or influenced by reduction. Guard front
danger the children of your affection, whom our Father in Heaven
has confided to your care. Let no wild fanaticism, alike injurious tu
the church and to the state, find access to your families, or be
blended with the education of your children. Hope with us, that
upon this subject of education our reiterated prayers, founded as
they are upon justice and the public good, will be heard favourably
by a Government and Legislature anxious only to promote the public
interest and consolidate the public peace.
Beloved brethren, farewell ! And may the peace of GOD, which
surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ
Jesus.—Phil. iv. 7.
Given at Dublin, Feb. 9.
Patrick Curtis, D. D.
Oliver Kelly, 1). D.
W. Coppinger, D. D.
Corn. Egan, D. D.
P. M'Laughlin, D. D.
John Murphy, D. D.
John Ilya.) U. D.
Patrick Mlshon, D. D.
P. M'Oettlgae, D. D.
James Keating, D. D.
*hilt. Doyle, D. D.
Wm. Cru
ThomasThomasCKl ei U.
,13. D.
U.a D.

D. Murray, U. D.
Ruben Laffan, D. D.
Michael Collins, D. D
Wm. Kinsella, D. D.
Wm. Higgins, D. D.
Edmond French, D. I)
James Brown, D. D. .
Robert Logan, D. I).
Rdward Erman, D. D.
John ler Hale, D. D.
Thomas Cogent), U. D.
P. M'Nicholas, D. D.
N. Form, D. D. V. C.

TIIE DANGER or \VET FEET.—There is 1106. VIII to
which mankind is exposed, of equal magnitude to Wet Feet. It
is a fact uaiversally acknowledged by the Faculty, that more
DZATkI• fosse from this one cause than horn any other. The risk
of encountering this evil may be avoided by using Hunt's Patent
Waterproof Composition, which will render Boots and Shore Im-
pervious to all moisture, even that of snow water.—Sold in Bottles
at Is. each, by Oilmen, Druggists, Grocers, &s. &c.

NEW FARRINODON MARKET-THIS DAY.

The best meat continues to be sold at a cheap rate at this
market, and in consequence I; has been very respectably attended
during the week. Prices per ib.
Baer—Finest Roasting parts, 6`d. Ditto Boiling, 401. Fys.si
Vquantity of each, bid. Rump. Steaks, 9d. Rump of Beef, 6d.
EAL—Leg, 74d. Loin, 70. Hreast, 74d. Shunlslet, 50....-
WymanTron—Saddle, 6d. Leg, 61d. Damsels, 6d. Shoulder.
54d. Neck, 4d. Breast, 4d. Pons (country fed)—Sid.,to did
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SMITHFIELD MARKET, Fes. 18.
CATTLE AT NA RUT.

Beasts.
Sheep and Lambs 2,440 t Pip ..... ...... 100
Beef 3s 104 to 4s 2d Veal 04.1 to Sit Od
Mutton Od 4s 6,1 P.rk 4s 4ds as 44
Lamb
Hay (per Load), 42 15a. to £4 155.--(l.,ver, 43 3e„. 10,15. is.
Straw, £2 2s. to At 101.

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There was a good supply of meat at these markets tacky.
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THE LABOURING CLASSES.

