THE HISTORY

Catholic Association-Prosperous state of Industry and CommerceRecognition of Mexico, Colombia, and Buenos Ayres-Opening of the Session of Parliament-King's Speech-Discussion in the House of Lords on the Address-Speeches of Lords Dudley and Ward, Gort, Lansdowne, Liverpool, Donoughmore, Roden, and Clifden—Discussion in the House of Commons on the Address: Lord F. L. Gower, Mr. Alderman Thompson-Speech of Mr. Brougham; Mr. Canning's Answer to him-Discussion on the report of the Address.

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HOSE districts of Ireland which had previously been in the most disturbed state, were very tranquil during the winter; and of this tranquillity the Catholic Association, whether with or without truth, held forth its own influence as the cause. That body continued the course of proceeding which we have mentioned in our former volume; levying large sums under the name of voluntary conVOL. LXVII.

tributions, and assuming to be the
representatives and protectors of the
Catholic population. Their con-
duct, and the violence of the lan-
guage used at their meetings,
attracted the notice of the govern-
ment; and it was understood, that,
in the ensuing session of parlia-
ment, steps would be taken to
check their excesses.
hension of this, instead of inspir-
ing them with moderation, served
[B]

The appre