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BUTLER'S Medicine Chest Directory, arid Family Catalogue of Drugs, Chemicals, etc. With the Pro- ; perties and Doses, and Ihe best mode of administering all ihe articles more generally used in Domestic Medicine, to which is rappended a concise and Familar Description of Disease. The objects ofthe Medicine Chest Directory are, 1st, to teach runprofessional persons to distinguish such diseases as art: danger- DIAKY OF THE TIMES OF GEORGE THE FOURTH... LADY WEBSTER. TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES. Sir .. As you have published in your paper of to- day a letter of mine which appeared in the Literary Gazette of last Saturday, you will oblige me by inserting the inclosed. I have the honour to be, Sir. your obedient servant, HENRY WEBSTER, Lieutenant Colonel. 31, Upper Brook. street, Jan. 8. Great Marlborough Street, Jan. 8. " Sir... In answer to your application to me for the nameof the author of the Diary of the Times of George IV., I beg to • ous in their nature, and rapid in their progress; in order that pro- say that the authorship of this woik is a matter which has been » per assistance may be had without unnecessary delay; 2nd, to ' J" * u " " T instruct them how to act reasonably in such cases as either do not • require a physician's attendance, or in which Ins presence cannot • he immediately had. In the work will also be found the most approved methods of Fumigating Infectious Chambers; directions for counteracting Poisons ; the Royal Humane Society's mode of treating Suspended Animation from drowning, apoolexy, suffocation, he.. Also observations on diet, air, exercise, clothing, sleep, bathing, and an account o f t h e Mineral Waters of Cheltenham, Bath, Harrowgate, Leamington, &; . f g r This work will be found useful in large Manufactories, t « Emigrants, Travellers, and particularly to Captains of Vessels, when ® o Medical Attendant is on board. CHARLES BUTLER, M. D. 54, Lower Saekrille- street ; John Cumming, Dublin ; Simpkin and Marshall, London ; Frases, Edinburgh ; and all Booksellers and Druggists in the United Kingdom. N. B An assortment of F'amily and Sea Medicine Cher. ifited up, with appropriate directions for all Climates ; also" Veterinary Medicines and Medicine Chests, on the most approved ( plan, are constantly kept at BUTLER'S MEDICAL HALL. intrusted to me under the veil of secrecy; but as I am able to declare to you that the writer is a lady, I trust you will see no necessity for urging any further disclosure. '* 1 am, Sir, your very obedient servant, • ' HENRY COLBURV. " P S . . . I t is a fact, that without having the opportunity of seeing more than a few pages of its contents. I paid 1,0001. for the copyright of the entire manuscript. To Lieutenant- Colonel Webster, Upper Brook Street." [ A V I N G been appointed by GEORGE BRUCE, of Milltown- Castle, Esq. Agent for the Main sgement of the Lay Tithes of the I'arish of KILBOLANE in this County, I hereby require such of the Parishioners and Tithe Payers of said Parish as are inclined to avoid the Expense of Caw Proceedings, to meet me at COPLEY'S Hotel, in the Town of oharleville, oil Saturday, the 20th day of January instant, in irder to payor arrange " the amount, of Tithe due by them respectvelv ; otherwise the most Summary Proceedings will he adopted forthwith for its recovery, on which ihis Notice will he made use of. Dated 11th January, 1838. E. PARMER, Mallow. THE MARKETS; LONDON CORN EXCHANGE, JAN. 12. Since Monday the continuance of severe frost and a fall of snow, Sias created some considerable qnnntity of floating ice on the river, consequently there is not any certainty of being able to approach • vessels wilh craft to wsrk the Corn out of them, added to this the inland navigations are closed, so that business may be considered at apsuse for this day as the buyers will not at present comply with a small advancc which is required for granary parcels ; on Wednesday Wheat was Is to 2s, and Oats fully 6d per qr. dearer, on which terms, we think there would have been buyers to- day, if the Corn could have been delivered in the usual way ex ship , Barlcv is steady in value owing to the larne arrival. JOHN ASIILIN and SONS, Corn Factors, SO. Mark lane. Per Quarter. « ' HE„ T... Essex, Kent & Suffolk Old Red 54 to 58White56 to 66 Ditto new ditto ... 42 . . 58 do 45 . 64 Lincoln, Yoik, & c. Old Red. 48 . . 56 do 54 . . 62 Ditto ditto new 42 . . 55 do 48 . . 59 Scotch Red 42 . . 54 do 50 . . 56 Irish ditto 44 . . 50 do 46 . . 54 Foreign Red ( in Bond) 20 . .. 36 do 30 .. 42 OATS... English Feed 17 to 21 Short Scotch Feed 20 ... 23 Irish Potutoe 39 ... 42 lbs ... Ditto Feed 39 ... 40 lbs .. Ditto Black 35 ... 38 lbs Foreign Feed 19 ... 26 Russian ... 18 to 23Polands22 . ... Potatoe 23 .. 19 to 22 extra 43lbs 17 to 20 extra 421bs 17 to 19 extra 391 bs LIVERPOOL CORN EXCHANGE- JAN 12. Although opposed by easterly winds, many vessels bave worked into this port since Tuesday from Ireland, the north of England and Scotland, among which arc several partly laden with Wheat, Barley, and Oats, but not containing more than a very moderate supply of these articles, or of Flour and Oatmeal, and are in nowise such as to alter the position of the trade, which, ftom the close of our Inst market until tn- dny, has remained firm. Having an extremely limited attendance of buyers at our Com Exchange to- day, and a prospect of the canals in the Interior being closed by the frost, caused a dull sale for all desciiptions of free Wheat; holders notwithstondine required somewhat higher prices, but unable to establish any active atlvancc upon the rates of Tuesday, our quotations remained unvaried. Flour at the same time was in moderate demiind at an improvament o t l s per suck. Barley of which the supply consists chiefly o f a few parcels of Scotch, experienced a limited sale oil the terms last noted. Malt, beans, and j> e « s, remaiued nearly without inquiry, and scarcely reached former prices. Oats and Oatmeal, in the absence of country dealers and the uncertsinty of the inland navigation, were taken off very sparing. ly without any decided change in value. In bonded grain, since our last report, very few transactions have occurred ; but Flour under lock continues in moderate request for