The Association met on Thursday. The attendance of gentlemen of
wealth and influence was unusually numerous. Mr. O'CONNELL was expected to be present, for the first time since the death of his wife ; and it was agreed that he should be received in solemn silence. Accordingly, when Mr. O'CONNELL entered the room, all the assembly rose and took off their hats. Mr. O'CONNELL was much affected. Mr. FINN detailed the particulars of the case of Reilly the " rebel ;" who was introduced to the Association in his rags ; and Offered half-a-crown as his subscription, which entitled him to be proposed as an "asso- ciate ;" but Mr. O'CONNELL paid the subscription of it., in order to snake him a "member." About 1.5/. was soon subscribed for Reilly. Mr. O'CONNELL then addressed the Association, with most impres- sive solemnity. He said that he was DOW entering on a new career— lie was isolated, and had more of leisure. Every energy he possessed be was prepared to devote henceforth to the undivided service of his country. He would not now be satisfied with half. measures—he would have full justice for his country. No 6th and 7th of George the Fourth would suffice now. A complete measure of.Corporate Reform must be had ; and a full and satisfactory settlement of the Tithe question. lie eulogized the government of Lord MULGRAVE ; and described in vivid language the horrors which would ensue from the reestablishment of Tory dominion in Ireland. He concluded by moving, that Mr. SHARMAN CRAWFORD be added to the Standing Committee, with a view to take into consideration his plan for abolishing tithes. In several parts of his speech Mr. O'CONNELL himself and the assembly were affected even to tears.
We augur much good from the course Mr. O'CONNELL seems to have taken in reference to the Tithe question. The Appropriation- clause has had its day; it wants of breadth and directness sufficient any longer to move the sympathies of the British Reformers. The land must be rid of tithes in every shape; and there must be a national relief for the helpless poor.
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