The Express.
London, England, 1848-06-09 00:00:00

IRELAND.

DvaTax, JUNE 7.

The committee of the Repeal Association met to-
d.ty to consider the programme of action assented to
by the sub-committees of the Hall and Confederation
on Saturday last. Considerable discussion ensued,
and many objection', were made by the more grave
members of the committee on the responsibility they
must incur if they entered an association with gen-
tlemen who were neither guarded in their language
er is their acts. On the other hand,it was staid that
such men as now held aloof from Confederation and
Hall—men of prudence, character, and weight—would
nter the new combination, and would overbear the
more violent. Finally, the latter party in the
committee prevailed, it is said, and at a late hour this
evening the basis of amalgamation was agreed to
without modification. The association will be
within the law," and its contemplated operation
will be by the " combined operation of opinion."
Mr. Meagher was brought " up" to-day before the
magistrates of Henry-street police-office for an assault
un a policeman, and was sentenced to a fine of 5./.. or
two months' imprisonment. Another offender was
punished in a similar penalty. The pecuniary. mulct
in both cases was paid, but did not long remain out-
side the pockets of the defendants, for a number of
sympathising barristers and attorneys in the hall of
the Four Courts quickly collected 101., and handed
over the proof of their fraternity in liquidation of
the fine.
The north riding has "demonstrated" against the
"jury packing." There was a meeting in Nenazh
yesterday. the resolutions were strong, but the
laseimbly.very thin.
The vice-guardians of the Kilkenny union lately
applied to the Poor law Commissioners for assistance
to enable seventy or eighty families of distressed
weavers to emigrate to some British colony. The
commissioners refer the vice-guardians to the rates,
since there is no fund at their disposal to enable them
to comply. with the proposal.
The Irish Felon is to make its first appearance on
the 24th inst. The prospectus, which was published
to-iay, contains the following items
Th .t the Irish people have 5 jug and indefeasilde right
to 'ld., island, and to all the moral and material wealth and
resnuras to. reol, to plaheS6 ',rid govern the same for their
owa use, maintenmoe, comfort, and honour as a state. Ihat

*very free man ought to have arms and to practise the use of
them. That an goal thing can come from the English par.
Bement or government. That the dignity of an Irish felon
to British rule is higher, more glorious, and more mord
than the title of king, queen, judge, or juryman.
There are unfavourable reports from Limerick to-
day of the stir eof health of Mr. Smith O'Brien. His
medical attendants are apprehensive that an abscess
has formed near the kidneys.
The proteatants of Drogheda have presented an
address to the Lord Lieutenant, deprecating the re-
peal agitation.
The Nenagh Savings Bank has stopped payment.
The lipperary Vindicator says:
We do not know the exact amount of its liabilities, which
are raid to be eatenaive. It is said, too, that the assets will
nearly cover them. Blame, we are informed, is thrown on
the late actunry, Mr. John Lyndon, who has left Nesmith ;
the hooks are understood to be in a very irregular and con-
fused state. The trustees have come to the resolution of
postponing business for the present, until the pass-books and
the ledger he compared. IVe are assured that the ulti
mate lo:s to tho depositors will be trifling.

