"We Were All Prejudiced More or Less against Him": The American Bishops' Response to Father Mathew's Temperance Tour, 1849–1851

This article examines Father Theobald Mathew's American tour of 1849-1851. The prospect of a visit from Ireland's famed "Apostle of Temperance" drew an excited response from Whig politicians and abolitionist leaders, two groups not usually linked with Irish Americans. Both groups...

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Main Author: Quinn, John F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: The Catholic University of America Press [2020]
In: The catholic historical review
Year: 2020, Volume: 106, Issue: 3, Pages: 421-452
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Mathew, Theobald 1790-1856 / USA / Journey / Temperance movement / History 1849-51
IxTheo Classification:KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBQ North America
KDB Roman Catholic Church
NCB Personal ethics
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