The Sun.
London, England, 1845-01-22 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY AT STRATH-

FIELDSAYE.

frealtately to elect a Committee to execute it. This
Committee is composed of—MM. Goudchaux, Recurt,
Grisicr, David, Delestre, Degow L., A. Domes.

'DREADFUL CONFLAGRATION AT
EDINBURGH.

SYRATIIFIELDSAYE, TUESDAY' EVENING.— The pro-
mise a fine weather atTorded by the close of yesterday
was quite falfilled to-day. The morning opened with
a fine frost, and the rest of the day has been remark-
ably fine, even warm.
In addition to the list of guests given in oar tr.,p'et
yesterday, there were at the dinner en Moriclay Mr.
and Mrs. Shaw Lefevrv, Mr, Nd Mrs. Hunter, Mr.
Portal, the Hon. B. and the lion. and Rev.
Gerald Mrellesle`ni.-ettor of the parish and the Duke's
domestic thatn'iain. There were alio some visitors in
the evenitig—Mr. and Mrs. Pigott, Captain and W:3%
Brown, Miss Walmisley, Dr, Keate (Dean 'or Wind-
tor), and Mr. and Mrs. Keate.
The band of the Gr.ettadier Guards played during
the evening. They were stationed in the conservatory.
The Loyal party sat in the library after dinner, and,
heir Majesty was much interested in the hoest, parts
of which she saw during the evening. There is a
very remarkable collectier. a old and modern prints,
very numerous, ullich are hung all over the walls.
There are also some good pictures in the drawing and
dining-rooms, with which her Majesty was winch
pleased.
Her Majesty and the Prinvz retired to rest at eleven
o'clock.

EDIN'BITEGII, SUNDAY EVENING.—This morning the
inhabitants of Edinburgh were thrown into the utmost
tk ;rtttttnd eYcitchlent by tht fibita tt tinisletLbtqlting•
out of a terrific conflagration in the ()Id Grayfriai-s
Church. The flames were first discovered about half-
past nine o'clock, shining through one of the windows of
the eastern gable. InformatiOn bbing itflinedititely edm-
munieinted the pobee; the fireztirig4de oft the gpf,t
litt!e Hiot4a thAri a ijitarij of a4rwairlS, By
the time they arrived, however, the flames were bursting
through the eastern windows with a fury quite uncon-
trollable. Unluckily, some time elapsed before water
could be obtainedj, so that; when the engities rfoitr iii
number, Wier 4.i b into action, the whole of the
eastern end of the church was enveloped in one huge
whirling mass of fire. The flames having become visible
from the Castle, a body of the 87th Regiment were
dispatched forthwith to the scene to render what assist
aance they could in arrestiml the prof/1.60 of the fire(
hilletirtft,lnly it it kit dire to thUrn to lay, that they
ekerted themselves most strenuously, both in working
the engines and in keeping back the crowds of people
who were every instant collecting in dense masses in the
immediate neighbourhood.
It may be necessary here to explain, that there are
two churthes ent!teti Ott the spot, tinder the same toof,
which erfi known by the names of the did and New
Grayfriars. By half-past ten o'clock the former build-
ing had almost wholly fallen a prey to the devouring
element. As seen from the eastern gate at this moment,
the sight was exceedingly grand and impressive. Look-
ing through the large eastern window, the whole interior
Was tibserVed to be illuminated by one unbroken blaze of
fire, and columns of flame were seen shooting up from
various parts of the roof, defying every effort to subdue
their rage; while the crackling noise of the burning
timbers, the fall of broken glass, and the burning rafters,
with the shouts of the firemen ever arid anon rising
Above the din, rendered the scene altogether appalling.
By eleven o'clock the roof mad entirely given way,
and almost every portion of the woodwc,rk was con-
sumed. It had been well had the calamity ended
here, but the result wits not so fortunate. The
flames httd by this tithe seized upon the roof of the New
Grayfriars, and the efforts of the fire brigade, which
had previously been divided between the two buildings,
were now exclusively directed to the preservation of this
part of the structure alone: We regret to say, however,
that !trek as these of were, they proved altogether
Unavailing, and seemed hardly to produce any impres-
sion whatever on the flames, which rather appeared to
increase every moment in volume and rapidity. The
great quantity of old dry timber, comprising the seats
and galleries, may perhaps account for th rapid de-
struction of the edifice ; but be this as ft may, by one
tAlock the fire had made such progress, both within and
without the building, that all hopes of saving any part
of the two churches, except the bare walls, was aban-
doned.

