The New York herald., 1844-12-10


III the latter part OF the last century :,
The first volume OF "The Nelson, Despatches.
by Sir H. Nicnoas, has come out; the whole Is 10
Mr.. Warburton's new work "The Crescent and
the Cross" in 2 vols. is highly spoken Of ;,
"My Adventures" by Col M. Maxwell, In
vols. has recently made It's appearance.
On Monday, the .lh ult.,a General Assembly Of
the Academciaps was held at the Royal Academy
OF Arts, in Traia gar square, when MI. William
Dyce and MIR. " liam Calder Marshall were cleo
ted associates o that institution.
A new work entitled "Agncourt'' by that vo-
luminous author James is announced Tor publi-
cation.
A new periodical has been started at Edinburgh,
which seems destined to make a stir among the
Transatlantic contemporaries. II is entitled the
"Nerh British Review" and among Its regular
contributors are the celebrated DIR. Chalmers and
Sir David Brewster The articles are grave and
evangelical in their tone.
The Judicial Committee of the Pflvy Council
have extended for fourteen years the Earl OF Dun
donald's patent tor Toiatory engine.
A curious and interesting discovery has recently
been made, which will probably throw consdera-
BILE light on the text OF one OF the most popular
plays OF our great dTamaiist. A, contemporary
manuscript Of Henry ~ has been found in the ar
chives OF family of tile in the east OF England,
and il has been most literally placed in the hands
of Mr. Ha!liwel for the purpose OF publication
We understand that this unique relic, which con-
talns numerousslmportant variations from the Play
halliwell, under the auspices Of the Shakespeare
Socety.-Iimes.
The Ea:l Of Eldon, il is said, has acted most IL
having presented Mr.. Horace Twiss, not only with
the copyright Of all the Eldon papers, but with
check for 81 900 into the bargain.
II has been facetiously remarked, that the deli
cious and pquant flavor OF Punch is impaired by
three kmons-Mark Lemon, Leman Rede, and Le-
man Blanchard who, with Douglass Jerold, are
the principal contributors.
Mohun Lal, the oriental moonshee of Sir Alex
md Rnrn haop n hio utott IN Rnruo hIo
patrons father, and we hear has delivered to him
many Interesting books and papers.
Ireland.
,O'Connell. alter long rest at Derynane, is
abandoned the Federal' project, and IS more
urgent in favor Of the " repeal' movement than
ever.
The rains have been so heavy, recently, IN some
parts of Ireland that the rivers have oyelf1owed,
and great damage has been done by floods. In
Kilkenny, Tipperary, and other places the devas-
swept away, houses flooded, and in some instances
submerged, and roads rendered impossible.
Mr.. s. Crawford has commenced the publication
OF series of letters i'll favor OF local legislation
Tor Ireland. retaining the imperial connection.
ORANGE OUTRAaEs IN TYRoNR.-A letter from
Dungann0n gives an account OF some outrages by
lncendiares The victims are Roman Catholics,
who had taken land from which Orangemen had
been evcted. Some persons are in custody,
charged on suspicion. Notice had been posted,
that g No Paplst would be allowed to take the
lands" These ourages have occurred in the
parish of Klllyman, rendered notorious by the
former proceedings of the Killyman Wreckers" !"
Father Mathew, the great apostle oftemperance,
has become involved IN embarrassments arising
out OF his philanthropc eAertions. A movement
is going on, and that it will prove successful
isbiliues, but raising him fund which will place
hlm beyond pecuniary need hereafter. Meetings
have been held in England, as well as in Ireland,
on the subject, and from the beraiiy OF the sub
scrptions, the required sum-E20, ,OO0--will be
forthcoming.
LATEST FROM AMERIcA-Our readers will find
in another page the latest intelligence from Ameri
ca. Il will be read with the utmost interest The
Repeal cause proceeds triumphadily, ard even al
the date OF these accounts the enthusiasm OF our
transatlantic friends could cnly find appropriate
expression in jubilees and mass meetings.
We rejoice 10 learn by these accounts the great
probability which exists that the American whigs
with their allies, the '.Native Americans" alias
chapel burners, will be defeated in the contt ST for
President l. is all but certain that Polk will be
returned; and one Of the strongest indications we
can point to in proof of it s, that the Mw York
Herald already abuses the Clay party and the "Na-
tives."-Dubin Weekly Nation.
LOYAL NATIONAL REPEAL AssocIATIoN.-The
usual weekly meeting OF the Loyal National Re-
peal Association was on Monday held in the Con.
citation Hall, which was crowded to exec IS in
every part. Mr.. I. M. Ray, r,tary, entered the
Hall at one o'clock, and was greeted with the
warmest acclamations Of applause. Mr.. Maurice
L.
ceived most cordially.
On the motion Of the honorable and learned
member for Tralee, the chair was taken by Capt.
Broderick.
Mr.. Ray concluded speech by reading the fol-
lowing letter from Mr.. O'Conncll:-
DARRyNANE ABBRY, 7th Nov. 1874
MY DEAR RAY-l send you letter from New
York and an address to me from the Repealers of
that CITY, together with draft on Barring Brothers,
for E5O0. / wish could be personally presen, 10
reply to the address, and 10 speak Of the splendid
support We receive from the rue-hearted friends
oflIreand in New York
Pray get Maurice to make CONNIE moration OF
the generous liberality of our American friends
II will delight them to hear oi the bright pro-
spects that open before us OF restoring the nation
atty OF our beloved iatherland, by combination
OF Irishmen of every sect and persuasion, ia the
cause Of irish Legislative independence.
Paya honors to our friends in New York
Intend, please God, TO be IN the association on
Monday, the 25th, in full health and renewed anx-
lety to forward the cause of old Ireland.
We had glorious hunting on Tuesday, 9th, and
to day nothing could be more splendid. The
weather fine, the scent lying, and the cry magnif.
cent, and continues from the start tc the death
In my letter about the Rechabies the word
"tents'' is printed stenets" The Rechabites call
their lodges TENTS. Correct the copies you send
to Scotland. Yours, most sincerely, ,,o
T. M. Ray, Esq.
Mr.. RAY read the following letter from the Lii
berator, which evoked loud and enthusiastic pIau-
dts =
TO r. M RAY, TsQ., SECRETARY To THE LOYAL MA
TfoNAL REPEAL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND.
still shalt thou be my waking theme,
Thy glories still my midnight dream,
And every thought and wish Of mine,
Unconqnered Erin, shall he thine
DARRYNANK ArBEY, Nov. 9, 1874.
NY DEAR RAy.-Under the present clrcum-
stances OF the great Repeal cause, and espe-
cially after the sagacious pause that has been made
in direct agitation, hope II will not be deemed
presnmptuous in me to give direct intimation to
the association, ol my intention 10 attend then
meeting on Monday, the 18th instant-that is, the
day fortnight alter this letter is read
| preside at the election on the 18th as Alder
man of my ward, but as there is To be no contest
in the ward the election will be over long before
the hour at which the association sits, and will
thus be enabled to attend the meeting OF the men
to whom Ireland is chiefly indebted for the past
progress OF the great cause, and 10 whom history
will attribute the principal means Of the restora