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London, England, 1846-08-12 00:00:00

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SPORTING IN TELLIGENCE.

CHELMSFORD RACES.—TUESDAY.
A Swenstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 50 added. Three yrs
old, 7,;t 51b ; four, Bst 71b ; five, 9st llb ; six and aged,
98t 31b; ,~tares and geldings allowed 31b, winners extra.
The winner to be sold for 120 sovs., and the second to save
air.
stake. Heats, the New Mile.
air. Pettit's Alvani,w, 5 yrs (Pettit, jun.) 1 1
kr. G. Dodson's Libation, 3 yrs
kr. Wood's Maid of Auckland, aged 7 3
kr. G. Ongley's Symmetry, 4 yrs
Ir. Hawkes's Primrose, 3 yrs
Mr. Greville's Deerchase, 3 yrs ...............
)4r. Cope's Energy, 4 yrs
T• Riggin's Alice, 5 yrs
he Chelmsford Stakes of 25 sovs. each, 10 ft, with 50
added. The second to save his stake. Once round and
y a distance.
rki Exeter's Sis to Pergularia, 3 yrs, 6st 71b ... (Gilson) 1
rd Exeter's Wee Pet, 6 yrs, Bst 71b
14. r. Shelley's Hawkesbury, 4 yrs, 7st 71b
-4°ll. G. Ongley's Mystery, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b ... ........ ...
The tr Won by eight lengths.
bale..yland's Stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 50 added, for
Yrs old • colts, Bst 51b • fillies, Bst 31b. About
kt.a-rnile. ' ' lion‘: ?Ipe's bf by Cardinal Puff—Jinglepot's dam(Mann) 1
The i. Ongley's Maid of Athens, 2 yrs
fo '111) Stakes of 10 sovs. each. Three yrs old, 7st llb ;
~,tlr, Bst 71b ; five, 9st 21b ; six and aged, 9st 61b ; mares
SOO4 geldings allowed
_3lbs. The winner to be sold for
41r. Tzll°‘'s, if demanded, &c. Three miles.
air. "k`4l4'kes's Red Leg, 3 yrs
air, rgle's Fama, aged 2
3
kr, c'clo-o's Libation, 3 yrs
• Shelley's Haw k` bury,
on by half a length.

it
i,WOLVERHAMPTON RACES.—TUESDAY.
it, ..-e Produce Stakes of 10 sovs. each. Once round.
kr: The Produce
Romance, Bst
7 Ir
11, N`ov's Mariet Bst 2
"er immptonta, Stakes of 25 sovs. each, and 100 added.
. Twice round and a distance.
1 _atr•PaeirrklauSs Inheritress, Bst 51b 1
'.4111 W.._ 3 Dulcet, 6,t 101 b
Th mttesley na Burgundy, sst 121 b 3
Ran :' Lediea, p
In th urse of 50/., Once round and
a distance, was
ree heats by Mr. Godson's Susannah.
The Trial Stakes did not fill.

The cRECEIVED THIS DAY.I
11.. Tr WOLVERHAMPTON RACES.—TtrEsDAT.
—4O Prod--`stakes of 5 sous. each, and 30 added, did not fill.
Is Nt. el" Stakes of 10 sovs. each, and 25 added, for colts,
li—or. %Cu, and fillies, Bst 31b. Once round. (13 Subs.)
r' trirte,"o Romance—allowed 3lb (Arthur) 1
'la J. Plows Marietta—allowed 31b
.the f 'ke'd Auricula
Ssu .0110 wing also started but were not placed :—Mr.
i.r,VBCharlotte (31b)—Mr. J. Stubbs's Hyacinth (31b)
agsttetti„,?BtYn's Chartist—Mr. B. Minor's Augustus.
It„--_.b"""-2 to 1 agst Auricula, 3 to 1 agst Marietta, 7 to 2
Aue-uance, and 1 agst Augustus.
'144 Metila made running to the distance, where Romance
be warietta took *t up, the former winning by a length.
oni„°,lverhampt
1 Stakes of 25 Soya. each, 15 ft, and 5
the.' if declared,alnvith the Tradesmen's Purseof 1001..addedl
Sp second saves his stake. Twice round and a dis. (5
tjr. A/.,3, 4 of whom declared.)
alr. p:Kitanes Inheritress, 6 yrs, Bst 51b ... (Templeman) 12.
kr• errft a Dulcet, 4 yrs, Gst 10lb
e.,1,..he. ifto4iinoiws
ißllurgundy, 3 yrs, sst 121 b
alorick,B ~,!, also -started but were not placed :—Sir
Dart,_ 4 ""("93Y. 6 vrs, Bst 41b ; Mr. Meeson's The
-.nuer,Yars. 7st ; Mr. Bell's Winesour, 6 yrs, Bst 71b ; Mr.
tett. Golden Bee,3 yrs, 4st 111 b.
1 tiding-3 to 1 agst Dulet 5 t 1 agst Inheritress; sto
Golden Bee; and 7 tco
1; agstu Winesour.
Won by a neck.

