The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-09-08

death. Sir John Is succeeded in his title
by bis only son, now Sir John James En-
mis- MP. for Athlone in the last Parliament.
One of Sir Johns daughters is married TO
The O'Donoghue, M. p. 1t is said that tne
deceased baronet was very weaitny, anS ,S
that his landed property alone is worm
Gl0, 900 year.
1t is stated that the British Government
have determined to iberate all the remain
ing 1rish political prisoners at intervals,
within q period variously stated between
the end of this and the beginning of next
year.
IRISH CATHOLIC LIRERALITY Va. BRITISH
BIGoTRY.
The Guardian, the religious organ of the
Church of England, having asserted that
Mr.. Mitchell Henry, MP, 10 Roman
Catholic, that gentleman has addressed the
following letter to the editor:
To the Editor of the Guardian
Sir ALLOW me to contradict the state
ment made in the Guardian of the 7th
inst, that I am Roman Catholic, which
occurs in your report of the debate
in the House of Commons on the Bish-
npiics Bill. am a member of the
Church of England, although l represent
one of the most Roman Catholic constitu-
encies in Ireland-namely, the county of
Galway. Permit me to add that in Ireland
no questions whatever are raised as to the
religious convictions of Parliamentary
representatives-a fact which is in striking
contrast to the circumstance that neither
English, Scotch nor Welsh constituencies
will elect any person who is not either Q
Protestant or Jew. I am, cir, your obe-
dient servant, MITCHELL HENRY.
JAMES CLANCY, POLITICAL PRISONER.
The London correspondent of the Free
man says:
The sister of james Clancy, one of the
political prisoners who is shortly to be lib
Grated, called at the House of Commons
last night, for the purpose of seeing Mr..
O'Copnor Power on behalf of her brother.
He was sentenced in 1867 to penal servi-
tude for life, which sentence was commut-
ed short time ago, when Mr.. Clancy was
informed that he would be liberated early
in November. But it appears that through
loss Of work, which resulted from illness,
and some violation of the prison rules that
he committed few years ago, 80 days
were added to the commuted sentence. At
the request of Mr.. Clsncy's sister, Mr.. O'C.
Power saw the Home Secretary last night,
and urged the remission of these 80 days,
to which Mr.. Gross has consented. He
will order Mr.. Clancy's release 80 days
earlier than the date originally fixed, which
was, believe, the 2 I'D of November.
DEATH OF MISS BARBARA MACHALE.
The Tuam correspondent of the Freeman,
writing on Monday, Aug. IL, says:
1t is with profound regret the sad ne VS.
of the demise of Miss Barbara McHale,
sister of our illustrious Archbishop, has
been heard by all who had the pleasure of
her acquaintance. At the pslatial resi-
dence of his Grace. on Saturday, she
breathed her last, having borne with pa
tiepce and true Christian resignation, q
lingering sickness of some months dura-
tion. This estimable and truly amiable
lady was loved by sll who knew her for her
kindly disposition, pleasing manners, and
heart abounding with sincere feelings of
benevolence and charity. This was Gig
niicantly shown to day, for SO vast q
cOrtege as that which followed her remains
to their resting place has not been witness
ed here for years. AT twelve o'clock
solemn Macs de -Reqniem- offered
up in t. Cathedral for the repose
of her soul. The Very Rev. Canon
Magee, PIP, Castlebar, celebIaut; Rev.
John McHale, professor, st. JarlatL's
college, deacon 4; and Rsy. Patrick j. Ly-
den, c c., Tuam, eRb deacon. Rev. Pat
rick Kilkenny, Professor, st. Jarlath's,
acted as master of the ceremonies. A large
number of clergymen were present.
After absolution had heen pronounced,
the remains were convey ed from the cathe,
dral and round through the town, and
inferred at the cemetery of the Mercy
Convent, Tuam. Chief mourners The
Very Rev. DR.. Thomas McHale, DID,,
Paris; Very Rev. CanonsRichard McHale,
PIP, Claremorris Rev. John McHele Pro
fessor, ST. Jarlath's; Thomas Higgins,
solicitor, Tuam; Patrick McHa!e DAILY,
etc.
TERRIBLE STEAMBOL1- DIsLsTrP