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Sta,—The various statements which have appeared respecting the proposition communicated through me to Mr. O'Connell, to act as couniel for Lord George Beresford at the ensuing election for the County Waterford the details of that transaction given by Mr. O'Connell himself, coupled with his demand that no part of his letters should be kept back ; and a natural anxiety to prevent any misconception of the motives either of myself or those for whom I acted, in a matter which has excited no ordinary interest, induce sue to lay before the public, by the authority of my client, an ac count of the circumstances under which the professional aid of Mr. O'Connell was requested, and of the facts, of which Mr. O'Connell himself, in calling for a publication of his correspondence, has ex pressed a wish that the evidence should not be withheld. It is not my object to assail others, or to impute to any penes* any in ttntional departure from strict accuracy. My motive is to vindi cate myself from the aspersion, that any undue means were resorted to, for the purpose of prevailing on a gentleman of great eminences both political and professional, to desert his public duty. Charged with having been the instrument of offering a bribe, and of having endeavoured to seduce a distinguished individual from his in tegrity, I owe It to myself to afford to those whose good opinion I value, the means of judging whether I have lent myself to a pur pose deserving of so much condemnation, and used any corrupt or unwarrantable expedient to procure the legal services of Mr. O'Connell, at the expense either of his professional reputation, his political consistency, or his personal honour. Nothing can be more foreign from my desire than to press myself into a wanton and unnecessary publicity. If, in the outset, I venture to allude to any part which 1 have taken in politics, it is not for the purpose of making any boast of myself, but to account for the manner in which I became connected with the canvass of of Lord George Beresford. As a Protestant, upon Protestant principles, and for National interests, I had before the settlemena of the Roman Catholic question, used my best, although they were but very humble efforts, to promote it, and while I do not affect to possess any sort of political influence, yet I may, I hope L without incurs ing the charge of presumption, be permitted to say, that the endeavours made by me, in my small sphere, were not altogether unattended with some useful results. Strenuous and indefatigable efforts, will often supply the absence of eminent ability. I merely wish to account for the manner in which, having previously had no sort of professional connexion with Lord George Beresford, I be came, after the passing of the Roman Catholic relief bill, am ciatedwith a canvass, of which the oblivion of past differences, and a scalous anxiety to accomplish a permanent reconciliation amongst Irishmen of all classes, constitute the fundamental prin ciples. I have reason to believe that the chief motive, which led the Beresford family to select me, who was equally unconnected with violence upon either side, was a sincere anxiety to evince their de sire that all factious animosities should be burled with the cause which gave them birth, and in the opinion that from my knowledge of the leaders of the Catholic body, and my acquaintance with their mat (Gallup, I should be able to point out the beat course to calm those political passions which it must be the wish of every good man of every party to appease. I3efore the Government had determined upon the great act of tranquilization, its opponent, might with a vehemence not the less conscientious because it was mistaken, have thrown every obstacle in its way. But it would have been a worse than useless indulgence in retrospective animosi ties, when once the measure had passed into a law, to have perpe tuated the contentions to which it had given rise. When I had ascertained there was upon the part of a family, which had been wailed with much invective, a disposition to commit all former feuds to oblivion, and to co-operate with* ',tablature in the work of reciprocal forgiveness and national peace. I suggested that Lord George Beresford would only act In accordance with that salutary policy If he were among the first to take a step which ; etould.he sunagly, and conspireoudy indicStir of this ',subtle solicitude, sod give an example in his own person of that kindly ; feeling which It *the duty .of Individuals, however formerly ezial rested, us Meek:ate. With this view I recommended that the two gentlemen who Itpd hems most fake leaders intim : llmm Ce iba& causts.and whoiluid,distlgaultbsd ; themselves by their oppo sition to his family, slitiald, under the total change of dream stances whir* hail Own Am" be illuned4V4r e fß io l ed by him asnroksional saligana... , bge ystis4out any ;commoner ;of abstract political gginJoa pn4itlw aide. .I,tltought that both r :xies might foraged,* .aglifiaiblat ,aaa4cP 4-thei r crime:4les. I bored that Mr..O'Cannsll . ;e,ady.to lend , 4iciwareffsi-.a 4 .in egistLanaigiorgillea . to AS WO *SWF' r .wpisfrabit betwo• instrumental M Kinme4ll.ol l tIlAt 41 05 1 0 1 r me. swag miirtioensiety *wipe% led sandy matt!ored lb,r,iivisigisingitmow.puth .pcgorkti cadsiNc. lief Bill, he had views ton pound to persevere in that aysteindafali. t ation of which the only legitimate ends had been just abcieved.. With this object, in which I conceived that the public goal was blended with the advantages of my clkht, I recommended the selection of those gentlemen as counsel ; a measure which, guarded by express stipulations, I felt would have operated as an act of amnesty on all sides, without any kind of pledge, either direct or implied °neither side, as to any one of the great political questions which might afterwards grow into discussion. For what possible inference could be' drawn from the employment of Mr. O'Connell or Mr. Shell, with respect to the part which these gentlemen, or their talents may think proper to take in reference to Parliamen tary Reform, or any other measure which may become the sub ject of popular discussion or legislative delibetation ? These views, whatever opinion may be formed as to their correctness, were ho nestly and honourably entertained and adopted by my client. The detail Of the negotiation itself which took place with Mr.O'C'on tdil at# Mr. Mel, will best appear by the correapondence of 4eiticli 4 dlr. O'Ciannell- has called for the publication, and the pbb... Ilcation of which, even if be had not challenged it, would have been rendered necessary by the statement be had repeatedly wade at the meeting in Youghall, and elsewhere, that a bribe had been offered to him, which he had indignantly rejected. After the necessary communications, and having permission to do so, I wrote a letter fiom London to my brother and partner, stating my views, and giving him authority to retain Mr. O'Con nell and Mr. Sbeil for the next election for the county of Water ford in the event of Mr. Villiers Stuart's expected resignation. Upon receipt of my letter, any brother lost no time in communi cating with Mr. Sbeil, then in Dublin, and that gentleman having stipulated that he was to act in an exclusively professional capacity, and that be was not to compromise any political opinion, or render any political service, agreed to accept a retainer for Lord George Beresford ; and is it bas been stated that Mr. Shell was hired by the lirreaford family, and the word" bribe" has been also used in hi. regard, it is but an act of justice to him to state, that after having thus stipulated that his political support was not to be ex pected, and that be was to act merely as councel, he unhesitatingly agreed to give Lord George Beresford his professional assistance without making or alluding to any pecuniary terms whatever. Mr. O'Connell being absent from Dublin on his canvass for the county of Clare, nsyj brother addressed to him the following letter :--- (TRITATI AND 0 " 29, blerrion-square, North, 12th June, 1829. MT MAR O'Conostc—l this day received a private letter from Peirce, dated London, 10th instant, authorising me to com municate with you, and Mr. Shell, in the strictest professional, andl personal confidence, on the subject of this letter ; first, obtaining your assurance that it should not be divulged by you, or made use of in any manner, without previous consent, unless you judged it right to accept the offer I am about to make, and that you were re leased from secrecy. Upon this previous understanding, I will proceed to state my object ; and should you (as I trust you will) accept my offer, please write me by return of post. If you decline it, then burn this, and let me hear in reply ; and I will consider that the matter remains with you, and not to go further. " You are aware of the retirement of Mr. Stuart from the re presentation of Waterford. This event was expected, but had not taken place at the date of Peirce's letter. On the morning of that day, Peirce had a communication with Lord Beresford and Sir George Hill, and he was authorised to endeavour to secure your valuable services, professionally, for Lord George Beresford, at the ensuing election for Waterford, assuming Mr. Stuart to retire, as he has since announced. " The anxiety on their part to retain you on behalf of Lord G, Beresford, is the strongest mark of his Lordship's desire to bury in oblivion, and for ever, the political differences which formerly existed between you and his Lordship; and that be wishes to be come the representative of the Copnty of Waterford. and not of any political party In it. His object will be during his canvass, as well as during the election, to give an example of forbearance, and forgetfulness of all past differences ; and thus to assist in restoring friendly feeling among all parties. Pierce adds his own hope and ear ctation, that you will readily embrace this opportunity of proving your willingness in an equal degree, to contribute to the same result—in which hope I myself concur, and trust your reply will justify its. " Be your decision what it may, Peirce and I were requested to obtain your previous promise not to disclose what I state, without the permission of Lord Beresford, and on your