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MR. MAHONY AND MR. O'CONNELL.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE MORNING REGISTER.
Dublin, 29, Merrion-square, N. 19th Dec. 1529.
Sta,—The various statements which have appeared respecting the
proposition communicated through me to Mr. O'Connell, to act as
couniel for Lord George Beresford at the ensuing election for the
County Waterford the details of that transaction given by Mr.
O'Connell himself, coupled with his demand that no part of his
letters should be kept back ; and a natural anxiety to prevent any
misconception of the motives either of myself or those for whom I
acted, in a matter which has excited no ordinary interest, induce
sue to lay before the public, by the authority of my client, an ac-
count of the circumstances under which the professional aid of Mr.
O'Connell was requested, and of the facts, of which Mr. O'Connell
himself, in calling for a publication of his correspondence, has ex-
pressed a wish that the evidence should not be withheld. It is
not my object to assail others, or to impute to any penes* any in-
ttntional departure from strict accuracy. My motive is to vindi-
cate myself from the aspersion, that any undue means were resorted
to, for the purpose of prevailing on a gentleman of great eminences
both political and professional, to desert his public duty. Charged
with having been the instrument of offering a bribe, and of having
endeavoured to seduce a distinguished individual from his in-
tegrity, I owe It to myself to afford to those whose good opinion I
value, the means of judging whether I have lent myself to a pur-
pose deserving of so much condemnation, and used any corrupt or
unwarrantable expedient to procure the legal services of Mr.
O'Connell, at the expense either of his professional reputation, his
political consistency, or his personal honour.
Nothing can be more foreign from my desire than to press
myself into a wanton and unnecessary publicity. If, in the outset,
I venture to allude to any part which 1 have taken in politics, it is
not for the purpose of making any boast of myself, but to account
for the manner in which I became connected with the canvass of
of Lord George Beresford. As a Protestant, upon Protestant
principles, and for National interests, I had before the settlemena
of the Roman Catholic question, used my best, although they were
but very humble efforts, to promote it, and while I do not affect
to possess any sort of political influence, yet I may, I hopeLwithout
incurs ing the charge of presumption, be permitted to say, that the
endeavours made by me, in my small sphere, were not altogether
unattended with some useful results. Strenuous and indefatigable
efforts, will often supply the absence of eminent ability. I merely
wish to account for the manner in which, having previously had no
sort of professional connexion with Lord George Beresford, I be-
came, after the passing of the Roman Catholic relief bill, am-
ciatedwith a canvass, of which the oblivion of past differences,
and a scalous anxiety to accomplish a permanent reconciliation
amongst Irishmen of all classes, constitute the fundamental prin-
ciples.
I have reason to believe that the chief motive, which led the
Beresford family to select me, who was equally unconnected with
violence upon either side, was a sincere anxiety to evince their de-
sire that all factious animosities should be burled with the cause
which gave them birth, and in the opinion that from my knowledge
of the leaders of the Catholic body, and my acquaintance with
their mat (Gallup, I should be able to point out the beat course to
calm those political passions which it must be the wish of every
good man of every party to appease. I3efore the Government had
determined upon the great act of tranquilization, its opponent,
might with a vehemence not the less conscientious because it was
mistaken, have thrown every obstacle in its way. But it would
have been a worse than useless indulgence in retrospective animosi-
ties, when once the measure had passed into a law, to have perpe-
tuated the contentions to which it had given rise. When I had
ascertained there was upon the part of a family, which had been
wailed with much invective, a disposition to commit all former
feuds to oblivion, and to co-operate with* ',tablature in the
work of reciprocal forgiveness and national peace. I suggested that
Lord George Beresford would only act In accordance with that
salutary policy If he were among the first to take a step which ;
etould.he sunagly, and conspireoudy indicStir of this ',subtle
solicitude, sod give an example in his own person of that kindly ;
feeling which It *the duty .of Individuals, however formerly ezial
rested, us Meek:ate. With this view I recommended that the two
gentlemen who Itpd hems most fake leaders intim:llmm Ce-
iba& causts.and whoiluid,distlgaultbsd ;themselves by their oppo-
sition to his family, slitiald, under the total change of dream-
stances whir* hail Own Am" be illuned4V4refßioled
by him asnroksional saligana...,bge ystis4out any ;commoner ;of
abstract political gginJoa pn4itlw aide. .I,tltought that both
r:xies might foraged,* .aglifiaiblat ,aaa4cP 4-their
crime:4les. I bored that Mr..O'Cannsll .;e,ady.to lend ,
4iciwareffsi-.a4 .in egistLanaigiorgillea .to AS WO *SWF'
r .wpisfrabit betwo• instrumental M Kinme4ll.oll tIlAt 4105101
r me. swag miirtioensiety *wipe% led sandy matt!ored
lb,r,iivisigisingitmow.puth .pcgorkti cadsiNc.
lief Bill, he had views ton pound to persevere in that aysteindafali.

