Star.
London, England, 1828-07-03 00:00:00

CLARE ELECTION.

NAAS, S•Tuao.r NIGHT.
We have just this moment (c .x ..'clock) been startled
by the rushing forth of an immense multitude of per-
sons, all anxious to behold the pageant of Mr. O'Con-
nell, on his way to the south of Iteand. The livery
worn by his servants, pure unmitigated green ; the
colouring of the carriage itself, green also ; the dress of
the agitator himself, that of the order of liberators ; and
that of the gentleman who accompanied him, Mr. Ni-
cholas Purcell O'Gorman, Secretary to the Catholics of
Ireland, who was dressed in a green coat, with white
silk lining, the buttons being engraved with a shamrock,
with the legend " Erin go Bragh ;"—all contributed to
awaken in the minds of the peasantry here the idea that
the time is coming when the people will be free. This
is no visionary story, for such is the statement I have
within these few days heard amongst the working classes

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While the horses were changing, an immense multi-
tude collected around Mr. O'Connell's carriage, and
woold have taken the place of the animals in drawing
him through the town. However, be remonstrated with
them, and after sonic observations as to the handle
their enemies, and the enemies of their country, would
take of all their actions, he prevailed on them to let
the horses be their substitutes. Hnwever, they accom-
panied him as far as Jigginstown Castle, the country-
house erected for the residence of the untortunateWent-
worth, Lord Strafford, while Lord Lieutenant of Ire-
land. Here, after three shouts for old Ireland, they
left Mr. O'Connell and his friends.

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Similar triumphs, it appears, attended the progress
of the Learned Gentleman throogh Kildare. Across
the Curragh he was accompanied by several thousands,
preceded by bands of music, and several of the party
bearing flag's, inscribed—" Success to O'Connell,"—
" The man of the people,"—" Down with Vesey Fitz-
gerald, Wellington, and Peel." 'They trotted along with
Mr. O'Connell's carriage at a smart pace.
As the night approached, the different towns through
which they went were all illuminated, and bonfires and
tar barrels were blazing in all directions.
They arrived in Nenagh, about 74 miles from Dub-
-IM, on Sunday morning, and were met by a cavalcade
of horsemen—the 'peasantry, in their Sabbath attire,
met Mr. O'Connell about a mile from Nenagh, and ac-
companied him into the town. After breakfasting at
the hotel, Mr. O'Connell and his friends went to the
chapel to mass. Afterwards the leader addressed the
people from the foot of the altar—he spoke at great
length, and the cheers and shouts of approbation re-
sounded through the building, and was caught by a nu-
merous crowd outside. He called on the people to
assist by their prayers in the success of the great event
which was that week, he anticipated, about to take
place. He declared his intention to poll the entire
county, and stated that as far as he could go, in a con-
stitutional way, he would proceed in this great struggle
for Ireland and freedom.
Mr. O'Gorman subsequently addressed the people,
and as the meeting was about to separate, proposed
three cheers " for Old Irdand,—success to Daniel
O'Connell," which were given with right good-will.
They afterwards set off for the county Clare, and were
still accompanied by the horsemen.
They crossed the Shannon at O'Brien's bridge, part
of which town is in the county of Clare, and here, on
their first arrival in what may be called the scene of
action, the most extraordinary spectacle of the day was
presented. • The venerable parish priest, at the head of
about 5,000 of his flock, advanced and met the pro-
cession, which the priest hailed with a degree of en.
thusiasm that almost drew tears from Mr:O'Connell and
the gentlemen who accompanied him.
From this place to Tulla, all in the county of Clare,
they were met at every point and intersection of the
roads by an accumulating multitude of all classes, ages,
and sexes. At Tulla, a similar ovation attended them,
and at this time there could not be less than ten or
twelve thousand persons assembled.
Here also Mr. O'Connell addressed the multitude in
his own favour. He entreated them to attend in Ennis
the first day of the election, and show their landlords
that they were not the slaves they supposed. One day
would show Vesey Fitzgerald how hopeless were his
chances of success. He impressed on his hearers the
aeeessity of preserving the peace, and not allowing their
enemies to take advantage of their folly. He did not wish
to•beatVesey Fitzgerald but by his votes at the hustings.
Ennis, Sunday morning.
Sir Edward O'Brien, of Dromoland, who was for
several Parliaments the colleague of Mr. Vesey Fitz•
gerald in the representation of the county, came home
expressly Irons Dublin on the first announcement of this
extraordinary contest. He has always been a friend to
the Catholics, and almost uniformly voted with the Op-
position. It was therefore deemed advisable by the
deputation from the Association to wait on the worthy
Baronet, to know what were his feelings on the occasion.
Sit Edward promptly told them that he should give all
his influence and support to Mr. Fitzgerald, whatever
were to be the consequences; declaring to the Deputa-
tion that be would hisclaim all connection with his
tenants, and forget all past friendly feeling towards
them, if they voted against his (Sir Edward's) wishes.
Hewes strongly replied to by Messrs. Steel and Law-
less. Sir Edward was polite, candid, and firm. He
called to the recollection of the Deputation the ancissit
principles of his house—said he could not forget the
old feudal times when the tenant followed the will of'
his landlord, whatever that will toas—he -considered
Mr. Fitzgerald a general friend to the Catholic', and a
more efficient one because he was a member of the
Vs'ellington Administration. This reply h.ls consider-
ably chagrined the agitators, who calculated at least on
t.e neutrality of. Sir E. O'Brien. Toe latter has per-
sonally canvassed his own tenantry.
Yesterday Mr. Fitzgerald was also engagedin a can-
`us. The freeholders, in some instances, were insolent
to the Right Hon. Gentleman. Such is the state of
things to which the present system of excitement has
bt• ught a body of the peasantry, which, with very few
exceptions, has been obedient to their landlords, good
tenants, and who, at the time when the great insurrec-
on a (1825 raged in their immediate vicinity, Limerick,
".erer comparatively speaking, calm and tranquil. The
oindlords are seemingly afraid to speak to their tenants
on the subject of this election, and it is to be appre-
' "tied that it will end in a total estrangement and dis-
union of all ties between them.
After Mass at the Chapel, again this day, Mr. Law.
le", Mr. O'Gorman Mahon, Mr. Maurice O'Connell,
and Mr. Richard Scott addressed the people: The great
burden of their entreaties was, that the peace might not
ue broken, and that during the whole proceedings tran-
quillity might be preserved.
We are every moment in expectation of the arrival
of Mr. O'Connell himself, and the state of excitement in
`bich the whole town is kept is alarming. The streets,
which *e all very long and very narrow, are choked to
sufocation, and for several miles on the road toLimerick
tn oltitudes almost beyond number are collected, await-
fag the approach of their candidate.
It is understood that Mr. Vesey Fitzgerald will be Pet

