The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-15 00:00:00

STATE OF rtiE fitOVINCES.
CAVAN, DEC, 11.—The Anglo Celt says:—" Our table
this morning is literally covered with accounts of out-
rages perpetrated in this county and Meath, none of
them, it is true, attended with bloodshed; but the sub-.
joined catalogue is, notwithstanding, indicative of a state
of society but only too likely to lead to it."
(Here follows a long list of highway robberies, cattle-
stealing, and various other outrages.)
INCREASE OF CRIME IN TYRONE.—We are sorry to
remark that the fears which we formerly expressed of
evil-disposed persons taking advantage of these thin s of
comparative distress as a pretext for deeds of robbery
and outrage, would appear to be justified even in our
own county. On Tuesday last four persons were lodged
in the gaol of this town, on a charge of having felo-
niously entered some houses in the neighbourhood of
Fintona, from which they stole bread, whisky, and to-
bacco. On the same day nine men and women were
transmitted from Dungannon bridewell to our gaol,
charged with having stolen oats, turnips, yarn, and
several other articles. It is feared that our calendar
at next assizes will be unusually heavy.—Tyrone Con-
Oitution.
COUNTY OF WESTMEA.TH.—The sale of fire-arms still
continues throughout the country, and as a consequence,
armed parties are to be nightly met with in all directions.
ATTACK ON THE DRIVER OF THE ATHLONE AND
LONGFORD MAIL CAR —OH Monday night last, as the
above mail car was proceeding on its route to Athlone,
the driver was waylaid by a party of midnight ruffians,
on the Ballymahon side of Glasson; one of the party
seized the horse by the head, the remainder attacked the
driver, pulled him off his seat, and beat him in a most
unmerciful manner ; the horse in the meantime took
flight, and gallopped at a furious pace to his stable in
Athlone, a distance of seven miles from the place of
attack. The object of the party was not robbery, as the
man, when found lying on the road, had his watch, &c.,
He remains in Athlone in a very precarious state.

—Westmeath Guardian.
COUNTY or TIPPERARY.—The Nenagh Guardian con-
tains a list of outrages, including robberies of arms.
GOVERNMENT PancLAmATioNs.—Proclamations have
been issued, offering rewards of 1001. for the apprehen-
sion of the parties concerned in the murder of Mr.
Lloyd, in Parsonstown, and the murder of Mr. Lynch,
❑ear Tuam.
THE LATE MURDER AT CROSSMAGLEN.—On Wednes-
day last, the inquest on the body of George M'Clean,
who was murdered when returning from the fair of
Crossmaglen, terminated, when the jury returned the
following verdict ;—" That George M'Clean was mur-
dered on the night of the 14th inst., and that llugh
Quinn and James Shoulder were accessory to his death."
Quinn and Shoulder, owing to the activity of Mr. Sin-
gleton, R.M., and Sub-Inspector Holmes, were in custody
during the inquest, and were committed to Armagh gaol
immediately alter the verdict. The murder, it appears,
was committed through private revenge, and had nothing
whatever to do with religious or political feeling.
THE WEATHER—THE MARKETS.--DDBLIN, DEC.
12.—This is, so far, the most inclement winter for
several years. The London mail, due yesterday morn-
ing, did not come to hand until four P.M. The frost has
returned with great severity. The thermometer regis-
tered on Thursday night eight degrees below the freez-
ing point. There was a slight fall of snow in the city
and suburbs yesterday morning. The Dublin mountains
are covered with the winter garb. The London mail
arrived this morning at the usual time.
DUBLIN CORN EXCHANGE, FRIDAY, DEC. 11.—We
continue to have a small supply of grain. Wheat and
barley were sold at an advance of ls. per barrel, and
previous prices are maintained for oats. White wheat,
395. to 435.; millers' red ditto, 355. to 415.; barley, 235.
to 265.; old oats, 18s. to 215.; oatmeal, 20s. to 245.;
second flour, 21s. to 225.

THE DISSENSIONS IN THE REPEAL PARTY.
The following resolutions were adopted at a meeting
of the seceders from the Repeal Association, resident
in Dublin, assembled at the office of the Nation, on the
11th December, James Haughton, Esq., in the chair:—
Moved by Richard O'Gorman, jun., Esq.; seconded
by Charles Taaffe, Esq., and adopte—l. " That we
have read with satisfaction the overtures to a recon-
ciliation made by Mr. O'Connell, on behalf of the
Repeal Association, on last Monday; and that we believe
the discussion by a conference of all the points of dif-
ference between us and the association to be the best
and most judicious course towards effecting that recon-
ciliation."
Moved by John Mitchell, Esq.; seconded by the Rev,
Mr. Mehan, and adopted-2d. "That inasmuch as all
these points of difference have been repeatedly placed
before, and distinctly known by the Irish people, we
deem it unnecessary to reiterate them at length on this
occasion."
Moved by T. F. Meagher, Esq.; :econded by T. D.
M'Gee, Esq. (on behalf of the committee of the Dublin
Remonstrants), and adopted-3d. " That although we
might insist on our evident right to nominate the per-
sons to represent our opinions in that conference, still,
influenced by a desire of settling the real questions at
issue, we are willing to waive that right, and assent to
the nomination of those gentlemen already suggested by
Mr. O'Connell, with one qualification."
Moved by Charles Gavan Duffy, Esq, seconded by P.
J. Smythe, Esq., and adopted-4th. " That inasmuch as
Mr. O'Hagan has publicly signified his determination not
to interfere in the settlement of any question relating to
the future policy and management of the association,
and inasmuch as we believe such questions to be the ma-
terial points at issue, we are of opinion that some gen-
tleman should be substituted (to be named on behalf of
the seceedrs), whose political position will not prevent
him from entering upon the consideration of all the
matters at issue between the parties. Mr. O'Hagan to
lend his assistance to the conference should any legal
difficulty arise."
Moved by William Bryan, Esq., Raheney, seconded
by Dr. Duffy, Finglass, and adopted-sth. " That,
with a view to make the reconciliation' universal and
lasting, immediate steps be taken by personal communi-
cation, to ascertain the opinions of the seceders residing
at a distance, upon the questions proper to be submitted
to the proposed conference."
THE GREAT BRITAIN STEAMER.
We are happy to learn that this noble, although
ill-fated ship, which our readers are aware still remains
aground in Dundrum Bay, is likely to be soon rescued
from her inglorious position, and set again afloat,
through the instrumentality of our talented and en-
terprising fellow-citizen, Captain Coppin, whose former
success in raising vessels under similar circumstances
offers a guarantee for the successful accomplishment of
the present undertaking, weighty though it be. At the
time the Great Britain ran ashore, we suggested to the
proper quarter that Captain Coppin's engineering capa-
city should be made available for her recovery, and we
are happy to find that our suggestion has been acted
upon. We learn, from authority, that arrangements
have been entered into by the directors and underwriters
for the Great Britain with Captain Coppin for the taking
off of the vessel, and that preparatory operations will
be commenced immediately. We have had a full de-
scription of the method to be adopted, and we have not
the slightest doubt but that it will be completely suc-
cessful. When we state the fact that 460 applications
from different quarters, containing as many pr. jects for
the recovery of the vessel, have been laid before the di-
rectors, it will be seen that the preference given to the
scientific skill of Captain Coppin is not a little compli-
mentary to that gentleman. We most heartily wish him
every success.—Londonderry Standard.
The Under-Secretary acknowledges having resolved
100/ from Pontefract, for the relief of the destitute poor
in Ireland, which shall be appropriated as desired.—
Evening Post.