The condition of the labouring classes becomes daily
worse and worse. It may be perfectly consistent with
the notions of national prosperity entertained by political
economists that wealth should accumulate in a few bands,
a hi'e the mass of the population are in a state of ex-
trel,,e suffering and wretchedness. We subscribe not to
the heartless doctrine the.. would sacrifice the comforts of
the many to the gain of the few. The greatest wealth
of a country, after all, is the morality of its people. This
gives a strength, a power, a political greatness, as well
as a social stability to an empire, which mere riches can
never confer ; but how can the morality of the people be
preserved in that extremity of indigence which leaves
them without defence against temptation ? Want among
the lower classes is as great a demoralizer as luxury
among the higher : the latter enervates its votaries—
the former drives its victims into crime. While the
English peasantry were in a state of comparative comfort
and independence their honesty and manly pride were
proverbial. Now that they are nearly all paupers, they
are generally regardless of character, and but too reckless
of the shame and consequences of crime. We have be-
fore alluded to the prevalence of the crime of arson
among the rural population ; and in most cases it will be
found that the sufferers are the overseers of the poor, and
she incendiaries paupers. The penalty of death can have
little terror for those who are accustomed to drink daily
of the cup of misery and scorn, and who are the hopeless
slaves of a system of debasement and oppression. In-
stances of the increasing wretchedness and growing des-
peration of the labouring poor are daily coming under
our notice. We copy the following from the Kent and
Essex Mercury, recalling, at the same time, to the mind
of our readers, the instance which we gave, the other
day, of human degradation in the persons of Englishmen
usurping the offices of beasts of burden, and dragging in
harness a loaded waggon to market :
A few days since, we hear, a party of labourers, 70
in number, applied to the overseers of a parish near
Maidstone for their usual weekly relief. The men were
informed that, in consequence of the great pressure of
of the rates, every shilling of money was expended, and,
' therefore their solicitations sould not be complied with.
One and all declared that they were in a starving state,
and unless relief were granted their existence would be
at an end, and demanded to know whose rates were due.
The officers, to get quit of their importunities, informed
them of one gentleman, and accordingly the whole pro-
ceeded to his residence, and required his presence, and
then stated their object, adding, that they had knives,
and, if the money were not forthcoming, they would
possess themselves of what the house afforded, and divide
it. The gentleman, however, to prevent unpleasantness,
offered a check, but this they refused, adding that money
would suit them best.
Is not this a sickening picture to any one who has a
human heart to contemplate? Where will these dings
end ? Let our Ministers, adopting the heartless jargon
of their parasites in the " Liberal Press," talk of new
houses, canals, and rail-roads, indicating a high state of
national prosperity ; let the following anecdote, from the
Bath Journal, which we dare say can be matched in
every county in England, be an answer:—
The parish of Walcot contains 3,904 houses ; in the
year 1823, 286 were void ; at this time no less than 587
are void. Query—How many are there besides those
above mentioned which might as well be void, for the be-
nefit of the landlord. There are upwards of 200 house-
holders who are totally unable to pay their rates and taxes.
Query— Can they pay their rents, or find bread for their
families ? So much for the Duke of Wellington's asser-
tion, that the number of fine houses building is a proof of
the prosperity of the country !
When the Ministers allude to splendid establishments
and fine equipages as proofs of the still subsisting opu-
lence of England, we ask them to turn their eyes for a
moment from the dazzling circumstances of the pros-
perous few to the degrading misery, of the famishing
multitude. We ask them to look at such a scene as that
described in a Salisbury Paper, which shows that the
practice of men envying the condition of brutes, and
yoking themselves to waggons, is not confined to a single
district of this once proud and happy country.
Fifteen unemployed labourers of Edington, in this
county, for the purpose of earning a few shillings to sup-
port their half-famished families, on Friday last borrowed
a waggon, and proceeded to the collieries at R.adstock.
After being detained there ten hours, they returned to
Edington on Saturday evening with a load of coals.
We could multiply instances of the dreadful and unex-
ampled
destitution of the labouring poor, but for the pre-
sent
shall confine our evidence on this part of the subject
to another extract taken from the Manchester Courier :
It appeared that Mr. Potter visited, at Irlam, sixty-
eight families, consisting of 3.52 individuals, whose
united income (including parish relief) amounted only to
£33 Os. 6d. per week ; being Is. 100. for each ! The
total amount of parish relief received by these 352 indi-
viduals was £1 Oa. 9d ! In Broom-house-lane, Mr.
Potter visited 37 families, consisting of 187 individuals,
whose total income (including parish relief) amounted to
£l6 7s. or Is. 9d. each per week? The parish relief
received, by these individuals was only 17s. 6d ! Mr.
Potter also informed the meeting that he made his visits
generally about the time the people were preparing
dinner ; and that among the 105 families which he vi-
sited, he found only four cooking any portion of butcher's
meat ; and these four were only preparing a few pieces
of bacon. The remaining 101 families were unable to
afford even that bumble luxury, and had to subsist only
on potatoes and salt.
Such is the state of the peasantry of England in the
iiitietsendi century ! the age of intellect—when political
economy opens a thousand schools to instruct our states-
men in the art of Government, and the rulers of the
people sit at the feet of the Gamaliels of a selfish and
cruel " philosophy," which discards the heart from the
system of man. Lest the evidence which we have given
from different sources should not be sufficient to convince
the believers in the " prosperity" of canals, rail-roads,
and building speculations, that such things can co-exist
with the most severe and grinding distress, we shall give
*nether proof of the "-improving" condition of the agri-
cultural inhabitants of England. We copy the following
from the Sussex Advertiser :
A commercial gentleman, now on a journey through
the west of England, inquired, a few days since, of a
parson with whom he was in company how the farmers
get on in that neighbourhood ? " You may judge, sir,"
was the answer, " when I inform you that, as officer of
to the sheriff, I have within the past three days hseied
&tresses on nineteen farms, and have two more to levy
to-morrow."
cow how many other places might such distressing tales
Witold i Let not Providence be impiously arraigned by
asceibing such a state of things to any dung but human
.--anal especially the worst of all, legislative folly—
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