in nomination to-morrow by Sir Edward O'Brien, and
the nomination will, it is said, be seconded by a Roman
Catholic Gentleman. His rival will be nomina'ed by
O'Gorman ; such is the designation the head of the
O'Gorman family take, as chief of the clan; and the
nomination seconded by Mr. Steel.
The inhabitants here are preparing for a general il-
lumination this evening, in honour of Mr. O'Connell,
whose arrival is expected every hoar.

DUBLIN, Jusi 30.

We have just heard that a third candidate, P. S.
Butler, Esq. (a Protestant) is to be put in nomination
against Mr. Fitzgerald, and to ensure that gentleman's
defeat, in case the objections against Mr. O'Connell are
valid. From Limerick we learn that the whole garrison
of that city have received orders to hold it,elf in readi-
ness to march for Clare Castle, about a mile and a half
from Ennis.

JULY I.—Sir Edward O'Brien, Sir Augustus Fitz-
gerald, and the Right Hon. John Ormsby Vandeleur
have arrived at Ennis, to support Mr. Vesey Fitzgerald.
Yesterday a separate Meeting of Catholics was held
At the Corn Exchange-robms, Anthony Browne, Esq.
in the Chair. Mr. Barret acted as Secretary.

Mr. CONWAY said, he Was extremely happy to state,
that many calumnious reports that were in circulation
were untrue. Ht felt particular pleasure in handing in
51. from Dr. Shernan, and 501. collected from the in-
habitants of Carrickmanoss. The Rev. Mr. L'Estrange
made a return of the district allotted to him. The sum
collected amounted to 491. Bs. 4id.
Mr. DWTILIt said it was reported that the Sheriff
would not put Mr. O'Connell in nomination, but that
was not the fact. Mr. Fitzgerald has got opinions which
he considers favourable to himself. The Sheriff will, of
course, lay them before the assessor, who had made
up his mind before he left Dublin, whether Mr. O'Con-
nell is eligible to be put in notnination. If the Assessor
decides that be is, the Sheriff must abide by his decision,
and, vice versa.
Mr. RKDMOND paid in 121. 2s.collected by him since
the last Meeting, alter which the assembly separated.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

GRAND CRICKET MATCH. .

Lord's Cricket Ground was well attended on Monday and Tues-
day by the Nobility and Gentry. who were brought together to
witness the grand Match between J. Bailey, Esq. and tea of his
neighbourhood, against eleven of the Mary-la bonne Club. The
contest, which was of a most interesting character, was decided as
follows—

J . BAILIY, Esq. MA RY•LA-BONMI.
First Innings
Second ditto ... .... . .....148 Second ditto 125
The majority of runs in favour of the Mary-la-bonne Club amounts
to 83. Throughout tho game some fine batting was displayed.