The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1870-05-08

worst case, because the London Times pro-
esses to be, and is reputed to be, o friend
md supporter of liberal government
throughout the British empire Il hold it
slso the most inexcusable, because the
wealth of the London Times entirely de-
Drives 1T of that excuse-a very poor and
excuse at best-commonly given
or the proceeding in question, namely, the
advantage of adopting it. This
'eason, bad in itself and degrading to the
press, can be appreciated by those who
know that out of five morning papers pub
lished in London, three are decidedly Tory
and not one in any just sense liberal. Such
q state of things is deplOrable in the ex-
IRENE. For some years past the English
mind has been innoculated with the poison
slightly disguised, and on that account
the more dangerous-which is openly cir
men are therefore, as rule, wholly I'M
prepared to form sound judgment Of the
measures really needed, though the gravity
of the situation is slowly forcing on them
the belief that a real reform in Church. in
land and government is Imperative. This
belief, however, has as yet struck no deep
root in the public opinion Of England. 1t
has not reached the dignity or attained the
force of a genuine conviction. With
large portion Of your upper and middle
classes the difficulties of English rule in
Ireland are still, 1 fear, rather disagree
aDie necessity, 10 DC suulheO Ou as soon as
possible, an embarrassment to be dealt
with by Peace Preservation Acts and coer-
ciOn, than a-situatiOn requiring the deepest
study and the most far-seeing and patient
wisdom. 1t is, however, unreasonable to
suppose that English public opinion can be
enlightened, just or wise, SO long as it's chief
Inspirations are drawn from the Daily En-
press, the EUening Mail and Saunders NeUs-
letter."
Light Charlottesville paragraphs which
come under our notice regarding the
Quarter Sessions calendars in the South,
give pleasing indications of the crimeless
condition of the country. In Bandon the
chairman got q pair Of white gloves. In
Listowel this was also the case. In Kill
larney, the scene of the immortal scare"
the criminal calendar wasa solitary unit,
and in Remark the chairman said "The
criminal business Of tho county is very
light. There is only one case, and that so
caurt this morning Twas under the impress
sion should claim q similar present as
that which received at Listowel."
The Representation of Ldnaford-
Greuillite DOdge.-A meeting was held in
the Courthouse, Longford, which had been
convened by Father McGaver, Parish of
Granard, for the purpose Of selecting can
didate in room of the HON. Reginald Gre
ville-Nugent, uhseated on petition. 1t was
intended to hold the meeting in the Grown
Court, which was filed by the Hon. King
Harman's supporters at the hour named for
holding the meeting, and the Grevillites,
-aeeiHg that they were in the minority, re-
sorted to one Of those clever devices not
unusually had recourse to at elections, de-
Court, the passages to which were pre-
viously locked. From the delay which
took place in the holding of the meeting,
the supporters of the Hon. King Hartman
perceived the trick, when great confusion
took place, which eventuated in only a
limited number Of the last named party
gaining admission. Even the members of
the press had much difficulty in getting
into the court, where a small number of the
Catholic clergy and friends of Mr.. Greville-
Nugent, were in possession of the building.
Meeting Of the Hon. King Harman's Sup
professionally after two o'clock meet
inh of the friends and supporters of the
Hon. King Hartman was held in the court
house, with the view of promoting the can
didature of that gentleman. The Hon.
King Hartman having been introduced to
the meeting, gave an exposition of his poll
teal principles, which he announced to be
extreme Liberalism, and as a Longford
man, and therefore Irishman, he claimed
the suffrage of the electors. FROM the mis-
rule pursued by the English government of
lake years, he had no doubt that Irishmen
would have to unite in demanding repeal
| of the Union, because no good measure
could be expected from the present govern
ment, as q proof of which he asked who
had passed the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill
and more recently the Irish Coercion Bill
The honorable gentleman was enthusiast
cally received, and at the conclusion of his
| address three cheers were given for the
success of King Hartman.
Repeal Of the Union.-The Land Bill is
gone, Mr.. Gladstone is going, and Ireland
must take her own affairs into her own
hands. There is no use in minciDg the
matter-1reland must now take her stand
for her inalienable rights, or perish as q
nation. For years past we chung to the
hope that the grievances of Ireland, at
least the most pressing ones, might be re-
dressed by the British government; but
we are obliged to confess that we entertain
| that hope no longer. We have, always
been repeater, but we confined our advo-
eacy to the proper time, and within proper
limits, SO much SO that when The O'Dono.
ghue and Mr.. John Martin started the Ma.
tional League nearly seven years ago, we
regarded it, while Ireland was then dead
as little less than humbug, and espresso
our opinion candidly at the time.-Kilkennl
Journal.
Signs.-This week an Irish Protestan
rector, in lecture to the Protestant youn.
men of Limerick, on "Grattan and tho
Irish Parliament" conjured his hearers Il
join hands with their country men in seek
ing the restitution of our national rights
The Enening Mail-the leading organ O
educated Irish Professionals - is notably
turning its ability and its influence int,
alliance with the same grand cause, ant
Capt. Harman, young Protestant gentle
man OF very higb3s0ciai standing, appear