THE ENGLISH THEATRICALS IN

PAlttiSl

s, PARIS, JAN. 19.
Yhe performances of the English company have at
length been brought to a close. Mr. Macready played
at the Opera Comique last night (gratuitously of eouesos,3;
in his celebrated scene from
of the Societd des Atiteur!,t3F'alfatlVA
A press of: pefitiCal Ihatter precluded the possibility of
hti totiUng hitherto the performance of Hamlet at the
Chateau of the Tuileries on Thursday night— an oc-
currence, nevertheless, that will figure among the Mott
remarkable Pastes dram atigues of +Aix ePoCh.
The theatre of the Uhateau is precisely the Hall of
the Natictst tonvention. It is beautifully fitted up, and,
t aft told, capable of containing 1,000 spectators. This,
however, appears doubtful, for there were present on
Thursday night only 650 or 660 persons: Ad it Wet
lit:Tally crammed,
The hour fixed roe the t'oilimencement of the perform-
ance was eight o'clock. Accustomed as you are in Eng-
land to punctuallity in this respect, you would still admire
the clockwork regularity of the King of the French. Pre-
cisely at the moment indicated his Majesty and the
Queen ;followed by the whole of the Royal Falfily, With
the exception of the Queen a the Belgians and the
Duchess Auguste of Sake-Coburg, entered the theatre
and took their places. There were present at their entry
Lord and Lady Cowley, and indeed the whole of the
members of the Gasps Diplomatique and their ladies, to,
gether with—it is hardly necossery to tay.-----the elite of
French society, and a eonsidel'able number of foreigners
of distinction: The pit was filled by officers in uniform,
among whom were some three or four scarlet. In short,
a more gorgeous spectacle than the audience part of the
house presented has been rarely witnessed,
The performance commenced immediately, and pro-
ceeded to the close unbroken by applause—an indication
of a desire to reward Macready's fine delivery of the
first soliloquy having been at once repressed upon re-
collecting that the etiquette de rigeur prohibited in the I
royal presence such manifestations: Macready lost
nothing, however, by the deley, OA you shall see pre-
sently.
There is nothing to be said in the way of criticism on
the performance of Hamlet on this occasion that I could
think of obtruding on you. It was oe,cationally petteii=
tible to the English present, that if tlietie parts where
the dialogue had been tut fp to shorten the duration of
the play, the forte of habit was near involving more than
not or the performers in speeches ordered to be omitted,
but nothing occurred to mar the effect of the perform-,
ance, which was, generally speaking, admirable:
The performance was net .yet oeef; when Mt: Mitchell
received, through 1.11: (Conservateur du Mo-
bilier de la COUroime), an intimation that his Majesty
would speak to him on leaving the Theatre for his apart-
ments. This intimation was moreover, accompanied by
a splendid gold snuff-box, in a case, with the royal
cipher beautifully chased upon the lid: Mr. Mitchell
accordingly repaired to the pnitit Ihtiinated by M.
Delavigne (brother of the late celebrated Casimir Dela-
y eigne). Tiiimediately upon the King's approach, his
Majesty was made awate of Mr. Mitchell's presence, and
addressed him with affability in French, but checking him-
self, resumed in choice English, thanking him for the
pleasure he (Mr. Mitchell) had insured to him, to the
Queen and Royal Family, and indeed to the people of
Paris, by the admirable performances of the theatrical
company he had brought over. " I have seen Hamlet
played frequently," said the King, "and never saw the
character so well supported as on this night. Among
other Hamlets that I have seen was Mr. Bennett. Pray
who is Mr. Bennett ?" Mr. Mitchell made a reply which
I could not catch. "I have been delighted by Mr.
Macready," continued the King, "and found Miss
Faucit charmante," The Queen then addressed Mr.
Mitchell, and with equal condescension and kindness
similarly expressed herself ; and bowing graciously, the
royal party moved on.
The munificence of his Majesty did not end here, how-
ever; for Mr. Mitchell was accompanied to Mr. Macready's
dressing-room by M. Delavigne, who presented to -the
tragedian, on the part of the King, his Majesty's
and the Queen's thanks for the great gratification he
had afforded them, and requested his acceptance of a
most splendid poniard, in a still more magnificent case.
The blade, a real Damascus one, having upon it an in-
scription in Arabic, is set in gold; the hilt enriched with
diamonds and other precious stones. The case is still
more costly, being of pure gold, exquisitely chiselled,
and set in rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds.
Nor did the King's kindness and bounty end even
here. On Friday Mr. Mitchell received, by command
of the King, a message, expressing his regret that the
enterprise had not been so successful as it deserved, ac-
companied by three bank notes, of a thousand francs
each, towards covering his outlay.
Thus worthily terminates an undertaking that will
long be remembered. Mr. Mitchell left last night for
London ; Mr. Macready leaves in a few days, bearing
with him gratifying proofs of the favour in wle:ch he was
held here, among which the least is not the thanks of
the Commission des Auteurs Dramatiques.—Times.