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.....on
t, :D ENTERTAINMENTS AT TLIE MANSION ROUSE.
will e4O 19% inst., the Lord Mayor and the Lady 4 tar ertain her Majesty's Ministers, and their ladies?
will
'lowifet Party of the nobility, at dinner. About ISO 4
Mayoress
Nturcl° a most splenflid entertainment. On Thursday and
Rive , 4,Y next his Lordship and the Lady Mayoress v. Lll also
A Piendid entertainmentS.
-.44p0....
of tit ~...TBIENTS IN THE EX'CISE.--By the promotion
titae, 'aternan, tile chief clerk in the Excise-office, to the
htcon:Solicitor in that department, the chief clerkship has
41%Ittt vaeaut. M
Mr. ....ayon,r. Proctor, tbr many years engaged as as •
Dr. In 3
.to the late has become the sueeeesor of
Poiote4 Ile.man, and Mr. Dwelly, second clerk, has been ap,
W
:qv 412utemplation. n the room of Mr. Proctor: Several otl,ler changes

IRELAND.
REPEAL ASSOLIATION.
DUELLN, AUGUST 10.—The weekly meeting of the Asso-
ciation was held this day. Mr. O'Connell was present. The
attendance was very numerous, and considerable anxiety
was manifested to hear what had been the decision of the
committee with regard to the illation. It was also believed
that some new accessions of a respectable character to the
movement would be announced.
On the motion of Mr. O'CONNELL the chair was taken by
J. C. Fitzpatrick, Esq., barrister.
The CHAIRMAN briefly addressed the meeting, thanking
it for the honour conferred upon him by placing him in that
honourable position. He regarded the distinction as a com-
pliment upon him by the committee in consideration of the
part which he had lately taken, in the absence of better
men, for the stistentatisn of the real interests of the country.
Mr. O'CONNELL rose and moved the suspension of the
standing orders, to enable him to move that the committee
of the Association be directed to prepare a petition to the Le-
gislature against any renewal cf the Arms Bill.—(Cheers.)
It was with the deepest regret that he (Mr. O'Connell)
perceived that the subject lissd been brought before the
House, but still he had some reason for believing that the
measure proposed by the Government was not understood
in this country ; on Wednesday next, however, they would
be in full possession of its nature. He would, therefore,
propose that the committee should not meet till they bad
all the facts before them. If they were not satisfactory,
petitions should at once be adopted, imploring of the Go-
verninent not to renew that nefarious Act.—(Cheers.) He
had no doubt but in Dublin alone 50,000 signatures would
be attached to such a petition in one day.—(Hear, hear.)
In conclusion, he moved that the committee should meet
on Wednesday. The Honourable Gentleman then pro-
ceeded to say that there was another subject which he
wished to bring under the consideration of the Association,
and which was of infinitely more importance than any-
thing connected with the Arms Bill. It related to the
recent conduct of some Roman Catholics in the north of
Ireland—(Hear, hear)—and which deserved severely to be
reprobated. The Orangemen, it appeared, had lately, in
the course of their insane " marchiags" (as they were called),
committed several horrible outrages which loudly called for
a Government investigation.—(Hear, hear.) But the fact
of these outrages, atrocious as they were, having been com-
mitted was no reason why the Catholics should interfere
with the savages who perpetrated them. The Orangemen, if
prosecuted, were sure of an acquittal, as no Orange jury
would find them guilty. It was not so with the Cat holies—
innocent or guilty, they were sure to be convicted. The Hon.
Gentleman having read several documents in connexion with
the affair, concluded by moving that the repeal wardens of
the south be directed to use their influence in the prevention
of outrage, and likewise that Mr. Steele be deputed to exhort
the Roman Catholics of Ulster not to interfere in any way
with the proceedings of the Orangemen.
Mr. O'CoNNELL here wished to announce, and he trusted
his friends of the press—(Cheers)—would notice it, he had
been again tormented with an anonymous letter. Fifty times
in his life had he declared that he had an utter contempt for
such productions; for if the writer's name were worth giving,
he would be sure to give it.—(Laughter.) It was a very
lengthy document, and was dated "Camberwell, Aug. 6th."
The writer had taken immense trouble with it, but he (Mr.
O'Connell) would show them hew little trouble he had in
getting rid of it. [The Hon. Gentleman here tore the docu-
ment amidst much laughter.] He would next hand in V. the
subscription of Constantine J. Smith, who had heretofore been
deterred from becoming a member by the conduct of the
Young Ireland party.—(Cheers.) His next duty was to read
the following letter :
" Reform Club, Friday, Aug. 7, 1846.
" My dear Sir,—Although you affirm that a public letter
does not often carry conviction, I am sure you will not be
sorry to hear that your letter to me has done so.
" Last Monday's proceedings at Conciliation Hall have con-
vinced me that the principle of moral force has been finally
adopted by the Association, and I therefore no longer hesi-
tate in enrolling myself a member.
"Inclosed is a:five-pound note, for my first year's subscrip-
tion; and I am, my dear Sir, most faithfulliyours,
" CECIL LAWLESS."
As Mr. O'Connell pronounced the name, with great em-
phasis, the entire auditory rose en masse, and cheered loudly
for several minutes. The cheering having subsided.
Mr. O'CONNELL said he had the honour to move that the

