The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-02

the bridges that the government were prepared with
determined to them if necessary Finally that if the
procession was persevered in, he Mr. OConnor must
hike me Tsssp0nsoy Of The wha,eve
that the government wished to abandon the procession
altogether, and he gave his hand 10 Mr. Mayne, as
pledge that he would do all in his power to induce the
meeting to dispense peaceably
Mr.. OConnOr proceeded to address the meeting, dis
suadng them from violent and lniudlcous conduct In
the course Of his remarks he SAID Well men we aave
succeeded in holding meeting to-day Dut must tel
You that the government has taken OF al Inc
bridges have always been man OF determination, as
you know, and Of courage too but how should
rest in nv bed night IT, through any ncautous advice
expressions of mine, made any OF your wives widows
How should rest my bed if made any Of those chill
dren who are dependent upon your falheress
Ii YOU have any true love for the causef you appreciate
the trouble anxiety, the loss have sustained 10
cided upon is, that should not attempt the
bridges which guarded by armed forces The huge petit
ton which you have prepared will be taken down to the
House Of Commons by the executive and shall be there
ready 10 present it, to protest against the injustice which
has this day been inflicted upon you and TO make your
voice heard throughout the length and breadth OF this
land loud cheers.)
Mr. OConnor again exhorted the meeting not to dam
age the causeby ntemperance and folly, and before
GLIDING obtained, by show OF hands, promise not to
violate the law
petition to the House of Commons, praying the re-
lection of the bill introduced Friday night by Sir g.
The five huge bundles comprising the petition and its
signatures then deposited in two cabs and convey
ed, the charge OF the executive committee, to the
House of Commons The disnaniled of their
trappings, and removed to neighboring stable The
assembly then quietly dispersed and in hall an hour
there not hundred people left on the common.
The DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT
The military, in accordance with the well known tactics
of the Duke of Wellington remained invisible through
out the day; and no one would have dreamt. that
within hail almost OF the spot where the chartst demon
sraton took place. there lay in ambush little army of
disciplined troops completely equipped and ready for ac-
We learn that Mr. OConnor was himself the first
person 10 report the result of his meeting at the Home
Office. AT o'clock he waited on Sir George Grey, and
after stating that the meeting had quietly dispersed,
pressed his thanks to the government for the forbeaance
with which they had acted on r the g. occasion
!tion received Monday right The MyasIanis ct
and emphatcay that It had, in the other House Of Par
lament received that attention which all petitions EN-.
anating from the people were entitled to have.
Mr. Feargus OConnor amidst almost breathless ST.
lence said: Sir rise to present petition, signed by
100000 persons; Also another petition, signed by 1907
900 PERSONS whose names are not appended TO this large
muster The petitioners Pay tor annual pa5lnmenis,
beg sir stale that from the courtesy have already
ceived from the House, shall say no more than simply
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The petition was accordingly. read by the clerk.
AT the conclusion of the reading of the petition
Lord Mopeth rose, amid much cheering, and said
Sir my right honorable friend the Secretary Of State for
The Home Department would have been in his place had
he been greatly occupied by the necessary BUSINESS Of
his department this morning. Clear, hear may, how
ion of the sentiments contained in that petition he does
not wish that he should be considered by his absence
wanting in that respect which pet1 a SO hnamerousy
The petition was then removed from the floor of the
| House by four of the messengers.
s;miIa"r the laws Of Great Britain and Ireland as
they respect overt acts Of treason and sedon, was car
red, the second reading, by 452 against 80, being
Inconsequence of the vast numbers Of foreigners from
the continent who have recently appeared nthe streets OF
London and Dublin-it has been determined by govern
ment revive the alien act for limited PERIOD and in
certain in order to compel the departure of these
obnoxious visters from shores and accordingly, the
Marquis Of Lansdowne has introduced bill to that eff
It was distinctly stated by the Marquis of Lansdowne,
on the th that the Earl of Clarendon has expressed
opinion that measure was necessary to couneract
the efforts made by foreign emmissaries in Ireland.
Ireland.
In this country there appears to be present ndica
ton OF disturbance unless disturbance should result from
the over zeal of those who DESTROYS support the
government Admissions from various associations were
pouring in upon the authorities with promises OF aid in
the persons Of "brave and effective men"
Some of the more violent it seems, had recommended
that should be distributed among the supporters of
government that they might be timely prepared quel
any outbreak or overawe the dsected This however,
the Earl of Clarendon had discounenanced, by which
judicous policy er-denionsration had no doubt
| been avoided.
Troops were concentrated in the most turbulent por-
tons of the country In Cork there about 1000,
and in Dublin an armed force including the police, of
| 10000.
A prospectus of Protestant Repeal Association had
been issued having the following for its principles
lst The suppression of all religious differences and the
union of the Protestant middle classes Ireland for le
gslative independence. IDLY. The exercise of public
opinion the sole means TO eectuae their object 3dy
Loyalty to the Queen, defence of the rights of property
publican principles
Sir Charles Napier had attended meeting at Conclia
ton Hail. but without any farther participation in than
appearing upon the platform.
The news from America had caused great excitement,
and addresses the repeaers in the United States
talked Of The merchants of Belfast, the other hand,
had signed requsition to the mayor requesting him TO
call meeting for the following objects:
1st To declare the public adherence of the wicked
and rebelous spirit, boldly manifested in the capital
and certain parts of the south of Ireland and, at the
same tme express confidence the WISDOM energy and
power of the executive to suppress the seditous
ment now in progress I'd To express our unabaed at
tachment to the throne of these realms and the legsla
tive union of Great Britain and Ireland. Sd. To offer
our services to his excellency the Lord Lieutenant in
any way which may tend to uphold order and promote
peace and good will among all classes of her Naesys
subjects.
| The "genry, merchants, and citizens of Dublin in
public meeting convened had passed resolutions request
ing the mayor to put in force the special consabes act
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