export, and good fresh European brands have reatised Is. per barrel over the current rates of Tuesday last. THE DUBLIN MARKETS. rOR THE WEEK ENDING SAT. . IAN. 13. PROVISIONS — The supply of Cool Butter at M » rket this week was small, for which there was a good demand, both for export and home consumption. Prices remained steady. Bacon was in pretty good supply at'tuesday's market, in Spitalfields, in which there was an advance of from4s. to6s, per cwt. with a good demand Hams also advanced from 2s to 3s per cwt. Eggs continue very, scarce and high, Potatoes arc plenty, and moderate for the season of tlie year. No other alteration of importance. GREAT FlltK. TOTAL DESTRUCTION or THE ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. BELFAST. FRIDAY, JAN. 12. GRAIN... We have moderate supplies of Wheat and Oats, and light of Barley and Oatmeal. The weather is very seasonable, being frosty and clear ; and a'. tho' out- door work is suspended, yet it is every way favourable for the country. WHEAT... Has advanced 4d to 5d per cwt. and is in demand.... Parcels ex store not offered for sale, holders expecting higher prices. Some year old, of middling quality, sells at 10/. 5s per ton. BAKI- EY... Unchanged in value, tho' parcels are much inquiied for by speculators. Malt sells slowly, at 27s to 27s 6d per brl. OATS... Really prime Oats sell at former prices, whilst midling and interior are rather lower. OATMEAL.. Has atlvanced about 2d per cwt., and is in demand. WIIISXET-.- NCW Grain, 2s 5d ; Old 2s 6d to 2s 9d : Malt 3s 6d to 5s 6d per gallon, in bond. BUTTER..- Firsts, at the scale, lOd per lb. ; Dealers' lots, 86S to 90s per cwt. PROVISIONS... Pigs 38s 6d to 41s ; Bacon 42s to 45s ; Dried Hams 56s to 60s per cwt. ; Mess Pork 64s to 66s per barrel; Lard in bladders, 58s to 60s i in firkins, 56s to 57s per cwt. FLAX... The supply at rrarket 13 small, and prices are gradually creeping up. Hand- scutched Flax. 26s to 40s; low milled, 30s to 38s ; middling 40s to 48s ; good 48sto 60s ; fine 66s to 70s ; and very line 75s to 84s. The demand for Yarns continues, and rather better prices are obtained. S T A T E O F T R A D E A N D M A N U F A C T U R E S I N E N G L A N D T H E W O O L L E N T R A D E. ( In anticipation of the Leeds Papers. ) HALIFAX ( Saturday) Contrary to all expectation, there was enly a very limited business doing to- day, and as a necessary conscquence no advance on previous rates could be made. On the whole things were very flat. The spinners, however, obtained fully previous rates. HUDOERSIELD ( Tuesday) There is a great sameness to report as compared with two or three previous markets ; that is, regard demand. Although the manufacturers have for many weeks looked for an advancc, still tho state of the market has never warranted it. LEEDS ( Tuesday).— We have to report rather a dull market to- day, which clashes with the sanguine expectations of most in tho trade. There were was ill fact, but very few buyers at market. Prices cannot be said to bave varied ; still extensive buyers had any appeared, might have done business on rather easier terms. BRADFORD ( Thursday)... In our piece market to day opinion varies as to the amount of business tlone; but it is evident that, had the manufacturers been disposed to sell on the old terms, much larger transactions would have been the result; still some advance wns realised on most descriptions of goods, but the advance bas perhaps in no instance realised one half the amount of the advance on wools and yarns. Things on the whole decidedly better. YARNS... Prices are firmer to day, and as the stocks in spinners' hands are known to be low, this has enabled them to establish a further advance, but which was most reluctantly complied with. WOOLS.. Though tho supply of wool in this market lsdecidedlva full average one, yet the demand appears to correspond. For some sorts of worsted qualities staplers readily made a trifling advance t but in other kinds no alteration. ROCHDALE FLANNEL MARKET— On Monday last there were more than the usual number of buyer, and flannels of the fine and middle sorts went off well, at last week's prices ; low qualities end buckings also sold freely. Wools were in good demand at former prices. Oils were proportionately brisk , prices as last week. T H E C O T T O N T R A D E. MANCHESTER, FRIDAY.— There is not much doing this week for the home trade ; but a very fair business has been transacted for the German and American markets, especially the latter But the great uncertainty as to whether Cotton will further decline. prevents tint full development in the nurket which it is so very desirable to see. In some few cases » a think that needy parties have given way a little, but the great houses are very Brm iii tboir demands for both Twist and goods. The Fustian. tr » de ij good, > 0 far as demand gqas, TO THE EDITOR o r THE LITERARY GAZETTE. Sir— Last night, on my return home late from Drury Lane, the last number of your Journal was put into my hands, containing an extract from a work, entitled " Diary, illustrative of the Times of George the Fourth, interspersed with original Letters from the late Queen Caroline,"& c„ 2 vols Svo. Colburn. In this extract, commencing at page 178 of the above work, thereisa story o f a Lady whose conduct is represented so worthless a3 to have been instrumental towards the tragic death of her husband, from whom she conceals their female child, feigned its death, buried a kid in its stead at Leghorn, and behaved so diabolically," that the result was the death of tbe unfortunate husband, who went mad, and shot himself. You may readily imagine, as the son oflhe lady alluded to, at what time this morning i was at Mr. Colburn's residence; he had not come down ; so I left word that, at half- past 10, a person would call on him, and at that hour I was admitted. Mr. Colburn had not the slightest conception who I was ; and, after alluding to the recent publication of the " Diary," I begged him to send me home a copy ; but, before I went away, I expressed a wish to see, iu the book itself, if the extracts in the Literary Gazette of last Saturday were correctly given. A copy having been brought, we examined, together, the passage relative to Lady ; and I asked Mr: Colburn if that was not a dreadful tale, and one that, if true, might