Hon. Cecil Lawless should be enrolled a member'of the Loyal
National Repeal Association.—(Cheers.) He- would also
move that his letter should be inserted on the minutes; and
he took that opportunity of expressing his heartfelt delight
that Mr. Lawless had joined the cause of repeal. Fifty years
ago his father had been imprisoned for loving Ireland too well ;
but his nine months' imprisonment had only created a
more fervent affection for his native land. The real
reason why he had been sent to prison by Lord Clare
was well known. A poor man was drinking at a well
by the roadside, when a Scotch dragoon rode up, and
asked him " why he dared to be out so late." The man
replied that part of the district was not proclaimed;
but he brought him to a turnpike, and there cut him down.
--(Oh, oh.) Lord Cloncurry with difficulty had prosecuted
the miscreant, but Lord Norbury had told the jury to acquit
him.—(Disapprobation.) From that hour Lord Cloncurry
had registered a vow in heaven to look for the good of Ire-
land. He was an excellent man, and a good landlord ; one
on the surface of whose property there had been no ruffle,
while all Limerick had been disturbed. He (Mr. O'Coanell)
was rejoiced that his son had joined the ranks of " Old Ire-
land." He had now the honour to move that Thomas
Maher, Esq., born that morning, and presented to him by
his excellent friend, Mr. Maher, should be enrolled a member
of the Association.—(Cheers and laughter.) He was not very
old, but he was not a Young Irelander.—(Cheers.)
A Voice—He may be worse.—(Order.)
Mr. STEELE read a letter from the Right Rev. Dr. Coen, en-
closing 401., and expressed his gratitude for the high honour
which had been done him by selecting him to submit it to
the Association.
On the motion of Mr. O'CONNELL, the letter was inserted
on the minutes.
Mr. STEELE also submitted some communications from the
Rev. Dr. MacGennis, P.P., of Clones, and presented several
addresses to Mr. O'Connell from various parts of Ireland, ex-
pressive of the utmost confidence in his wisdom and integrity.
Mr. O'CONNELL suitably acknowledged the honour which
had been done him, and expressed his conviction that by the
exertion of constitutional agitation they might ultimately
hope for a restoration of their domestic Legislature. With
the adhesion and co- operation of the Catholic clergy, there
was every reason to believe that no violence or outrage would
ever occur, and that the people would be restrained' within
the bounds of moderation.
Mr. O'CoNNELL again rose, and read a communication'
from the Rev. Dr. Burke, enclosing 201.; repeal rent. The
constituency of Clonmel had done him (Mr. O'Connell) the
honour of entrusting him with the selection of a candidate to
fill the vacancy which was about to occur in the representa-
tion of that borough. He considered the electors of Clonmel
were fully qualified to select a candidate, but if they should
consider his presence necessary in order to support the cause
of repeal, he should most willingly go down. In conclusion,
the Hun. Gentleman read a letter from Cashel, enclosing 581.
rent, including the subscription of his Grace the Most Rev.
Dr. Slattery, Archbishop of Cashel, likewise the resolutions.
Mr. JOHN O'CONNELL then addressed the Association
relative to the notice of motion given by his father in Par-
liament for an inquiry into the effects of the union on Ire-
land, and concluded by moving " that a committee should
be appointed for the purpose of preparing documents for the
use of members during the discussion of Mr. O'Connrll's
motion in Parliament." In doing this they were taking a
leaf out of the book of the Anti Corn-law -League, as the
League had taken a leaf out of their book. They took their
leaf by forming an association and holding public meetings.
He would take his leaf by the distribution of small publica-
tions to enlighten the public mind. He hoped the com-
mittee would be able to digest the invaluable matter that
had been collected from the labours of former committees, in
order to show the grievous evils arising from the union
and the irresistible necessity of its being repealed.
Mr. O'Connell here handed in several sums of money,
including the remaining half-notes of 901., forwarded during
the precediag week, in addition to 131. from thirteen Roman
Catholic clergymen by Bishop Cantwell. Having read :a
letter,of Mr.
which the writer expressed his regret at the seces-
sionr Mr. Smith O'Brien, and a hope that he would rejoin
the Association,
Mr. O'COWNELL said he heartily concurred in the hope
that Mr. O'Brien would still join them. They.hadnot se-
parated from him, but he had thought it right in his judg-
