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dual falr tameiderable eneasiness in consequence of
Such statement, and being the first person who in.
formed him (Mr. Plunkett) of the very important tes-
timony which Won:sell could give, he felt that he
owed to Mr. Wadden every favour in his power to
shew him. That individual had authorised him.(Mr.
Plunkett) to state that he had not left Ireland on the
account mentioned, and that it was in his absence the
Commiesion of Bankrupt had issued against him, to
supersede which a motion was then pending.
The CHAIRMAN begged leave to repeia his re.
quest of yesterday, that Hon. Members would in put-
ting their questions to witnesses address the Chair ;
and that they would not remain near the witnesses.
He also begged that Hon. Gentlemen would refrain
from holding protracted conversations in the House.
Barrett Wadden was then called in and examined by the
CITAIRMAN—The witness stated that his residence was in Palate.
street, Dublin, and that he is a silk.manufacturer.
Examined by Mr. J. Wiwaus—Knows John DlTonuell,
who is his son-in-law. Remember to have seen him the Wed-
nesday after the riots in the Dublin Theatre, on which occasion
Connell made a communication to him conuected with the riots.

WiLLuss—What was that statement?—On that evening
(Wednesday, Dec. 18). McConnell called at my house when we
were going to tea, and expressed his surprise at the conversation
and conduct of Mr. Sheriff Thorpe on the preceding evening.
That the Sheriff's conduct not only betrayed great ignorance,
but was altogether strange; that he scarcely appeared to be in
his right senses, although there were present Mrs. Sibthorp,
Mrs. Sibthorp's daughter and son, himself (31‘Connell), and
George Graham, one of the alleged rioters; that they were play-
ing at cards, William Graham threw down the Knave of Clubs,
ex lalming, " That is the Lord Mayor; I wish he were out of
•.Ifice that f might have a lick at him." That Mrs. Sibthorp
asked Graham, " Ilow could you do that? You arc too little."
((lraltam Is a 30181 Pun). "By 0.—!" said Graham, " I
wonld jump up and have a lick at his nose: He then raid,
D—n that Lord Wellesley, no good can happen while he is in
this country." That at another part of the evening, M'Coonell
asked what was likely to become of, ot to be done with the
persons charged with the riot? That the Sheriff made answer,
" They are safe; I will give them a Jury that will &cleft them.
I have an Orange Jury in my pocket for the ragas*: &Man
Lis hand on his pocket at the same time. This information
witness thought of so much importance that on the following
slay he communicated it to Mr. Mathews, who is to
Mr. Johnson, Lord Weliesley's Private, Secretary, and
wards to theAtterney. General at his own bean. He had been
unfortunate in trade, for that he had been once possessed of a
large property, which he had then lost. He had on a former ,
occasion been a-bankrupt, but the commission was superseded,
nd his creditors had expressed their satisfaction at his conduct.
He had never been compelled to leave Ireland. Had only two
creditors in the world, except perhaps that he might owe a
few trifling debts for articles of housekeeping, not amounting in
the whole to Xls.—(Hear, hear).
To questions put by Colonel BARRY—Witness replied, that
the remarks made on the Lord Mayor applied to him equally in
tLat capacity, and to his business as a card-maker.--(Culosiel
Barry here put several questions to the witness respecting the
time at which be made the communication to the Attorney-
General, the answers to which were unimirattant). He ad-
mitted that Mr. Kidahl. an At:orney, had an execution on his
goods for his wife's marriage settlement—that he was not now
on good terms with M'ConneU, believing that be was the cause
of his wife's absconding from his house, and musing that exe-
cution to be laid on his goods during his absence In England on
business--/Hear, hear).
Mr. J. Wunaans—ls there any political difference between
you and MiConnell?—Perhaps it may be allowed me to state,
that most of my misfortunes arose out of my political opinions.
The witness then went on to state, that from the time of Ms
attaining the age of manhood he had embraced and supported
what were termed liberal opinions upon political subjects; that
he was in consequence shocked to find that- attempts had UM
snad4 upon that lad who he had reared with so much care, to
induce hint to become an Orangeman. That be had asked
I.:Manual hew he could standby and hear the Marquis Wel.
Juicy abused? and that DlT.onnell replied, be was awed by the
presence of the Sheriff, who he had then seen lot the first time,
and who had his- sword and gold chain on—(A laugh}—That
although he was no Orangeman, he begged equally to disclaim
solemnly being a member of any other secret or illegal Assad*.