endanger any woman at a legal tiibunal, butmost certainly condemn her at the more awful one of public opinion ! To this he fully agreed ; but added, that he did not at all know who were the parties alluded to. Afler this important admission, I said, " Do you know me. Mr. Colbutn ?" He replied in the negative. " Then, Sir," I said, " allow me to tell you that I am Colonel Webster, a son of Lady Holland, 10 whom these remarks apply. The story of the kid being buried is perfectly true ; the tragic deatli of my father, Sir Godfrey Webster, is equally so ; but tbe details here given are a compound of falsehood and absurdity, and are put together in a way calculated to give the deepest pain and unhappiness to my mother and her whole family. It is extremely fortunate for you, Sir, that the person now addressing you is of a very moderate temper, and not the most susceptible of three other near relations and connexions, who would have taken up this matter with equal promptness, and more ability, perhaps, than myself ; and who would probably have * * * * & c. the editor of such shameful falsehoods, You need, however, apprehend nothing ot that kind from me, provided immediate steps aro taken towards suppressing the account o f a long passed transaction now ripped up at the end of nearly forty years, for the sole purpose of giving pain and mortification !" I then stated to Mr. Colburn, in the following conversation, that, previous to 1796, unfortunate diffeiences had ex sted between myfather and mother, whom lie bail loft at Florence with her young family. Young, beautiful, wealthy, and clever, I leave you. Sir, to guess how much admired she was in one of the most seductive ofthe capitals of Italy. The result was almost natural, and is soon told. Left, I lament to sayt almost abandoned by her husband, iD this distant country, she threw herself into the arms of one of the most facinating men of the day ; and when her children were, consequently, about to he torn from her hy an order from England, she did feign the death of Iier youngest child, . she did direct a kid to be buried at Leghorn in its stead, and by every fond artifice that a tender mother could devise, she did succeed in holding to her bosom her youngest child. A discovery was sure to take place, sooner or later. It. eventually did I and the child, the present Lady Pellew, was taken from her ; but the only effect of this very pardonable offence upon my father's mind was, that lie allowed this child to see its mother oftener than the rest i and so far from this transaction having any immediate effect upon him, it is with pain I state ( act of his unhappy deatli in 1800, about four years after the transaction which the " Diary" says killed him. Instead of being ashamed ofa proceeding which, in my opinion, throws a great charm over the character of a mother, I consider it as an example, which, under similar circumstances, every woman worth loving, or who possessed a grain of feeling, would have followed ; and, so far from cherishing much resentment against you. Mr. Colburn, for having put forth this garbled account, I rejoice at the opportunity of being able, even on so base a foundation, to establish the simple facts of an occurrence which has lain dormant for a very long time, and has never, to my knowledge, been made asubject of attack, in print, against my mother. My tale. Sir, is now told ; it is a long one ; but, under the circumstances, not more so than is necessary. After detailing these facts to Mr. Colburn. I then said to him, " You may imagine my feelings, and I leave it to you to arrange in what manner they shall cease to be outraged by this publication. Of my future intentions regarding the unknown author, you shall be duly informed. The result of my interview with Mr. Colburn was the following letter, whieh he did not hesitate to address to me. 13, Great Marlborough- street, Jan. 2, 1838. " SIR,... Among the various annoyances to which publishing has exposed me, not one, perhaps, has caused me more vexation than the subject regarding which you have spoken to me. " The very honourable and feeling manner in which you have alluded to circumstances likely to give you the deepest pain, induces me to offer, without a moment's delsy, the erasure of the passages in the D I A R Y which, from the very peculiar and minute details given, persons who have lived 30 years in the world, and especially in Italy, might apply to the party you allude to. " I feel greatly obliged to you for the manner in which you have pointed it out. and 1 shall be ready ta give you my best advice regarding the letter you intend addressing the editor of the Literary Gazette, in which paper you saw the objectionable passage of the work. 1 am, & c. ( Signed) " HENRY COLIDRN. I felt perfectly satisfied with this handsome expression of proper intentions on the part of Mr. Colburn, from whom it is my intention to request the name of the author of the Diary. If a man, 1 shall, upon meeting him, take such a course as, upon cool reflection, 1 may think the circumstances may justify, the world might approve, and my duty require ; and afterwards, in consequence of my having condescended lo put myself upon an equality with him, 1 shall offer him the satisfaction af a gentleman either at Calais or Boulogne ; because, a man who could thus attack a woman would have no scruple at dragging me before a police magistrate. If the writer be a woman, 1 can only lament her feelings and indifferent taste. Anil if the writer be not living 1 must say, that the contents of the Diary shed no lustre 011 his or her memory. In apologising lo you for ihis long, but hastily written letter, which 1 hope you will do me the favour to insert in your journal, as a son, 1 could not think or act differently. 1 have read no mote of tbeDiary than the passages whieh do apply to my own family ; and, should any others axist which may be viewed in the samelight. it is my intention, after the handsome manner in which Mr. Colburn has acted, to treat them with the silence and indifference they bestdeserve.