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The Law Courts in Dublin opened on the 15th. In the Queen's Bench, Mr. Justice Crampton addressed the Grand Jury on the subject of the sedition-charges against Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Meagher, and Mr. Mitchel; who appeared at the bar. The Grand Jury returned true bills on all the in- dictments preferred. As the trio returned from Court, they were followed by a large crowd, whom they repeatedly endeavoured to address; but the numerous police interposed whenever the oratory commenced, with the official " move on!"

On the 16th, thirteen young men were arrested in a house next to the Police-station in Ship Street, on the charge of drilling and military exer- cising for revolutionary purposes. They were unarmed, but were march- ing, facing about, &c., under the orders of one Gogarty, when discovered by Prender, the Police sergeant; who arrested them. Mr. O'Hea ap- peared for the prisoners, and raised the point, that the act under which the charge was made was aimed at "large assemblies of armed men meeting to- gether for military movements ": these thirteen men were neither armed nor such a large assembly as was meant. The Magistrates, however, held all the parties to bail to appear at the next Commission.

The Limerick Rifle Club had sharp practice yesterday evening. The target was a rude sketch, in chalk, of the " human face divine"; over which was inscribed, in large letters, the word " Clarendon." One gentleman gave a most convincing proof of his proficiency by planting a ball on the top of the nose of this flattering likeness of Viceroyalty; a feat which elicited much laughter.—Correspondent of the Freeman's Journal.

At a meeting in Templederry, the Reverend Mr. Kenyon, noted for a turbulent dispute with the local Magistrates about a wall, thus stirred up the men of Tipperary—

Mr. Kenyon—" There are three men, the bravest of the brave, about to suffer for their patriotism. But these brave men are determined to fight the Govern- ment—yes, and to conquer the Government." (Cheers.) A Voice—" We'll all fight with them too !"

Mr. Kenyon—" I ask you again, are you ready to die for Ireland?"

Several Voices—" Yes, yes, all isady to die this minute."

_ Mr. Kenyon—" Do you fear, you starved, and whipped, and lashed wretches—. Ao you fear death? (Cries of "No, nor) Well, then, I tell you that if things go on as they have done, another million of you will have died of starvation with in the year. You that are farmers will be looking for soup at the degrading soup-kitchens; slavery will be innate in your race. Your grandchildren will be born with flat noses, worse than the Negroes of the desert; and you will only be remembered with curses on your apathy. You have resolved to support Mitchel, Meagher, and O'Brien, in any way or anywhere Government may render it necessary for them to require your services. (Cries of " We Kane/ we'll die for themr) That you will not suffer them singly and individually to be prosecuted, and perhaps immersed in a prison, you standing apathetically by with your hands in your pockets. ("No, no!" You say you won't; but if you do, you deserve

to be whipped, lashed, and fed on porridge for all eternity. What are you about to do for—(A Voice, " Whatever you like to tell us")--I rejoice to hear you say so." Mr. Kenyon proceeded to argue, that no great revolution was ever brought about by mere moral force, and that physical force was the only thing to right a nation. They ought, he said, to " conquer the Government, or die." (Cheers.) In the

interim, they ought to prepare for the fight; they ought to get arms privily; and then, when the moment comes, every man must arise and do battle bravely. (Cheers.)

The Reverend Mr. Bermingham, priest of Borrisokane, addresses to Mr. Meagher a letter printed in the Nation, containing these passages- " My good people, the times are eventful and portentous; no man knows today what tomorrow may bring forth. Prepare, then, for the worst; be not taken by surprise, and be not found defenceless. By the word prepare,' I mean simply two things—First, make your peace with God; put your houses,' as the Scrip-

tare has in order'; dispose yourselves to die. Secondly, arm quietly and without tumult, for your defence, whenever the day for such shall arrive. Having made these preparations, keep steady; let nothing tempt you to a premature or partial outbreak. The English Government—which, after deliberately starving hundreds of thousands of you, I look upon is capable of anything—may tempt you to a precipitate committal of your cause to a doubtful issue: but resist, by patience, the temptation. Recollect that England's necessity is Ireland's oppor- tunity: wait for it, bide your time."

" When the day of your struggle shall come—when your liberties as well as your lives shall be invaded—then let it not be a turnin&out of two or three coun- ties, but let Ireland rise to the contest as one man; anU let every man, as he is about taking his position to perform this most glorious act of his life, make a vow to the following I vow before God and my country, to lessen, if I can, by one man at least, the enemies of my native land, and to die.' When being thus prepared, and having made the foregoing vow, you are fairly committed to the combat, dont show yourselves to the enemy on the hill-side or on the plain; but take him from the dike, the fence, the hedgerow, from the broken bridge, or the ob- structed railway. Be sure you do all the mischief in your power—or all the good I should say, for the mischief is the good in this case—by all the means within your reach, and think not for one moment of living: To do or die,' or to do and die,' be this year motto. You will, however, please to remember that you bide your time, you wait your opportunity; God will present it to you, and make you feel it when it has come. He will give you a sign which you cannot mistake. 'And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armour, Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be the Lord will do for us; because it is easy for the Lord to save either by many or by few.' " Dr. Kennedy, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Killaloe, has written a letter of reproof, signed " your afflicted Bishop," to the Reverend Mr. Ber- mingham, for his unchristian language. " As for me," says Dr. Kennedy, " I will only say, that these letters make you appear to be entirely out of your place, and that you should either speedily retrace your steps or at once manfully retire from the sanctuary."

