The Sun.
London, England, 1844-10-02 00:00:00

TIIE NEW DEAN.

It is stated very confidently that the deanery of
Kilian', vacant by the death of the Hon. George Gore, is
to be conferred upon the Rev. Frederick F. Trench, per-
petual curate of- Cloughgordon, in the county of Tip-
perary.
This is the first benefice of a superior class in the gift
of the Crown which has become vacant since the appoint-
ment of Lord Heytesbury, and considerable interest hag
*been manifested respecting the selection of the new dean.
All the Church appointments of Lord De Grey were
made from amongst the bitter opponents of the national
system of education. If the statement of the selection
of the Rev. Mr. Trench for the vacant deanery be cor-
rect, Lord Heytesbury has commenced in a very different
spirit. That gentleman has been a supporter of the
national system, and he has vindicated his opinions on
the subject in a published correspondence with his rela-
tive, the Earl of Clanearty, whose hostility to the
National Board he had endeavoured to remove.

If Mr. Trench really has been appointed Dean of Kil-
lala, the ultra-Church party will make a great outcry ;
but the Government could not, with any pretension to
consistency, sanction a continuance of the wretched
policy of LordlDe Grey, in promoting clergymen opposed
to their own views on a question of great importance in
Ireland.
REPEAL ASSOCIATION.

The usual weekly meeting of the Association was held
this day, in the Conciliation-hall. At one o'clock, Mr.
Maurice O'Connell entered, and moved that Alderman
Kerhan should take tho chair.
The CHAIRMAN returned thanks for the honour con-
ferred upon him, and congratulated the Association on
tho manifest progress which the repeal cause was making.
The people were becoming sensible of the absolute ne-
cessity there existed for some species of domestic legisla-
tion, and he need only refer to the motion brought for-
ward on Wednesday last in the Corporation, by a Con-
servative member of that body, as quite conclusive on the
point. Many plans had been proposed for the ameliora-
tion of Ireland, but they would place themselves under
the guidance of Mr. O'Connell, and would abide by that
which should meet with his approval and approbation.
Mr. CREAN read the minutes of the last day's pro-
ceedings.
Mr. M. O'CONNELL said that before he commenced the
business of the day ho would take the opportunity of
bearing testimony to the steady and persevering exertions
of their worthy and respected Chairman in the ser-
vice of his country.—(Loud cheers.) The Honourable
Gentleman then handed in several contributions—
amongst them 351. 6s. 9d. from Barbadoes, West Indies,
151. Is. from Manchester, and several sums from the
north of Ireland. . . .

Captain BRODNRICK announced the receipt of various
remmittances.
Mr. M. O'CoKNE.I.L handed in 15/. from Liverpool,
per Mr. George Sntith, and then said there was no part
of this country or England that they were more indebted
to than their friends in Liverpool. They were entitled
to their best gratitude, and he would feel the greatest
pleasure in moving the thanks of the meeting to the re-
pealers of Liverpool, for their liberality and uniform
sympathy.
Passed with acclamation.

