Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-06
THE ANTl-CATHOLIC EXCITEMENT I'm
ENGLAND

The city OF London, the University of Oxford, and
the University of Cambridge their several deputa
tons TO Windsor Castle, Tuesday, Dec. 10, to lay
before the Queen the expression OF their indignation at
the endeavor by the Bishop Of Rome to exercise power
which the realm of England has almost ignored.
The corporation having advanced to the royal pre-
sence drew up, and the Right Honorable j. S. Wortey
the Recorder read the address, which expressed the ut
most surprise and indignation at the Bishop OF Rome's
attempt ito partition this country into pretended do
ceses of the Church of Rome" hoped that such meas
ures would be taken might be proper in the Circum
stances, and condemned the Puseyte tendencies and
practices OF the Church OF England in very lain terms
The Queen described by the reporters having lis
tened with great attention 10 the address, AT several
portions of it she slightly inclined her head as if in TO-
ken of assent and when it had been handed by her TO
Sir G. Grey, read "in clear sweet voice, the fol.
lowing gracious answer, every word OF which was
caught up with the greatest eagerness:"
81 receive with much satisfaction your oya and affec-
tlonate address, l heartily concur with you in your
grateful acknowledgements OF the many blessings con
Tered upon this highly favored nation. and in your at
tachment to the Protestant tah and to the great prn
clpes OF civil and religious liberty, in the defence of
which the city Of London has been conspicuous.
That faith and those principles are SO justly dear TO the
people of this country that confidently rely on their
cordial support in unfolding and maintaining them
against any danger with which they may be threatened
xom whatever quarter 1t may proceed"
When tho reply had been handed to fte corporation,
Sir T. Laurie, the mover, and Mr.. Alderman Fare
brother the seconder of the address, had the honor of
beng presented to her Majesty by the Lord Mayor after
which the deputation retired
The depuatlon from the Court of Common Council
Were ext introduced and their address also read
by the Recorder 1t considerably longer than that
OF the Corporation, but did differ materially in sub
stance. There was the same strong condemnation of
the Papal bull, and an equally strong expression OF
alarm and regret at the Romanzing tendencies of the
Puseye portion of the Church. Her Majesty gave the
following reply:
sincerely thank you for your renewed assurance of
unatered attachment to my person and throne and
the constitution OF this country. our tried and con-
ssent advocacy OF the equal enjoyment OF civil rights
by all classes OF your fellow subjects entities the express
SION OF your sentiment on the present occasion peca
lar consideration on may be assured of my earnest
desire and firm determination, under Gods blessing to
maintain unmpared the religious liberty which is Justly
przed by the people oil this country and TO uphold as its
surest safeguard the pure and Scrpural worship ofthe
Protestant faith, which has been happily established in
this land"
The deputation having retired, after the usual cere-
monIas, the City Lleutenaucy introduced, in all
the honors OF their full UNIFORM and presented their ad-
dress, which contained allusion to Puseyism but
called ior "snch further enactmens may be found
law being insufficient to deal with "the attempt al usur-
patton by the See of Rome" Her Majestys reply was
IN the following words:
~ our renewed assurances, on the present occasion
OF devoted loyalty and affection my person and Gov
eminent are highly gratifying me- 1t will continue
TO be- as has ever BEEN my earnest endeavor in the
exercise the power, and authority entrusted me-
the supreme governor OF this realm to maintain the in
dependence and uphold the constitutional liberties of
my people against all aggression and encroachment."
The City Lieutenans then retired and Joined their
cooperate brethren in the Waterloo Hall, where sub
stanHal luncheon was prepared for them The epua
The address, which was read by the Duke, expressed
the seadfast adherence to the principles which called
the House OF Brunswick to the British throne recog
nIzed the Queen as the head OF the Church, "under
God, protested against the Papa intrusion professed
their faithful adherence to the principles, doctrines and
discipline OF our Reformed Church., and finally,
hlrM hot
train up the youth entrusted thSr care faithful at
taehment to the truths of Holy Scripture as set forth
IN the articles and ormularies oil our Reformed church.
Her MaJesy's reply was in the following terms
81 accept with much satisfaction the renewed proof
offered by your address OF your attachment and loyal
ty TO my person and government, and OF your seadast
adherence to the principles ofthe constitution. 1t has
ever been and will continue TO be- nv endeayour TO
promote the efficiency and maintain the purity of our
reformed Church, the supreme government of which,
under God, 10 by law conded to me, and is highly
gratifying to me to be assured your faithful adherence
TO It's principles, doctrines, and discipline. While |
cordially concur in the wish that all classes OF my sub
Jects should enjoy the free exercise of their relgon
you may rely on my determination to uphold alike the
rights otmy Crown and the dependence fmy people
against all agaresslons and encroachments Of any for
eign power Your endeavor, in the discharge
oiyour important duties to train up the youth entrusted
to your care in faithful attachment 10 the truths OF Ho
ly Scripture, cannot fall under Gods blessing to have
poweul effect in Strengthening the defences of our
Protestant faith, and in preserving nvolate the priy
leges which are justly dear to the people of this coun
try"
The depuation from Cambridge was next intro
duced. The address was read by Prince Albert. 1t
contained no auison to Puseyism, nor, indeed. any
thing OF remarkable nature. The Queen having ie-
ceivcd the address from Prince Albert and having gi-
ven into the custody OF the Secretary OF State pro-
anxously listened to- Her Majesty read it with great
deliberation, and with decided accents
81 thank you for your loyal and dutifu address, I
my participate in Your expression Of gratitude to AL
mighty God for the blessings which he has been pleased
to bestow upon this country and rejoice in the proofs
which have been given OF the Jealous and undninish-
ed attachment Of the English people to the principles
wish that complete freedom of conscience should be
enjoyed by all classes of my SUBJECTS it is my constant
ann to uphold the just privileges and extend the use
try and secure to people the full possession of
their ancient rights and liberties"