Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-11
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SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL IL. 1879.


them, Of the emancipation Of the Catholics in
Irelsnd-an emancipation which, we trust, will
be complete and final, without restrictions or
limitations. We rejoice that measure found
ed on Justice and The natural rights of man, and
which. has been SO .ong withheld, is about TO
be yielded, wiihout violence or oommolion.-
We rejoice tina, the people Of Ireland are TO
obtain bloodless ria DH ger their enemies;
victory unstsiued b. rsses OF any kind.
Had the English Go,--rracus, 1t the COM
mencemen, of the DIXIE Of a.!ngton's admi.
nistra,ion, pursued to- cocrs' now about 10 be
adopted, there is no question but that the fame
Of the Hero Of Waterloo would hardly have
euualled his fame as the Deiverer Of his ma
tive land. But, as is the case 10 all govern
mems where ROVER is not in the hands OF The
People, righ is nevrryielded to the subject u"'
ill necessity compels its surrender. So in this
case. There is not much that is generous or
noble in the contemplated concession. The
Ministers themselves acknowledge that the
I" state of Europe, and the possibility ola war"
render it necessary that attention should be paid
to the demands of the People of Ireland
Hence the boon is neither given nor received
as the free will Offering Of government anx-
ioos alone for the happiness and prosperity OF
the community. However it may be granted
and taken, there is at least one thing certain,
that it will win the affections of the warm
hearted Irish, and unite the two nations more
firmly together.
The idea preached in the House Of Lords,
that the present Parliament should be dissolv-
ed, and the question laid before the People, is
pre- posterous, anG was we'll answered by Earl
Gray, that 9" the repeated votes Of The House Of
Commons, in favor Of concessions, from 1907
to the present time, after Eve successive disso-
lutions, afford suaicien, proof that the majo-
rity of the People are friendly to the great mea-
sures of national justice and general concllia'
ton"
The effect of emancipation upon the moral
and social condition Of Ireland upon its wealth,
population, and resources; upon its commerce,
agriculture, and manufactures, will be immense.
Like the blood in the human system, it will add
life and vigor to every part Of the great body
polite. The Philanthropist sees, in the hiiher-
10 beautiful bu, unhappy gem Of The ocean !"
much that will interest his feelings and reward
his labors; and the Industrious native can now
look forward 10 something like an adequate
compe - lion for his tolls, and the prospect Of
a, least spending bis days undsturbed by the
fear Of bloodshed and revolution.
The object for which it was organized hav.
ing been obtained, the Catholic Association OF
Ireland-thst great lever which has bent even
the hard and stubborn purposes Of Church and
S,aie-has quietly dissolved itself, and now no
longer exists. 1t strikes US as equally proper,
that the societies formed in this country for
the same noble purpose should, in like manner,
declare their business and purpose at an end.
A bill has passed Parliament, Lying heavy pc
nal,ies upon the receivers Of monies designed
for the Catholic Association, and Of course it
would be both impolilc and improper 10 trans.
nit the funds now collected by the Emancipa-
lion Societies in this country. If we are corr
recty informed, there are about seven or eight
hundred dollars in the hand. Of the Treasurer
Of the Societies in this District; and much
larger sums have been collected in other cities
and States, which have no; yet been uansmit-
led TO Ireland. This money could be judicious.
ly applied 20 some charitable institution and
the donors would have the satisfaction ofknow.
ing, thai, Though their bounty could not aid
,heir brethren in foreign land, it will relieve
The ds,resses Of the suffering a, home, or be
,ps rumena in effectipg some great national
good.
1t will not DO, however, to dismiss this sub
jee,, without paying just tribute 10 The gene
rosity of many natives Of this county. Anne.
ricans have always been distinguished for their
kindness, Tor their patriotism, and for their
philanthropy. When they saw the distressed
state Of the People Of Ireland, ard the e1ertions
that were making TO elevate them 10 that state
TO which they were justly entitled, by the laws