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THE RUN, LONnOI4._FRIDAY EvfIINING, SEPTEMBER go, 1844.

HER MAJESTY at BLAIR ATHOL.

IRELAND.

BLAIR ATHOL, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18.

ADDRESS OF THE CORPORATION TO
MR. O'CONNELL.

BALL IN HONOUR or LADY SALE.—The ball in
honour of Lady Sale comes off this evening. Sir
Robert and Lady Sale returned yesterday by the mail
from Dublin, in order to be present at the ball.—
Derry Journal of Tuesday.
FRACAS AT THE THEATRE.—The following addi-
tional particulars appear in the Freeman's Journal of
yesterday . .

A heavy shower of rain came on at one o'clock yes-
terday, and continued to fall in torrents for upwards
of two hours. This necessarily compelled her Ma-
j esty to defer her drive until a late hour in the after-
noon, and Prince Albert was also obliged to retreat
from the moors above Bruar, where his Royal High-
ness was enjoying excellent sport. The Prince left
the Castle shortly after breakfast yesterday in Lord
Glenlyon's phaeton, accompanied by his noble host.
Lord Charles Wellesley followed on horseback, and
, shot on the moors, with his Royal Highness. Lord
Glenlyon still maintains his determination not to
shoot, but always accompanies his royal guest to
point out the best places for finding the game. Within
the space of two hours the two sportsmen bagged
fifteen brace of grouse, seven brace of which were
killed by the Prince.
The rain ceased to fall at half-past three o'clock,
and the mountain tops were again seen in rugged
outline streaming through the mists, in which they
had been so long enveloped. As soon as the sun made
his appearance, the carriages were ordered to convey
her Majesty to the Falls of the Tummel. The royal
party left the Castle in two carriages and four, pre-
ceded by outriders, and on passing by Killiecrankie
her Majesty ordered the postilions to stop, and stood
up in the carriage to look through a gap, which has
lately been made by Mr. Butter, of Fascaly. One of
the most beautiful views in this neighbourhood had
long been hidden by the rich foliage which fringes
the banks of the Garry ; but by the judicious removal
•of a few trees and shrubs, the traveller is now ena-
bled to pause on the brow of the hill, and see the
Garry glittering in the noontide sun, and the whole
of the precipitous defile through which General Macay
passed with his troops before Claverse fell upon him
with his wild Highlanders.
As on the previous occasion when visiting the Pass
her Majesty addressed several questions to an old
Highlander, named William Macdonald, who haunts
this neighbourhood. The old man is exceedingly
proud at having been selected by her Majesty to point
out the beauties of his native land, and still dilates
with loquacious enthusiasm on being thus honoured
by his Sovereign.
The postilions were then ordered to drive on along
the high road to Perth, and, on arriving at the bridle
road, which leads to the Falls of the Tummel, her
Majesty alighted, and proceeded on foot to view the
waterfall. Her Majesty walked at a rapid pace along
this road, which is nearly a mile in length, and was
not, as may be supposed, in a fit state fer ladies, on
account of the heavy rains which had lately fallen.
Her Majesty, however, heeded neither the mud nor
the loose gravel, but walked leaning on the arm of
Prince Albert, Lord Glenlyon acting as cicerone.
Lady Caroline Cocks, Lady Canning, and the other
members of the royal suite were also of the party.
On arriving at the confluence of the two rivers, where
the Tummel first falls over the rocks into the Garry,
her Majesty expatiated in enthusiastic language on
this meeting of the waters. The view at this spot is
singularly beautiful, and not being within the beaten
track of tourists, is seldom visited. The Tummel
wanders forth from its peaceful dwelling-place in
Loch Tummel, which lies embosomed amongst the
Fergan Hills, where huge Schehallion upheaves its
vastness and hides his lofty head in the clouds, it
then meanders through a richly wooded country to a '
huge ledge of rocks, which it overleaps as if impa-
tient of restraint, and rushes headlong into the Garry.
The fall yesterday was increased in magnificence by
the immense body of water which came rushing down
in torrents from the mountain streams.

DUBLIN, SEPT. 18.—The members of the Town-
council of the city of Dublin assembled this day, at
the Corporate-house; in William-street, in order to
present to Mr. O'Connell the address congratulating
him on his liberation from unjust captivity, which
had been agreed to at the meeting of the Corporation
on Saturday.

