15 APRIL 1848, Page 11
Mr. Charles Towneley was returned for the borough of Sligo
on Monday. At the close of the poll, the votes were—for Mr. Towneley, 183; for Mr. Somers, his opponent, 127.
A run on the Irish savings-banks has been commenced by the Repealers. A Cork paper states that a perfect panic has arisen there from this cause.
Archbishop Murray has written to the Evening Post, refusing a request made to him to withdraw his signature from the address of confidence to the Lord- Lieutenant.
The Repeal journals are diligent in collecting and parading signs of disaffection in the Army.