— I have the honor, HENRY W E B S T E R , Lieut. Col 31, Upper Brookist., Tuesday evening, Jan. 2 , 1 8 3 8. It is generally rumoured that Lady Charlotte Bury is the Writer. From the London Morning Papers of Thursday. An event which may be regarded almost as a national calamity occurred last night, . the Royal Exchange is a heap of ruins ; a destructive fire has laid waste this extensive commercial building, one of the most magnificent in Europe. Soon after 10 o'clock last night the fire broke out in Lloyd's coffeeroom, at the north- east, corner of the edifice, opposite the bank: It was first discovered by one ofthe bank watchmen, who gave Ihe alarm at the gates, and the bank engines were immediately brought. A strong party of the City Police and night watchmen and the soldiers on duty in the bank, immediately repaired to the spot, and expresses were sent to the fire engine stations. Considerable difficulty was experienced in obtaining entrance to the building; but when this was accomplished the flames burst through the windows with great fury and drove the people back. A11 extraordinary scene ensued ; the whole neighbourhood was alarmed and the tradesmen who hold the small shops around tho exterior of the building instantly commenced the removal of their goods It was at once predicted that the whole building would stro yed, and this foreboding was realised too correctly. ABDUCTION OF A NOBLE CHILD. BADEN- BADEN, Jan. 5. . The dull monotony of our winter life was interrupted yesterday, by a strange event, the abduction ol a child, of which I give the particulars as I have heard them, but without warranting the details. The Countess of Halzfeld, one of our most distinguished visitors last season, had suddenly appeared again, and taken up her former apartments at the' Lamb, and gave much employmeut to idle tongues to discuss what might have induced this rich lady, so devoted to the pleasures of the great world, to retire to our town, now quite forsaken during the winter. As it soon appeared that she sought only tranquillity and retirement, people ceased to talk of her. Late in the evening, the day before yesterday, a stranger alighted at the Golden Lamb, and left it on the following morning at Iialf- past9 o'clock, after having had a conversation in the hall, in alow voice, an hour before, with the nurse of the son of the Countess. About 9 o'clock the nurse went out with the child, a fine boy, seven years of age, and as she did not return at the usual hour, the countess ordered inquiries to be made about her, and at length learned that the stranger had carried off the nurse and the child. The postilion, on his return from Rastadt, said the stranger hid promised him a gratuity to drive quick, which he had done, and received two five- franc pieces. In spite of the haste that was made, the alarmed mother could not set out in pursuit till three in the afternoon, so that the fugitives had several hours in advance.... Many persons affirm that the abduction has been contrived by a person from whom the mother has not the right to take the child. ,,, Allgemeiw Zeitung, received to- day. be de- Before any water could be thrown on the building it was necessary to thaw the hose ami works of the engines bv pouring hot water on them, and this caused some dely. For some time afterwards, owing to the intense frost, there was a great difficulty ia working the engines, and the fire continued extending in a southwest direction, consuming the whole of the long range of offices be longing to the Royal Exchange Assurance Company. At 12 o'clock these and Lloyd's establishment, tiie coffee- room, the captains' room and the offices of the underwriters, presented one body of flame which shot up to a great height, illuminating the Bank, St. Bartholomew^, St. Michael's and St. Mary's churches. Every object was as visible as at noon- day, and the people had assembled in such large numbers that the police and military were fully occupied in keeping'hem beyond the reach of danger, which was very great, owing to the large quantities of burning timber falling every minute into the street. At this time it was found necessary to clear the interior of the area of the Exchange of thepeople collected there, owing to the density of the smoke and the rapid progres? of the fire, but many could not be induced to leave the covered walks until they were half suffocated, and not a few were expelled by force for their own safety. The gates had been forced open with crowbars at the commencement ofthe fire. At one o'clock the north and west sides of the Exchange we. ie consumed andthe fire wasrapidlv approaching the new tower, which was erected about twenty years ago. The efforts ofthe firemen appeared not to have the least effect; the flames extended rapidly over the building, although not less than 20 engines were at work ; indeed for what good they seemed to do, they might as well have been unemployed. The Lord Mayor and gieat number of commercial gentlemen urged Mr 13raidwood to cut off the communication, and save the remaining portion of the edifice. He explained that it was impossible, the building was so connected together with one continuous roof, and there was such an immense volume of flame, that it would be fatal to any man who ascended the building. Noone could doubt the accuracy of Mr. Braidwood's opinion, and the fire continued its work of destruction, proceeding from floor to floor, and running along the corridors with the greatest rapidity. At two o'clock the flames reached tbe tower, and the terror and excitement of the assembled multitude in Cornhill, Mansion- house- street, and the Poultry, were extreme. A thousand voices murmured, " It has reached the lower, it's all over." The appearance of the frightful conflagration at this period was awful in the extreme; the whole of the Exchange was completely enveloped in flames, and the heat was so great that the firemen and auxiliaries could scarcely pursue their labours near the burning mass. The splendid tower, nearly 150 feet in height, was reduced to ashes, the musical peal of eight bells, with atenour of about 18 cwt., fell one after the other, carrying away everything in their progress towards the pavement, including the roof and stonework, and the arch over the centre entrance. The clock had a very singular effect while the towerwas burning, which was, no doubt, visible at a considerable distance The plates of the dials became red- hot, and the hands pointed to the hour, 25 minutes past 1, when the works took fire, melting the chime barrels and the machinery in a few minutes. It is utterly impossible to describe the scene which presented itself to the eyes ofthe spectators, for altho' the sky was unclouded, and tbe moon shone forth in all its splendour, yet its celestial brightness was totally obscured by the dense volumes of smoke and flames which issued from the ruins. A shower of fire was seen hovering over the houses to the south ofthe Exchange. Every tody viewed the fire with astonishment and dismay, anil the greatest tears were entertained for the safety of the Bank and the adjoining church of St. Bartholomew's, abutting on the north- east corner of the Exchange. The multitude frequently gave vent to their feelings by exclamations o f a hope that the Bauk and the church would be saved.