The Sun.
London, England, 1844-09-25 00:00:00

to the Irish people—to persevere—(Cheers ;" We
will.") It was a time to gain golden opinions, and
his absence would be painful if he thought they would
relax. They had much to contend against—misstate-
ments and lies. The Globe, for instance, denied that
the rebellion of '9B was fostered by Government in
order to effect the union more easily.—(Cheers.) He
had five witnesses to that fact—Lord Plunkett, Burke,
Saurin, Scott, Lord Clonmel, and the fact that
Colonel Maquare was in communication for eleven
months previously with the Government, and that
they knew the abode of every colonel and cap-
tain all the time. They had fanned discontent
into rebellion ; the men of Wexford nearly
turned rebellion into a revolution.—(Loud cheers.)
The Irish people were content that their own Church
should be supported on the voluntary principle. They
had never been guilty of persecution. They had been
three times in power since the Reformation, and if a
single instance could be shown in which they perse-
cuted Protestants, he would give up the repeal agita-
tion for ever. There were but two countries in Eu-
rope in which persecution was enforced by law, and
neither were Catholic countries. A statement had
been made at a recent religious meeting at Glasgow,
that a woman had been persecuted in the island of
Madeira for leaving the Catholic faith, but on inquiry
it was found to be an utterly unfounded rumour.—
(Cheers.) In Sweden, a Protestant country, an emi-
nent artist was recently banished for life for having
become a Catholic, but nothing of that nature was
witnessed in Catholic countries. There could be no
danger, were it even otherwise, of the Catholics per-
secuting in Ireland, for there would be ninety-nine
out of a hundred of the Irish House of Peers Pro-
testants, and he was convinced that more than half of
an Irish House of Commons would belong to the same
persuasion. After again expressiong his hope that
during his brief absence in the country the business
of thesAssociation would be carried on with as much
order and energy as if he had continued present% the
Honourable and Learned Gentleman concluded by re•
minding them that it was by perseverance and order
they could alone expect to succeed, and to see their
country again what they all desired her to be, and
what nature intended she should be—
" Great, glorious, and free,
First flower of the earth, first gem of the sea"

The Hon. Mr. IftyrcurssoN bore testimony to the
observations of Mr. O'Cennell with regard to the
Irish rebellion. That rebellion, if not planned, was
at least fostered by the English Government, and he
could state this fact on the authority of his father and
uncle, Lord Hutchinson.—(Hear, hear.)
Mr. STEELE handed in a sum of money, and said
he would take that opportunity of cautioning the
executive against receiving reports of meetings fur-
nished by policemen and such characters, which could
not by any possibility be correct. If the Government
wished for reports let them employ gentlemen, such
as his' friend Mr. Hodge (the Government reporter),
to whose accuracy and fidelity he could bear the
strongest testimony.—(Hear, hear.)
After some further business had been disposed of,
Mr. O'Connell announced the rent for the week to
be 6001. 12s. 6d.—The meeting then adjourned.

THE CEDRYN SLATE QUARRY

IN CARNARVONSHIRE.

It is a circumstance of rare occurrence for a slate
quarry to be in the market. The great abundance
of money renders the time for this auction very au-
spicious, and we suspect very few capitalists will be
able to resist the temptations held out in the printed
particular of this important sale, as detailed by Mr.
George Robins. We refer our readers for a full,
true, and particular account, to the description we
have alluded to. The following is extracted from
it :

THE CEDRYN SLATE QUARRY
is of great extent ; it is situate in
CARNARVONSHIRE, NORTH WALES.
If it be inquired why a concern that is so highly eulo-
gised should be in the market, it is rejoined (tu use a
very ancient and very homely adage), " too many cooks
frequently spoil the broth," one competent person, pos-
sessing a brain farm, will speedily accomplish all which
this announcement has in perspective, and even more
under a talented direction. The slate is of excellent
quality, of a rich grey-blue colour, and can be had in
abundance under a very thin cover. The work is al-
ready about 40 yards wide, and is capable of bAng ex-
tend'd to upwards of 180 yards, where a large number
of men may be employed most advantageously, and with-
out the slightest risk. This is an investment affording
a rare opportunity to any party with moderate capital to
realise a large fortune.
The observations which fallow are extracted from a
Welsh paper, and fully demonstrate the accuracy of the
foregoing statement:—
We have been in Carnarvonshire to see the quarry,
and our opinions are, that there is sournhing extraordi-
nary in it; it can be made, with a few thousands outlay,
THE MOST EXTENSIVE CONCERN OF THIS
SORT THROUGHOUT THE WORLD !
The vein of pure slate is ascertained to be no less than
180 yards wide, and at least half a mile in length, with-
out any obstruction, and as deep as any parties may feel
inclined to go, wherein there is sufficient quantity of that
useful material to supply the whole world for centuries
to come ; and with good management the profits would
—they could not be less than from 100 to 150 per cent.
upon the outlay, after it is put in proper order. It will
employ many hundred men to advantage. Another de-
sirable point connected with this concern is, that the
cover of earth on the surface is only two or three yards
deep, whereas most of the quarries are under ten or
fifteen yards cover. The workshops, waggons, and work-
ing utensils are in good repair, as also the road, three
miles of which has been made at the expense of nearly
2,0001.; these will be included in the purchase. Another
point is worthy of consideration, the work is on the side
of the celebrated Carnarvon hills, and a sufficient decli-
vity affords to the water a cheap conveyance to
THE BEAUTIFUL EIGIA LAKE,
which splendid waters are full of fish, and consequently
afford lots of amusement. The hill prevents the possi-
bility of any annoyance to the works from water. The
distance to a capital shipping wharf is only seven miles,
and but nine to the intended
CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD GREAT RAILWAY.
The name of the concern is the Cedryn Quarry, it is
situated about ten miles from Bangor, and the same dis-
tance from Conway and Llanrwst; in the centre between
the three towns. It is held under the Right Hon. Lord
Newborough, for an unexpired term of twenty-eight
years, which can be extended at any time.
In conclusion, we can only add that the quarry ought
to produce a considerable sum, as it is a sure fortune for
any spirited party who may be lucky enough to get it.
This unpretending statement of facts will convince even
those inclined to be sceptical, that it is an investment free
from doubt or uncertainty.
It may be well to add that this property is in no way
connected with the Pimlico Slate Works.