slop wiatever::
In reply to the questions of Colonel litatutr, witness stated,
that Mrs. Wadden gave as a reason for causing the execution to
be bid so, that trade was becoming bad, and she was determined
to f. ctect herself
lien a gondol wee pet to witness respecting a circumstance
Iv had reference to his private character, and which, after a
arable Macadam was ordered, no the ntodon of Mr.
Wiansnets, to be Menge/ front the Minutes of the Com-
mittee. In compinoce, therefore, with the whit of the Home
thus armed, we deem it proper entirely to oak the getedoe,
as ureil as the discussion to which k gave rise}
'William Pools was the next whines celled. He Mewed se.
der a seven cold, which made hint dame baudbleletbe .
By Mr. Wu.t.tems.—What'it yens 'itemise lan& Answer
not beard.
I wish the witness to state if he is in Alderman of the City of
Dublin?-1 am not.

What profession do you follow I—T occupy some land watch
I farm (as the witness wu understood.)
have you arty situation in the CorporadonT—l lave. I have
since 180.2 represented the Corporation of Brewers,
rlaar7 re-
spectable body. The late Governor of the Bank of I was
-anent the Members.

Were you residing in Dublin at the time of the riots at the
Theatre .—I reside about three miles from Dublin. I was fre-
quently in Dublin at that time, and also during the triaL I know
Sheriff Thorpe. I had 'some conversation with him upon the
subject of the Jury, but it was before the riot took plate. Be-
fore that time, I told him I wished to be on the nest Commis.
siun Grand Jury ; he told me I should; this was in the month of
November. I saw Mr. Sheriff Thorpe after the Jury were
sworn, and then I saw him in the Sessions House. That was
the Grand Jury. I spoke to Sheriff Thorpe, and remonstrated
with him upon the violation of his promise. I said I *Might
he had used me ill; he bad broken his word. and therefore was
not a proper person to fiU that situatioo. Mr. Sheriff Thorpe
said in reply, that he had a very band card to play—ft was ins-
possible that he could please all parties. I had before said that
be had broken his Word to serve party purposes. What I meant
was this—the respectable part of the corporation to which I be-
lorig had determined to act upon his Majesty's letter; and in fur-
therance of that object, we had put out of the Corporation a
Mr. Sheever, who had made himself conspicuous in dresibg the
status of king William. That Gentleman (iibeever) had once
belonged to the Corporation with the witness. I certainly Cr►
deaveurcd to oust him from the Corporatien • I voted against
; that was in. November last. To the best of my recollec-
tion, Shea Thorpe said conciliation men would not do fordbat
Jury, or words tes that effect. That was 'after I said I had been
excluded for-party purposes. I know that Mr. Skeeter is kW-
mite!), acquainted with Sheriff Thorpe. I never bad any dif-
ference with Mr. Sheriff Thorpe, though we never agreed in po-
lities—(A den's think I afterwards saw Mr. Sheriff
Thorpe until the nest grafter day. He took hold of my band
on the stair"; he caught hold oLmy hand before I perceived him,
and said, I hope everything will be forgotten between us. I I
walked on. He invited me to the Mac Dinner. I said if I
dined in town V woad go, but that it was not probable. There
has been another quarterly assembly since, at vddelil saw lit.
Sheriff Thorpe. At that assembly it was proposed to pass a vote
of censure upon the Attorney-General for his conduct with re-
gard to the late trials,, and also to petition the Monis upon that
subject; to which proposition I moved an amendment I it was
seconded, but the blteriff refused to put it, and said the origheal
flotation had been carried. Mr. Sheriff Thorpe presided upon
that occasion. The amendment was promo's' so audibly as to
be heard by the Sheriff; indeed, it was tuppurted by a speech
from a Mr. Fity.simnions.
By Colonel Tycoon.—l wish to know from the witness what
his reason was for wishing to be on the Grand Joryl—shly
first ssasoo was, my right—(The remainder of the answer was
not heard).
Did you appty to Shetiff Cooper to be pot on that Jury
was passing !Woman Starts, who wished as to be on tic Jury.
and said my coodhatory spansis at the Bermes' Cempenp bad
prevented me; that Thorpe would out pat me us; and. I theft
west in and applied.to Mr. Cooper.
Was witness acquainted with the accesatioe against O'Meara?
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