presumed assent I now write. " I may add that I believe (in addition to the fact that all the Beresford party, nine in number, with the exception of the Pri mate, supported the late measures for the regeneration of Ireland, and the advancement of her best interests.) If the whole truth was known, it would be found that the Catholics bad not, in this family, the bitter enemies they supposed; but circumstances pre vented their *hewing how they felt or were acting. However, there is no longer " a Catholic question"—it is no longer a straggle whether a supporter of emancipation is to be returned or not. It is merely whether a member connected with and interested in the general prosperity of Ireland is to be returned. Religious prejudice have tto longer any concern in this election. To consolidate and unite all the interests of the country, ought to be our common object, and I conclude yon will be found amongsrshe foremost to promote this great work of perfect conciliation and oblivion of pass differences. " Mr. Shell has accepted the retainer, and allow me to say, you will do the same. The arrangements you may safely confide to your friend by whose duke I now address you. Of course your compensation must be ample. How pa on the Cl a re registry.— and when do you return ? " Believe me, dear O'Connell, sincerely your's, DAVID MAHONY. " To Daniel O'Connell, Esq. F.nols." To the foregning ktter my brother received the /allowing reply : (" Private.) " Elkus!), 14th June, 1829. ' 1 MT axe!' MAIIIONT--You z iny rely upon ,it that tbenommu- Meath* to me altallkeittictly confidslitial. 4 1am exceedingly de lighted in the offer ainde i me, as it,proves, that the memory of for ayer dimeations,is soll4:hmied in oblivion. No man livkng more heartily desires thm,itortimmatioo than I do. *fore Lamer the ratline: I wiskto Imre it distinctly understOod, that if 10accept itshere is to be no expectation that I will do myythipg beyond my professional duty, that is, there is to be no sale by me, nor any,pur chase by them, of ray, plitical exertion. I made this stipulation with Villiers Stuart, and although I went beyond that dutpfor him. It "mama, because the,political sentiments I ( than adlmeated errer mom table than they were his—this las Point which must be dis tined) inirlerstalddlecore I even consider whether I shill or not !cFeRt t!!! elretelite r• It the offer ; of its ander thom,eim st uniances, 4/sail,hs.rxitered—s plotter of.rldels 4 4 mtain,some don*, Mom PINF!'s / ril j f ge *W.-787 frlie;0 0 ;e 1 re. , App o rjOem 1 ytifl,leme,lo xop,alo it .tr b robpuld the jet Jle,Ttriltralsttaid should I InsAle r to.mmit of ft. I need ar ten you that there could not be a te t tosiro l bOdlmt to me, ,1 1 4Pthile cat.t/A.O.VPan4A °l i r ktc4rr qeitilr•lt!' *PT of Beie 4 ea f.301 , Mt 1 01694 r, iliMe !klvaP.P!!'"Algr4iPSl/ PRICE SEVENPENC well treated by that family when they employed f•saional man. as a pro- '• I will cettainly be in Dublin on Thursday night at the latest. I have this county hollow, ball this county is not yet gone through, and my majority is already certain. It is inti ussible that there should he a setious contest. You know I would nut deceive you . hut I can now beat Vesey Fitzgerald three to one. No ether per son could stand one hour—the popular excitement and enthwi..m are treater than egret. How wise is Alw.ter Peel and Co. to feud me hack. I destroyed your letter. No human being shall know anything of its contents, front " Your's, most sincerely, " DANIEL O'CONNELL. " David blabony, Esq. Dublin." This letter, together with nnr from my brother, intimating Mr. Shell's having accepted the retainer, having reached me in London, after consulting Lord.. George Beresford I wrote to my brother at folfo - 41 t " London, Union Hotel, 18th June, 1829. 4• Niv DLit Davin—On Monday I received your letter of turday, stating that Mr. Shell agreed to accept a retainer in m Lord George Beresford, for the next Waterford election (as pro posed by you on the authority of my letter of the 10th instant) , and I also received your letter of the 16th instant, enclosing Mr. O'Connell's answer to a similar application made by you to hint. dated Kilrusb, 14th instant. " I have handed Mr. O'Connell's and your letters to Lord George Beresford. and lam desired to request you will state to both Mr. O'Connell and Mr. Shell, that your authority is to ret.itt them respectively, as Counsel for Lord Waterford's interest at the nest election for the county of Waterford. That, of course, it is not intended to compromise the politics of either party. That neither Messrs. O'Connell or Sheil will be more responsible for the politics of the candidate (whether Lord George Beresford, or some other member of the Be esford family, and none are at present thought of but Lord George) than the candidate will be for theirs. All that we expect from them is, what they must feet bound as counsel to give—namely, their zealous support to their client's cause in the usual way by which such proceedings are governed. Mr. Wallace was Counsel on the last election for Lord George Beresford, and will, in all probibility, be retained again ; but surely there was no