This morning her Majesty and the Prime rose
at seven o'clock, and breakfasted (alone) at eight.
They afterwards walked on the lawn in front of the
house.

At about half-past ten o'clock the Prince, accom-
panied by the Duke 'of Wellington, the Duke of
Bedford, Mr, Shaw Lefevre (the Speaker), Sir R.
Peel, the Earl of Jersey, and Colonel Bouverie, went
out to the Lower Pitham cover to shoot. They re••
rnained out till half-past one.
The party had some fine wild sport, which the
Prince seemed much to enjoy. His Royal Highness
killed 45 held of game, including two woodcocks.
The Duke of Wellington walked well through it all.
The party rode to the ground, which is about a mile
and a half from the house.

At two o'clock the royal party lunched, and at
about three o'clotlt her Majesty and the Prince drove
over to Bramshill, an ancient mansion, and a fine
specimen of the Elizabethan style of architecture,
situated at about five miles from Strathfieldsaye.
Her Majesty went over the mansion. The present
proprietor, Sir John Cope, was absent, but he met
the royal party on their return to the mansion.
The Queen was driven in a pony phaeton by Prince
Albert. There was a second pony carriage, which
was driven by the Marchioness of Douro. The
Duchess of Bedford and the Marquis of Douro were
in this carriage. The Duke of Wellington's carriage
followed. The royal party returned at about half-
past four o'clock. Lord Charles Wellesley accom-
panied the party on horseback.
It will be seen from the foregoing detail of the
movements of her Majesty, that this visit is of an
entirely private character, affording but few features
calculated to interest the public.
It is a circumstance worth mentioning, that there
is not a single soldier on duty as guard at Strath-
fieldsaye. There is, however, a body of the London
police of the A division.

It being close on the church hour when the flames
were at their heighti thousands of people were wending
theft' way to the different places of public worship ; and
many, either seeing the flames or hearing reports of
the disaster, bent their steps in the direction of the
fire or to elevated spots in the vicinity—such as the
Castle esplanade, Victoria-terrace, and George IV.
bridge, whence a full view could be had of the ter-
rible scene. The appearance of the blazing churches
from these places was exceedingly grand. At one moment
immense volumes of flame were seen bursting forth
from the roof of the devoted edifices, and in another mo-
ment were again obscured by the dense clouds of rolling
smoke, which were created by the action of the water,
now pouring in numerous jets upon the roof. Again the
flames would burst forth, apparently with increased vio-
lence, and again would they be obscured by a cloud of
dusky vapour. Fierce columns of fire also glared through
the different windows ; and had the accident occurred
during the night in place of the day time, the con-
flagration must have presented a scene of terrific splen-
dour. As it was, the sight was a melancholy and im-
pressive one; and nothing but expressions of regret were
heard from every tongue on beholding the venerable
structure thus melting into annihilation, and that at a
time when the praise of God was wont to be pealing
through its lofty aisles.
The engines continued to play upon the ruins all the
afternoon, but merely for the purpose of extinguishing
the smouldering embers. Both edifices are thus, we
regret to say, completely reduced to ruins.
As far as we can learn, the calamity was caused by
the over-heating of the flues of the Old Grayfriars
Church. It is so far fortunate that it did not occur
when the congregation were in church, instead of being
only on their way to it, else the consequences might
have been still more lamentable. It is a no less happy
circumstance that the churches stood in an isolated
position, apart from other buildings, or there would
have been considerable danger of their sharing the same
fate.

