Speeches on the Legislative Independence of Ireland; With Introductory Notes (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1853 edition. Excerpt: ... declaration of rights--resurrection of italy. Victoria Theatre, Cork, 20th September, 1847. the citizens of Cork, whose opinions were in unison with the Confederates, held a meeting at the Theatre, in order to form a branch of the Confederation in that city. There was at first considerable annoyance and tumult, arising from the preconcerted arrangements of some dissentient parties, which was, however, after a little time suppressed. The general elections were now completely over, and though, so far as Ireland was concerned, they did not yield as satisfactory a result as might have been desired, yet, it was sufficiently so to indicate the fidelity with which the people still adhered to the project of National independence. The state of Italy, at this time, was the subject of universal attention. In Ireland, it excited the highest enthusiasm. June 1st, 1846, Pope Gregory xvi. died. He was succeeded by Cardinal John Maria Mastei Ferretti, under the title of Pius ix. The occupation of the Papal throne by Pio Nono was looked upon with general satisfaction, and with more than usual hope, from the acclamation by which he was elected--the conclave of the Sacred College sitting but two days--from his reputation of having a mild and conciliating disposition, and from his youth--being but fifty-four years old, and one of the youngest Popes ever elected. The coronation took place June 21st. Letters from Rome, as early as the 28th of thai month, stated that he was seriously occupied with the question of a political amnesty, and that his benevolent intentions had already won public confidence. Petitions were submitted to him, signed on the part of the people, by the chief magistrates, municipal councillors, and principal inhabitants of the Roman...