— Fortunately the wind blew from the north, and both edifices remained untouched, and were made the repositories of large quantities of goods which were carried there. At two o'clock a general opinion seemed to prevail that the offices of the Royal Naval Hospital, at the side of the Exchange, would not be reached, and on a suggestion by some gentleman present several engines were ordered to be drawn up opposite Sweeting's- alley. On this being done, the hoses were conveyed to the tops oflhe houses on the east side of the alley, which is a very narrow one, by which means the firemen had a perfect command over that portion ofthe Exchange, and torrents of water were discharged into the interior of the building, but, notwithstanding all their efforts, theflames rapidly extended, and the firemen were obliged to retreat in consequence ofthe great heat. The persons employed at the engines worked to theirulmost, many of them up to their kneeiin water & ice, and they were encouraged in their efforts by the Lord Mayor and aldermen present, but, unfortunately, no one thought ofobtaining any refreshment for the poor fellows. The firemen's coats were covered with ice, and the whole of Mansion- house- st . Walbrook, Bucklersbury, and every thoiouglifare in the vicinity of the Exchange was covered wi'h water, which soon became frozen. The Gresham Lecture- room was totally consumed. At half- past three the north- west and south sides of the immense building were burnt down, and the flames had reached the east, thieatening the entire destruction of the range of shops and dwelling- houses connected with ttie Exchange, and forming the west side of Sweeting's- alley The inhabitants 00 both sides of this narrow court succeeded in removing the greater portion of their furniture and ssock in trade before the flames reached the al. ley, and goods to the amount of 50,0001. were deposited in places of safety ; hut a good deal of heavy furniture could not be got out of the houses, and was sacritieed. At four o'clock the fire was still raging with unabated fury. The wind, which was blowing fresh all the night, had increased almost to a tempest, and theimmense area was one body of flames. The remaining wing, the east, shared the fate of the others, and with it the houses and shops in Sweeting's- ailey, forming part of the main building. The firemen again got on to the roofs of the houses on the opposite side of Sweeting's- alley, with their hose and branch pipes, connected with eight powerful engines, and directed a plentiful supply of water over the shops and houses below them, hy which they were kept cool and prevented from igniting. The eastern wingof the Exchange, likethe others, was soon reduced to a heap of flames spreading from floor to floor, and from one story to the other. The roaring of the elements, thefallingof huge timbers, and the noise of the engines occasionally intermingled with the shouts of the firemen and assistants, was almost deafening. The firemen never flagged in their efforts from the commencement ot the fire; but in vain, . tiie Exchange no longer exists, it is entirely destroyed. The walls in the interior of the exchange fell with a tremendous crash, carrying away with them the numerous statues of the Kings and Queens who have reigned iu England from the time of Wm. the Conqueror. The shell ofthe lofty tower still remains, but it is feared that it will fall ; and should it come down in the direction of the houses opposite on Cornhill, the destruction of property will be fearful. It is but right to state that every precaution necessary has already been taken by the city authorities, and 110 one is allowed to pass along Cornhill. At 5 o'clock the fire was still raging, but all apprehension of danger to the surrounding buildings was at an end. The works of several engines at this hour were so clogged by the frost, that it was impossible to work them. Crowds of persons are assembled in all parts of the city, and nothing else is talked of hut the destruction of the Roy: al Exchange. The shops of the newsagents and booksellers, and the offices of the Stock Brokers are consumed. Several accidents occurred during the fire, and one man who received very severe injuries by the falling of a chimney at the south- west angle of tho building, was removed to the hospital. Serious as the loss of this noble building must be to our merchants and citizens, and the nation at large, the interruption the dreadful calamity must occasion to business will be ten times more so. All the books and papers connected with Lloyd's the Royal exchange Assurance, and other mercantile companies are with few exceptions destroyed. The thoroughfare over Cornhill and Tlireadneedle- street must necessarily be closed, and a great many business transactions will he suspended. There is no calculating the great inconvenience which must be the result of this event, as far as business is concerned, and the merchants and traders will for a time be deprived of their old meeting place. It is, of course, well known that the Gresham Committee, named after the founder of the building, Sir Thomas Gresham, are the trustees of the property. , FURTHER PARTICULARS. ( From the Evening Papers of Thursday. ( T H I S DAY— TWF. I VE O'CLOCK.) The fire is still raging, rind the greatest activity is required on the part of the firemen to keep it from getting a-! iead in different parts. All avenues to the scene are blockaded up from the intrusion of the public, except to those who have places of business in the neighbourhood. The regulations of the police for the pro. tection of the engines are most excellent. Everything presents one mass of destruction. The Clock- tower, which is the only part of the building standing, presents a very dangerous appearonce, the, greater part of the interior foundation of which is burned away. The pillars supporting the cupola ofthe tower, are half destroyed. Many of the merchants carrying on business in the different apartments of the Exchange have lost every thing. Many oftliem residing in the country, a delicacy was en. tertained in breaking open their apartments, in order to save their property.