ment to separate from them, and vihenever he could bring
his mind to join them on the principle of moral force, never
did man receive a more enthusiastic reception than he
should. It would not be worthy of the Association
if they sacrificed their principles for any private indi-
vidual. There was a marked distinction—as marked as
that of day from night—between physical force and moral
persuasion. They would fling all idea of physical force to
the idle winds, and would act on moral persuasion alone.
It was that which obtained emancipation; it was that by
which Cobden had carried the repeal of the corn-laws; and
it was by that alone that they would carry the repeal of
the union. It was then late, but he would not allow them
to separate without offering them some considerations on
the present state of political affairs. They had been for-
merly laughed at in England, they had been met by taunts,
but a new era had now dawned, and there was now an uni-
versal wish throughout England to remedy the mischief
and palliate the wrongs of Ireland.—(Cheers.) His object
was to ameliorate the condition of the people, firstly of the
poorer classes, the labourer and the manufacturer—those
men who bad no other resource but the strength that their
Maker had given them ; and then his object was to amelio-
rate the condition of the entire of the people. It was said
that the English Parliament was ready to assist them. They
were ready to assist the Government. He was anxious to
obtain good for the people, and enjoy it when they got it.
That was the basis of his exertions. He felt bound to state
what was the condition of the people of Ireland—" it was
worse than that of any people of Europe," as was proved by
Lord Devon's Commission. Those were not the words of a
demagogue, or of a man fabricating
the words of Lord Devon in his report, subscribedgrievances tthoebyyv.ti-erre.
but
He was
repeating the words of the n
Redington, the present Secretary at
atthceoCnatinstlies:
might be said, " non meo hic sermo
Gentleman then proceeded to advert to the resources of the
l" The Honourable
country, and their utter inutility, arising from the decay of
trade, and proceeded to say it was his duty to restore
prosperity to the country. Now that the spirit of the dream
of the Times had been changed, it condescended to talk
rationally to him, and be was ready to admit the reason of
what it said—" that he ought to join the Government in
carrying out these measures of good." He was ready :
guilelessly, zealousy, and unremitting would he devote him-
self to do so. Ther e was, however, a question between the
Times and him as to how this good was to be carried out.
He said that it would be by the instrumentality of a legis-
lature in College-green. That was his answer to the Times
when it said that " it was not necessary for him to look for
repeal." Let but a year elapse and he would prove the
Times to be wrong—he would clearly demonstrate that the
Government could not assist Ireland. He saw a threatening
of this breaking out in the protectionist party. They would
be thwarted by party faction feuds, and their best endea-
vours would fall to the ground. But it WA.9 right that he
should not deal in general terms—it was right that he
should show what he expected. There were then three
distinct topics—the first, as regarded religion, involving
education, the second regarded political rights, and the
third referred to the relation between landlord and
tenant. On the subject of religion they did not re-
quire any connexion with the state, they did net
want that their clergy should become pensioners of
any government, nor subject to the bribery of the
Castle or the seducery of St. James's. The Catholic
prelates bad frequently declared that they never would
accept a Government provision, the middling clergy had
repeated that declaration, and the people were content to
have the clergy as they were, and would never consent to
their becoming the minions of power or the bribed servants
of the state. It was said in England that the Government
wanted to create an establishment for the Roman Catholic
clergy ; but they could not, should not do it; and he cau-
tioned them against making the attempt, for they could do
nothing more calculated to afford to the people a worse spas
ciraen of treachery. They were content with their church
as it wasp they were ready to support it, and they did sup-
portor individual, therefore, who son-
it in a mariner truly wonderful, considering the poverty
of the nation. Any sSes4 ,of
e t of the Roman Catholic-
gratislated themselves On 144 at deceived them.
clew hecogthiks the peueivivat t.tt 1k!

