The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-06-24
From the Baltimore Sun.
Arrival Of the Steamer America.
CONDITION OF FRANCE.
Great Excitement in Ireland.

Great Excitement in Ireland.
sss5 iss BosToN, June 4-A. M
We were completely surprised this
morning by the unexpected arrival Of
the fine Steamer America, of the Gu.
nard line. She sailed from Liverpool on
the Sd inst. and has made the passage
from shore to shore in the extraordinary
short period Of ten days. She brings
seven days later news than that brought
by the Acadia, and her intelligence is Of
fresh agitations and excitement. In re-
spect TO England, it is far more gloomy
and foreboding than any received since
the great Chartst demonstration.
a ENGLAND. '5Gla
There have been number OF armed |
assemblages throughout the kingdom,
ia defiance Of the prohibitions and di.
rect efforts of the Governments to pie.
vent them. The Charlists and Repub-
Iicans have met at different places, and
were addressed by speakers in the most
incendiary language. When at last The
authorities had attempted to interfere,
they were met with unyielding opposi-
,ion, and serious riots ensned. This
state Of affairs, combined with other
causes, had almost entirely suspended
business in the manufacturing districts.
From general confidence existing of
the government being able to maintain
its ground, funds still remain firm, and
might be quoted at "a a 84a.
lREI.ANU.
The events which have taken place
in Ireland since the departure of the
Acadia are singuIarly interesting and
important. Mr.. Mitchell, the fearless
and undaunted Republican, has, for in.
culcating hi. opinions and exciting the
people 10 rebellion, been tried, con-
victed and sentenced to fourteen years.
transportation. He is no ". it is said,
on his way TO the Island Of Bermuda,
where the Government. has ordered
him to be sent for the benefit Of his
health.
/. That the Government, and their Off
cials have earned the contempt of all
parties, in consequence Of the conduct
pursued in reference TO the packing OF
the Jury, none will question or deny
The Irish journals, Wing, Tory, and
Radical, save one or two in the pay OF
Dublin Castle, loud in condemning
The trick as being nefarious in design,
unjust in principle, and entirely oppos-
ed to the main feature OF Magma Charta,
that glorious boon by which "civil lib
erty" was secured to all subjects Of the
British Crown-trial BY fair and impair.
tiaI iuries. OF the moral effects of this
prosecution and conviction little can be
said.
The scene that took place in the
court when sentence was pronounced
the naughty tone of defiance, the con
temptuous scorn, and the bold and dar
ing declaration Of the prisoner, when
he branded his judges as partisans, ane
the sheriff juggler, and "peJured'
official, will not easily be forgotten
much less the enthusiasm Of the crowt
congrega,ed within the walls set apar
10 the administration of justice, as j
cheered and rc.echoed the republican
sentiments Of the convict. Sympath,
Tor his wife and family are UNIVERSAL
expressed, and national tribute is Sc
on foot to support both her and her chi
dren during the expatration OF Mr.
Mitchell from his native land. aa
The following is brief account o
thcstate Of the streets after Mr.. Mitch
ell had been removed to Newgate.
When the people were partially ser
Grated, the judges entered a carriag
which was in waiting at the rear (th
usual place. Of the court. Their lore
ships were preceded in Carriage b.
the High Sheriff and an advanced guar
Of police. The carriage in which the
lordships rode was surrounded by
troop ofLancers. A considerable nun
ber OF people followed the carriage, an
the crowd gained strength as it passe
on. Gty8,ssf st9as9s "a nlW8
Althogh there was considerable ;e.
citement, everything passed offquietl.
and, so far an could be ascertained, ,thel
was not the least accident, nor any a
ppoach to anything like breach Of Il
peace. ~ ess 80 ~
At the sitting Of the court on the Il
lowing morning, Saturday, May 27,tI
prisoner was sentenced 70 forteen yea
transportation. After Baron Lefrc
had delivered judgment, Mr.. Mitche
who had heard his sentence quite Y
moved, asked leavelo address the coul
He said, The law huslnow done
part, and have done mine. ! was pr
pared for this three months ago, wht
toidLord Clarendon that would col
bel him 10 bring me to what are call
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