Mr. G. SCOTT handed in 3/. 15s. from Edinburgh, and
then said that on the last occasion he had the honour of
addressing the Association, he had stated his opinion
that, notwithstanding the incarceration of their leaders,
justice would ultimately triumph. He had not been mis-
taken. He considered the persecution of Mr. O'Connell
would eventually be of the greatest use to the country,
that it would prove the morning star of the day of her
independence. The Hon. Gentleman then proceeded at
some length to review the various important facts con-
nected with the late State trials, and denounced the in-
terference of the Government with the right to petition,
as in the case of the Clontarf meeting. The object of
the Government in acting as they did on that occasion
was evident, and he could not express his opinion of
their intentions better than by quoting the words of Mr.
O'Connell, that it was an attempt " to extinguish in the
blood of the people the last remnant of their liberty."—
(Loud cheers.) lle concluded by expressing his con-
viction that there was no hope for Ireland, save in the
restoration of her domestic legislature.—(Cheers.)
The Hon. Mr. HuTcniNsoN handed in some money,
and then moved the adoption of two resolutions, one re-
commending the weekly collection of the repeal rent,
and the other, that correspondents through whom the
money came should be instructed to mention the amount
sent from their localities for the preceding six months.
The Hon. Gentleman then said that the plan proposed
would have the effect of stimulating the country to in-
creased exertion in the collection of the repeal rent. It
was well known that the largest contributors to the na-
tional fund were a class of persons, comparatively speaking,
in the greatest distress, and this fact ought to prove to the
Government that the men who made these sacrifices were
in earnest.—(Hear, hear.) Yes; the people of Ireland
were determined to carry out by legal and peaceable
means the object on which they had set their hearts.
The adoption of the principle of conciliation was the
very best that could be adopted at the present important
juncture. Their duty was to show their opponents that
they were wrong,,and themselves right ; anything like
menace should be avoided, for a generous mind would
refuse to adopt any opinions that were dictated by force.
The Honourable Gentleman concluded by submitting his
motion to the meeting.
Mr. M. O'CoNNELL seconded the adoption of :the re-
solutions, and then said, he could not find words to ex-
press the great and peculiar pleasure he felt in seeing
the Honourable Gentleman who had just sat'down taking
that interest in the welfare of his country for which his
family were so remarkable.—(Cheers.) He was sure
his example would be followed by others, and he could
not sufficiently describe the earnestness with which he
threw himself into the popular ranks. He was sure
there could be no objection to the adoption of the mo-
tion. He held in his hand a letter from Mr. Smith
O'Brien, having reference to the subject of these resolu-
tions, and he had the greatest pleasure in submitting it
to the meeting. The Honourable Gentleman then read
the following letter:—

" Cahermoyle, Sept. 27, 1844.
"My dear Sir—l inclose 11., my subscription to the
repeal fund for the month of September.
" Allow me to say that I concur entirely with Mr.
O'Connell in his expression of hope that the repeal cause
will not be permitted to languish during his absence from
Dubin. The repealers of Ireland would be wholly un-
worthy to obtain the object which they have sought with
so much fervour if they were to allow their zeal to relax
before the end at which they aim shall be accomplished.
As it is scarcely to be expected that our opponents will
continue to contribute such effectual aid to our national
cause as they have rendered during the last twelve
months, we ought to make compensation for the absence
of such stimulating excitement, by increasing the earnest-
ness and continuity of our own self-prompted, self-
relying, and self-sustaining exertions.
" We should never forget that upon ourselves—upon
our discretion—upon our firmness—upon our per-
severance—depends our eventual success. Great pro-
gress has been already made since we have learnt to con-
fide in our own determination of purpose rather than in
external aid. The Government and influential classes
of England, who spurned our affairs when our attitude
was humble, no longer scoff at our designs or despise
our weakness. From amongst our own fellow-country-
men multitudes of new recruits daily enlist in the pa-
triotic ranks, whilst even the most adverse aro beginning
to feel that we shall ultimately triumph, and look for-
*ard with cheerfulness to such a result, under the con-
viction that they have nothing to fear from the fulfil-
ment of our hopes.
" Much, however, remains to be done. Whilst we
study to conciliate adversaries, and to remove lingering
prejudices, we must not neglect to consolidate the ma-
terials of our strength.
" Our organisation is still very imperfect. Let us im-
prove it. We ought to be in a position enabling us to
take advantage of every coming event. As the Com-
mittee of the Association will suggest from time to time
such measures as the circumstances of each moment may
require, it is not necessary to anticipate contingencies,
or to disclose projects not fully matured ; but the follow-
ing recommendations, which have been repeatedly
.en-
forced by the Committee, require immediate attention,
and ought to be simultaneously carried into effect
throughout the whole kingdom:—
" 1. A sufficient staff of repeal wardens ought to be
appointed for every parish.
"2. In every parish repeal rent should be regularly
collected, and forwarded to Dublin at least once during
each month.
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"Am I justified in believing that my observations on
public affairs will not be less. kindly received in a written
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form than if they were delivered by me in person at the
weekly meeting of the Association ? If so, I may, per-
haps, whilst in the country, take the liberty of offering
such advice as occasion shall suggest.
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I remain, my dear Sir, very truly yours,
" WILLIAM S. O'BRIEN.

" T. N. Ray, Esq., &c."
He (Mr. O'Connell) was sure the meeting would receive
any communication or suggestion emanating from Mr.
O'Brien, with that respect and gratitude which his ex-
ertions entitled him to.—(Hear, hear.) The advice of
Mr. O'Brien with regard to registry, would, he was