universities-Presbyterians favourable to Roman Catholic claims - Relief Act

of 1792-Roman Catholic declaration of principles-Renewed efforts of

Roman Catholic Committee-Meeting of Roman Catholic Convention-

Roman Catholic petition to the King—Reception of Roman Catholic delegates

in Belfast-Opposition of Corporations and Grand Juries to Roman Catholic

claims-History of the Relief Act of 1793-Many hostile to it voted for it

-Extent of relief secured by this Act-Thanks of the Roman Catholic

Committee
Page 316-347

CHAPTER V.

FROM THE ADMISSION OF ROMAN CATHOLICS TO THE ENJOYMENT OF THE

ELECTIVE FRANCHISE TO THE UNION BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.

A. D. 1793 TO A.D. 1800.

Education of the Roman Catholic priesthood-Petition of Roman Catholic

prelates to Government-Carlow College and establishment of Maynooth-

Thomas Lewis O'Beirne-His remarkable career-Made bishop of Ossory,

and then bishop of Meath-Non-cures and rural deans-Renewed agitation

for removal of Roman Catholic disabilities-Grattan's speech on the Coronation

Oath-Failure of the Roman Catholic Relief Bill-The Peep of Day Boys

and the Defenders-The Scots in Co. Cavan-The Battle of the Diamond

and the first Orange Lodge-Depredations of the original Orangemen-Lord

Gosford's address--Early Orangemen all Episcopalians-Grattan's speech

relating to them-Improvement in the Orange system-The United Irishmen

-The Rebellion of 1798-Different parties concerned in it-Its prime movers

infidels-Question of union with Great Britain-How received-Episcopalians

favourable- Presbyterians content-Many Orangemen unfavourable-Unpopu-

larity of the Union in Dublin—Roman Catholic gentry and clergy favourable

-First public appearance of Daniel O'Connell-Roman Catholic prelates in

favour of a State endowment of their Church-Roman Catholic prelates

willing to give Government a veto in the appointment of bishops-Passing of

the Act of Union
Page 348--375

CHAPTER VI.

FROM THE UNION TO THE DEATH OF GEORGE III.

A. D. 1800 TO A.D. 1820.

Calm which succeeded the Union-The Irish Methodists and their Irish preachers
-Remarkable career of Gideon Ouseley- Rapid progress of Methodism-
Methodist preachers begin to baptize and dispense the Lord's Supper-Schism
in the Methodist body-The Rev. Adam Averell-Low state of Irish Pres-

byterianism-New arrangements relating to Regium Donum-The Rev. Dr.

McDowel of Dublin-His zeal and piety-Alderman Hutton of Dublin-The

Rev. B. W. Mathias -Revival among Dublin Episcopalians-The Bethesda,

the Archbishop of Dublin, and the Provost of Trinity College-Successful

labours of Mr. Mathias-Increasing number of pious ministers in the Esta-

blishment-Tighe, Maturin, Stopford, and Quarry-State of religion in Kil-

kenny-The Rev. Peter Roe and the Rev. Edward Pidgeon-Remarkable im-

pression made by Mr. Roe-Mr. Roe's Catholicity, and his treatment by his

diocesan Society for Discountenancing Vice-The Rev. Robert Shaw of Kil-

kenny-The Hibernian Bible Society-The London Hibernian Society-

Hibernian Sunday School Society-Kildare Place Society--Priests opposed to

reading the Scriptures The Sodality of Christian Doctrine-The Christian

Brothers-Increasing influence of the priests and its causes-The Orangemen

-Why Irish Romanism has so long maintained its ground-The number of

priests and the vigour of discipline-The regular and the secular clergy-Power

of Roman Catholic bishops-Sources of priestly income-The income of the

Roman Catholic bishops-The Vicar Capitular-The election of Roman

Catholic bishops-The Veto-George III. opposed to Roman Catholic

emancipation-Roman Catholic bishops support the Veto-Extraordinary

conduct of Dr. Milner-Dark prospects of the Romanists-Sensation created

in Ireland by proposal of Veto-The Roman Catholic bishops declare the

Veto inexpedient-A party of the Romanists support the Veto-Captivity of

Pope Pius VII.-Resolutions of Roman Catholic bishops in 1810-Dr.

O'Conor supports the Veto and attacks the bishops-The letters of Columbanus

-The Veto sanctioned at Rome-Letters of Quarantotti and of the prefect

of the Propaganda—The Irish Romanists, headed by O'Connell, continue to

oppose the Veto-Some concessions now made to Romanists-Exclusive spirit

in which Government was still administered in Ireland--Large sums of money

voted by Parliament to Irish Established Church-The Protestant bishops-

Mongan, bishop of Limerick--His singular history-Non-residence of Irish

Protestant clergy-Admirable character of the Protestant archbishop of

Tuam

Page 376-412

CHAPTER VII.

