The Sun.
London, England, 1852-08-24 00:00:00

KEEPING UP THE STEAM.

The "Lord Bishop" of Killaloe (Dr. Vaughan)
has hit upon an ingenious device to keep alive the
smouldering embers of popular excitement against
the Queen's troops by causing a solemn high mass to
be celebrated for the repose of tbt souls of the ill-
fated men who lost their lives in the riots at Six•mile-
bridge. The ceremony is thus briefly described in
the Limerick Examiner :

" Thursday last being the day named by the vene-
rated Bishop of the diocese of Killaloe for the celebra-
tion of an office and high mass for the repose of the
souls of the deceased victims of landlord oppression and
military violence, Six-mile-bridge was the theatre of
solemn proceedings. There was a large body of the
Catholic clergy iu attendance. Many lay gentlemen
took part in the proceedings,>od th© friends of the de-
ceased gave vent to the peat-up feelings which the cir-
cumstances under which their relatives fell had neces-
sarily excited. The congregation we have heard esti-
mated at 4,000, many of whom came from distant parts
of Clare, Limerick, and Tipperary."
No less than thirty priests were present to give
eclat to this studied piece of fanaticism, and among
the group were to be found the now historic names
of Fathers Burke and Chine. The Examiner further
states that—

" After the religious ceremonies were concluded, a
meeting was held in the sacristy of the Catholic church
to make arrangemont3 for promoting a subscription for
the families of the deceased at the bridge. Mr. D. J.
Wilson, who has so humanely exerted himself to aid :he
bereaved families of the deceased, was called to the
chair. The whole of the clergymen who had attended
the ceremony were present, and each and all, with una-
nimous accord, pledged themselves to aid the benevo-
lent object for which they were congregated. The Rev.
Mr. Mahoney, on the part of the Bishop, Dr. Vaughan,
handed in his Lordship's contribution of .st, and the
Rev. Gentleman stated that the venerable prelate would
promote the collection by every means in his power. It
was suggested that the Bishop of Limerick should be
also called upon to pray his Lordship's co-operation.
Mr. D. J. Wilson, and the Rev. Messrs. Quaid and
Clone, were named a deputation for that purpose. Ap-
plication, it was also stated, would be made to the Very
Reverend Dr. Sheehan, V. C., Kilmacduagb, and
Dean Kenny promised, on his behalf, that he would
support their endeavours. Collectors' books were also
distributed in which to record subscriptions in every
district. Mr. M. Talbot is treasurer for Ennis; and it
was announced that Dr. M'llale and other prelates
would subscribe."

With respect to ultelior proceeding 3 as regards the
military, the Examiner supplies the following infor-
mation :

