The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-05
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DUBLIN, FRIDAY night, July

We are almost in state of siege In this city
To-day proclamation was issued by theLord Lieu
tenant Tor both the county and city of Dublin,
calling upon all persons to deposit and leave at the
respective police stations, on or before the 18th OF
July inst, all guns, pistols, and other fire arms,
and all swords, cutlesses, pixies, and bayonets.
and all gunpowder and ammunition, on pain, if
convicted, of beng imprisoned two years, with
or without hard labor.
The police, who are armed with cutlasses, took
ND number Of pixies and guns to-day throughout
the city.
An application having been made to Judge
Perrin, presiding at the Tyrone asszes, to admit
Mr.. John Martin to bail, he refused the same, and
strongly censure d the conduct of the government
for allowing Mr.. Martin the privilege of writing
from Newgate to the Ftion.
The Nation make Its appearance again to-mor,
row. Its leaders are, as usual, to the point, and
equally spicy as to "felony." Mr.. C. G.. Duffy,
from his cell in Newgate, furnished an article
headed "Casus Belii,'' in which he reviews the
course adopted by the government for suppressing
the demand for repeal, and Observes set is
solemn and terrible responsibility to advise nation
to peril its hopes on the battlefield; to permit
them to fall to pieces by the fatal cry rot of naction;
to tneIn lOSt, WlOut SyIIlpdtnv, OF
chance ofredemption-lost by some fatal cowardice
or incapacity that is the hell in which there no
cons olaton.'' Referring to the revolutions which
have taken place this memorable year of IS4s,
and gancing at their results, Mr.. Duffy proceeds
cat length, with clear delberation and full know
ledge of all the perils and all the responsibility,
but with assured faith in Gods providence, and
the Justice of our course, we bid England choose
speedily betw cen concession and the sword. We
formally proclaimed war of independence, and
the time is, mhei that pledge must be promptly
fidGHed, or as formally dishonored" The article
concludes by expressing wish for transportation.
rather than live in Ireland, if the Club be suplne
in the hour of action and defeated by the MI
litary power of England.
| The Nation also continues Its practical instr,c-
tons in military affairs, and among other direc-
tons explains how polished arms are to be pre-
seved in damp or under ground position; SUCCESS
tons as to window grenades; how to break down
bridge rebuild one, and how to blow up a
bridge; with practical remarks on gunnery.
A letter from Waterford states that that city is
greatly excited by the proclamation issued against
1t, the notices torn down as soon as put up Mr.
Meagher has issued a counter proclamation.
in which he calls upon his fellow citizens to im,-
tate the men OF Limerick and Tipperary: to be
firm and steady, and to organize calmly, speedily.
and fearlessy. Mr.. Meagher, in mockery of the
castle proclamation put at the foot of his address
"God save the people,"
The Irish Fslon had not made its appearance.
We have received the returns of the Bank of
France this morning, but they do not possess any
new feature of interest. The city of Paris was
tranquil
We have received letter from Greenock.
dated July 20, which states that the town clerk
there, Johnston Gray, Esq, was deliberately shot
IN the street that afternoon by an auctioneer of the
name of Thomson. Fortunately, Mr. GRAY IS
said not to be MORALLY wounded. Dundee letters
speak more favorably of trade at that port A fair
amount OF business doing in flax, yarns, and
linens. ltu Ia.
The Latest from the Continent
LONDON, Saturday, July %, Is4s
We have received advces from Paris dated ves-
terday evening. They state that the city was
tranquil, and that the National Assembly would
authorize, in a few days, the Government to con-
tract loan, to certain extent The amount Is
not specified.
The committee Of the South American bond
holders have received letter from Lord Palmers-
ton, stating thai Mr.. Adams, the Charge DAT
faires has given his promise to have their CLAIMS
adjusted.
The Havre cotton market was pretty brisk.
AT Amsterdam, the Bourse was dull and lanpuid
and prices rather declining.
Accounts from Palermo state that the Duke of
Genoa had been elected.
Rumors are again in circulation that the Dutch
have refused to ratify the terms of the amisuee
between Germany and Denmark
The British Parliament.
HOUSE COMMONS.
LONDON, Saturday, July 22-l2t O'Clock.
Lord John Russell is now addressing the House.,
onl leave to bring in bill for the arrest of al
persons supposed to be disaffected towards the
crown and government. His speech, so far, ia
loudly cheered by pretty full House.
In the House of Lords, last night, after Lord
Glengal had brought his observations to close,
he was followed by Lord Brougham; after which,
Lord Lansdowne replied. He Stated that he was
obliged to Lord Glcngal for ahording him the OPP
to state to the House what the Govern
ment had done In Ireland, and what they
intended further to do; and then repeated, in.
the words of Lord John Russell's
motion. He afterwards stated, that although
TIC government Hdu poSltlVc nOtice OI an intended
in that country, he trusted that by
firmness and vigilance 1t would at once be put
down. Referring to the parish priests, he stated
that although some of them were deeply mixed
up IN the clubs and considerations, yet, on the
whole, they were friendly to the cause of order.
and the government had derived valuable support
rom them.
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