" He was an excellent landlord,
built comfortable houses for his tenantry, and did what he could
for their improvement. Without solicitation, the Government
appointed him a justice of the peace and a Deputy-lientenant for
the county of Tipperary. Everything that he did seemed to
thrive. He was honest, straightforward, loyal, and law-abiding.
On first taking possession of his estate at Longfield, he was met
by a procession of the tenantry, who received him with great
enthusiasm. In his address to them, he said, amongst other
things: "Allow me to impress upon you the great importance of
respecting the laws. The laws are made for the good and the
benefit of society, and for the punishment of the wicked. No one
but an enemy would counsel you to outrage the laws. Above all
things, avoid secret and unlawful societies. Much of the
improvement now going on amongst us is owing to the temperate
habits of the people, to the mission of my much respected friend,
Father Mathew, and to the advice of the Liberator. Follow the
advice of O'Connell; be temperate, moral, peaceable; and you will
advance your country, ameliorate your condition, and the blessing
of God will attend all your efforts."
Bianconi was always a great friend of O'Connell. From an early
period he joined him in the Catholic Emancipation movement. He
took part with him in founding the National Bank in Ireland.
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