The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-09-02
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cove published inl our paper of,last week. .
telsgyphie synopsis Of letter recsived. by lie
New York Tribune from Dublin. There is much
speculation in the eastern cities as 10 its correct
ness in its statement Of Irish affairs We hope it
iscorect, and that the time snpt Tar distant when
ireland will rise in her strength and throw of the
shackles which have so long buund her. But from
the following intelligence it would seem probable
that the statements ofthat letter are Incorrect
Ttiegraphed for the Ohio Siafesnsn,a. b
ARRIVAL OF THE BRITTANIA.
i. ~ l.g' ,,.' New YoRK, Aug. 26.
Editor Ohio Stafesmaa: a5s.s, .fsaees
The Brii,snia has arrived She sailed from Liv-
erpool on the 9th. bringing later news
On Saturday the 9Th, O. 'Brien as arrested at the
Railroad Office, while procuring tickets for Liner
ick, where he wished to proceed for the purpose of
securing an asylum among his friends. .f1.1ffi
The stringent measures Of the British govern.
ment every day lessen the probability of an out.
break. Every precsution has been taken against
it, O'Brien was safely lodged in Jail at Dublin to
take his trial for high treason. He expresses an
utter hopelesness Of the Patriots accomplishing
anything, as the people in the mountains, though
armed against the government, seemed afraid to
harbor him. His wife and family are freely ad.
mitted TO see him, and the prisoner himself seems
cheerful. Il a -aiu Hst .ha ,,3k ;t.hlss Z
Brown & shipley's Circular expresses much un-
essiness on account Of the coming harvest in Eng
land. ia. ..slsY o1sr.fa H gta.sp ,..s 10 s.,,
Charles Albert has been entirely defeated. Mil
an is in possession Of the Austrians si' 'a
Iii rumored that the Emperor Of Austria has
resigned, but the rumor is not credited IN France.
= IRELAND.-A correspondent oi the Freemeh's 5
Journal, says that communication has oeen made
to the Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland, through Caiho-
lie cergymen. stating that the gentlemen proscrib-
ed by the proclamation Of the government, will
surrender themselves to the proper authorities up.
on the assurance that they will not be punished by
death. .e---.----,-- .
Since this communication. another proclamation
has appeared, warning all masters of vessels that
the penalty of treason will attach to all those con.
cerned in favoring the escape Of any persons gull
ty Of treason to the government Of Great Britain.
u The Irish accounts say that the south of Ireland
is rife for rebellion, and that they only want lead
'ers. The disaffection is not crushed, but when
the troops 90 into winter quarters the mischief will
break out afresh. Until then the leaders are deter
mined to remain passive. 'l..r.f I2tI>i
FRANcE.-The chief item of consideration in
Paris at the present moment is. the critical state of
Northern Italy. Numerous diplomatic meetings
have been held in Paris, and Lord Palmerston n
the House of Commons had stated that her Ma.
jesty's government are deeply sensible of the i'm
portance of terminating the war, and expressed
strong desire on the part Of :he government, as
veil as that of the French, 10 see its termination.
Her Msjesty's ministers are already engaged in
conjunction with the French government for that
purpose. The last Journals from Paris are Who'll.
ly occupied ty the Italian question.
1000 insurgents, connected with the June en-
uete, have been transported to Brent, to be con-
fined until the Government should fix upon their
future destination, II was expected that their
families would be permitted to follow them.
A decree has been published, removing the sus-
pensions pronounced on June 9Th. '.iA ''"
An unsuccessful attempt to assassinate M.
Thiers, was made on the 9Th inst, by little girl