t ation of which the only legitimate ends had been just abcieved..
With this object, in which I conceived that the public goal was
blended with the advantages of my clkht, I recommended the
selection of those gentlemen as counsel ; a measure which, guarded
by express stipulations, I felt would have operated as an act of
amnesty on all sides, without any kind of pledge, either direct or
implied °neither side, as to any one of the great political questions
which might afterwards grow into discussion. For what possible
inference could be' drawn from the employment of Mr. O'Connell
or Mr. Shell, with respect to the part which these gentlemen, or
their talents may think proper to take in reference to Parliamen-
tary Reform, or any other measure which may become the sub-
ject of popular discussion or legislative delibetation ? These views,
whatever opinion may be formed as to their correctness, were ho-
nestly and honourably entertained and adopted by my client. The
detail Of the negotiation itself which took place with Mr.O'C'on-
tdil at# Mr. Mel, will best appear by the correapondence of
4eiticli4dlr. O'Ciannell- has called for the publication, and the pbb...
Ilcation of which, even if be had not challenged it, would have
been rendered necessary by the statement be had repeatedly wade
at the meeting in Youghall, and elsewhere, that a bribe had been
offered to him, which he had indignantly rejected.
After the necessary communications, and having permission to
do so, I wrote a letter fiom London to my brother and partner,
stating my views, and giving him authority to retain Mr. O'Con-
nell and Mr. Sbeil for the next election for the county of Water-
ford in the event of Mr. Villiers Stuart's expected resignation.
Upon receipt of my letter, any brother lost no time in communi-
cating with Mr. Sbeil, then in Dublin, and that gentleman having
stipulated that he was to act in an exclusively professional capacity,
and that be was not to compromise any political opinion, or render
any political service, agreed to accept a retainer for Lord George
Beresford ; and is it bas been stated that Mr. Shell was hired by
the lirreaford family, and the word" bribe" has been also used in
hi. regard, it is but an act of justice to him to state, that after
having thus stipulated that his political support was not to be ex-
pected, and that be was to act merely as councel, he unhesitatingly
agreed to give Lord George Beresford his professional assistance
without making or alluding to any pecuniary terms whatever.
Mr. O'Connell being absent from Dublin on his canvass for the
county of Clare, nsyj brother addressed to him the following
letter :---

(TRITATI AND 0
" 29, blerrion-square, North, 12th June, 1829.
MT MAR O'Conostc—l this day received a private letter
from Peirce, dated London, 10th instant, authorising me to com-
municate with you, and Mr. Shell, in the strictest professional, andl
personal confidence, on the subject of this letter ; first, obtaining
your assurance that it should not be divulged by you, or made use
of in any manner, without previous consent, unless you judged it
right to accept the offer I am about to make, and that you were re-
leased from secrecy. Upon this previous understanding, I will
proceed to state my object ; and should you (as I trust you will)
accept my offer, please write me by return of post. If you decline
it, then burn this, and let me hear in reply ; and I will consider
that the matter remains with you, and not to go further.
" You are aware of the retirement of Mr. Stuart from the re
presentation of Waterford. This event was expected, but had not
taken place at the date of Peirce's letter. On the morning of that
day, Peirce had a communication with Lord Beresford and Sir
George Hill, and he was authorised to endeavour to secure your
valuable services, professionally, for Lord George Beresford, at the
ensuing election for Waterford, assuming Mr. Stuart to retire, as
he has since announced.
" The anxiety on their part to retain you on behalf of Lord G,
Beresford, is the strongest mark of his Lordship's desire to bury
in oblivion, and for ever, the political differences which formerly
existed between you and his Lordship; and that be wishes to be-
come the representative of the Copnty of Waterford. and not of
any political party In it. His object will be during his canvass, as
well as during the election, to give an example of forbearance, and
forgetfulness of all past differences ; and thus to assist in restoring
friendly feeling among all parties. Pierce adds his own hope and
ear ctation, that you will readily embrace this opportunity of
proving your willingness in an equal degree, to contribute to the
same result—in which hope I myself concur, and trust your reply
will justify its.
" Be your decision what it may, Peirce and I were requested to
obtain your previous promise not to disclose what I state, without
the permission of Lord Beresford, and on your presumed assent I
now write.
" I may add that I believe (in addition to the fact that all the
Beresford party, nine in number, with the exception of the Pri-
mate, supported the late measures for the regeneration of Ireland,
and the advancement of her best interests.) If the whole truth
was known, it would be found that the Catholics bad not, in this
family, the bitter enemies they supposed; but circumstances pre-
vented their *hewing how they felt or were acting. However,
there is no longer " a Catholic question"—it is no longer a straggle
whether a supporter of emancipation is to be returned or not. It
is merely whether a member connected with and interested in the
general prosperity of Ireland is to be returned. Religious prejudice
have tto longer any concern in this election. To consolidate and
unite all the interests of the country, ought to be our common
object, and I conclude yon will be found amongsrshe foremost to
promote this great work of perfect conciliation and oblivion of pass
differences.
" Mr. Shell has accepted the retainer, and allow me to say, you
will do the same. The arrangements you may safely confide to
your friend by whose duke I now address you. Of course your
compensation must be ample. How pa on the Clare registry.—
and when do you return ?
" Believe me, dear O'Connell, sincerely your's,
DAVID MAHONY.

" To Daniel O'Connell, Esq. F.nols."
To the foregning ktter my brother received the /allowing reply :
(" Private.) " Elkus!), 14th June, 1829.
'1 MT axe!' MAIIIONT--You ziny rely upon ,it that tbenommu-
Meath* to me altallkeittictly confidslitial. 41am exceedingly de-
lighted in the offer aindeime, as it,proves, that the memory of for-
ayer dimeations,is soll4:hmied in oblivion. No man livkng more
heartily desires thm,itortimmatioo than I do. *fore Lamer the
ratline: I wiskto Imre it distinctly understOod, that if 10accept
itshere is to be no expectation that I will do myythipg beyond my
professional duty, that is, there is to be no sale by me, nor any,pur-
chase by them, of ray, plitical exertion. I made this stipulation
with Villiers Stuart, and although I went beyond that dutpfor him.
It "mama, because the,political sentiments I (than adlmeated errer
mom table than they were his—this las Point which must be dis
tined) inirlerstalddlecore I even consider whether I shill or not
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