HENRY STREET POLICE OFFICE.
Mu. T. F. Maaostere—Dr. Kelly entertd the office to
day as half-past ten, end atter the disposal of a few unite.
portant charges, the case of Mr. Meagher was called on.
Police.cere table 147 C deposed as follows . —The police
had received orders to watch the issuing of the Grattan Club
from their rooms. Between levee end eight o'clock, the
club left their rooms to proceed to the meeting at the Music
Hall, when the superintendent, addressing Mr. Meagher,'
who winked at its head, told him he could not allow them '
to pass ail • body, but that they might proceed singly. Mr.
Meagher: issiated on going [on, and attempted to form his
way, and in doing so jostled violently against him and other
constables. Upon his doing so he caught hold of Mr.
Meagher, who struck him nn the left breast ; upon which he
took him into custody. Mr. Mesgher called him a b:aek-
guard, and said that if he had his pinel with him he would
shoot him through the head.
Superintendent M'Carthy corroborated the last witness.
Mr. E. O'Reilly then gave evidence for the defence. He
dep;sted that he walked with Mr. Meagher at the head of
the club when the police interfered Mr. Meagher and be
agreed before they left the club-room, that if they received
any obstruction front the police they would separate, and
proceed sin.:ly to the meeting. At the time Mr. Meagher
was stopped by the policeman he was proceeding in his way
as a single individual, end was at least three yards in
front of his isompanions. The constable seined him by the
throat, in order to prevent hint passing, and then, he be-
lieved, Mr. Mesgher struck him. He did not, however, see
the blow. Before he was stopped Mr. Meagher expressed
his wish to be allowed to pas• as an individual ; end I posi
theta' swear that be was stopped before he attempted to
shove his way through.
Mr. James M'Corinick, when the testament was placed in
his band, stated that as he was a Roman catholic he wished
to inf ism his worship of it, in case be had any objection to
rece7e Lis evidence. He was under the impression that his
evidence might be objectrei to on Ne ground of his religion.
Mr. Dillon (for defendant I—Your disqualification as •
Roman catholic is merely from serving on juries.—The ma-
gistrate said he must condemn the observations of Mr. APCor.
mkt, and of Mr. Dillon also, as highly indecorous and im-
proper.
the nitncs, was then sworn, and deposed, amongst other
facto, that Mr. Meagher did not assault the constable until
he had bees violently seized by the throat by him. -•
The msgietrste then delivered judgment, and, after •
lengthened c,comentary, imposed a penalty on the psi.
serer of 6/ , or two months' imprisonment.
Mr. Meagher said he wished to observe that he regretted
having maids use of the violent expressions he had given ut-
teiance to on the occasion of the usault, which he would
never hue made but under the strongest feelings of excite.
ment ; but lie wished also to state emphatically that he did
not regret hairier employed force in the assertion of his right
as a citizen to walk the streets, and, if necessary, be would
not hesitate to do so again.
Another member et the Grattan Confederate Club, named
John Byrne, was charged by constable 194 C with having
committed an assault upon his on the same occasion, and the
offence having been proved his worship inflicted oo him the
same fine, 61., or two month' imprisonment.
Both parties at once paid the hoes and were discharged
from custody.
AN INSI'LLTOR or POLICR AND Two CON4TABLES sear
FOR TRIAL TO SESSlONS.—lnspector Walpele and two COR•
stables of the A division appeared to answer the complaint of
Mr. James M'Cormick, for nilfal and malicious trespass
The ctlainant is proprietor and pr eater of a weekly
stampedor paper, called the IrishNo
how!! Guard, and the
charge irought against the police constables and inspector
was for Laving torn from his shop window placards relating
to the said publication. Proof was given of the circumstances
attending the taking down the placards; the charge was un-.
denied by the defendants, but the inspector and Mr. Superin-
tendent Walsh justified the act on the plea of orders to that
effect from the commissioners. After a lengthened hearing,
the magistrates decided that the wrier of the placards on
complainant's shop window was not an offence at either
cemmon or statute law ; that there was nothing seditiouo or
indecent in the character of the document, whatever might
be the character of the publication to which it referred, sad
that if there was obstruction by it to the public thorough-
fare it was consequential sad not direct, and therefore not
chargeable as against Mr. M'Cormick. Under these
cumstances the bench decided on sending the inspector and •
his subordinates for trial to the city sessions. Informations
were accordingly sworn by Mr. M.Cormick and his sister.

TRH BISHOPRIC or Coax.—lt was generally stated in
College, yesterday evening, that Dr Sadlier had been pro-
moted to the bishopric of Cork ; to-day, however, the friends
of the venerable gentlemen say that the announcement is at
least premature, if not without foundation.

IILI9II Paw:ca.—T. e (Glowing table represents the
quantities of the several qualities of butter inspected at the
Cork Weigh-house during the last six years. The numbers
are half-hundred weights
2n4m. 3rd.. 4th. dubs. 6tha.
190-411 ..... ...1111=7-87.794-57.846-31,9C--14.3C-3.271;
1843--44. ...... .79.7D5—W7M—A.5.479--31'007 9,799-1,702
1f644-46....... 176.11114-43.3u3—53.552-21.306-10,1437-1,746
1445-46........03.072-91474R—:1.347—N,832 8.581-1.174
1446-47 64.44.3-94.:03-435,102—M,724 11,111-1.074
144 T —4O . 57995-1.812

The improvement in the years 1845 7 are attributable to the
superior guility of salt with which the article had been pre-
pared, and which is mant.factured in the city of Cork. The
imported article was found on aralysis to contain a large
portion ol magnesia, which gave to the butter a strong acid
and disagreeable taste.