FROM THE DEATH OF GEORGE III. TO THE PASSING OF THE ACT ADMITTING

ROMAN CATHOLICS TO PARLIAMENT. A. D. 1820 TO A.D. 1829 (13th of April).

The Roman Catholic prelates, Dr. Troy and Dr. Curtis-Doyle, bishop of Kildare
and Leighlin-The incomes of the priests of Kildare-Priestly occupations
and amusements—Strict regulations of Bishop Doyle-The spiritual retreat of
1820-Zeal of Dr. Doyle-The Bible Society and the Scripture Readers'
Society-Conduct of the Protestant prelates-Dr. Magee, Protestant arch-
bishop of Dublin-His charge to the Dublin clergy in 1822-A church without
a religion and a religion without a church-Bishop Doyle replies under the
signature of J. K. L.-Doyle opposed to the reading of the Scriptures-Con.
version of Professor of Scripture in Maynooth-Public discussions between

Protestant and Roman Catholic clergy-Conversions from popery-Increased

activity and assumptions of Romanists-Pastorini and Hohenlohe-Disturbed

state of the country-Parliamentary Committees inquire into the state of Ire-

land-Examination of Archbishop Magee-Great ability exhibited by Dr. Doyle

when under examination-Continued secessions from Romanism-The second

Reformation-The Ballymena discussion-Discussions at Londonderry, Down-

patrick, and elsewhere-Discussion between Pope and Maguire-Strange

conduct of Father Thom-Libel on Protestant archbishop of Tuam-The

Roman Catholic Association and the Roman Catholic tenantry-Election at

Waterford-The Clare Election-Passing of the Roman Catholic Relief Bill-

The Oath appended to the Act .
Page 413-434

CHAPTER VIII.

FROM THE PASSING OF THE ACT ADMITTING ROMAN CATHOLICS TO PARLIA-

MENT TO THE ACCESSION OF QUEEN VICTORIA, A.D. 1829 TO A.D. 1837.

State of Irish Presbyterians-Commencement of the Arian controversy—Exami-

nation of Moderator of Synod of Ulster before Parliamentary Committee in

1825-Evidence of Clerk of the Synod-The Belfast Academical Institution-

Arian influence in the Institution-Relaxed subscription to Westminster Con-

fession of Faith-Synod of 1827 in Strabane-Motion of Mr. Cooke; and

Mr. Montgomery's speech-Synod of 1828; and appointment of an orthodox

Examination Committee-The Remonstrance; and secession of the Arians-

The Remonstrant Synod of Ulster-Absolute subscription adopted by Synod

of Ulster-Rapid progress of the Synod after the Arian secession-The

Covenanters and Seceders-Professor Edgar and the Temperance Reformation

-Decree of the Propaganda relative to the election of Roman Catholic prelates

-The secret statutes of the province of Leinster-Meeting of Diocesan Synod

at Maynooth in 1831—Regulations relating to priests and chapels—Wakes and

funerals—Priests' Dues-The Confessional-Conformity to the Roman ritual—

Close residence of parish priests and curates-The spiritual retreat and the

Theological conferences-Strange omissions in the statutes-Care taken to

keep the statutes secret—Their publication—The national system of education

-Resolutions of Roman Catholic prelates in 1826 relative to National Educa-

tion-Dr. Doyle and United Education-Mr. Stanley's letter to the Duke of

Leinster-Opposition to the National system-Protest of the Protestant prelates

-Views of the Presbyterians-Synod of Ulster dissatisfied with the system-

The Rev. J. Carlile-The system modified-Meetings of Synod of Ulster in

1833 and 1834-The priests adopt the national system--Dr. Murray and Dr.

Doyle-The crusade against tithes-Distress of the Episcopal clergy--Relief

granted to them by Government-The Church Act of 1833, and the suppression

of ten bishopricks-Abolition of church cess and first-fruits-The ecclesiastical

census of 1834-The collapse of the Orange Institute-Activity of all denomi-

nations in Ireland
Page 435-467

CHAPTER IX.

FROM THE ACCESSION OF QUEEN VICTORIA TO THE DEATH Of daniel

O'CONNELL, A.D. 1837 TO A.D. 1847.