^ The lite is supposed to have originated in the kitchen at Lloyd's. All business in the City seems at a complete standstill, and nothing is talked about'but the fire and its origin. LLOYD'S. We are most happy in storing tliat. Tthe general understanding is, that the whole of the ( books and valuable documents at Lloyd's have been saved ; and a notice lias just been put up in different parts, lhat the business of that establishment will be carriedon at the Jerusalem Coffee- house. In the wall or part of the ruins at the North East end a large iron chest can be planly seen which is supposed to contain some valuable documents. The ingress and egress to and from the bank is very difficult, not only in consequence of the regulations to keep off the crowd, but from the vast quantity of water that is kept flowing through the street in order to supply the engines. I n every turn you take you meet some one or other carrying the books or papers that were saved by placing them in St. Bartholomew's Church, to another place of safety- ONE O'CLOCK. The neighbourhood ol'the late Royal Exchange has been most crowded during the whole morning, both with most anxious sufferers antl vast crowds of idlers, who come to hear the speculations which are afloat respecting the origin of what every one must acknowledged be an awful calamity, for the arrangements made by the Lord Mayor and other City magistrates, effectually prevent any interruption being offered to the firemen, who are still working ir^ the most praisewoithv manner. We are very sorry to say that the tradesmen around the Exchange have lost nearly every thing. The public companies who had offices in the buildings, must also be great sufferers, but much of their property, consisting of documents, which are usually kept in fire- proof safes, will still be saved. We saw ten of these safes carried from the ruins into the Bank, where there is an extra number of the guards on duty. One of these was of itnmensesize, and was confidently reported to belong at Lloyd's. It was not found till half- past twelve. We have as yet, one o'clock, been unable to learn as to the truth of the report. The Committee are now silting at the Jerusalem Coffee House. Their determination as to their future proceedings has not, yet transpired. The engines are still playing upon the ruins. The whole area of the Exchange is filled with ruins which occasionally break out, but are immediately put out. The following is a list of a small portion only of the sufferers by the conflagration at the Roval Exchange : .. CORNHILL FRONT. Chappell. newsvender, all destroyed. Wilson, bookseller, ditto. Blight and Burrup, stationers, ditto. Graves, tobacconist, ditto, Lett, stationer, ditto. SWEETING'S ALLEY. JBeasrskoepr, , sthaattiotenre, r , stock anddit tob. u ilding dciottnos. u med. Button, confectioner, ditto. ditto. Dignance, hatter, ditto. ditto. Venn and Son, notaries, ditto, ditto. French and Co., watchmakers, ditto. Pouley, print- seller, ditto, ditto. Tent, hosier, ditto, ditto. CASTLE ALLEY. Boughton and Grinstead, stock- brokers, all destroyed. Peake, English and Foreign broker, ... ditto. Davis, stock- broker, ... ... ditto. Foster and Son, brokers, ... ... ditto. Sutton, Son, and Gribble, ... ... ditto. Dundee and Perth Steam Packet Office, ... ditto. Bethell, stationer, ... ... ditto. Withers and Scorer, ... .. ditto. Royal Exchange Fire- office, ... ... ditto. Williamson, watchmaker, ... ... ditto, Lloyds Coffee- house, ... ... ditto. One poor fellow has been conveyed to the surgeon's with a cut head, occasioned by the falling of some of the wall at the corner of Sweeting's- alley. That is the only serious accident that we at present have heard of. THREE O'CLOCK. Although all fear of any further extension of the fire maybe now safely at an end, yet large portions of the burning ruins, consisting of immense beams of timber and rafters, & c, may be still seen breaking out and emitting immense volumes of smoke. At two o'clock Mr. Alderman Humphrey and Mr. Alderman Copeland were actively engaged in giving directions to the firemen in subduing the flames, anil to the police in keeping persons who bad got inside the barriers, from venturing too near the remains of this once noble edifice. It is worthy of remark, that ihe statue of Sir Thomas Gresham, in the centre of the square, which is surrounded by piles of huge stones which had the appearance of unslacked lime on which water has been thrown, remains uninjured. The only figure now remaining in the niches is that of Mr. Alderman Barnard. Placards are posted in every street in the city, stating that the Lord Mayor has ordered the Guildhall to bo thrown open for the accommodation of merchants who attend the Exchange. FOUR O'CLOCK The crowd which throughout the day had been immense, has now received a great accession, in consequence of the shutting up of the public offices) and ] merchants' counting houses, the clerks of the latter being very naturally anxious to see the remains of those offices in which they have transacted so much business. The fire lias not yet been extinguished, and the firemen still continue their very laborious exertions ; still, however, as they succeeded in putting out the flames in one spot, they burst out afresh in another. These are, we are happy to say, very trifling alarms, and none of them have the slightest tendency to endanger other premises. It may a curious fact to be known to some of our speculative readers, that the dial of the clock towards the north ( the Bank side) stands at 25 minutes past one o'clock, while the opposite dial ( or south) stands at 5 minutes past two. . we suppose indicating the exact time at which the devouring