compromise or bargain for a compromise of political conduct on either side. Upon the question then at issue, no persona (at least in the public eye) differed more than Lord George and Mr. Wallace. Yet Mr. Wallace gave Lord George the full benefit of his talents during the contest. So would Mr. O'Connell or Mr. Shell, If they had been retained as Counsel by Lord George. If this explanation is satisfactory. you will, upon receipt, hand to each of these gentlemen a retainer for the andidate in the interest of the Marquis of Watts ford fur the nest election for the county of Waterford, with twenty guineas each, and as to the fees to be paid, they shall unquestionably be liberal ; and, in all probability, I shall have authority to name them by to morrow's post—possibly by this. I told Lord George my opinion as to what should be their amount, and after hr consults other pr ties, I am to receive my instructions. •• I wish you world say to O'Connell.and Shell, that their ready acquiescence in my proposal, gave great satisfaction, and that I do think it will tend to remove all those animosities which political difference have engendered, not only as between them and their former opponents, but also amongst Irishmen in general. When the leaders at each bide lay down their arms,and chew an anxiety to bury in oblivion past differences, we have a reasonable prospect of enjoying peace and general concord once again—which may Goo grant, is the prayer of " Your affectionate In other, "PEIRCE BIAHONY. " David Blabony. Esq. Dublin. - - On the neat day I wrote my brother the following letter " Union Hotel s 19th June, 1899. " Idle Dias Pavin—l have seen Lord George Beresford this day, on the subject of the Waterford election—l read to his I Ind - ship my letters to you of yesterday, of which be approved ; and I bate now to request that you write a note to Mr. O'Connell, stating that it is his Lordship's desire to secure his professional services at the nest election for the county of Waterford, for such member of Lord Waterford's family as may be a candidate on that occasion for that county—that at pre sent Lord George Beresford is the person selected, and in addition to the 20 guineas retainer, that we are authorised to say—that whether there shall be a contest or not, Mr. O'Connell shall receive 3601. for his fee ; and if there *ball be a contest, 6001. You will write Mr. Shell a similar note, stating, that in addition to his retainer, he shall receive 2001. if 110 contest, and 4001. if there shall be one. his arrangement will. I trust, be satisfactory to each of these gentlemen. It was sug gested -by me yesterday, as under all circumstances, the mkt equitable. " I again repeat. that neither Lord Waterford, or bis frietide, intend in any degree to compromise their politics, by selecting Messrs. O'Connell and Shell for their Counsel ; neither is it to he understood, that either of these gentlemen are expected to com promise theirs by the acceptance of their retainers. But of.course we expect from them, as we should front any other gentlemen of their profession, that bona fide exercise of talent which their duty ' as Counsel obliges them to give in support of their client. It would be an insult to then); ir I doubted (or a moment, that they are ready to make this return for the confidence which is thus placed in them. Indeed, I feel that a greater compliment could nut be paid to their talents and station, than the proposition thus made by a family the have so violently opposed on so many occasions. It is, besides, a strong indication of the disposition of the friends of the Government to give an example of forbearance and forgqfulness. el all that has passed during the late struggle. E'er your s '', " PEIRCE MAIIONY." Upon receipt of those letters, my brother again communicated' with Mr. O'Connell. who, in consequence, wrote as follows : •1 Ilerrioalsuare, 41st June,.1129.. " 3.1 v sae 'Mattotty,—The letter of your brother is (eke uti•- factor yin all its professional details. I entirely aequiescein all he says of professional duty and emolument. " I am also proud of the selection made of me by Lord Water ford u • professional man—the certainty that he and hisianiily concur with all the real friends of Ireland in burying in d% all former fruda, is both sati•faetory and . con-olatory. Fac i aryhumble part, I am impressed with the siiongest cuntriction that the dis tinction between Protestant and Catholic in pulitiess should kw for ever forgotten. _ i• I would Dot, therefore, have it conceived for one moment, that my &dialog to accppt the retainer has any other.spuree than this— that having now ascertained the certainty . i t my rour l yor.chre. lA. nist feel at liberty to be of Counsel fae!my candid sike riding . i tko P'arllinient ; as a Member of Ate Hou se,' 1 coneldffinysel f *retried from being so, because. if there wee, a 41sphediliturn. 'I would bullshit to be ots”tf the judges of that regusn—si That it ffulild.b,v leirieaPilefPrlle !°,P. 10- e n i..V ßl l 4 411 4 bt Ilefatieice nep , ni!‘el„ y oirv..llp be i n?ncw lecdon,iiiiiithe genera 1 P election, i wiii.theil be too ocalpieil for miseit to be abk to assi t .4,