" On Monday night an officer belonging to the
11th Hussars entered a box at Hawkins'-street
Theatre during the performance. In the box, which
was filled in every part, were some ladies, who were
accompanied by a gentleman named Saunders, from
the county Kerry, and who lately filled the office of
high sheriff for that county. The officer stood in the
door-way, and kept the box-door open. A current
of air was thus admitted, which caused great annoy-
ance to the ladies, upon which Mr. Saunders requested
the officer to close the door. 'With this request he
refused compliance, and Mr. Saunders then rose from
his seat and closed it. The door was again pushed
open by the officer. Mr. Saunders remonstrated, and
some angry words passed between the parties; the
result was, that Mr. Saunders is said to have struck

The Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Town-cciuncillors,
wearing their official robes, left the Assembly-house
about half-past two o'clock, and the procession, con-
sisting of a considerable number of carriages, pro-
ceeded to the residence of Mr. O'Connell, in Merrion-
square. A large crowd assembled, and the members
of the Corporation were greeted with repeated accla-
mations as they passed along. The procession reached
its destination shortly before three o'clock, and the
gentlemen composing it were ushered into the large
dining-room of Mr. O'Connell's house. The mem-
bers of some provincial deputations arrived about the
same time, and the scene altogether was a very en-
livening one.

The Lord Mayor read the address from the Corpo-
ration of Dublin in a very emphatic manner, espe-
cially the following passage :—" In the hour of your
captivity we condoled with you, in the hour of your
victorious liberation we rejoice, and we indulge the
firm belief, and fond hope, that the day is not far
distant when we shall again address you on the con-
summation of your labours—the restoration to Ireland
of her Parliament."

the officer a blow which knocked him down, and on
his getting up he was knocked down a second time.
Another account has it that the officer gave the first
blow; certainly there was an exchange of hits; but
the officer was not the most successful. Lord Car-
digan and several of his officers, who were in a private
box, and who, it is said, witnessed the transaction,
went round at once to their brother officer; some
discussion then took place, in consequence of which,
we have heard it stated that the officer apologised for
his conduct, upon which Mr. Saunders explained that
his knock down was intended for a gentleman who
would not act with propriety, and who would insist
upon annoying ladies, by subjecting them to drafts
through open door-ways ; but as to the gentleman who
had apologised, he was very sorry that the misconcep-
tion had produced him inconvenience.
"We were informed, in the course of yesterday,
that a court of military inquiry was sitting on the
subject at the Royal Hospital, Sir Edward Blakeney
having taken that prompt step, as well for the honour
of the military, as to protect from outrage or annoy-
ance the civilian subjects of the Queen. The name of
the officer engaged in the fracas with Mr. Saunders
was, we have heard, the Hon. Mr. Duncombe, a son
of Lord Feversham.
THE LATE RIOT AT CARTOWN.

Mr. O'CoNNELL delivered a verbal reply, remark-
able for warmth and earnestness. After referring to
the State trials, the reversal of the judgment of the
Court of Queen's Bench, and the popular triumph
over injustice, the Hon. and Learned Gentleman
dwelt, with manifest delight, upon the new spirit of
conciliation which was abroad, and which it was their
duty, as well as their disposition and their interest, to
foster and encourage. This glorious spirit existed in
quarters heretofore decidedly hostile, and the result
was almost daily accessions to their ranks, with the
most cheering prospects for the future. The senti-
ments of Mr. O'Connell on this subject were received
with much applause.

When Mr:O'Connell had concluded his reply to
the addrers from the Corporation of Dublin, similar
addresses were presented from Sligo, Newry, and other
places. _ _

The address from the Corporation of Sligo was read
by the Mayor of that borough, who was accompanied
by Mr. Somers, M.P., and several members of the
Town Council.

