The Sun. — 1845-12-24 (London, England)

NEILL. " To T. M. Ray, Esq., &c. &c." In moving the insertion of the letter on the minutes, he observed that the sentiments it contained were those which would pervade the mind of every rational repealer, had Lord John Russell been so fortunate as to he able to form a Government. He then read a report of his mission to Waterford, fcr the purpose of reconciling the differences which existed amongst the repeelers in that town ; and stated that his success had been unrestricted, unlimited, and complete. In future no person would have any chance of representing the constituency of Waterford but a real " Conciliation-hall" repealer; and as a proof of their devotion to nationality, they had that disv forwarded the sum of 401. to the funds of the Association. Sir Winston Barron and Mr. Wyse should yield at the next election to the better claims of Sir Benjamin Morris Wall and Mr. Meagher, unflinching advocates of domestic legislation. In conclusion, he read a letter from Dr. M•Hale, Archbishop of Tuatn, which abounded, as usual, with abuse, and denounced the Bequests Act and the infidel Colleges Act. There was not (continued Mr. O'Connell) a sentiment in that letter which would not be echoed by every Irishman. They were for Ireland, no matter what party was in power—no matter what section of statesmen was in office—they were for Ireland.—(Cheers.) Mr. J. O'CONNELL read the following letter from the Hon. Pierce Butler, M.P.:— " Imperial Hotel, Sackville-street, Dec. 21, 1845. "My dear O'Connell,—l inclose you my renewed subscription to the Loyal Nation Repeal Association. I had hoped it would have been in my power to have attended your meeting to-morrow ; but letters from the country demand my immediate presence in the county of Kilkenny. I regret much, and I know you will join me in that regret, that the number of misguided wretches ready at a moment's warning, and for a small bribe, to take the lives of their fellow-countrymen, is increasing. If the Government be not strong enough, or wise enough, to prevent this mischief, and this stain upon Ireland, I think the Association should at once take the business in hand, and put down such a disgraceful system of oppression. The Roman Catholic clergy are doing their duty, by denouncing the murders ; but they stand in need of the vigorous and prompt co-operation of a firm Government, or of the Association. This is a painful subject, but it is one that demands  immediate attention. " If Lord John Russell succeed in forming an Administration. I trust that Ireland will show firmness, prudence, and generosity, without any compromise of her avowed principles. Lord John Russell must restore the magistrates, Orangemen and repealers. He must give a powerful but judicious support to our railway speculations in Ireland, so as thoroughly to employ our labouring population. He must impose a tax, a reasonable tax, upon the absentees, for charitable purposes in Ireland. In fine, he must make Ireland what she ought to he. As for the late Ministry, I have no feelings but those of contempt and indignation, when I think of their incalculable follies in regard to Ireland. " They remind me of the well-known lines of the ancient dramatist,' in reference to the uninformed and aboriginal inhabitants of this terrestrial globe They saw, indeed, and heard. But what to them availed Or sight, or sense, or hearing? all things rolling, Like the unreal imagery of dreams, in wild confusion tossed.' " With best wishes to your father, whose health I am happy to hear is as firm as ever, believe me, my dear O'Connell, very faithfully yours, "