The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-15

ing the advice Of his friends abandoned his intention
of defending himself II being late in the evening when
the learned gentleman stood up to aess the court-hs
speech being unexpected and probably the reporters hav
ing been after the week he was almost
is said that his address, as sound law argument was
superior 10 any that went before hm but the speeches Of
Shel and Whiesde must stand a lasting monument OF
Irish genius and Irish eloquence, and, by the way am
glad TO see that they have been brought out in pamphlet
shape in London, and their circulation through England
MIR OConnell spoke on Monday in defence Of himself,
and he justly observed Of the whole Irish nation. VINO
his clients He laboring under the elects OF
severe cold and his delivery consequently lar inie
ror to what it would have otherwise been but the ma
tera of the speech the best that could possibly be
employed on such an occasion 1t mild and coneilia
tory the time that it did not manifest any ears as
to the result He gave complete epitome o. .s ms
tory and wrongs of Ireland and illustrated by historical
facts connected with the days OF the volunteers and the
Legislative independence Of the country what would be
likely result from similar upon future OCCASION
He made of great variety Of documents and statistics
and hence his speech almost impossible to report with
Written Out as fast as was spoken The London papers
had ten reporters each on and some oil the Dublin papers
twelve that in twenty minutes or hall an hour alter
he ceased speaking either in type in Dublin or on
its way London be set there for the London jour
mails the next night must that the exertions and
enterprise OF both the English and Irish press on this
memorable occasion are not the least remarkable croum
stances connected with the history OF the state trials ana
of the age live in O'ConnelPs speech, as well as
those Of Shel aud Wheside, must make an Impression
amongst the millions matter what the verdict may be
1t is the universal opinion that the cause OF repeal must
be greatly advanced by the proceedings that nave tao
place since these trials commenced The Attorney Gene
raj has conducted himself rather peacefully since his
challenge TO Fzgibbon but he has been heard to say
privately that he will not brook the slightest insult from
any high low let the consequences be what they
may that, If any of the judges use language dis
pleasing to him. it may happen that he will send the OIL
fender note calling upon him TO apologize or appoint
friend 1t is said that his dismissal Is now CERTAIN but
do not believe it The government however calculate
his resignation but in this they will be disappointed
indeed there prevalent to day that he IN
tended if dismissed, to join the Repeal Association
This would be wonderful than other acts vi his
within the last six months.
The Solicitor General occupied the court the whole OF
the well as yesterday His address chap
spd beyond endurance Through the course OF the day.
the boxes and the gallery, became almost deserted
and several of the jury fell asleep whilst he was reading
over speeches from that been read and
commented upon by almost all the counsel who had
preceded him Iob serious with regard 10 tne a'orney
these trials shall end he will cease to be Attorney
General twas inmaed to him this week that the go
vernment expected his resignation and that 1t was
not given his dismissal would follow Poor fellow, the
people really pity him now for to tell the truth he Is
most amiable man m private NE excepting always ms
father, the late Baron Smith. was whg, and one
of the most learned and enlightened men that ever
Of his days, manifested great litteness of mind by
going over to the ranks OF the tories on account Of
an attack that was made upon him in the House Of
Commons by OConneIl OH the ground that he used to
try prisoners by night and at time when he was after
ndaging too freely in potteen punch to which he was
change in his principles which had thus apparently taken
place caused him considerable pain and have no doubt
the most popular judges in Ireland and nothing could
exceed the pain he felt at finding he had alienated the
affections of the people was he who tried the charge
of seduction that was brought against the celebrated
Father Mcguire; and did any labour more as
duouy to alay thspreudces OF the orange jury he had
address, and obtains verdict of acqutta at the hands
of men who were supposed to have gone the box with
full determination to brand the champion OF cathohcy
with iniamy he felt that the charge had it's origin In
tbo MT nj
the fine subte,es Of his mind were exerted to Keep the
neof demarcaton clear between the advocate and the
MEANS and this added greatly to his former popularity
but after the attack made upon him by OConnel he al
ected to become tory and thereby lost his own esteem
and the affections Of the people: he was. wthal kind.
hearted benevolent creature exsed and some OF
the best traits of his character may be found in his son.
notw ithstanding his iritability Of temper.
report prevalent to-day that. soon MS the Soil
cor General closed his case the court would adjourn to
Monday in order to give their ordshps time TO confer to-
geher to their charge believe it is customary, in
trial at bar for each of the judges to give his opinion up
the matter at issue in OF Disagreement amongst
them but, where they all sgree the charge IL delivered
by the Chief Justice alone In the present instance,
more than probable that difference exists and SO, WI
shall have charge from each h;, ero -. souo;
General having then announced that he would not b
able to close his address until about midday tomorrow
1t reported that he to be followed by Mr. Ser
geant Warren ION the part ohe but have heart
tonight that such will not be the case 1t s then very
likely that there will be an adjournment to Monday wher
the judges will commence their chsrges which canno
occupy less than two days so that verdict any may
be expected Tuesday or "wednesday next. shei
| was in court during the whole OF this week
France.
| Toulon and Marseilles advices speak Of terrific
gales in the Mediterranean Immense quantities OF
snow had fallen throughout France.
| We have received Paris papers OF Thursday
9Th ut., together with German and Spanish cor
| respondence, and additional communications IRON
| India and the Levant.
| The alarming intelligence from Spain occupied
the entire Paris press on Thursday. The brief con
| versaton which occurred between Lords Aberdeen
and Brougham in the House of Lords on Monday
touching the treaties Of 1881 and 1893, supplies Il
the French Opposition journals Pretext tor FUR
Their expression OF their rancour against TINS coun
try, while affecting to contend for the Independence
| Of their national flag.
Owing to reports that the government was fayora
BILE to the execution of the projected railroads by
| companies the funds rose in Paris on Thursday
| The Three per Cents closed at Slf CSC; the Five
per Cents at 1857. l0c.; Orleans shares, at Sol
Rouen, S1lf. 25c.; HaTe, 695f.; Avignon, 755t
The Journal dies DEbats publishes the bulletins o
he physicians in attendance on the King OF SwedeI
(who had been struck by apoplexy on the 10Th ult:
as our readers already knowo They state that IN
Majesty was more calm but another account, pub
lished in Paris journal, asserts that no hope re
| manned of his recovery
| Spain.
General Shelly, Political Chief of Barcelona, ha'
been appointed Governor of Madrid.
According to the Impartial OF Barcelona, Prlm
| received his passport for Madrid, on the 18th. He
has been mnde Governor iof the penal colony o.
| Ceufa, in Africa.
Accounts from Madrid to the I'd inst, report an.
other ins,irrectionary movement at Aicent, Valen
cla and Sanlander. Sixty persons, including some
of note had been arrested in the capital
MADRID, Feb. 2.-The instruction in Alicante
and the arrests in Madrid, still excite painful de-
gree of interest. Considerable mystery is thrown
over the proceedings, and even the ministerial pa
pcrs contradict each other as 20 the names and
numbers of the prisoners, so that at this moment 1t
is not known for certain if Don Miguel Ors Gar
ca is in prison or has escaped. II IL admitted that
neither Augustn Arguelles nor General Serano
has been arrested, and the government journals de-
clare that there was no idea OF sczing on Joaquin
Maria Lopes, although his house was one OF the
first searched on the eveniful night before last,
when he fortunately happened TO be really not al
home and still very prudently remains absent, de-
spite the complimentary assurances Of confidence
and respect on the part Of the powers that be
i ~. al. H. H.