PROVINCIAL THEATRICALS. - Farren and Mrs
Glover have, during the last week, been delighting the
Bristolians in the standard comedies of the School for Scan-
dal, the Rivals, the Clandestine Marriage, and Wives as
they Were and Maids as they Are. They were admirably
supported by Mrs. Seymour, of whose acting in Lady
Teazle the Bristol Times speaks in the following terms :
Her acting in Lady Teazle was the best performance of
that part we have seen ; in the passages where it was
required, there was a degree of esprit and archness such
as we have rarely seen equalled, but never excelled : yet
in the serious parts, particularly in the scene in which
having been discovered in the apartments of Joseph
Surface, she advances and denounces the hypocrite, her
acting was both dignified and impressive. A lady of
such talents cannot, we should presume, be long a
stranger to the metropolitan boards. In addition to
these sterling old comedies, Farrell appeared in Secret
Service and Grandfather Whitehead, and to their praise
be it spoken, so delighted were the Bristol play-goers
with this last exquisite drama, as to require its repeti-
tion on a second occasion.

THE BANK CHARTER.—On the 10th of October
next the following provision in the new Bank of England
Charter will take effect:—Section 28, "And be it enacted
that every banker in England and Wales, who, after the
10th of October, 1844, shall issue bank-notes, shall, on
some one day in every week after the 19th of October,
1844, (such day to be fixed by the Commissioners of
Stamps and Taxes) transmit to the said Commissioners
an account of the amount of bank-notes of such banker
in circulation on every day during the week ending on
the next preceding Saturday, and also an account of the
average amount of the bank-notes of such banker in
circulation during the same week, and on completing the
first period of four weeks, and so on completing each
successive period of four weeks, every such banker shall
annex to such account, the average amount of bank-notes
of such banker, in circulation during the said four weeks,
and also the amount of bank-notes which such banker
is authorised to issue under the provisions of this
Act, and every such account so verified by the signature
of such banker, or his chief cashier, or in case of a com-
pany or partnership, by the signature of a managing
director, or partner, or chief cashier of such company or
partnership, and shall be made in the form to this Act an-
nexed, marked (B), and so much of the saidreturns as states ,
the weekly average amount of the notes of such bank
shall be published by the Commissioners in the next
succeeding London Gazette, in which the same 'nay be
conveniently inserted ; and if any such banker shall
refuse to render any such account in the form, and at the
time required by this Act, or shall at any time render a
false account, such banker shall forfeit the sum of 1001.
for every such offence."

MIL HUME AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.—Mr. Hume
addressed his constituents at Montrose on Friday after-
noon. The Guildhall was filled with a numerous and
attentive audience on the occasion. Mainly, the address
delivered by the Hon. Member was similar to that spoken
by him in Arbroath on the previous day. It was now 52
years since he left this his native place, daring which
long period he had been in various countries, not alto-
gether inobservant of "men and manners ;" and the re-
sult of his observations was, that the poor man in this
country, from the unequal taxation and unequal legisla-
tion, waa in d less favoured situation than in any other
country where there was the shadow of government. The
Hon. Gentleman concluded by expressing his readiness
to forward the interests of the burgh at all times ; and
afterwards partook of wine and cake with the magis-
trates in the council-roGea. On Monday Mr. Hume ad-
dressed
his constituents in Breehin ; and on Tuesday,
the electors and inhabitants from a window in the Town-
hall in the aming—Montrose Review.