The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-20

that conduct had made no urfayorable i'm.
preston on his own mind, but he would ac-
knowledge it had, although, he thought the
misconduct of any set of individuals aught not
to PREJUDICE question, OF so much importance
to 4-5ths of his Majesty's subjects in .ireiand
nc thought there had been but one point, Ion
which the friends and opponents of the Catho-
lies were at issue and he thought he saw,
with heartfelt pleasure, that the Minister
OF the Pope had cut the Gordian knot by re-
moving all further obstacles to the Veto. But
the manner III which the IRISH Catholic Rcary,
had received and treated the Rescript of the
Pope's Minister, was III ms opinion, highly re-
rTehensible, and raised new barrier against
the success OF their cause. The Irish Catho-
nc preiates, however, conducting themselves
with decolum and dignity, honorable 10 their
character, had dispatched two of their body
TO Confer with the Pope himself; the result
could not DC known III the course of this SEES
sion; but he trusted 1t would remove all fur
ther obstacles, and prepare the house, if a
spirit of reconciiiat icn on both sides WIS che
rished fer finally concluding the business in the
next.
He noticed the strong step recently taken
by the Irish government 70 put down the Ca
tholic Board he was equally sorry for the e.
vent and its cause, but, alluding to a late
meeting on Mr.. Pitts anniversary, at which
Minister'S were present, he was sorry to find
new brand of discord kintlled by the avowal
OF Protestant ascendancy as their motto---a
phrase which meant nothing Ill this country,
but which must have been intended to operate
in Ireland.
Id. Langford approved the phrase aud tile
principlc.
The Duke of Norfolk took occasion to ex-
press his opinion, that in every state founded
on the basis Of civil liberty, every subject in
allegiance to the state had a right unmo.ested
to worship his Maker as he Thought proper.
Adverting to the proceedings OF the IRISH go
vernment, he expressed his opinion that the
proceedings and language Of the Catholic
Board should be regarded as those of men
who had been long destitute Of their constit,l-
tional rights, excluded, not only from Parlia-
mcnt, but even from participating in the
smallest corporations and in that view should
be considered with some degree Of allowance
I heir rights were long withheld and were
likely 10 be withheld some time longer He
Continued in the same opinion, that an ac-
Quiescencc in which they claimed, was init
mately connected with the safety and prospe-
rity OF the empire at large.
Earl Grey protested his continuation in
the same sentiments me had always entertain
ed respecting the Catholic question. Their
claims were founded in the immutable prin-
ciples OF truth and justice, and necessarily in
those OF sound policy also. Though he con-
CURED with his noble friend as to the effect
OF agitating the question under the present
circumstances, yet ifit were regularly brought
forward, 1t should have his decided support.
Religion and civil liberty he regarded as rest
ing on the same foundations, and these natu-
raj rights could not be infTinged with Justice.
unless it were shewn that the restraint was
necessary to the general safety. The .ro-
ceedings and language of these persons with
a view to an exercise of the powers of the
law, should be considered with degree Of le-
nifty and Indulgence, when it was recollected
the long and severe expressions they labo,lr-
ed under, aggravated by repeated disappont-
mcits.
After a few words from the Duke of Nor
folk, the Petition was ordered to lie on the
table as were one or two others to the same
effect, presented by the Earl Of Donouehmore.
Adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Sir j. c. Hippesly asked Mr.. Secretary
Pecle if the newspaper statement, respecting
the putting down of the Catholic Board in
ireland, was true
Mr.. Peele answered, it was.
SirJ. {. Hippesly then moved that an
humble address be presented to the prince Re
gent, to direct copy of the proclamation of
the lord lieutenant and governor of ireland,
for the suppression of the Catholic Board OF
Dublin, to be laid before the house.-Order-
ed.
Mr.. Knox approved of the conduct Of the
government.
Mr.. Peele had only to say, that he felt per-
fectly confident, that when the subject was
examined, it would he found that the motives
by which The coduct Of TIE Irish government
had been guided, in this matter would & could
be satisfactorily explained. The lower orders
and great proportion OF the population Of
ireland, had been Inisled by the professions Of
the Catholic Board, and were not aware Of the
mischieyous tendency ofthe manner in which
the prOcer dings of this assembly had been con
Quoted the absurd, uciCrous, pitiful discuss
lens that took place in it; the abandonment Of
Tire Distractions offhose 7phe are az the hedd OF
the CathoHc Religion (Quarantotti's mandate =
the pompous titles which they had assumed,
had now aenated the affections of those who
had once been their supporters, and had
SheWn them to be the real enemies ofthe
cause of which they had wished to appear
the promoters. They could not meet with the
sympathy and regret which sometimes cOaid
not be withheld from those on whom it is a
hardship when rigorous orders arc put in ex-
ecution.-Hear, hear.
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