The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-21
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LONDON, PARIS, DUBLIN, ROME, BERNIE,
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DUBLIN, August Sd, ls47.
| EpIroR THE New YoRK HERALD
delayed my letter for the purpose Of giving you the
latest intelligence by this days post Yesterday, at
O'Clock, NJ the bearing the remains Daniel
O'Conns was seen entering the Dublin hsrbor; she
came up the river, the Quays both Sides well
every steamer and boat large and small filed with
dense crowds drawn together variety of
place Of the departed chief temporary chapel had
been erected the deck othe Duchess Kent
lung WIN arapsriss OF mourning and lighted up with ts
and escutcheoned II bore In Latin the following in
scripton Daniel OConnen. Ireland's Liberator while
on his journey to the seat OF the Apostles slept in the
Lord at Genoa on thell6th May in the year ls47. He
lived seventy-one years nine months and nine days
May he rest in peace" On arriving at the appointed
| place thescofn removed and placed on q hearse
drawn by six horses and attended the members ohs
family and followed by persons bearing wands adorned
by white and black ribands The hearse proceeded to
Marlborough Street Chapel where the coffin finally
deposited a catafaique prepared for the purpose
where the remains lie In state until Thursday the
appointed for the interment or the procession which
is then expected to take place. full in my
On yesterday the nomination Of the members for the
city Of Dublin commenced Four named the sitting
members Grogan and Gregory. Rev, Treham Gregg
ward the candidate the Repeal interest The pro-
recognzances regarding have yet been
perfected subscriptions are being called in to support
Mr. Reynolds but it doubtful whether be come to
the polto-morrow Wednesday being the day appoint
ed for the purpose MIR. John O'Conne In address
to the people regarding the election In single para
graph writes thus -: The ashes Of him who loved YOU
more than his own iifs Of him whom in your warm
his ashes the moment Of trial and has
to one among you will be here bearing mute and solemn
witness to you and with heavens bsssing to your
cess" MIR Reynodsin his speech from the hustings yes
terday accused the Journal Of having thrown
cold water on his claims. An article In this mornings
Freemon aluding to this charge, says that Rey-
nolds has so managed tine preparations for this election
that his claims the several Liberal papers (ention
ing them) silent and promises after the
election KNOWN give explanation for its conduct
we shall" FOR the present, initiate its silence and merely
Mr.. Smith OBrisn has positively declined standing for
Limerick At meeting Of the election club that city
some over ardent patriot used In ausion him the
preston OF O'Connells murderer'-this being
proved or corrected by the chairman led to his with
without contest for Galway, the Solicitor General
Monaghan not having come to the poll Mr.. Fsgan and
Mccarthy are expected to be returned for Cork Mr.
Buckingham. Of the sitting members, will probably
DO ousted great heat and excitement prevail among the
supporters Of the respective candidates.
The College election is this going on There
are four virtual candidates-shaw and Hamilton, the
sitting members, and Napier and Mccullough the con-
test Is believed TO lie between Napier aud ShswIlam
ton keeping his place, Shaw will probably retain his Ma
pier having been rather late In the field.
| There WAS no meeting held In Cancellation Hall
yesterday in consequence Of the arrival Lberator
remains sunday, and the previous Fridays meeting
mad been held Their" for the OF arranging msers
and collecting funds for the election.
The Irish Confederation held most nnmerously at
| tended meeting Thursday last, in the Music Hall
Smith O'Bren read piece, called the RECRUITING Song
OF the Irish Brigade' written by Maurice O'Connsn,
on the breaking up of the assembly smith Brsn and
his friends escorted home by about 1000 persons
caused by the violence that had former night been
| offered to of their members
And to turn from politics the prospects of the
fharh
De Of the most delightful character the which
alluded in my last of blight in the potatoes symp
ed and have died away accordingly; In TACT the people
here suffered SO much during the past that every
there wanting interested parties to exaggerate
and disseminate them when they arise.
The Freemans Journal OF this morning states that
there are Ia one parish in Dublin at this moment up
wards of 1000 fever patients, owing to wholesome
food and want of proper hospital accommodation
Without such authorized statement the existence of
such fact would scarcely be known beyond the pre-
cincts Of its preyaence and from the country districts
fewer reach Dublin OF present state for the
We cannot, therefore, calculate on its
disappearance Scarcity, until the harvest Is gathered
In, still prevails, though not unto death.
Advices still arriving OF proofs Of American
benevoence. The James from New York, has reached
Limerick with cargo Of bresdstus for the distressed
Irish consigned to The Central Relief Committee, Dub
lin. The Reliance, laden with 5000 barrels OF bread
suis is now lying at Haubowline. Her cargo Is the
free gilt of the Boston Relief Committee this country
The knight Of Kerry has received from Wisconsin
Territory, U. s. 90 barrels Of flour for poor relief
Valencia.
Meantime, some discomfort prevails with regard to the
raising Of the assessments These anticipated in
former letter. but they have NOT yet fallen generally
with their full force the respective counties Take
sample: The county Cork Is called upon TO pay by
twenty instruments, ALSO 0o0half the amount under
the labor The applications tor road DANA yes
exceed $4,000 In Roscommoa the grand jury have
declined account Of the state OF the county to put
on single new presentment and as not more than one
half the due has been collected they been
obliged to ask for postponement OF the government
presentment. There funds for the gaol, and
the bank refuses TO advance money the prisoners
be turned out, unless the government will provide the
means OF supporting them All the road raverses have
been thrown out This Is the end Of the overwse policy
of Lord Russell and the wings but the evil is only
| yet in It's infancy.
An address from the physicians and surgeons in Ire
land to his exceency the Earl of Clarendon complains
that the Government and the Central Board of Health
have degraded the medical profession OF ireland by
remuneration Of BE- day assigned in fever The
memorial was signed by 1000 names
The Raii,cay 1imes In able article, complains Of
the government mode OF discouraging Irish railroads
and Mr.. John @. Porter of federal celebrity has lust
puDished pamphlet containing many sensible
way board in Dublin over Irish railways, The nracti
cal Encouragement Of our Irish affairs by the present
Westminster Railway Board Is at and
ridiculous IL Is all aphazard chance and the Ion g.st
purse" This Is single extract aud seems an indication
Of the general feeling Of the country.
On the 2ith, at Omagh, special Jury found verdict
Of E4OO damages anl pence cost for the Rev Fran
els Geryas against the belfast Yind,cotor The action
for q libel rejecting the former clergyman of
the established church, for his severity and ~
landlord.
reputation IRON the Iiioerpian ishtreD Association
had an interview at the Home Office on Friday with Sir
VIM. Somerve, Secretary for Ireland. Sir William
expressed his appreciation Of the objects OF society
his discrimination to assist in advancing its
For part would prefer that the society would
work and Look for help at home rather than in the
Home Office abroad.
The British aud North American Royal Mail steamer
Caledonia arrived In the Mersey Wednesday from
Boston and HALIFAX, after voyage OF twelve days from
the former place.
From all parts of the continent accounts have been
received OF the fall OF prices owing TO the favorable
and expected abundance OF the approaching
harvest.
The Limerick Reporter states there were fifty car
loads OF potatoes at market Saturday. and sold
at Is to Is I'd per measure of 20 lbs The crops
being reaped in some parts OF the country.
There a second representation, by command. In
our theatre Saturday night. His Excellency and
suite, the Lord Chancellor and Commander OF the
Forces, attended. The house densely crowded,
and Is only necessary say that Mr. and Mrs Keau