At Pallaskenry Petty Sessions, on the 9th instant,
the case of Hanrahan v. T. E. Langford, Esq., J.P.,
Denis Ryan, and several others, was heard before the
following magistrates :—Stephen De Vere, Esq., in
the chair ; Rev. Mr. Waller, Spring Rice and Thomas
Davenport, Esqs.
Michael Hanrahan deposed to proceeding to the
lands of Cartown, to make a seizure for non-payment
of rent. Mr. Langford told him that the stock and
crops were already in the hands of the sheriff. Wit-
ness replied that he did not care, and left two keepers
on the premises. Mr. Langford told him to go to the
sheriff and he would pay him. He (witness) saw the
sheriff the day after the distress, and asked him for
the rent. He said he would not pay it, and that
witness had no right to go there at all. Subse-
quently witness attempted to go into a corn-field,
when he was assaulted by a party of men armed with
large bludgeons and sticks. Witness then went for
the police, and brought them to the ground. Mr.
Langford said, " Don't strike him, boys, but prevent
him from selling." Francis Naugton, Thomas
M'Mahon, and Denis Ryan, and others, leaped inside
of the field, and said they did not care for the police.
Mr. Langford gave them into custody, telling them
he would have them out in half an hour. The police
took charge of theft'. He desired one of the crowd
to go for his horse. I then asked the police to leave
me one man to protect me, and they said they could
not. Mr. Langford mounted the horse. He said to
the crowd—either before or after, I am not sure
which—" Clip him before you let him in." The corn
was sold by Mr. Crowe from the road. There were
cattle seized, and I was in dread of my life to go into
the land. They threatened to have my life if I did. W.
Naughton, Galvin, and another young man did so.
On my solemn oath I was afraid of my life. Ido not
exactly understand the meaning of the word 'clip,'
but I think it meant to hurt me."—(Laughter.)
MONDAY, SEPT. 16.—The case, after an adjourn-
ment, was resumed this day, when, after the examina-
tion of some witnesses, one of whom, Conner Mul-
cahy, a keeper on the lands, deposed to having been
assaulted with sticks.
The Chairman announced the decision of the
Bmch to be as follows :—ln this case some of the ma-
gistrates are of opinion that informations should be
taken against all the parties mentioned in the sum-
mons ; but other magistrates.are of a different opi-
nion, and the result is, that the complaint against
J. E. Langland, Esq., is dismissed, and also against
all the others, except Thomas M'Mahon, William
Naughton, Francis Naughton, and Denis Ryan,
against whom informations are ordered for an assault
upon Hanrahan, and for a riot and assault in the case
of Connor Mulcahy.
The Chairman further intimated that the case of
Mr. Langford against Hanrahan, &c., for trespass,
was dismissed.—Limerich Reporter.
CAPTURE OF AN EX-COLLECTOR OF

Mr. O'CoNNEu„ in his reply to this address, ob-
served that much had been said of the kindly dispo-
sition and anxiety of the English people—the people
as contradistinguished from the English Government
—for justice to Ireland. The proceedings to be
taken to render amenable to justice the persons who
had been guilty of the recent violation of law and
justice to Ireland would very soon bring the real
feelings and sentiments of the English people to a
test the most unequivocal. Would they join in the
effort to obtain justice for Ireland for the outrage on
her rights by the functionaries to whom he had
alluded ? If the people of England did join, why, of
course, it would afford him gratification ; but even if
they did not, Ireland possessed within herself, keep-
ing quite within the bounds of the law and the con-
stitution, energies quite sufficient for the achievement
of her national independence. The gentlemen of the
deputation had heard the lines--
" Hereditary bondsmen, know ye not
Who would be free themselves must strike the blow."

It was nearly four o'clock before the gentlemen
composing the deputations had left the residence of
Mr. O'Connell.

IMPORTANT DECLARATION AGAINST
THE QUESTS BILL.
A C
clarallAtionitlstTroAnßgkEcoßnEdemning this Bill, as
most unjustly compromising the doctrines and disci-
pline of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland, has
been signed by fourteen bishops, and an immense
number of the second order of the clergy. This very
important declaration is soon to be published. The
Bill is not to come into operation until the Ist of
January next.
MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF CORK.
A very numerous meeting took place in the city
Court House in Cork, on Monday last, for the pur-
pose of adopting a congratulatory address to Mr.
O'Connell, " on his late triumphant restoration to
liberty and his country." The Mayor presided. Mr.
Callaghan, M.P., and many of the leading merchants
were present. The address was unanimously adopted.
A resolution was also adopted unanimously, de-
claring that the repeal test should be acted upon at
future elections of
_representatives for the city of
Cork.

