The Sun. — 1848-10-16 (London, England)

REYNOLDS, M.P., seconded the proposition, and a motion to that effect was accordingly adopted. It was then agreed that the public should be informed by advertisement that the committee would still continue their sittings at Hadley's, to receive signatures to the memorial. The LORD MAYOR mentioned that when he called upon the Provost of Trinity College for his signature, he was told that he had already signed a memorial to the Queen, which was forwarded on the previous night, but that, nevertheless, he would sign that address also with the greatest possible pleasure.—(Hear, hear.) He understood that the memorial alluded to by the Provost was very- extensively signed by the fellows and students of the College. The following is from the Freeman's correspondent, dated " Clonmel, Friday evening :—There is one Catholic on the jury, though it was stated in court yesterday evening that they were all Protestants. 'here was a Catholic on Mr. M'Manus's jury also, but the result of the trial was not the less satisfactory to the soi-disant exclusive loyalists and upholders of law and order. I understand that Mr. Murphy, the Catholic juror in this case, is a gentleman of intelligence, and upright independent mind, who will judge for himself, and agree to such a verdict alone as the evidence will justify." I have just heard that Mr. Meagher's trial is fixed for Monday. He may be arraigned to-morrow, but the case will not be further proceeded with until Monday. His trial will occupy the week, and, from the course adopted in the case of Mr. O'Donoboe, it seems to have been determined that, if possible, nothing shall be allowed to interfere with the other, or prevent it from being proceeded with on the day fixed. Mr. O'Brien continues to enjoy excellent health. He is perfectly cheerful and composed, and in his usual good spirits, not in the least depressed by the circumstances of his painful and perilous position. Mrs. O'Brien, whose fortitude and strength of mind under her misfortunes are the admiration of all, visits her husband easili morning at nine o'clock, and remains with him all day. None but the nearest members of his family are allowed to see him. He still occupies the same apartment as before his conviction.  The Dragon, 6, steam-frigate, Captain W. H. has proceeded from Waterford to Cork, and there awaits orders to receive on board the Irish political convicts for transportation to any place "'beyond the, seas." An awful accident, accompanied by less of five lives, happened yesterday morning in Cathedral-lane, from the falling of two of the wretched tenements in this neglected and impoverished part of the city. The houses were occupied chiefly by women of bad repute. The mellncholy occurrence took place about eight o'clock, before the inmates were out of bed. The two buildings fell literally into one indiscriminate keep 'of rubbish. ANOTlll3l‘Riesu.—A most cruel and wanton murder wits committed on the townland of Drumhills, between Cootehill and Ballybay, on the night of the Bth or morning of the 9th instant. The name of the unfortunate victim was James Conolly. His body was foynd with the skull smashed into pieces, and it was evident that more than one person must have been concerned in the murder. An inquest was held on the body shortly after the discovery, and the jury found a verdict of murder against some person or persons unknown; adding, that strong suspicion existed against the son of the deceased, Philip Conolly. Dr. Cooke, of Belfast, has resigned his ministerial charge in that town, after nearly twenty years' service. He has received the liveliest token of sympathy from the congregation and Presbytery, The Belfast papers report a daring attempt of some convicts in Carrickfurgus gaol to make their escape. The attempt proved uesuccessful. One of the gang was shot dead by a guard of the prison.l