The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-11-08

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| ARRIVAL. OF THE STEAMER BRITANNIA
l ARREST OF oCONNEI.L--RArlfiCA
OF THE CHINESE TREATY by THE EN-
! PEROR. ae
| The steamer britannia arrived Of East Boston on
Saturday evening al halcpast o'clock having lei,
| London on the 18Th Of October. We nave receneo
by HarDden's Express, Liverpool papers OF that date
and by Beecher's Express, Hartford paper contain
| ing an abstract Of the news brought by her.
! O'CoDnell was arrested at Dublin on The IAN OF
October The following is given as the substance OIL
! the charge against him;
The charge against Mr.. O'Connell is that Of con-
spiracy for the purpose Of compelling her Majesty
| by demonstrations Of physical force, to change her
measures aud laws Of her realm also with the Ut
teranee Of seditous and nAammatory language, cal
cuated TO bring into contempt the government and
constitution Of the country, and produce dissatsiac-
ton in the army and further, with raising money 10
procure change in the laws and constitution oil The
realm The Attorney General is to proceed by IN
dicment and o1ico, that Is, II the Grand Jury
find bills against Mr.. Ray, Mr.. Steele, Mr. Barrett,
of the Pilot Mr.. Duffy of the Nation, DR. Gray, oil
the Freemans Journal and others, similar proceedings
will be taken.
The European Times says
"At the Repeal Association, on Monday, October
10TH Mr.. OConnell evinced desire to recede NJ
tie from the high ground the Repeal question
which he has all along taken. lie expressed himself
favorable to federal parliament, II the government
would concede it.. Some assert that this looks very
like desire 10 back out . but he expressed, II
seems favorable opinion IN favor OF that proJec'
on more than one occasion. Notwithstanding the
immense PHI, steal force at his command, Dir. OCon
nell has not hitherto Joined to any extent Dy ihe iand'
ed &c ntry Of the country and the proposition may be
thrown out as a feeer in that quarter lie repeated
his determination to stand by the constitution as long
as a shred of il remained. The rent comes pouring
in to the feelings Of the people against the CO.
ercon OF the Government.
IL would seem that if the Government intended, as
it was stated they did, TO put down the association,
they did not consider il prudent at present 10 make
their intentions known. The prosecutions viii take
place next teIm--the beginning OF the ensuing month
unless Mr. OConne desires to traverse, which II
is said he can do if he likes, as twenty one day
ought to have elapsed between the time when he was
called upon to give bail and the day of trial. II the
powers that be" wished to prevent him from avail
ing himself Of that privilege. Should he do So the
trial will be thrown far nto the next session OF par
lament, by which time il will be seen what The IN
tentons OF Government are respecting the present
crisis in Ireland
ARREST OF OCONNELI. AND EIGHT
OTHERS.
Mr. OConnell, and his son, Mr. J. O'Connell, were
arrested on Saturday. Oct ii, upon warrants issued
by Judge Burton, on information sworn before him
on the day previous. An announcement TO this ei-
feet having been made IN the Dublin Evening Mail,
Of the preceding evening, very great excitement was
caused and hundreds were assembled about the head
police Office, making anxious inquiries The parties
on duty there, however, replied that they knew no.
thing on the subject.
Mr. O'Connell remained at his house. in Merton
Square, and, having received the sacrament, was
waited upon at half past nine, by Mr. kemmiss, the
crown solicitor who informed him that information
had been lodged and warrants issued against him and
his son. who at the same time with him and re-
quested to know at what hour he would attend with
bail at Judge Burtons chambers. The hour fixed
was three o'clock and, shortly before that time, Mr.
O Connell Mr.. John O'Conneil, with Mr.. Cornelius
M'Loughln and Mr.. Jeremiah Dunno, arrived at
Judge Burtons house. few other friends subse-
quenuy arrived hut the proceedings were altogether
of very private nature
Mr. OConnell having called on the crown sollcl.
tor for copies Of the information, which refused,
his solicitor delivered in demand 20 be supplied
with the same. Mr., OConnel then requested to see
the information which the warrant was issued !;
aud having cooly read II over said he was ready TO
give the bail required and entered into recognizances
hmselfin l000i and Mr.. Mclaughlin and Mr.. Dunno
in $500 each to answer a charge of conspiracy and
msdemeanor on the first day OF term. Mr.. John
O'Connell having done the same (the same gentlemen
being bail in both cases the crown solicitor gave to
each the copies OF the information required, which
he said he could not before as the bail was not then
perfected. The parties then retired.
Mr. OConnell Immediately caused the following
address To be issued?
"TO THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
beloved ieow-country II announce 10 you
that which you will hear from other quarters name
ly, that have this day given bail TO answer 10 a
charge Of conspiracy and other misdemeanors, The
first day Of next term. 1 make this announcement
in order 10 conjure the people, and all TO observe
the srictest aud most perfect tranquility. Any at
tempt to disturb the public peace may be most disas-
trops; certainly would be criminal and mschievous
"Alterd, then beloved counlrymcn to me-
"Be not tempted by any body 10 break the peace
10 violate the law, or to be guilty or any umult or
disturbance. The slightest crime against order or
the public peace, may rum our beautiful and other
wise triumphant cause.
"lf you will, during this crisis, follow my advice
and act as entreat you to do, patiently, quietly aud
legally, think can pledge NY self to you, that the
period Is not far distant when revercd Sovereign
Will open the Irish Parliament in College Green.
Every attempt of our enemies TO disturb the pro-
gress of Repeal hitherto, has had direct contrary
effect. This attempt will also fail unless il be as
sisted by any misconduct on the part Of the people
"Be Tranquil, then, and we shall be triumphant
81 have the honor 10 be,
"lour ever faithful servant
"DANIEL OCONNELL.
"Merrion Square, Oct Ia, ls43."
II appears that the arrests are TO have very wide
scope, including several editors Of journals and the
gentlemen connected with the working Of the associ-
alton. The magistrates were instructed by the gov
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