Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-21
The Wrongs Of ireland.

The third lecture by Father Burke, in reply to
Mr. Froude was delivered in the Academy OF Mu-
sic, in New York, on Tuesday night We make
the following historical extract, which readers
will no doubt find interesting as it shows the suf-
fering which the Irish Peasantry endured during
the civil war between that country and England I:
"On May 10, l642, the federation Of Kilken-
ney' was effected. They selected for a supreme
council three Archbishops two Bishops. four
Lords, and fifteen Commoners. These men were
to remain in permanent session, to watch ever
Ireland, make laws, &c. They established q reg
ular government, raised an army, and even coined
money. During the first few months they gained
some successes. Not drop Of unnecessary blood
was shed at any time, with the connivanoe of the
supreme council But after this short season Of
success, there came reverses. The command Of
the English army was gwen to Sir Charlie. Coot.
Sir Charles beside punderine the people and
burning their houses, inaugurated season Of cru
city. Men, women, and children were mercessly
killed. An edict Of the Council at that time will
show how the Protestants waged war. 1t is fit,
this edict says, that his Lordship shall kill and
destroy all the rebels destroy all the places, towns
ard houses in which they are or have been har-
bored, aud kill and destroy all the men in those
places capable Of bearing arms This was signed
bVOix precious names.
Another governor went out, at one time, and
killed such Of the Irish as he met, without stop
ping TO inquire whether they were rebels or not.
Another case is mentioned where a number of
people had collected for refuge on hill. which
was covered with furze. The soldiers set fire to
this furze. Many tried to escape, but were
driven back into The flames. Most Of them were
burnt to death, but not one escaped. And there
were many other such cases. We read that law
was passed that if any Irishmen were found on
al; ;Dho I'D thoyv fo ha md
hear OF cases where numbers of unfortunate men
were bound back to back aud thrown into the
sea. No report was made to the King OF these
cruelties for fear of exciting his sympathies for
against the rebels were killed under this law.
The men who performed these cruelties were
largely rewarded. They committed atrocities
which am afraid to mention.
Contrast with this the manner in which the
Irish troops acted. A garrison was taken by
They even preserved and assisted their Pro-
testant neig ghbors and often saved the lives
OF English captives The war kept up from
1642 to 16i9. The Pope sent representative
to preside over the Supreme Council. ONeil
landed on the coast of Ulster. lie organized
the army and soon met the English and van
quished them. Through treachery the con-
federation aftei ward had reverses, when in
l649 Cromwell came to ireland. MIR. Froude
tells us Cromwell was friend of Ireland
that he had formed design for palification Of
ireland. Lord Macaulay says it was to be
done by exterminating the Irish people. We
know that the best way to keep man quiet
istO cut his throat. ask Mr.. Fronde, does
he imagine that the American people are SO
wicked or ignorant as to believe what he says?
A man must be an enemy of freedom VIII Q ca II
sympathize with the bloodstained Crom well
He says Cromwell did not interfere with any
Of mans conscience. iIeeranted them liberty
conscience and 10 hear mass. buE they could
have no priest.