There was a grand soiree of Repealers on the 15th, at the Music Hall, to hear from the deputation sent to Paris the account of their doings. The most distinguished attendants were Old Irelanders; one of whom, Mr. Stritch, took the chair. One of the first proceedings was the due presenta- tion to Mr. Smith O'Brien of the flag borne before the First Regiment of the Irish Volunteers of 1782; given to him by Mr. Barry, its possessor. All the speeches were restrained and mild, and related but little to the French reception of the deputation. Mr. O'Brien stated that Mr. Richard O'Gor- man junior remained in Paris, in direct communication with French and Irish officers in the French army, to learn how the resources of Ireland might be made most available to her: he was also there to keep out of the way of Government till after the trials. Mr. O'Brien ended his speech by urging the peasantry to attend diligently to cultivation, that there might be a good " commissariat."

Mr. Meagher and Mr. Mitchel spoke; the latter vowing, that as long as he had a tongue or a pen, he would inculcate disaffection to the English Government. Mr. Doheny expressed his determination to violate the Par- liament bill then under consideration of the House of Commons—the Go- vernment Security BilL He would joyfully go to the hulks, and leave his wife and children to the care of his country.

The Repeal meeting at Conciliation Hall, on the 17th, was marked by an abated fervency in the oratory. There were, indeed, indications of a crisis in the existence of the Repeal Association. Mr. Maurice O'Connell spoke of the possibility of that being his last speech. Mr. John O'Connell said there was a class out of doors who desired to suppress the expression of the opinions held in that ball, and even to overturn the Association.

Alluding to the hint given by his brother, he declared they would not be un- faithful to the principles left them as a dearest legacy by him whom they bad lost. If their associates rejected their advice, they would retire, and mourn in silence for their country. For himself, he would seek in France or free America a humble retreat, where he could escape from British domination. His father's ashes rested in Dablin. They had not been borne to mountain solitudes, but bad been laid where the people whom he loved so well might visit his tomb. But if the moment came when his counsels were forgotten and his principles departed from, and the people took after rash, hotheaded enthusiasts, that moment it would be no longer right to leave his ashes among the people, and they should be borne away to more grateful regions! (Cries of dissent.) The Reverend Dr. Miley made a notable harangue "for order, peace, and legality."

War would be folly, for it would inevitably bring back the famine. Moreover, England was at peace, and would be glad of the opportunity to crush Ireland. But who would venture to guarantee for six weeks the present tranquillity ? It behoved them not to look to an emeute or a street rebellion, but to consider well their obstacles, and proceed with determined perseverance, with patience, but with wise activity. A triumphant termination would then crown their struggle. They had on their side the enthusiasm of the world; and it did seem that the spirit was come upon them which Providence seemed to be evoking throughout Enrope for the regeneration of nations.

" We must address ourselves to the Sovereign of the Irish people, and pray her gracious Majesty to dismiss the Whig Ministry from her councils, and to select other advisers who are better able to cope with the difficulties of the times, and who shall be prepared to treat the demands of Ireland as they deserve. Thus acting, I have no doubt whatever, that it is in the decrees of Providence that speedily, and without bloodshed or disaster, the just demands of this country will be.conceded. But if the same ordeal is in store for us that has been reserved for flea hbouring nations, and a baptism of blood be necessary for the liberties of Ireland, then, so far as the Catholic clergy are concerned, I am of opinion that their position and their duties will be in no respect different here from those of the Catholic clergy in the newly-emancipated states of the Continent." [Enthusiastic cheering, again and again repeated, greeted this sentiment. The whole audience, including the females in the gallery, stood up simultaneously; the men waving their hats and the women their handkerchiefs. When silence was restored, Dr: Miley continued.] "I repeat this sentiment with the utmost deliberation: tor hopes are unshaken, my confidence without a shadow of doubt, that our great object can be achieved by an adherence to constitutional means religion* fol. lowed; but, on the other hand, as I have said, should it be the decree of Provi_ dence that neither are we to be exempt from this ordeal so terrible, then it is our duty to bow to that celestial decree, and for each, in this as in every other affliction, to take as his motto, If this chalice cannot pass from me, 0 Hen.. venly Father, unless I drink it, thy will be done!'" (Loud and long-confinued cheering.)

On Saturday last, a large meeting of the principal inhabitants of Belfast and its neighbourhood was held, at the calling of the Mayor, to eiguay

their confidence in the Lord-Lieutenant. The Grand Jury of County of Cork assembled at the Spring Assizes, and the Magistracy and gentry of Fermanagh, likewise met on Saturday, and adopted memorials of con_ fidence.

There was a demonstration at Dungannon on the 14th, for the purpose of organizing a loyal association. The Earl of Ranfurley presided, and was the principal speaker. He thought there was no danger that Dublin could now be taken by surprise. But the concentration of troops there left the remote parts of Ireland liable to out- break. " Suppose that a rebellion should take place in this county, or the county Monaghan; suppose it were to begin in the neighbouring mountains; I put it to

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you to say in what predicament we should be. We have no soldiery—perhaps few might be had from Charlemont; but if exposed to the attack of a very coo_ siderable body of insurgents, what available defence could we make, if we are without unanimity. amongst ourselves? " As to the association—" It is proposed that the association shall comprise this town and a large portion of the neighbourhood surrounding it. A committee will be appointed to make such arrangements and regulations as shall be thought id. visable. I should say, generally, that the members of the association should be told off in sections, each with a leader; and all of them will be ready, in case of necessity, to be sworn in as special constables." An impression had been encouraged that the Orangemen were lukewarm as to the repeal of the Union: this society offered them the opportunity to disprove that without interfering with the principles of their own society.

A resolution for the forming of " the Loyal Association of Dungannon " was agreed to.

The run for gold has extended to the banks in the North. It is asserted that the chief draft arises from the withdrawal of money by the larger depositors. The Belfast and Ballymena Railway was opened last week.