The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-28

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the inmates should retire. So complete wasthe sue
cess attendant on thes decisive measures, that MIR
OBren was brought to the railway through the de-
serted streets, and WITHOUT shadow of Oppos iton
a strong body OF infantry guarded the entrance to
the railway, and the prisoner was conducted there
on car, whereon Gen. Macdonald, Captain Fitz-
maurice, X. M , and Mr.. Gore Jones X. M were
also seated. He was surrounded on every side by
the armed constabulary and the troops the line.
On entering the carriage. Mr. O'BrIen was placed
IN the centre seat. and In the same compartment
with HIM were Lieutenant Alexander Macdonald,
Sub Inspector Brscken, Head Constable Hanniver,
and four constables, Mr.. O'BrIen told by
Lieutenant Macdonald that he must not move OF
speak, Ut the peril of his life.
Mr. OBrien. before starting, lnquiredofthe Gene
raj whether 1t was by his directions that he was
ordered not to speak the Genelal replied that it
was, and added, : wish, Mr. OBren, to treat you
with all the respect due to your station in society,
and to your mi stortunes; but ! have duty to per-
ioIm, and my orders must be obeyed.'
MI. O'BTien replied, have played the game
and lost. Had won, my power would have been
unlimited. and am ready TO pay, the penalty of
having tailed l hope he added, 'those who
accompanied me may be dealt with in clemency.
care not what happens to myself
He said that as he was enoined to keep SILENT
he would try to ; eep but he dld not succeed in
the attempt, and though his manner was COM
posed ihroug bout the Journey, he moved about
restessiy In his seat
MI O'Brlen had pistol in his possession when
captured.
On the arrival of the special train at Dublin, soon
after midnight, he was at once conveyed to the
royal barracks, where, having seen him safely de-
posted, Lieut. Macdonald proceeded with des-
patches from his father, the General, to the Vice
regal Lodge. MIR. O'Bren continued to walk for
about half an hour IN the square of the barrack,
until the arrival OF Town Major White; after which
the prisoner was conducted by the Hon. J. Mac
donald, A. d. c, to his royal hghness Prince
George, of Cambridge, attended by Town Major
White, and by the cOnstabulary force, without the
intervention OF the military, and safely lodged In
Kilmalnham.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
From the Freeman's Journal
Mr.. O'Brlen was arrested last night Saturday
In the town OF Thurles, at about eight O'clock, and
was immediately transmitted under strong escort
by special train TO Dublin, where he arrived about
Two O'Clock this morning.
From the terminus OF the railroad he was taken
to the royal barracks, which arr in the immediate
vicinity OF the station We understand that Prince
George OF Cambridge, who was at once appraised
OF the arrival OF the distinguished prisoner, had
hlm brought into his presence. Mr.. O'Brien was
shortly after transmitted to Kimainham JAIL under
escort OF lancers, headed by Town Major
White, where he at present lies.
Mir. U Bren was arrested under the following
circumstances On Saturday evening, at about
halt-pas seven o'clock, Mr.. O'Bren entered the
railway station at Thurles, and was in the act of
purchasing ticket 1t is said, for Limerick, when
he was recognised by one OF the guards, who
laying his hands on his shoulder said--'' You
are Mr.: O'Brlen you are the Queens prisoner"
Mr. O'Brien made no reply and the guard at
once sent tor the police, thlry-seven Of whom,
under Sub-lnspector Bracken, arrived within a
few Minutes
The engine, which was in readiness to convey
the Dublin mail train, was instantly put in requi-
siten (; two carriages and van were attached
and Mr.. O'Brien was sent express to Dublin, ac-
companied by Sub.lnspector Bracken and the
above number OF police.
Mr.. O'Brien having been taken to the ROYAL
Barracks, and thence to Kilnlainham, as we al
ready mentioned, was placed under the charge of
the governor OF that prison. On reaching Kill
mailman, he expressed an anxiety to retire to
rest, as he was good deal fatlgued, &c having
he said, walked a considerable distance" al
iudlng, we presume, to his waIlSto Thurles. Hav-
lug been supplied with some tea, he shortly after
r. tired to bed, and we are informed that he soon
TELL into profound sleep.
Permission has been given by the Lord Lieute-
nant TO the Governor to admit Mrs. O'Bren, her
children, and MIR. French, uncle to Mrs. O'Bnen,
To see the prisoner.
REPORTED RISING OF THE PEOPLE.
Ii was reported in Dublin Monday, that ac-
counts had reached the quarters of the general
commanding, that disturbances had broken out
IN the Limerick direction. The 18th regiment
broke up their encampment near Thurles, by a sud-
den order, and before o'clock on Monday, were
marching ca route for Limerick.
A letter written at Thurles on Monday last,
dated three O'Clock. Says cat one O'Clock, p. M,
TINS day, the light division Cor flying column, as
they are termed,) which have been securing the
country for the last ten days, under General Mac
donald, consisting OF two light six-pounders royal
artillery, one company OF sappers and miners, the
60tli rifles, and the S5lh light infantry received
orders to strike tents and proceed by railway to
Limerick, en- route to the county of Clare, where
a rising Is expected. The tents were struck, bag
gage loaded, and the men off the ground In one
hour afterwards. The 74th regiment proceeded
10 Tipperary. The S5ih light infantry escorted
Smith O'Brien to the railway yesterday evening.
The men have been provided with canteens and
blankets on service, and have suffered from the
rain and damp of the ground In camp, but are,
notwithstanding, very healthy and in great spirits.
The 18th regiment are under canvass at Balm
gary, county OF Tipperary, vacated by General
Macdonald"
TIE REBEL. LEADERS
correspondent ofthe Times, writing from Dub
lin on Tuesday, says:
GA gentleman from the neghborhood of Golden
told me that on Friday night last, Meagher, O'Gor-
man, and Dillon, called at farmers house in
Clonouy, lmploring food and shelter They were
in most miserable condltion-wet, cold, and
starving The farmer, however, would not re-
ceive them, and reminded them of the cautonary
proclamation that was everywhere through the
country Dillon said he could hold out no longer
and would give himself up at once if he could rest
nowhere. Altogether they were in wretchod
plight"
The following is copy of some written placards
which were posted about Cashel, on the I'd In
slant. We do not, for one moment. suppose 1t
originated with any Of the unto rtunate madmen
whose names ale attached in Dillon's signature
there is internal evidence to the contrary--the
signature beng b. Dillon, whereas 1t should have
been ]. B Dillon
+" Ell 600 REWARD FOR THE HEAD CLARENDON,
DEAD OR ALIVE.
"Now, We the undersigned, do hereby offer
the aforesaid reward to any person or persons who
shall, within nine months from this date, bring
the said head to any one of us.
(Signed)-Wiliam Smith O'Brien, Thomas
Francis Meagher, b. Dillon, Michael Doheny
august /, 1s4S, the first year of the Irish Re-
public, with 100000 pixies and rifles. Clonmel
Chronicle.
ROBBERY OF TIE LIMERICK AND DUBr.IN MAILS.
"KERni EXAMINER OFFICE, TRALEE, Saturday
Evening. The up and down mails between Ira
lee and Dublin were this morning stopped by
large well-nrmed body Of the peasantry, at short
Cat the time and place where both coaches usually
meeD and the guards compelled to surrender the