h hs eel vweos
uml
do s t
refeegr rteog
ti ohues
clauses in that Act of an oppressive nature should be strucke religion
out. He alluded particularly to the mortmaiu clause.—
(Hear, hear.) All he required was that this should be
_con-
sidered on Catholic principles, as he insisted that ashn3o-unla t
ea-
, sure affecting Protestant or Presbyterian interests be
considered on Protestant and Presbyterian principles. Par-
tiality to none—fair play to all.—(Cheers.) It was also de-
sirable that the charter of the national schools should be re-
considered, with a view of placing Catholie children more
immediately under the control of the Roman Catholic bishop.
He was prepared to accede the same power to those who dif-
fered from him in religion. The national system of education
could not be effective unless the alteration he suggested were
adopted.—( Hear, hear.) He insisted likewise on a revi
sion of the " Infidel Colleges" Act. He likewise wished this
1 measure to be considered on Catholic principles. The Roman
Catholic hierarchy had protested against that measure, and
1 their remonstrances should be attended to. They believed
that any system of education which had not religion for
its basis must be fatal, and they consequently refused their
sanction to the Government scheme. They saw the
effects of Government schools in Prussia and in
France on the morals of the people, and they were
determined to protect the youth of Ireland from such dims-
' trous consequences. On the part of the people of Ireland
he (Mr. O'Connell) declared that unless the Government
atmheenlrdiesdn tpheaotpiAe._ct.(ctlhieeyercsoouldTnhoetrehowpaestoanwoitnhtelriephoienatrtcsono-f
nected with religion to which he wished to call the attention
of the executive—the necessity of attaching chapels for
! Roman Catholic purposes to the different workhouses
1 throughout the country. The utility of them must be ob-
-1 vious to any one acquainted with the Irish character.
Public opinion called for the re-consideration of the Marriage
Act. Through some blunder this Act, which was intended
to give freedom of conscience to the Presbyterians, had be-
come, by the decision of same of the judges, a trap for
the Catholic clergy. (The Honourable Gentleman explained.
the nature and tendencies of the Act.) The amendment of
that measure was one of the first things he should press on
the attention of the Legislature; and in doing so he had the
sanction of the bishops. The next point to which he would
refer was the Established Church. The people were perfectly
ready to give the Government reasonable time for effecting
such changes as were absolutely necessary ; but they did ex-
pect that it would be reduced to the actual wants of the Pro-
testants. In saying this, however, he wished it to be under-
stood that vested rights should be scrupulously respected,
and that no clergyman should be deprived of the, advantage
which he at present enjoyed, but should continue in full pos-
session of it during the period of his life. To act in any way
contrary would be arrant robbery —(Cheers.) The Hon.
Gentleman proceeded to enumerate his demands on the Go-
vernment. In the first place he implored of them not to make
any attempt to bribe the Roman Catholic clergy; secondly,
he required an alteration in the Bequests Act ; thirdly, a re-
vision of the charter of the national schools ; fourthly, amend-
ments in the "Infidel Colleges" Act; fifthly, an alteration in
the Marriage Act—a law which placed the Roman Catholic
clergy under the hazard of committing felony; sixthly, the
establishment of chapels in the different workhouses; and,
lastly, an equitable appropriation of the revenues of the Esta-
blished Church. He would submit these suggestions to the
consideration of Parliament, and if they were acted upon
the English press and the English people would have the
advantage of him; but if they were not, it would unques-
tionably strengthen him in his arguments in favour of
repeal. Sir Robert Peel had declared, at a most important
moment, that the people of Ireland should be placed on a•
footing of perfect equality, political and religious, with
the people of England. If this principle were to be acted
upon the number of representatives should be increased,
the elective franchise should be extended, the municipal
corporations reformed and placed on the same basis as
those of England and Scotland ; above all, the appoint-
ment of sheriffs should be vested in them. The appointment
of sheriffs by the people was absolutely necessary to secure
the due administration of justice. Their offers of conciliation
would be a mere mockery if they did not give to Ireland the
same municipal privileges as those enjoyed by England.
Then there was the Landlord and Tenant Bill. If the Go-
vernment wished to see tranquillity permanently restored to
this country, if they wished to put an end to agrarian dis-
turbances, let them give to Ireland a good Landlord and
Tenant Bill, which would secure to both parties the enjoy-
