Dr. Kenealy, under strong hints from the Court, ended his
de- fence of the Claimant on Wednesday afternoon, and Mr. Hawkins 'commenced his reply on Thursday morning. As he does not wander from the point, or attack the Judges, or speak in any way against time, he may finish by Wednesday morning, when the Chief Justice will commence a summing-up which must last at least a week. Giving the jury full time for consideration, there is, therefore, hope that this insufferable trial may come to an end before the middle of February, though not before the meeting of Parliament. It would be just as well if the Home Secretary would before then show something of his accustomed energy in prohibit- ing absolutely the assemblage of a mob like that which on *Thursday threatened Mr. Hawkins. They will be threatening the Judges next. There was no objection to their cheering Dr. Kenealy if they pleased, but if they are to be permitted to ob- struct the process of the Courts, there is an end to government in England.
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