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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. 1884 edition. Excerpt: ... 3 Gumley-row, Isleworth, London. This penny magazine is the only organ of the temperance cause that is written by Catholics. The editor wisely admits many other topics besides the special object for which the League of the Cross was instituted. The opening number (January, 1884), contains a very striking little story by the graceful writer who is known as "Theo Gift." We shall probably keep our readers acquainted with the progrwss.pf our two youngest contemporaries, though we trust that many of then&will then be readers also of The Messenger of St. Joseph and of The League/the Cross Magazine. O'CONNELL AND BEOUGHAM Unpublished Letters. Lord Brougham, it is well known, was not on such amicable terms with O'Connell as Mr. Henry Brougham had once been. "When George III. died, on the 29th of January, 1820, Caroline, the unfortunate wife of George IV., became de jure Queen of England. As such, she appointed Brougham her Attorney-General. The question was mooted whether she had power to appoint an Irish Attorney also. O'Connell aspired to this offi.ce, nine years before Emancipation. The letters of Brougham, preserved by O'Connell, and now first published, refer to this matter. Fragments of the paper on which they are written have crumbled away. Another year's delay would have left blanks in these copies of the originals. "44 Lincoln Inn Fields, London. "Nov. 25, 1820. "Sir, "I had the honour of receiving your letter yesterday, having before received one from my much-valued friend the Knight of Kerry. I have communicated upon this subject with Her Majesty, who has been graciously pleased to desire that I would act in the matter according to the best judgment which I can form. "In order to assist me, I must request you to let me know what...

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