The Express.
London, England, 1848-07-29 00:00:00

former occasion, and learn of them. lie meld tell them what would
be some of the natural thithequences of "the war." Ireland that
affords at any time of late little more than a wevl,'s revivers, could
by a blockade of the ports be Immediately placed under the of its of e
fearful famine. When a her-pound note would not be value sufficient
to procure them a found of bread, when their prichinng harvest is
all but at the door, what of it that would not again be trampled into
the earth might be by the soldiery eel fire to and coesume I to punish
them further. They had Just escaped from two fearful mourns-a, the
famine and pestilence; and did they now long for the sword He
attempted to convince them that they were not enslaved, that what
tted was industry and the Mewing of Gto trod mike them
happy, and told them that although there were in his dioceselftS
clergymen, he thought he was quite safe in saying there were not tire
in favour of the course they were pursuing.
In the evening Mr. 1). came not, which sadly disappointed
the clubs. They broke away sullenly and in anger.
The presidents of the clubs of Cork have addressed the
members, counselling no opposition to the arrest of their
confederates, and also to prevent the police entering the
clubs unless having warrants. The proclamation will doubt-
less alit r this matter:
Brother Repeal, es,—.o act of the imperial lefestit ere bar, before this
time, received the re Opel assent, and is now law; by which the lied Lieu-
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tenant is nuthoristrtl to cause the arrest and imprisonment of any pee
eon suspected to entertain treasonable opinions, and, without prod or
charge of any crime against him, to have him dethined to prison till
the lest of March, 1049. Love of Ireland and a determination to work
for her freedom and prosperity have to often before now been mark
treason be lire rulets, teat you will not be surprised to Ind the 100.
vision.. of this law enforced against those who have meet themu-lice
eontspicuotth for there mgalitica There can be no doubt that persons
whom you value and respect will possibly within a few hours
from the time when you wire this address he seised -
under the act in question. We implore of you to make no attempt to
prevent their arrest. By doing ro con would oily endanger the
cause which yon have on near at heart, and for which you hove
pirated. muck. That muse Is safe if you act as the time requires;
but if lost now, it is lost for ever. Do not for an boor derpmd, or for
a moment relax your exertions. On no account whatever dieeolve
your clubs. They are strictly legal, and you should increase their
numbers and efficiency as much as ponsthle. If the police or other
parties, not members, reek admission to them, refuse it. They have
no authority to corm unless it he given to them by a warrant such no
would entitle them to walk into any private dwelling. We recom-
mend you, however, not to resist them if they attempt to force en
entrance. Finally, our counsel o you is this—be tranquil, but be
active. Increase your efficiency as much as poasible, but attempt 114
violence. If your officers are arrested, elect new one: in their stead,
and await for the advice of those
p you trust and krtow to guide your
further conduct. —Signed by 1.1 residents of clubs.