element reached them respectively; We have just heard from a gentleman who was on the spot during the whole ofthe inclement night, that a poor man lost his life from the falling of the vane at the north- west corner of the building. The Guildhall has now closed. It has been very sparingly used by mercantile men. The greater part of the business has been transacted in the great Coffee- houses, which have been thrown onen on the present occasion. FIVE O'CLOCK. Darkness having now set in, the firemen are as busy as ever, because they now see plainly where their exertions are most wanted. The fire rages all over the place amongst the ruins, and the portico, iu Cornhill, which before had partially escaped, is now entirely gutted. The only part which lias the appearance of entireness in the slightest degree is the shop of Mr. Effingham Wilson. Mr. Alderman Copeland, who has been most indefatigable all day, has just put on his evening dress, in order by his presence lo give regularity to the proceedings ofthe police and firemen. His conduct has been above all praise. It is a curious spectacle, to see the tire raging, while in many places the icicles are hanging from the windows, and that, side of the building in Sweeting's- alley is one entire mass of ice. The firemen are now, as they used to be, also watermen, as they are literally working above their ancles in water. White we write there is a van loading from the Sun Fire Office with books and papers belonging to that Establishment, altho'from our observation we should confidently say that there is no ground for any apprehension of an extension ofthe calamity. Itis as yet totally impossible to say that there is no ground for any apprehension of an extension of the calamity. It is as yet totally impossible t, o say what property has been destroyed, in fact, any attempt at an estimate now would prove perfectly falla: cious. FURTHER PARTICULARS. ( From the Morning Papers of Friday.) The most prompt measures were taken yesterday by the leading merchants for the purpose of facilitating the transaction of the customary business of the city. At an early hour there was a meeting of the merchants, who waited upon the Lord Mayor with JL request that the Guildhall might be appropriated for the purpose of transacting the busines which has for so many years past been executed upon the Royal Exchauge. Hislordship ex: pressed his concurrence, and a public notice wa3 issued that the Guildhall should be opened for the accommodation of the mer chants. Sir P. Laurie, the Governor of the Bank of England. Alderman Lucas and Alderman Humphrey were among those who were most actvve in remedying, as far as possible, the in. convenience which must be occasioned by the destruction of the Royal Exchange. At the usual'Change hour yesterday afternoon there was a numerous assemblage of merchants in the Guildhall, and little difficulty was ex perieneed in parties taking up their different " walks," the same positions being occupied in the Hall as those relatively used from time immemorial in the Royal Exchange for the transaction of business connected with he commerce of all partsof the world. For instance, the Baltic trade occupied the north west quarter of the quadranele in the Royal Exchange. All those desirous of meeting the merchants in this trade in Guildhall went instinctively to that portion of the hall bearing a similar locality to that occupied by the Russia trade in the late Royal Exchange. The Canadian and United States merchants ocupied tbe north- westerly division of the hall ; the Italian, the French, the Spanish, the Portuguese trade, in fact all, taking upas near as possible, such positions in the hall as were occupied by each in the Roval Exchange. There was not much business transacted in Guildhall yesterday. The com. mitteeof Lloyd's, after a lengthened meeting, resolved to conduct the business of that establishment at the London Tavern, where ample accommodation can be given to the parties engaged in this important branch of business connected with the mercantile and shipping interests of the country. Tlie business in insurances will commence at the London Tavern this day. TheDirectois ot the Bank of England, at request ofthe Lord Viayor, closed about 12 the front doors of the bank, thus preventing the constant influx of parties near the ruins. who alleged they had business to transact in the bank. It lias been un: dec the consideration of the merchants to apply for the use of the quad'angle of the Draper's Company's Hall, which is in Throgmorton: st., and has a corridor and opee area, similar, tho' not so large, to that ofthe Royal Exchange. It is the earnest wish of the merchants in the City that the new Exchange should be constructed, having all the convenience of the Exchanges at Liverpool, Paris, and other places. The Royal Exchange, it is stated, is insured to the extent of 65,0001. in one establishment . . In the vaults underthe Exchange there are many collections of old papers belonging to banking firms, the East India Compa: ny, the official assignees in bankruptcy, and others, all of which will no doubt be more or less damaged, if not wholly destroyed. The Iioyal Exchange Assurance Company have lost many valu: able papers, a; well as those connected with the Lord Mayor's court. The Royal Exchange Assurauce have purchased the lease of the house lately the banking firm of Esdale and Co. for 15 or 16.0001. The reporter visited the ruins at eleven o'clock last night, and in a conversation with Mr. Braidwood, the superintendent of the lire brigade, ascertained that nothing of material consequence had occurred since the foregoing report. Mr. Nelson, of the Gresham Committee is at present sojourning at the banking- house of Sir J . Esdaile aud Cos, in Lombard- street, and instructions have been given to the firemen to communicate with all possible dispatch to him any circumstance that may arise during the night. The tower or steeple still remains, and the fire in the interior was plainly visible at 11 o'clock. Workmen were busily employed during the night shoaring up the eastern and western sides of the walls that remain. There are several chests, containing valuable documents and other property, overhanging parts of the interiorof the ruins, which are hourly expected to fall, and which