It may be proper to add, that the Old Grayfriars
church was erected in the year 1612. On the 7th of
May, 1718, however, part of the building was blown up
by gunpowder, belonging to the city, which had been
lodged in the steeple. The expense of repairing the
damage was estimated at 600/., and instead of building it
up in its ancient form, it was determined to patch up the
old walls in the best way possible, and, as there was a
want of church accommodation, to erect another edifice
at its west end, which was denominated the New Gray-
friars. This structure was finished in 1721, at an ex-
pense of about 4,0001. Neither of the churches had any
pretensions to architectural beauty, or were the slightest
ornament to the city.
We learn that both buildings were insured, but only
to the extent of 1,0001. each. They were both the pro-
perty of the sit) , and were occupied by the Establishment.
(From the Caledonian Mercury.)
Yesterday (Sunday) forenoon, ono of the most appall-
ing tires took place that has occurred in this city since
the two memorable days in 1824, and which has been
attended with the total destruction of the Grayfriars
churches. The building, which comprises the two
churches called respectively Old and New Grayfriars,
is situate betwixt the Grassmarket and Lauriston, and
was, with the exception of the cathedral of Glasgow,
and the Trinity College Church of this city, the most
ancient place of worship in Scotland, the older portion of
it having been built in 1612, and the remainder in 1719.
The flames were first observed about half-past nine
o'clock by a young woman, daughter of one of the police
night force, named Donald Munro, whose house is at
the entrance to the churchyard, and within a few yards
of the building itself. On observing the fire bursting
out from the east gable window of the church, she im-
mediately called to her father, who was at the time in bed,
who instantly started up, and seeing the serious aspect
of affairs, at once rushed out with nothing on but his
sleeping garments, and proceeded to the police-office and
gave the alarm. Mr. List, of the county, and Sergeant-
Major Kelly, of the city police, were in a few moments
on the ground, and after shutting the gate, to prevent
the influx of too many people, forthwith sent messengers
to the keeper of the water reservoir, to the military in
the Castle, and to the section-house in Chessels•court,
Canongate, where the unmarried men belonging to the
night force are for mutual convenience domiciled. In a
short time about 30 men arrived from the latter place,
followed by a strong detachment of soldiers from the
Castle. By this time four fire-engines had arrived, and
the hose having been laid to the water-plugs at the Grass-
market, Candlemaker- row, Heriot's Hospital, Park-street,
and George the Fourth-bridge, the engines were manned
by the firemen, and ready for action, but unfortunately, as
we are informed, no supply of water could be obtained
for nearly half an hour, during which the flames spread
through the building with fearful rapidity, and obtained
an ascendancy which, as it ultimately proved, the utmost
exertions of the fire brigade and those who so promptly
assisted them were quite unable to overcome. Within
half an hour after the first alarm, the whale eastern di-
vision of the edifice presented one huge mass of flame,
the great abundance and dry condition of the wood
affording fit material for speedy combustion, as was
awfully indicated by the intense heat which radiated to
a great distance around, and by the incessant crackling,
which, like a continued discharge of musketry, issued
from the scene—as if the furious element, conscious of
its superior power, defying all the ingenious expedients
and persevering efforts of man, was determined to pro-
ceed uninterrupted in its career, and had become confi-
dent of its final triumph.
In the meantime the inhabitants of the houses in Can-
dlemaker-row, which form the eastern boundary of the
churchyard, naturally becoming alarmed lest the destruc-
tive element should reach them, began with great expe-
dition to remove their furniture to places of safety, about
seven or eight chimneys of these houses having been in a
short time set on fire by the flying embers. Shortly after
eleven o'clock smoke was observed issuing from the wes-
tern division
buildingrong the roof, for althoughew Grayfriars), to which
thefire of the
had communicated
there was a stone wall dividing the two churches, yet it
appears that it had not been built all the way up to the
roof, but had stopped short some 10 or 12 feet from it,
the remaining portion being composed of lath and plaster
work, through which the flames soon penetrated, and
thus involved the entire building in one terrible con-
flagration.
So rapid had been the progress of the fire, that by half-
past eleven o'clock there was scarcely a part that was not
blazing with the greatest fury, and though a great quan-
tity of water was constantly poured upon it, no visible
effect was produced. After twelve o'clock large portions
of the roof successively fell in with great crashes, sending
forth dense volumes of smoke, illuminated by thousands
of large embers, that shot into the sky, and fell like
burning hail at a great distance from the scene. The
wind being horn the south, the Grassmarket in particular
was literally buried with smoke and dust, so much so,
that objects could scarcely be seen at five or six yards'
distance. After three o'clock the combustibles began to
be exhausted and the flames gradually to decrease, but
it was not until four o'clock that they were got under,
while the engines continued to play until about five o'clock
by which time, though the flames were not altogether
extinguished, all the engines were withdrawn, the danger
being entirely over.
The ruins, as might be expected, present a most me-
lancholy appearance. The walls still remain, and that
part of the roof above the south gallery of New Gray-
friars, as well as a small part above the gallery opposite.
With the exception of these galleries and a part of the
seats in the area, which are only partially
burned, the whole wooden work has been consumed to
ashes. Looking from them the scene in that part of
the building is truly desolate and frightful ; the inter-
stices betwixt the seats are filled with smouldering
ruins, over which large black beams lie in the utmost
confusion, while the pulpit, itself burned to a wreck, like
a calcined mummy, looks down on the gloomy waste by
which it is encompassed. The older portion of the build-
ing—the part where the fire originated—has suffered
more severely than the other, being, with the exception
of the bare walls, completely annihilated.
The fire originated, we understand, from a stove which
it had been the custom to light on Saturday evenings, in
order to heat the church before the hours of Divine ser-
vice on the following day. Whether it has been always