SCOTLAND.
EDINBURGH, JUNI 8.
Last night a meeting of the inhabitants of Glasgow
took place, under the auspices of the Electoral Asso-
ciation. The resolutions carried were as under
I. That the severe and protracted embarrassments expe-
rienced by the whole of the industrious classes of Great
Britain and Ireland; are to a great extent the result of class
legislation.
2. That this meeting, composed of the middle and opera-
tive classes, desires and will seek to obtain, 1., the employ-
ment of the most vigorous and peaceful agencies, an exten-
sion of the basis of parliamentary represetration.
3. That while we attach great importance to the intima-
tion given by A: r. Hume of his intention to bring before the
notice of the House of Commons, on the 20th instant, the
defective state of the representation, and regari it as a
pledire of Lie earnestness t.) effect a breach in its present ano.
rmslous condition, we are nevertheless convinced that the
dictates of justice and enlightened policy alike require the
political etdranchisement of every sane-minded man of 21
years of ege, unconvicted of crime, and that nothing short of
a practical recognition of this righteous principle will satisfy
the great body of the people.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—Last evening Mdlle.
Lind performed the pert of Adina, in the " Elisir el'Amore."
Thin, we have heard, in one of her own favourite parts, and
she certainly acts and sings it very admirably ; but, having
seen her in it, we retain our previous impression that it is
too slight, both in its dramatic and musical structure, to
afford lull scope for her powers, either vocal or dramatic.
Still, there in a charm (often indescribable) in everything
she dee% which is found irresistible ; and though the enthu-
siasm of the audience was not immediately awakened, yet,
before the end of the opera it rose to its usual pitch and was
expressed with the usual vehemence. In the ear'ier part
of the piece we could not Lelp thinking that her acting was
somewhat too studied and painstaking; and Adirio, in
place of bring a coquette of nature's own making, larked u
if ace were elaborately assuming a character that did not
belong to Ler. The picture was exceedingly clever, and
full of ingenious little traits—especially in the duet with her
lover, in which she makes game of the prior lad's rueful com-
plaints—but it was somewhat too like a ;due of acting. It
TM not till the second act, when the little flirt discovers
that she has a heart, and feels how much she has
wronged the man she loves, that Jenny Lind's
peculiar beauties began to shine forth. Adina's scene
of excitement with Dr. Dulearnaro, when she has
heard of her lover's enlistment. was as impassioned in ex-
pression as brilliant in "realisation; and the subsequf nt
Beene, when she puts into Nemorir.o'n hand his discharge
from ths regiment, was perhaps as beautiful as anything
Mdlle. Lind has ever dent. Her air, " Prendi per me. '
wan a atream of the most exquisite embellishments, like a
burst of feeling unutterable by words, and seeking vent in
inarticulate sounds; and the rapturous jay expressed in the
tom:intim' seemed to excite a sympathetic emotion through.
out the theatre. When the curtain fell, the house rang
with aelismatione, which did not cease till ebe had appeared
three times before the audience. The risers, altogether, was
admirably performed. Clardoni is a perfect representative
of the rustle lover ; and the beautiful air, " Una furtive
lagrima" (the gem of the opera, and worthy of Mozart for
melody, eapression, and instrumentation), was sung by him
with the utmost sweetness end feeling. Bellelti gave more
than usual important* to the character of Bekore. His fine
martial song in the second act wan warmly encored.
Lablache's humour, in the part of Dr. Dukamero, was as
rich, exuberant, and successful as ever. The theatre was
orowted to exam in every part.

NAVAL.
ANIUNALTY, JUNB B.—APPOINTEINTS.—Commander :
Lord P. Resell; Llentaaanta : U. Ear riot and W.U. Lack; Mutat : L
SisiA ; Parser : J. B. Mcoriznan ; Clack: IL DILAIO2k • Clolllol.Alieja2 10
V. H. 11.11rsold ; Danner E. Johnson ; Boatorain : W. Rowe; and

Carpenter :J. Brown-all appointed to Tweed. 16..-Commander N.
Tansittart ; Lieutenants :.1. Kidd and N. T. Dent: Awing-Muter :
R. J. Hooper; Paytnalaat and rumor : Henna; Master's-Awiletant
J. Barra; Cork: C. T.HOM. Clerk's.Aesistant : Y. (diver ; Grinner
J. C. /tattoo ; and noanwsla : T. inigit-all sppointed to Frolic. In.
-Commander :E. M. Lyon@ ; Lieutenant: It. It. Hattowes; Acting.
Muter O. B. V. Swains; Actin Purr?: R. J. Wiggins; Muter's.
Assistant: W. H. Bradley; Cleric: U. Pangrlty ; Clerk'r-Aleignuit:
V. J. Blake; Gunner J. R. Taylor ; Boatswain : J. Armstrong; sad
Carpenter : W. Jae- -all appointed to the Hoop Pilot, 12. -Com:
mender: 0. W. Smith; Uritteoaat : T. C. Cbolmeley; Muter: 0.
A. Waters; Acting-rinser : W. north= ; Clerk's-Assistant : Ft.
Jailinal; Boatswain :.1. Mortal/ton : and Acting-Carpenter : W.
phlmmp-ell appointed to the sloop Helene, 16..-Lieutenant end
Commander : W. Lory; Master :J. 1/rrectide ; AssistantAngeon 0.
Ineedon ; MeetreaAsaistants : N. Libby and J. G. Mitehmon; end
Canner : J. Lush—all appointed to the brig Expel; 6.—thapiain
T. W. Bennett, to Bellerophon.- ticoond Muter:. J. 0. Farrell,
to Ocean.

Abraham " (8 Heiman, 698), in which Lord Langdale said
that in such a case the plaintiff ought to take an application
to the court respecting the mita, instead of proceeding with
the suit after all its objects bad been obtained. lie also re-
: (erred to " Winter o. Visetelly " (Legal Observer for April
27), in which the Vice-Chancellor of England seed upon
this anthority.—Mr. Wilmot, for the company, opposed the
' motion, and cited " Yam v. Pries" (2 Coflyer, 190).—
The Vice. Chancellor said he had known cases go no far as to
stay proceedings at the instance of &plaintiff without making
' the plaintiff pay costs, but he knew none where the plaintiff
bad received costs under such circumstances. In the case
referred to before Sir L. Shadwell there was an agreement
between the parties as to the costs. The defendants were
entitled to put in an answer which they might read on the
question of mate The motion must be refused, miming the
oats of It