ment of their just rights and privileges. He (Mr. O'Connell)
was most happy to observe that since the accession of the
present Government to power a single outrage of a serious
character bad not occurred.—(Cheers.) That circumstance
ought to prove to Lord John Russell that the people had
every confidence in him; and were willing to give his Ad-
ministration every trial. The Hon. Gentleman concluded
by impressing on the Executive the necessity of reducing
the stamp-duty on leases, and of passing an Act for prevent-
ing distraint for rent in certain cases, and to deprive
landlords of the power of ejecting unless where the tenant
possessed a lease; and, above all, the absolute necessity of
imposing an absentee tax. Let the Government carry out
these suggestions, and they would have the support of
every well-minded individual in the empire.
Mr. O'CoNNELL again rose, and brought up the following
report of the committee appointed to consider the case
of the Nation. He (Mr. O'Connell) would not wish to
injure the property of that journal, and therefore would
abstain from making any remarks with reference to it. He
merely wished that the Association should sever itself
from it :
" The general committee to which it was referred to con-
sider and report whether there be any such connexion be-
tween this Association and the Nation newspaper as may
require a severance of that connexion,' beg leave respectfully
to state to the Association—
" 1. That it is a standing rule of the Association that any
person or persons contributing a sum of 101. to the repeal
rent, and transmitting same to the funds of the Association,
have a right to have the sum of 1/. 6s. out of said sum of 10/.
allocated for the purpose of having a Dublin newspaper, re-
ceived by the party or parties so subscribing, until that sum
is exhausted.
"2. That the selection of the newspaper to be so received
by such subscribing party or parties is left to the parties '
themselves, provided such paper shall report the proceedings
of the Association.
" 3. That the newspapers hitherto selected have been the
following :—The Weekly Freeman's Journal, the Weekly Re-
gister, the three-day Freiman, the three-day Pilot, the
Nation, and the Itis.4 Advocate.
" 4. That the parties so selecting newspapers are bound to
certify to the Association that every individual subscriber to
the sum above mentioned shall have free access at all times
to read the paper so selected.
" 5. That we are distinctly of opinion that, considering the
highly' illegal and unjust decision made by three judges in
the Court of Queen's Bench, in the late state prosecutions,
by which they admitted in evidence the contents of news-
papers with which most of the traversers had no connexion
whatsoever, but, on the contrary, many of whom repudiated
such contents, it is cur bounde'n duty not to leave it in the
power of any other tribunal to make a similar, or perhaps
more unjustifiable, decision.
" And, therefore, we are unanimously of opinion that the
Association should totally sever itself from any imaginable
responsibility on account of, or connexion with, the contents
of newspapers so selected and received as aforesaid.
" 6. That the Association should most emphatically dis-
claim any species of responsibility for the contents of any
newspapers so received or sent as aforesaid.
" 7. That there are passages in the Nation newspaper
which render it necessary, for the safety of the Association
from prosecution or indictment, not to permit any subscribers
to the repeal rent in future to allocate any portion of their
subscriptions to payment for the Nation newspaper.
"8. That the Repeal Association is bound, for its own per-
fect safety, to declare that it cannot in future concur in any
way in the circulation or sale, direct or indirect, of the
Nation newspaper."
Some unimportant business having been gone through,
Mr. O'Connell announced the rent for the week to be 3351.
The meeting then adjourned.
ORANGE DISTURBANCES IN ULSTER.
For some days past there have been accounts of threat-
ened movements by the Orange party in Monaghan and
Cavan, and of counter-processions by the Roman Catholic
peasantry. We have learned that the Committee of the:Re-
peal Association have determined on sending Mr. Steele
forthwith to the district, in order by his influence amongst
the Catholics to prevent any collision, and to establish peace
and good feeling, if possible, between the parties. Mr.
Steele is to start for Ballyhaise, county of Cavan, probably
this afternoon.
DECAY OF THE FRANCHISE IN IRELAND.
There has been, owing to various causes, a great diminution
in the number of persons qualified to vote at elections for
Parliamentary representatives in Ireland. At the Cork
assizes, on Saturday, there were some appeals from the de-
cisions of the registering barrister. In one case a claimant
had been rejected, and in his case it was stated that house
property had deteriorated one-fourth in value in the borough
of Kinsale.

