Litchfield enquirer., 1844-10-17

Ireland.

of the Irish court was intense. Great crowds had
assembled on Kingston pier. The packet arrived
before five o'clock some repeal agents ON board,
holding up white flags, inscribed IS Judgment re-
versed by the House of -Lords-0' Connel stree !a
the crowd hurraed-the news spread-and cheers
re-echoed throughout the city. Mr.. o'Connell's
rooms in Richmond Penitentiary were at once in
vaded by crowd of congratulators. He is said to
have borne the intelligence " with the same calm.
ness that it was manifested would have shown
had it been Of an opposite nature" The Repeal
Association held special meeting TO concert meas
ures for giving eclat to the occasion and il was
resolved to escort Mr.. o'Connel from goal in pro-
cession. l't'. 'fei+'H ''s' Y ~ ,V0ilhfto4.srE
The order for the Liberation Of the traversers
reached Dublin on Friday the 9th inst, on the eve
ming of which O'Connen left the prison privately,
accompanied by his sons, John and Daniel. The
other traverse:s also left in the course Of the day.
OCOnnell was soon recognized |; and as he passed
along crowd collected and followed him forming
great coneeurse when they all reached Merton
square. Having gained his home, he came out in.
to the balcony, and made short speech contain.
ing little besides an expression OF thanks for Tire
tranquility which the people had maintained idu1
ring his incarceration. On being dismissed, the
crowd quietly dispersed. sge 40 &gE@gE.E
Although the Liberator had left the prison on
Friday evening, the good folks of Dublin were not
to be disappointed of their procession and that it
might have all due effect, early on Saturday
ing Mr.. O'Conneli went back to his prison. Il has
indeed been suggested that he went back e Id or
der that he might finish of the devotions fthe
Catholic Church, which, continued for certain
number Of days, terminating that day. This deyo-
ton, entitled sthe Noyena, was offered up for the
purpose of beseeching Heaven, that justice might
be DONE In this devotion it seems that all the
Catholic trayersers had united" The hour Of
public departure was fixed for noon but the very
size of the procession caused "a delay of two hours
for although the head of the body reached the pris.
| sUafe at and went fSayaS fxvo hor
before the trinmphal car drew up and words of i'm
patience escaped from the hero of the pageant
All the city seems to haze been in motion, either
marching in the line, or standing to see it. The
procession comprised the trades of Dublin, each
trade preceded by its band several Repeal War.
dens, and private political friends for 0Connesl
many members of the Corporation, and the Lord
Mayor, in full costume and then, preceded by
wand bearers, and &C Tom Steele with acbranch in
his hand, as Head Pacicator, came the car bearing
the lberator This car was constructed for the re-
ception of OConnel some years ago. It ia kind of
platform, which, are three stages, rising one
above another like steps proiusely decorated with
purple velvet, gold fringe gilt naiis and painting
SIX splendid dappled greys slowly drew the cum
brous vehicle along On the topmost stage,
elevated some dozen feet above the crowd, and
drawn to his full height stood OEonnell. Although
grown rather more portly since his confinement,
and wearing that somewhat anxious expression
which has been noticed of late, he looked we'll
His head, thrown proudly back, was covered, with
the green velvet and gold repeal cap. He bowed
lncessently to the cheering multitude. On the sec
ond stage was seated the Rev. MIR. Milley on the
lowest were Mr.. Daniel O'Comel jun, two of Mr.
OConnells grandsons drest in green velvet tunics
and caps with white feathers, and harper in the
ancient dress Of his craft, inaudibly playing on his
instrument Then followed the other traxefsers,
some with their ladies, and few friends, in three
private carriages the subordinate Repeal martyrs
also 6oAlng and smiling on all sides; and finally,
the lawyers in coach, carrying the &c monster in.
dictment." The procession traversed the greater
part of Dublin, and did not reach Merrion-square
! until haif-paSt five o'clock. -. ..
Having entered his own house. Mr.. OsConnell
! mounted the balcony, and addressed the people -
He began with" Thsisa great day for ireland
tremendous cheering)-a day of Justice Ar
that we ever desired was justice; and we have got
an enstalment of it at any rate. The plans of the
wicked and the conspiracy of the oppressor--the
foul acknowledgement of the jury -panne--the base
conspiracy against the lives, the liberties and the
constitutional rights of the public-have all blessed
be God, been defeated Justice has thus far been
| attained and Ireland may if she deserves il, be
free. But do doubt the people of Ireland deser-
wing it If did, would be the most stupid as
we'll as the most base Of mankind How could I
doubt them :" After href allusion to the MON
ster meetings, he remarked that one meeting alone
remained unassernbled that OF Contarf and he I'm
lshed by promising to attend at the Cancellation
hall on Monday. {a..,s pa.
On Sunday the liberation was celebrated BY !
high religious ceremony in the !" Metropolitan
Church, Of the Irish Catholics, that Of the Concep.a
ton, in Malborous h-street. The structure il of
hewn stone, on the model Of a Greek temple, of
the Doric order; divided within by fifty columns,
into three parallel aises !; the high altar, which
rises at some distance from the East end of the
church, after the manner ofcathedras. on the Com
tinent,is composed with the tabernacle Of white
scuptured marble: the sanctuary or space round
the altar, being rallied in. On the left side of this
space was a lofty throne, with crimson canopy; on
which, gorgeously robed and lnitred, sat DR.. MUIR
ray, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin
at the altar stood DR. Laphen. the officiating priest
with assistant priests in attendance, and bows in
scarlet robes bearing tapers end cencers. On the
opposite side beneath the pulpit were chairs Of
state" on which sat Mr. O'Connell and hiscompan-
ions OF "the Captivity" Several members of the
Dublin Corporation were pre- sent; and the church
OF course was crowded. In that state was offered
pontifcal high mass" with s.s solemn re Deum,
III thanksgiving to Almighty God for the deliver.
ance OF the beloved Lberator sfhis counvy, and of
his feiiow-martyrs, from their unjust caltivity."-
sermon was preached by the Rev DIR. Miley
whose discourse was full of illusions to Repeal Do
ltics, and to Divine interpositou in favor Of Con.
nell at the instance ofthe Virgin Mary. After the
service, O'Connel was followed on his return home
by a crowd, hurraing. rg,r,ots.g I'll, n. $50
AT Cork, Mr.. OConnell's constituent CITY. there
were similar rejoicngsn all the other great towns,
anu throughout the country generally. . ~ at4,a,,F
Happy Devices. The following dercss were in :
procession Of Wings of AAegany county, Mary.
land - ~ .%@ 84&E ~ Qy
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