The Sun.
London, England, 1829-04-27 00:00:00

MR. O'CONNELL.

(From the Observer of yesterday.).
Various rumours hare been afloat during the last
week, as to the manner in which it is supposed that
Mr. O'Connell will assert his right to sit in Parlia•
ment. These rumours are premature—nothing cert.; 1
tain is yet determined upon as to the mode in whit
it is his intention to proceed. That he will assert'
his right to sit as Member for Clare is a deter Milly
tion to which we know lie has come; but whetber
he will assert it under the favour or in opposition l°
the wishes of Government 'is a point which at thi
l
moment cannot be satisfactorily or decisively
Twenty-thur hours hence something certain en -
definite might be atated as to the course which all
intends to pursue. Next Sunday our readers 91351
be in po;session of the circumstances which i°l'
pose and justify a discreet forbearance in stall
what has come to our knowledge on this subjeet%.6 •
Meanwhile we subjoin a letter on the subject of tPd -
O'Connell testimonial. To this design Ireland
should surely give its support. It has been eerlle.t
by honourable toils—by the devotion of gre",
talents—by super-eminent services—by perseversect
and industry—and by a long course of I
meritorious exertions in a cause in which he has a-
boured hard—laboured manfully—and laboured Or
cessfully. We have observed Mr. O'Connell!
course and conduct closely since his arrival in th's
country. It has been distinguished by great mode
ration and great discretion. We object only to his
frequent allusion and complaint against those 01°
have abused him ; he should remember that he hes
not been very niggard in his own censure of those" ,
who differed from him. Every unguarded.expres-
sion of the tongue should not be setsettled down to the,.
whit h mpru.rpoo,scenonfneltlhme
may have
rTeahsiosn
benefit for himself, and which he should not be re-
luctant to extend to others. He has great and
transcendant merits to redeem whatever defects He
may have, but we wish to see that which we admire'
free even from error. Why du not the English Co'
tholics subscribe to his testimonial ? It will be
most ungrateful in them if they do not subscribe
largely, for he has done miracles for them. If sfer,
there was a man for whom the Catholics of Engle°,
mid Ireland should unite in weaving a never-
garland of gratitude, O'Connell is that man. 1,
itso calair
hi-
We subjoin the following letter with unic" P
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mulerhoet,

sure :

" Brook's Club-House, April 23,1829'
" SIR-I beg to request that you will add 1
name to the list of contributors to the testimonl (/'
national gratitude intended, as I understand, to l/.
borne to Mr. O'Connell's great services to the
country, and for which purpose I enclose a chat
for 1001. 44
" In doing this, I consider I am only doing 11%,
self an honour. It would be absurd in me to ;
tempt saying any thing of the merits of the rna" to
whom this tribute is about to be paid. The nn i°„:,
happiness, and prosperity of the Empire, which theo
cannot now be the shadow of a doubt will pan mood
ui
a main degree from his sterling and magnalb—
patriotism, will be his best eulogy, and'l cl
sure the most genial to his heart.
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see tnot audndd,etrht
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ilntgruwsiti,labnedstiindeedch a feel co e
to proms
to future ages—for this is now a matter of history ,o'
that we were not insensible of Mr. O'Connell
transcendent work.—l remain, &e.
" R. OTWAY CAW'

Lord STOWELL, the friend, and one of the
executors of Dr. Jormsosr, has contributed nearly 1011_,°,
volume of original reminiscences and anecdotes to the new
edition of BoswaLes Life of JOHNSON, editing by 'tile.
Right Hon. JOHN WILSON Caorcza. • •
To show how industry is crippled and Oce!.'...
laid in all its operations 'in Ireland, we need only Me e.
tion that Sir ARTHUR CHICHESTER, of Belfast, make.
1,0441. Si. 6d. a year by butter-tasting I—Dublin 111.00 e
ing Register.
;4 SI
D'ERBINE, OR THE CYNIC.---ThiS P"
work of much interest, considerable versatility of P°. of.
and characterized by great originality and boldoets
thought. The pursuits and frivolities of the WI la;
circle, described in the first volume, are sketched with °lnurk,
spirit. The second volume opens in Italy, and the `:the
assumes a new and more elevated stamp ; it is this an° the
third volume which give it pretension to rank wir,,,h4
novels of the "ye Vere" class. Thoigh there is astr'ije 0
difference between the character 1)f these works, De
is serious, and the forte of the author is abstract arg° 1° ;e:
D'Erbine is extremely lively, and the author's forte the
pears to be poignant satire, or playful irony. VP°°_:e-
whole we think it a work of decided merit, and will ga--
distinguished place amongst the favourites of the dap
1,1
PROVINCIAL THEATRICALS.—A
Voi made her first appearance at the Birmingham tbothe,,
on Monday last, in the character of Susannah, in tbe
Opera of The Marriage of Figaro, and although
ete
young lady's musical talents and personal requisites /leo
acknowledged, yet, up to seven o'clock, great fears /were
entertained that that fatal bar to an aspirant's succti.
stage fright—would utterly mar her efforts; this, h°o,
ever, was not the case—and we have the pleasure t° ;et
nounce that bliss LE Voi's success was as complete 0.1
warmest friends could de,ire. It appears, by arlverto;B
merit, that the Birmingham audience will frequently °.lOO
an opportunity of witnessing the efforts of this proloiltia
young lady, who, we are assured, need only be 660, 4,
IA
heard by the admirers of scientific music, aided by a
elegance of action, and utterance, to be invited to "de
London situation in the highest walks of the operatic
parttuent.
A,S
ACCOMMODATION TO FAMILIESe.""-
fruiterer's shop in the Westminster-road there is the
lowing placard :—•' Excellent ginger beer and sods 7,,y.t.
1.8. Families supplied, and sent to any part of the cow