The Sun.
London, England, 1833-01-08 00:00:00

A VOLUNTEER SCENE.

O'GORMAN MAHON stood up beside Mr. O'Connell to
second these resolutions.

Mr. O'CoNNELL objected to this gentleman's taking
any part in the proceedings, as be was not a member of
" the volunteers."

O'GORMAN MAHON protested against this attempt
at putting him down, and demanded to know by what
right Mr. O'Connell could assume such a species of domi-
nation?—(Much confusion.)
Mr. O'CoNNELL read the resolutions entered into 1)
the meeting for the management of its proceedings.
O'GottarAN MAHON stood upon his right to second th.
resolutions, and to speak to them, as a member of " the
volunteers." There, Mr. Dwyer (said he, throwing down
a purse), there are 50/. as my subscription.
Mr. O'CONNELL (in the midst of great uproar and con-
fusion) put back the purse, which, we believe, fell at
O'Gormin Mahon's feet.
O'GoastAst MAHON—Who are the members of the
" volunteers?" (Here a general commotion prevailed in
the room, the members in the rear striving to get forward
A variety of cries were uttered, such us " Fair play,"
" Turn him yyt." " Order. order," " Chair." tze.) I de-
man of te kinairman (continued Utiorman Mahon) to
produce the names of " the volunteers."
Mr. O'CoNNELL—Order, order—ls this man to be

permitted—
O'GoatMAN ]IIAHON—Is this the way to produce con-
ciliation, and promote the co-operation?—(Cries of
" Chair," " Fair Play," and " Ord-r.")
Mr. C. O'DwyEn, M. P., rose to order, and said
question required calm discussion, in order that the chair-
man might decide as to the point of order.
O'GoRmAN Aliatorr demanded the names of the vo•
lunteers.

Mr. O'Cot4NELL asked would any member of the Irish
volunteers call upon the chairman to produce the names",
O'Goammr MAHON—Yes, I call upon the chairman.
—(Great uproar.)
Mr. O'CoNNELL—Mr. Chairman, I call upon you to
say whether the gentleman is out of order.
The CHAIRMAN decided that he was out of order.
O.GORMAN MAHON—I rest upon my right, as an
Irishman, to obtain fair play
Mr. O'Corixri.t., in a loud voice, " Chair, chair."

O'GORMAN MAHON—I call Mr. O'Connell to order.
Here Mr. Mahon's voice was drowned in a din of many
voices, and the most indescribable confusion ensued.
There was a rush about Messrs. O'Connell and Mahon,
and many cries raised, as if in remonstrance against sonic
extreme proceeding. The tables and forms were instantly
filled with individuals, all anxious to learn the cause of
the commotion. Some said that Mr. O'Connell was
struck—others, that Mr. Mahon was going to be forced
out of the room. " The scoundrel"—" fair play"—
" turn him out"—" order, order''—.." shame, shame," and
many other cries resounded through the room. After
comparative order was restored, it was ascertained that a
man, in the excitement of the moment, rushed towards
Messrs. O'Connell and Mahon, hut what his intention
was remained unexplained, as he was driven back before
he had effected his purpose, whatever it might have been.
Mr. C. O'Dwlree, began to speak to order.
O'GORMAN MAHON—I was in possession of the chair.
Mr. O'CONNELL—I am a volunteer, and am therefore
entitled to speak. Every society has a right to resolve
upon its own rulers. Those who do not approve of such
rules are not called upon to associate themselves with it.
Mr. Chairman, I call upon you to read the names of " the
volunteers." All who are not of the society are here
merely by sufferance.
Mr. WALSH addressed the chair, and explained that a
meeting was called by public requisition, at 12 o'clock
this day, for the purpose of forming " the Society of Irish
Volunteers," under Certain regulations. If Mr. Mahon I
had attended that meeting, he would have a right to speak
in opposition to any measure which he 'night have disap-
proved of, or have entered his protest against it. But he
clearly bad no fight to come in and disturb that society,
which were "Pthe Volunteers of Ireland," as the Political
Union bad dis-olved itself,
O'GORMAN Marrow—The meeting was called at 3
o'clock. but suet at 12 o'clock.—( Hear Mr. Mahon became
inaudible, from the uproar which prevailed.)
Mr. O'CoNNELL—Order, order; chair, chair.
O'Goastari MAHON called Mr. O'Connell to order, and
said that the meeting was misled.
Mr. O'CoNNELL—No, no.
O'Gonstan Manos—l allele it is, and give me a bear-
ing that I may prove the allegation.
The tumult continued some time—at length
Mr. O'CONNELL demanded if such a scene were to be
tolerated by the assertion of individual audacity.
O'Goestaie Marrow—Oh ! Mr. O'Connell, that is not
lansuage to be used to me. But that you are under the
protection of a vow, you dare not use it ! That's very
After a dialogue continued for a few minutes longer,
while the same confusion prevailed, the names of the vo-
lunteers were read over by the Secretary. They were 3ti

in number.
The resolutions were then seconded and carried.
There were then some 40 or 50 additional Members
proposed and admitted (O'Gorman Mahon's name was
not among them), when Mr. O'Connell moved the marked,
particular, and emphatic thanks of " the Irish volunteers"
to the Chairman, for his manly, independent, and public
spirited conduct in the chair—cauied unanimously. The
rneettig then adjourned to Tue.day next.
The above scene throws some light on Mr. O'Connell's
views of the convenience of having a veto on the admis.
sion of unmanageable members into his" Irish volunteers."
On the previous day he related, in the Nations) Political
Union, a very characteristic anecdote in illustration. He
knew the importance of associating with men of good
character, and honesty of purpose, in the regeneration of
Ireland, and consequently the usefulness of some kind of