The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-08-16
Ireland.

pool Times says that troops are pouring Ireland by
thousands Thirty thousand troops are concentrating in
and about Cork, Limerick, and TlPpeIary. This over
wheming force has had the effect OF exaspeating, in
The habeas corpus act has been suspended The sus-
pension appears in the form of royal proclamation.
The Queens special messenger arrived in Dublin the
2oth July with copy of the proclamation. 1t i'm
medlaisly despatched % an parts Of Ireland and appears
The castle has the appearance of fortress. The At
torney General and Solicitor General are constantly in
Ienty on business OF the highest importance Judging
from the CELEBRITY of their movements.
Rewards OF f500 each have been offered for the arrest
of Smith OBrien, Meaghsr, Dillon, and Doheny. A re-
port has reached Dublin that the former gentleman has
The London papers Of the goth ut state that the
alarming character-that rising of the people and a
struggle OF the most sanguinary character longer
to be regarded as events ct the most improbable char
acer. satsf Sihs 80
Such the state of feeling in the South OF Ireland,
that government had issued orders for a consabuary
force OF I'VE thousand TO be added to the counties OF
Waterford, Limerick, and TipperaTy.
These men are to be drilled to the use OF the cutass'
pistol and musket, il anticipated that the coming
nsuHechon would partake OF the character OF guerrilla
Smith OBrien, Meagher Dillon, and the other leaders of
the league, although under the ban OF government are
far from being idle They still organizing and drill
ing the clubs the orders from the castle to the contrary
notwithstanding
In spite OF he vigilance of the government, pixies,
r.
transported in all directions: ~
From the tone of some Of the Dublin papers, the great
struggle cannot be delayed many days longer
The Lordeutenant has at length taken bold and de-
cisive stand He has issued proclamation in which
orders are given for the suppression OF the clubs
Some of the English journals, commenting on this
proclamation quite confident that not only VIII the
clubs be suppressed but that the anticipated nsurrecton
will be queled without much dlhculty or efason OF
blood
On the 2sth of July, the Office of the Dublin Nation
seized by large police force All the composors-
taH nd atfpr haurt
before magistrate, committed to prison:
Accounts from the south Of Ireland, by the train from
Cork Limerick Castelar, TppeIaIy NC Which arrived
out the country A prvy council was held this afternoon
July $50 at Dublin Castle, where proclamations were
issued offering rewards for the following persons For
Smith OBrien, s5oo; for Meagier. E3oo for Dillon,
$500; for Doheny, E30O
The following is copy Of the proclamation:
Whereas have received information that William
Smith OBren has been guilty Of reasonable practices,
and has openly appeared in aims her ia
Ssw ad s. os
of E5o0 to persons who shall secure and de-
liver to safe custody tile person Of said William Smith
And do hereby strictly charge ans! command all just;
ali Others Maesys loyal subjects. to their
diligence in experimenting the said Win lam Smith OBrien
BY his excellency's command,
T. N. REDDINGTON.
The government have determined on a considerable
number of arrests and it stated that ONE persons
heretofore openly connected with the revolutionary
At this hour, half-pas four O'Clock thu. attorney and
solicitor generals who still at the CASTLE have made
her arrangements for the issue OF warrants this after
noon.
Mr. Smith OBrien and the other leaders " no are
organizing Clubs throughout the country to be taken
into custody tonight and if the attempts to arrest them
should not lead TO an outbreak, they Will De brought to
Dublin to. morrow
The accounts from the south this morning Of a
truly alarming character The confederate leaders ys
he NH oI nun\o tn m
mediate instruction; indeed, little short OF actual out
rage has already taken place.
The deepest anxiety and apprehension prevails among
the gentry and well disposed Of all classes.
In the north and middle counties OF Llenster, the feel
ing is bitter against England
The military force has been greatly augmented
The royal horse guards arrived on Tuesday evening at
Monks Ferry. Besides the guards, the 9th foot, two
companies ofhe 7th and slst regiments battalion of
the 9th rifles, and squadron of the 4th Dragons
The seth regiment have also arrived and landed The
troops quarered in various parts of the town. and
can be concentrated any point at the shortest notice
England
AT Liverpool, serious apprehensions were entertained
OF an outbreak on the part of the Chartiss.
Twenty thousand special consabes had been worn
The Chartist feeling appears to be principally confined
to the meridian Of Liverpool Manchester &C., although.
OF course they have the sympahy-aciye if necessary
of their brethren in the south Of England.
In the manufacturing districts there appears to be great
discomfort consequence of the depressed state of trade
Most OF the contents OF the Liverpool and London pa
A London correspondent describes the scene in the
House of Commons growing out of Irish affairs,
of the most intensely interesting witnessed.
The quiet resOlute tone OF Lord John Russell, who
spoke in his best style, not admirable than the
timely and judicous observations of Sir Robert Peel who
cordially supported the ministers.
No better proof could be given of the practical character
OF English institutions than the universal appreciation
which cheered every sentiment of the minister of the
crown; whilst when Mr. Fergus OConnor spoke almost
every member rose
In London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Edinburgh,
meetings have been held, with to excite the PEG.
pie to violence
In Liverpool several arrests have taken place of parties
engaged in candestine manufacture and sale of pixies
In Edinburgh, Mr. Henry Rankine, Mr.. Archibald
Walker and Cumming, have been arrested charge
OF sedition, and committed to jail
The precautions taken, both in town, where a
camp forming and at Manchester, will, trust keep
in check the lawless
1t is now said that Messrs OBren, Meagher, Dillon
OGorman and Lane are beyond Carrick SUR, in tile
county OF Tpperay surrounded by the armed peasantrv
and determined to fight for their liberty
CONTEMPLATED ARRESTS IN LIvERpooI-The magis g.
tates OF this town. it is said have determined to arrest
the Leaders Of the Liverpool demagogues. Dr. Reynold
anticipating this course, has fled to Birmingham TO which
town an officer has been despatched with warrant for
his apprehension.
the absence Of all attempts renew the disorders nj
june from France continues to be satisfactory
The chief of uneasiness seems to be the al.
fairs of Italy, and the return OF Gen Audnot the rem
nant of the army of the Alps.
Parties in the French capital gradually falling into
their natural order. The moderate party consisting of
four hundred and fifty four hundred and sixty men,