An Act passed in 1793, admitting Catholics to the magistracy, grand juries, and the franchise.
Catholic Rent.
An unauthorized tax or cess levied upon Irish Catholics by O’Connell’s Catholic Association in 1823, and afterwards. The funds thus obtained were placed in O’Connell’s hands, to be used at his absolute discretion for furthering the objects of the Association.
Cato Street Conspiracy.
A plot to murder the Ministers, during Lord Liverpool’s administration in 1820, at a dinner which they were to attend at Lord Harrowby’s house. The plot was discovered by a police agent named Edwards, who posed as one of the conspirators, and Thistlewood, the ringleader, and four others were executed.
Caucus.
A private meeting of members of a political party to decide upon the adoption of candidates, or the platform of the party. The name is of American origin.
Cautionary Towns.
The Dutch towns of Flushing, Walcheren, Rammerkins and Briel, which were handed over to Elizabeth in 1585, to be held as security for the payment of the English troops in the Netherlands. They were restored to Holland by James I.