PRESENTATION OF PLATE TO

MR. BRUNEL.

On Friday last a sumptuous entertainment took place
at the Albion Tavern on the occasion of presenting to
Mr. I. K. Brunel, the engineer to the Great Western,
Bristol, and Exeter, Bristol and Gloucester Railways,
and other great public works, a testimonial of the high
appreciation of his services. The chair was taken by
Mr. Charles Russell, M.P., the chairman of the Great.
Western Railway, and nearly a hundred of the sub-
scribers sat down to dinner. The testimonial, which, prior
to the entertainment, was exhibited in an adjoining room,
is of very beautiful workmanship, and consists of a
centre-piece and four accompanying ornamental
dishes for fruit or flowers, with six salt cellars, all of
silver gilt, in the style of Louis XIV. The value of
the testimonial is upwards of 2,000 guineas, and the sub-
scriptions were limited to the sum of ten guineas
from each subscriber. The centre-piece consists of
a magnificent candelabrum, surmounted by a beautifully
designed group of figures representing, on the base or
plinth rising from the pediment between the brackets,
Science. Genius, and Invention aiding Commerce ; whilst
around the base are groups representing the four Sea-
sons. Elaborately wrought scrolls spring from the
curved sides, supporting the candelabra for containing
twelve lights. This costly and chastely-designed orna-
ment, which was executed by Mr. B. Smith, of Duke-
street, Lincoln's Inn-fields, measures 34 inches in height,
is 30 inches square, and the weight of it is about 1,500
ounces. The flower and fruit dishes are of a triangular
form, each being 12 inches in height, and 14 inches in
diameter. They have very rich scrolls, with groups of
figures round the pillars supporting baskets, exquisitely
designed, and weigh together about 750 ounces. The
six salt cellars are of a massive and highly-wrought cha-
racter, circular in form, with very rich feet,- composed of
figures riding on dolphins, the weight of the six being
about 100 ounces.

Immediately on the cloth being removed, a table bear-
ing the testimonial was exhibited to the company
amidst deafening cheers. And the usual loyal toasts
having been given and responded to, the Chairman pro-
posed, The health of their distinguished guest, Mr.
Brunel," and in doing so paid a high and well-merited
tribute of praise to the ability and energy displayed by
him, as well in the execution of the Great Western
Railroad, as in the other important works in which he
has been successfully engaged.

The toast was drunk with three times three and one
cheer more, reiterated again and again.
Mr. BRUNEL, who was evidently affected by the very
warm manner in which the toast had been responded to,
briefly returned thanks, and adverted with much feeling
to the difficulty under which he laboured in returning
thanks, surrounded as he was by many of those with
whom he had become acquainted in the course of his
railway experience, but whose professional connection
with him lied ripened into a hearty and lasting friend-
ship. It was indeed a source of deep gratification to re-
ceive a testimonial from and amidst such friends, and
they.would believe him when he said that his gratitude
to those who had manifested so much kindly feeling to-
wards him amounted almost to a feeling of pain from
his inability to express all that ho desired to give utte-
rance to.—(Loud cheers.) They would permit him to
repeat that his feelings overpowered him, and that he
would only say the kindness he had this day experienced
would never be effaced from his memory.—(Cheers.) In
his heart it would dwell for ever.—(Cheers.)
The next toast was that of "Sir liambard Brunel,"
which was also drunk with three times three. _

...-..
Among the toasts that followed were those of " The
Chairman," " Mrs. Brunel," and " Mr. C. A. Saunders,
the Secretary of the Great Western Railway."
Mr. Saunders, to whose able negotiations the present
high standing of the Great Western Railway may be
truly said to be mainly ascribed, in returning thanks,
made the important railway announcement, that the dif
ferences between the Great Western and the South-
Western Railways had been amicably settled.
The dinner was admirably provided by Messrs.
Staples, and indeed it partook rather of the comfort,
quiet, and elegance of a private party than the bustle
and inconvenience almost inseparable from a public en-
tertainment.