COMMISSION COURT.-THIS DAY.
BIGAMY CAM-THE QUEEN V. MARY DOWNF.S.

In this case Mr. PLUNKETT, Q.C., moved for a habeas cor-
pus test to bring up the body of Henry Augustine Browne,
barrister-at-law, a prisoner in Kilmainham gaol, under
sentence of transportation, to give evidence against Mary
Downes, alias Fitzgerald, alias Browne, who is at present in
custody on a charge of bigamy, for having married Henry
Augustine Browne, her husband, Wiliam Fitzgerald, being
at the time alive.

The Court granted the application.
TIIUNDInt-STORM IN BELFAST.—There was a dreadful
storm of thunder and lightning in Belfast on Saturday.
The electric fluid entered a house attached to a bleach-green
on the banks of the Lagan, and killed two workmen. Two
others were severely injured.
SUPPLIES or INDIAN MaAr..—The Kite, revenue cruiser,
Captain Burke, is ordered to take on board Indian meal at
the Government stores, Custom-house Dublin, and proceed
to Arklow, and along the east coast, to deliver it where re-
quired. The Sligo Champion says :—" The Government has
reduced the price of Indian meal in this town to 9s. Al-
though the accounts will be closed upon the 15th, the stores
will be kept open until the present supply is disposed of, and
we believe it will last until September,.

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MURDER OF A GAMEKEEPER.-011 Thursday evening last,
at a late hour, as a poor man named Daniel Cox was pro-
ceeding from Tarmonbarry to Ruskey, accompanied by a
little boy, he was met by a party of ruffians, who cautioned
the boy to go away from Cox; they then commenced beat-
ing him with stones, broke his arm, and smashed his skull,
and in short finished their murderous attack before they went
away, as he never spoke afterwards, although not quite dead
when the priest was brought to him. Cox was a game-
keeper of the late Lord Forbes, and was at the time in a
similar situation with Mr. Treddennick ; there was a quan-
tity of stones about the place where the murderous attack
was made, and it is thought that it was in consequence of
making himself disagreeable to poachers by doing his duty
he was murdered. It is reported two men have been arrested.
The poor man was advanced in years, and has left a large
' family. The scene of the murder is in the county of Ros-
common, but it is not more than seven miles west of this
town.—Longford Journal.
COURT OF CHANCERY.—Letters patent having passed the
Great Seal, appointing Jeremiah John Murphy, Esq., Q.C.,
one of the Masters of the High Court of Chancery in Ireland,
that gentleman, with Mr. Watt as his examiner, were on
Saturday sworn into office before the Right Hon. the Lord
High Chancellor of Ireland. Richard B. M'Causland, Esq.,
barrister-at-law, was at the same time sworn in as clerk of
the custody of papers in lunacy and idiotcy matters.

THE ACCIDENT TO SIR CHARLES WETIIERELL.—
We understand that the valet was dispatched to London to
procure the attendance of Lady Wetherell, who arrived last
night by the mail train. We need not say that the uolfortu-
nate gentlemen met with every possible attention and kind-
ness at Preston-hall which the sympathy and hospitality of
the kind-hearted owner or the skill of the medical gentleman
could suggest. The latest accounts from Preston-hall are of
a very unfavourable nature. Sir Charles, who is labouring
under concussion of the brain, was uilab!e to speak, and the
worst results are feared. The Learned Gentleman had been to
Smarden to see an estate he had purchased, and was intend-
ing to return to town by Gravesend.—Maidstone Journal of
yesterday.

Mali PRICE or GAEL—The shopkeepers and gas con-
sumers on the Surrey side of the metropolis ha.7e got up a
memorial very numerously signed, to present to the gas com-
PaPills An that side, praying for a similar reduction (about
eighteen per pent.) in the rice of gas, as has been made by
the FIS companies on the 'ddleeaz side.