After having passed three quarters of an hour in
viewing the beauties of this spot, and in the imme-
diate neighbourhood, her Majesty walked back to the
carriages and returned to the Castle ; a slight contre-
temps, however, occurred in their road home. Her
Majesty, having again ordered the postilions to stop
at Killiecrankie, the outriders got off their horses to
hook on one of the traces of Lord Glenlyon's carriage.
The horses, finding themselves at liberty, left the out-
riders to return home on foot, whilst they took French
leave, and galloped back to the Castle.
Her Majesty rose early this morning, and took her
usual morning walk in the grounds, accompanied by
the Prince and the Princess Royal. At eleven o'clock,
her Majesty and the Prince, attended by two servants
with led ponies, left the Castle on foot, and, unat-
tended by any of their suite, forded the river Garry,
and proceeded to climb the precipitous hill which
overhangs the back of the Castle. Her Majesty suc-
ceeded in attaining the summit of a rocky mountain,
a work of much labour and some peril, as some parts
of the precipitous hill are almost perpendicular, and
her Majesty was compelled to climb on foot up the
rocks which thrust their hoary moss-grown heads
through the heather.
Her Majesty and the Prince in their descent
mounted their ponies at the foot of the hill, and
cantered back to the Castle at twelve o'clock. If her
Majesty be not too much fatigued with her moun-
tainous ramble of this morning, it has been arranged
for the royal party to drive up Glen Tilt, to afford
her Majesty an opportunity of viewing the wild beau-
ties of the Forest of Athol. Prince Albert will
accompany her Majesty. But, as the wind is north- '
erly, the deer will, in all probability, have retreated
to the adjoining forest of Brae Mar, which belongs
to Lord Fife, but is at present rented by the Duke of
Leeds. We fear, therefore, that the Prince will not
be able to enjoy deer-stalking with any great success
unless the wind should shift round to the southward
during the afternoon.
Lord Aberdeen's pack of otter hounds, with their
keepers, are still here, and it is expected that some
excellent sport may be had near the Falls of Bruar,
as vast numbers of these destructive creatures are
known to haunt these waters. Others have also been
seen frequently in the water of Tilt, but if the hounds
were once to get scent of the deer, the keepers would
not be able to whip them back to their amphibious
prey, and the hounds have, therefore, been carefully
excluded from the Glen.
Her Majesty is expected to visit Wemyss and Loch
Raunoce during her sojourn here; but all these pro-
jected excursions are of course contingent upon the
weather, which continues to be far more favourable
than is usual in Scotland at this advanced period of
the season.—Post.

mockery, a delusion, and a snare, and therefore do we
tender our gratitude to Lord Chief Justice Denman,
to Lords Cottenham and Campbell, for having
rescued that great safeguard of liberty from that de-
struction which perverted law had well nigh achieved."
This was proposed by Mr. D. Callaghan, M.P. for
the city, and seconded by the Very Rev. Thomas
Barry, P.P.
The following is the address of congratulation :
TO DANIEL O'CONNELL, ESQ., M.P.
The address of the Citizens of Cork, unanimously
adopted at public meeting duly convened. The
Right Worshipful the Mayor presided.
ILLUSTRIOUS AND REVERED LIBERAT3R,—The
citizens of Cork—your steadfast friends and faithful
adherents, have assembled in public meeting to convey to
you their heartfelt congratulations on the recent triumph
of justice and nationality in ycur person. Eminent
statesmen and lawyers—nay, universal public opinion,
had already declared that you " had not had a fair
trial"—you yourself had recorded in indelible charac-
ters, " that justice was not done you ;" and it only re-
mained for the master-judgment of the upright Den-
man to stamp the trial by jury, which consigned you
to a jail, as a MOCKERY, a DELUSION, and a SNARE.
Illustrious Liberator,—You were convicted on
counts pronounced unanimously illegal—they charged
against you the attempt to procure your righteous
object by intimidation and physical force, and on
these charges you were sentenced to imprisonment by
the same judge who proclaimed emphatically, and in
the same breath, that your acts and your intentions
were peaceable and loyal. Much as we felt the in-
dignity which, in your venerated person, bad law had
thus put upon the Irish people, still in our last ad-
dress we refrained from any expression of condolence,
because we felt that the insult would eventuate in
advantage to the national cause—and as we knew how
calmly you could endure for Ireland's sake, we simply
prayed that your health may be preserved for renewed
efforts for your country.
Illustrious Liberator,—ln the same spirit we now
address you our congratulations—not alone because of
your delivery from the prison walls, but because of the
triumph of right and justice in your person—because
of the victories you have won over the enemies of Ire-
land—of the effective impulse which unjust imprison-
ment has given to the national cause, and of the
bright hopes it has produced of a glorious and speedy
result from your sacrifices and your exertions.
Illustrious Liberator,—Join with us in offering to
the Throne of Mercy heartfelt thanks for the favours
we have received. The interposition of Providence
has been manifested. This long-enduring country is
destined yet for happiness and contentment. Go on,
Ireland's advocate—go on and prosper, until, having
by the influence of your eloquence and your pa-
triotism united all creeds and classes in the common
cause—you at length plant the standard of nationality
before the portals of our own Parliament in College
Green, and proclaim to the admiring world that the
day of Ireland's regeneration is arrived.
CELEBRATION OF MR. O'CON-