The inscription, which we have omitted to mention in
describing the candelabrum on which it is engraved, is
as follows :

Presented to
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL, EBQ.,

the Engineer in Chief of the Great Western, the Bristol
and Exeter, the Cheltenham and Great Western Union,
and the Bristol and Gloucester Railways,
By 257 SubscriberF,
to commemorate the completion of those great national
works, and to record their admiration of the science,
skill, and energy manifested in the design and execution
of them, their gratitude for the advantages conferred on
themselves and the public ; and their esteem for the
integrity and worth of his personal character.
A.D., 1845.

TIIE DUKE OF WELLINGTON AND THE PRESS.—
In relation to a paragraph on this subject, which we
copied yesterday from the Times, the Morning Post of
to-day has the following :—" A statement having gone
forth to the effect that the Duke of Wellington has
denied (and that in no very courteous terms) those
facilities to the public press which have been hitherto
afforded upon the occasion of her Majesty honouring
with visits other noble members of the aristocracy, I feel
it right to observe that I have the best authority for
stating that no such letter as that which has been pub-
lished was ever written by his Grace, who, so far from
having refused the desired permission to those who
sought it, has granted the same in the most obliging
Illannor,"—Post.

TirlE SUN,LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY ,22, 1845

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spot where the flames were first seen by the 3-wog
ivoinan Munro. It is to be hoped that in future all
bliurch stoves will be carefully watched. ft will be tez
tbornhered that a large cluster of ancient churches ill
Diintle4 wets i nearly all consumed about three years ago
in Consequetice of similaii!rifelessne3s.
We may add, that the Lord Provost, Baillies Mack,
Wilkie; DunOan; and Gray, and Mr: Sheriff Spiers, and
other atithofitiCs, Wefe early iti,attendance. along with
Mr. Brown, town architect. 'l'h Lord Provost, who
was on his way to his usual place of worship at the time
the alarm was given, remained on the spot until the
flames subsided. Mr. Hardie, Superintendent of the
Fire Brigade, who, on hearing the alarm, arrived at the
Oetie with great dispatch, so exerted himself that in the
course of the clay lie fainted from over fatigue and
anxiety. On being removed, and obtaining dry clothes,
he recovered, and, nothing daunted, returned to perform
his duties. Great praise is due to the soldiers of the
87th Regiment, every one of whom exerted himself most
praiseworthily, the fatigue party rendering themselves
highly ttseful at their engines, while those under arms
were equally so in preserving order among the vast
crowds which, throughout the entire day, flocked to
witness the progress of the conflagration. Bach of the
churches, we are informed, was insured to the eXteht of
1,6001.

I sides; but the British Minister would not make any
; arrangement in a-Lich the conceF,eion was not altogether
!tt one-sided ifair.—(Hear, hear.) Th"is fact, however,
cottld riot be denied, that Mr. Petro, the envoy of
the British was actually residing in Rome,
and the friends of Ireiatid w're absent from Rome,
when the rescript which created sfk'h excitement was
obtained from the Pope.—(Loud cries of " Ilenr, hear.")
Mr. OrCutitc then suggested that two delegates should
be sent to Rome oil the part of the laity, and he named
Lord French and J. O'Connell, Esq., his son, to remon-
strate with his. Holiness against countenancing any
siastical interferenee with the Catholic clergy who had
embarked, or were about embarking in the struggle,
the political struggle, for the freedom, and liberty, and
justice of the Irish people. He moved that it be referred
to the Committee to consider what ought to be the con-
duct of the Irish representatives in the coming session of
rerliament, and that they report this day week.—Passed.
Some further sums were handed in.
Mr. O'CONtigili announced the week's rent to be
3951. ss. sd.
Thanks were given to Mr. O'Brien for his conduct in
the chair, and at five o'elock the meeting adjourned.