The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1843-07-06

sojourn in the provinces, hundreds 0
r thousands of his countrymen congre
gated at his beck, and his progress
7 resembIed a continuous ovation ion
his outset until his return. The
great bulk Of the Catholic clergy
have thrown themselves head-lons
INTO the movement.
All the Irish forts, castles, and
battlements have been inspected by
a government engineer, and ordered
to be repaired and placed in a state
of perfect utility. Indeed, the pre-
Ipalations of government are such as
would indicate that a civil war is
not far distant.
Some Roman Catholic Bishops are
about to prepare a prayer for the
safety Of Daniel O'Connell.
The troops stationed in Ireland
will amount, in June, to about 25,-
600 men.
Almost every door in the city has
chalked upon it, "Repcal or Blood"
Cork Constitution.
Mr.. O'Connell will not leave Ire
land to attend his parliamentary du-
| ties before the 10th Of June.
There is rumor that many regi-
ments located in Ireland are in IA
YOUR Of Repeal.
MILITARY PosITIoNs IN IRELAND.
The batteries at Tarbert have unex-
Ipectedly, been reinforced by four
additional pieces Of artillery, and an
additional force of our officer and
fifteen men is expected daily. Let
tiers have Teen received lnquirino
how many men all the folts would
contain; all the guns are to be mount
ed without delay. A man-of-war
steamer went up the Shannon, on
Friday week, with two thousand
stand of arms for Limerick. -Four
other steamers We're despatched
fiom the Tower for Ireland with
arms. We understand that t,ru
men-ot-war steamers will be station
ed in the Shannon-one at Tarbe1t,
and the other at Grass Island.
PUBLIC MEETING IN IRELAND.
The Dublin Correspondent of the
London Standard gives detailed
account Of the various meetings in
which Mr.. C'ConnclI was taking
part.
On the 29th ult. this writer says :
The excitement in the Corn Elk
change to-day fully equalled any
thing that has been Witnessed in
that very cXcitable hall from its ear
Hest establishment in the agitation
line. The meeting room was sick
eningly crowded, and it was with
difficulty the entrance to the building
could be approached. Mr.. O'Con-
nell unexpectedly made his appear
ance, having posted up from Long
ford, where he attended a repeal
meeting yesterday. He was receiv-
cd with uproarious applause. When
silence was obtained, he said
" Why, you seem to be ignorant that
the Chancellor has degraded me
Qaughtel)-he has dishonored me in
good company (hear, hear)-in com
pany with Lord French, and Sin
Michael Dillon Bellew (chcers.)-
Yes, Edward Burtcnshaw Sugden
has degraded us all (aughter.)
| A copy Of a letter of Henry Jor-
den dismissing Lord French from
Office Of Magistrate, having been
sent to Mr.. O'Connell, he transmit
ted the following reply.
$50, Merlion-squarc, }
May 7,lS43.
" Sir,-On my return to town from
attending four meetings-peaceable
and perfectly legal mcetings-to pc.
tition parliament for repeal of the ac
entitled the Act for the Legislative
Union of Great Britain and Ireland
found before me your letter Of The
23d instant. For the terms of civil
ity in which that letter is couched
owe you, Sir, and hereby oHcryou
my best thanks.
81 would not willingly be exceed
ed by You in courtesy, and [ beg o
you to believe that, if in the perform
ancc of a sacred duty ] should u.s.
: any expression Of a harsh nature
which shall studiously endeavor t.
avod-it is not my intention to So,
any thing personally offensive. Blu
that duty obliges me to declare that
, as the restoration Of the Irish parlia