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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 01, 1821
Page
2
A speaker defends Catholic rights within Parliament, arguing against tests of faith for office. He questions religious allegiance as a barrier, cites Queen Elizabeth and Ireland to illustrate historical safeguards, and asserts access to all offices for liege subjects. He critiques tests favoring Protestants and warns against idolater accusations.
The speaker argues that civil worth should be earned by choice and duty, not by religious tests. He traces the Test Act and exclusion of Catholics through Elizabeth I, Charles II, and the Revolution, asserting Catholics as loyal subjects entitled to offices and free of perpetual restriction, citing Pitt, Grenville, and Burke as authority.
In a parliamentary discourse the speaker defends maintaining the Established Church while arguing against Roman Catholic concessions. He warns that extending toleration could empower Catholic influence in Ireland, including oaths, offices, and fleets, and contends oaths alone cannot bind core loyalties. He advocates state oversight to ensure loyalty, fearing subversion if Catholics are left unchecked.
Members argue over removing civil disabilities for Roman Catholics in Ireland. Speech cites Grattan, Grattan's era, 1793 provisions, and questions whether concessions should extend to public offices and a broader repeal of tests. Peel defends cautious stance and cites authorities including Burke and Windham while urging measured reform.
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