A Poor Law Act for Ireland-The Temperance Reformation-William Martin the

Quaker-Father Mathew-His popularity-The Cork Temperance Society-

Great success of the movement-Father Mathew's exertions-The Temperance

bands and medals-Drunken men take the pledge and keep it-Tithe commuted

into rent-charge-The Church Education Society-The Presbyterians join the

National Board-Formation of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian

Church in Ireland-The Assembly establishes Foreign, Jewish, and Colonial

Missions-O'Connell visits Belfast-Dr. Cooke' schallenge-Marriages by Pres-

byterian ministers of Episcopalians and Presbyterians assailed-Past mar-

riages legalised by Act of Parliament-New Presbyterian Marriage Act-

Establishment of marriage registrars - The Dissenters' Chapels Bill-Monster

meetings for repeal of the Union-Repeal of old penal laws-Enlargement of

the grant to Maynooth-Opposition to the measure-Archbishop Murray in-

vited to become a Privy Councillor-Establishment of the Queen's Colleges--

Trinity College, Dublin-The Roman Catholic prelates and mixed education-

The godless colleges-Presbyterians favourable to the Queen's Colleges-Pres-

byterian Theological education-Additional endowments for Presbyterian Theo-

logical Professors-Mrs. Magee and a Presbyterian college-Assembly's College,

Belfast-Magee College, Derry--Daniel O'Connell-His remarkable career-

His immense influence-His talents and character-His death Page 468-489

CHAPTER X.

FROM THE DEATH OF DANIEL O'CONNELL TO THE PERIOD OF DISESTABLISH-

MENT. A.D. 1847 TO A.D. 1871.

THE FAMINE-THE BIRR MISSION-THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CONNAUGHT

-THE ACHILL MISSION AND THE IRISH CHURCH MISSIONS.

The potato blight-The famine-The Encumbered Estates Court-Irish Roman-

ism and the famine-The Rev. Michael Crotty and the Rev. William Crotty-

Missionary labours of Dr. Carlile in Birr-The Irish Schools-The Rev.

H. McManus-The Rev. Michael Brannigan in Connaught-Dr. Edgar and the

famine in Connaught-Connaught Industrial Schools-Presbyterian congrega-

tions in Connaught-The Achill Mission and the Rev. Edward Nangle-Dr.

McHale and the Romish opposition-The Rev. Alexander R. C. Dallas—

Establishment of Irish Church Missions-Missions in Connemara-The Dublin

Missions and Archbishop Murray-Success of the missions-The Society for

Protecting the Rights of Conscience in Ireland-Increasing boldness of

Romanism and violence of its adherents
Page 490--505

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VOL. II.

CHAPTER XI.

FROM THE DEATH OF DANIEL O'CONNELL TO THE PERIOD OF DISESTABLISH-

MENT. A. D. 1847 TO A.D. 1871.

ARCHBISHOP CULLEN AND THE SYNOD OF THURLES-THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS

AND THE QUEEN'S COLLEGES.

Appointment of Roman Catholic prelates—Father Mathew nominated for the see

of Cork and passed over-Appointment of the Rev. Paul Cullen as Roman

Catholic archbishop of Armagh-Inauguration of an Irish Ultramontane policy

--Convocation of Synod of Thurles-Proceedings of Synod of Thurles—

Decrees of the Synod relating to discipline and worship-The Synod of Thurles

and the National Schools-The Synod of Thurles and the Queen's Colleges-

Division of sentiment in Synod of Thurles-Archbishop Murray overborne by

Archbishop Cullen-Archbishop Murray and his friends rebuked by the Pope

for divulging the proceedings-The Synod of Thurles opposed to united educa-

tion-The model schools and the Roman Catholic prelates-The school-books

of the National Board-The Scripture extracts and Lessons on the truth of

Christianity set aside-Archbishop Whately and others withdraw from the

Board-State of school education in Ireland early in the century-Opposition

to the National Board-The Roman Catholic archbishop of Tuam and the

National Board-Dr. Cullen becomes Roman Catholic archbishop of Dublin—

His influence-Roman Catholic prelates complain of the constitution of the

National Board-Roman Catholic prelates insist on denominational education

-Steady progress of the National System of Education-The Queen's Colleges

condemned by the Pope and the Synod of Thurles-Progress of the Queen's

Colleges Inconsistent conduct of the Roman Catholic prelates-The super-

vision of national education the duty of the State-Unreasonable demands of

Roman Catholic prelates-The Catholic University-Its progress-An endow-

ment sought for it-Failure of the application

Page 506--526

CHAPTER XII.

FROM THE DEA:H OF DANIEL O'CONNELL TO THE PERIOD OF DISESTABLISH-

MENT. A. D. 1847 TO a.d. 1871.

THE IRISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE ULSTER REVIVAL-THE EPISCOPAL

CHURCH AND DISESTABLISHMENT.

The Queen's Colleges and religious equality Rapid progress of Presbyterian
congregations-Manses for Presbyterian ministers-The Vaudois Deputies in
the General Assembly of 1855-The Ulster Revival-Commencement of the
Revival and its remarkable features-Extent of the Revival - Doctrine insisted