" First, then, it is said that Mr. Keogh, Q.C., and
M.P., will be retained specially to conduct the prosecu-
tion at the ensuing assizes. The whole of the prisoners
may be admitted Lu bail before trial. This can he done
by application to one of the justices of the Queen's
Bench, who out of term sits from week to week in cham-
ber to hear applicatione of this nature. The judge will
fix the amountof bail, which is measured by the circum-
stances of the party and the nature of the crime. The
Crown may at the assizes assume the direction of the
prevention, with or without the consent of the friends ef
the deceased. - But the latter have a right to employ in
aid of the Crown both counsel and attorney, who will
have, of course, the right to take part in the prosecu-
tion, so that justice may be done. In this case, where
no appeal is made to the Crown for funds, it would seem
that the Crown ought not to interfere with the proceed-
ings in the future stages. At the assizes, bills, founded
upon the depositions, will probably be sent before
the grand jury. It is very confidently stated
that that body will throw out those bills; and, in-
deed, this anticipated rejection is made a boast of.
We have more reliance upon the respect of Clare grand
jurors for their solemn obligation. But, should they do
so, the parties charged would, nevertheless, be put upon
their trial; for although it is customary in cases where
coroners' inquisitions are held and verdicts returned at
them to send bills before grand jurors, still if the bills
are rejected the accused may be indicted upon the find-
ing of the corone'r's jury. Thus, in any case, there must
be a trial at the assizes."
The Freeman of this morning furnishes the sub-
joined glowing account of the committal of Mr.
Delmege :
"Ennis, Saturday, Half past Eleven o'Clock.
" Mr. C. Delmege, J.P., against whom a verdict of
Wilful Murder' was found by the Coroner's jury at
Six-mile-bridge, on Wednesday last, has this moment
arrived under a strong escort of the 31 Dragoon Guards,
and been lodged in the county gaol. Though the an-
nouncement of his expected, coming had been made but
half an hour pre .ously, immense crowds assembled
to get a glance at one against whom so much of po-
pular feeling has been aroused, and whose name,
whatever be the final issue of the • proceedings insti-
tuted, will remain for ever linked with the deplorable
tragedy of the 22d of July. Old and young—men,
women, and children—were to La seen rushing with
headlong impetuosity in the direction of the prison, and
some, more anxious than ethers to behold a justice of the
peace a prisoner under a charge of wilful murderdear one
poor end helpless peasantry, proceeded a coma _ bl
distance on the Clare road to await his arrival.
preaching Ennis the walls at either side of the road
were crowded; the outer walls and gate of the prison, as
well as the approaches thereto, were completely
filled
and blocked up, and, as the cortege passed, the groaning
and hooting were loud and continuous. ne . Delmege,
ffi
with the poliee-ocer in charge, was
. in a covered car,
and, on emerging
therefrom the outer yard, the
groaning was renewed with increased vigour, and mixed
up with such epithets asspeedyuprise to you from‘
the ground to the gallows Y High hanging to the Six-
mile-bridge murderer,' &o. Mr. Delmege, who looked
very pale and downcast, was then received by the officer
of the prison; and the crowds separated with marked
manifestations of joy at the event they had just
witnessed. As a proof of the feeling of the people
I may mention, that it having been ascertained that
the driver of the covered car was one of the witnesses
for:the military at Six-mile-bridge, all attempts made by
him to provide atabliug in Ennia were ineffectual. I have
not been able to ascertain what special accommodation,
if any, pas been prepared for Mr. Delmege; but the sol-
diers of the 31st occupy the ordinary cells, with a yard,
apart from the other prisoners. They ere allowed to
procure their own dint, but malt and spirituous liquors
are not permitted. Captain Eager, of the 31st, arrived
here from Limerick yesterday, and visited his brave
men' in prison. There are forty men of the 47th sta-
tioned within the prison for the protection' of the ac-
cused soldiers."

STATE O TRADE
The following is condensed from. the weekly trade
report of the Freeman's Journal:—
" The aspect of affairs this week is much more
hopeful than for some time past. The west er
potato
has been very favourable, the accounts
_or the-ebbers in
greatly changed for the better, and
corn have been completely caught,
tities of foreign corn and flour
a very poor
consithdheservaijobgle qouenenn-
bought for this market, which will give
th s
i vreek, and
return. Shares have been buoyant
plessant. Notwith-
altogether things look much
standing, however, the considen:raeolEe
be,.311. little er no
hasri in many articles
of produce on the other side, there
here, although. the
animation in the prothico
tln3aKtii.ly. The long. cont inued
consumption goes veryhes
depression insomeon. leading articles is'almost un-
of
t tinues to be very well sustehed
un-
accountable. Credit con, n
suspensions in the Llightest
and we do not hear of
..A y
degree worthy
ofenodut7ies for the week are 17,250/.
"The Custo
imcorresponding week last year, giving a
against 19,600 ~ 1
The receipts on tea are 7,200/.;
decrease of 2,350 .
2 4001.• refined ditto, 3001; wine,
Muscovado.
.sugar,ol,. ,
4 200/ • ;0 '1
1001.; spirits, 50 ~ tobacco, , •, maLet wine
9001. The receipts from the sth of July lastto date
are 115, rsot .; same time last year, 124,6004; decrease,
9,4501,
~ The Irish bank returns appear in lust night's Gazette,
and do not offer any feature of interest, the figures be-
ing almost identical with last month. The bullion i'a