will be opened only in the presence of Mr. Nelson. An attempt was meditated to pull down the steeple, but in consequenceof Ihe difficulties that would attend the undertaking it was abandoned. It is die generally received opinion that, should the ponderous cupola fall on the opposite houses, it must carry away the greater part of the upper stories of the building. All the shops on the west side of Sweeting's alley are untouched by the fire. Mr. Braidwood was called away at eleven o'clock from the ruins at Cornhill, to a fire in Little Carter- lane, Doctors' Com. mons, at the house of a man named Johnson, an extensive charcoal- burner. It was discovered on the passing ofthe Bicester waggon up the Old ' Change, in consequence of the driver obsetv. ing to the watchman that a strong smell of fire arose from the cellar. On the arrival of Mr. Braidwood one of the brigade ventured down the cellar, and shortly returned, reporting that from 10 to 15 sacks of charcoal were burning, and it was with great difficulty the man effected liis way back, owing to the effect of burnt air on him. 1 lie plugs were opened, and the water was turned, hy damning up the street, into the cellar. An engine was then got into immediate work, and poured a large body of water into the premises, and thus, possiblv, prevented the whole street from being destroyed. There were" 250 sacks of charcoal as well as a considerable quantity of sea- coal an the premises. ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS. ( From the Evening Papers of Friday.) The danger lhat existed yesterday in securing the tottering ruins, from the threatened falling of the steeple of the Exchange, has been in no inconsiderable degree increased by the extremely dense fog that came over the city this morning. There are employed several builders, and numerous labourers knd bricklayers in going over the ruins. t h e Committee of Lloyd's met this morning at Mr. Bleaden's the London Tavern, and a meeting was held on the subject of the conflagration, but as it was private, the reporter could not obtain what had transpired. It is stated that the committee themselves, do not know to what extent their loss of papers amount. A gentleman connected with the establishment informed us that it was hoped the whole of the papers and documents that were deposited in the reading- room were saved, but many that were in the Secretary's, it is feared, are completely destroyed. Tbe papers, eke., that have been recovered, still remain at the Mansion- House, the Guild- hall, St. Bartholomew's Church, and other places where they were at first deposited. Soon after twelve o'clock the fog partially cleared off, and the workmen were enabled to re- double their exertions. Up to this time the various Coffee- houses in the neighbourhood were lit up with gas. We are informed upon respectable authority, that the Rocket Brigade of the Artillery from Woolwich will attend at the Exchange in the course of this afternoon, to report and decide upon the expediency of blowing up the tower or steeple. The statement has created much alarm to the inhabitants in the neighbourhood, as it is feared the explosion of this ponderous building will scatter its huge fragments around the vicinity. The safety- vaults underthe Exchange, which are now covered with immense heaps of ruins, and which contain the accountbooks, and other valuable documentary property belonging to most ofthe. London bankers, it was hoped had escaped damage, but, unfortunately, we learn to- day, that there was' not less than four feet of water in tliem, which was being pumped out as fast as circumstauces would permit. The shops in the neighbourhood are closed and business still continues at a dead stand- still. Workmen are now very busy shoring up all the outside walls. The firemen and owners of property which may be among the ruins, do not seem to consider them un afe, as they have been all day busily engaged with pickaxe and shovel, searching for anything useful or valuable which may have escaped. A great number of safes have been recovered to- day, some of them dug out of the ruins, and others taken from the walls. The firemen are still obliged to keep the engines going as the firo still burns in many parts. The public are now admitted to pass if they have any business to transact within the barriers. D I S C O V E R Y O F T H E F I R E. The following account of the discovery of the conflagration has been furnished by Iwo watchmen ofthe Broad street Ward, named White and Whitley. They state that a strong smell of burning prevailed about the neighbourhood of the Exchange some time before the fire was actually seen. The circumstance was made known to the inspector of the ward, who hastened to the spot, and iu a few minutes saw the fire raging in Lloyd's coffee- room, commonly known as the captain's room, which is directly facing the south- east portion of the Bank of Eng. land. Thev then endeavoured to force the gates leading to the coffe- room, but without success. About ten minutes after the discovery this portion of the Royal Exchange was one mass of fire, and it spread in two directions, eastand west, until the whole building was encircled. One of the most remarkable circumstances connected with the tire at the Royal Exchange is the fact at twelve o'clock, when the flames had just reached the north- west angleof the building, and were rapidly making their way to the tower, the chimes struck up as usual at that hour the old tune " There's nae luck about the house," and continued for five minutes. The effect was extraordinary and the tune was distinctly heard. Alas I it was the last time the silver toned bells, whose jovful notes in playing at the intervals of every three hours" God save the Queen. " Life let us cherish," " There's nae luck about the house," and on Sundays the old 104th Psalm, haye sooften gladdened the heart's of the citizens, and amused the frequenters of the ' Change, are silent for ever, and are either melted by the intense heat or broken to pieces. The grand peal oftwelve belle in the steepie of Spitafields Church, were destroyed by fire about three years ago, and, to the disappointment of the people of the east end, have not yet been restored. The only chimes now existing are those of St, Clement Danes, in the Strand, on which the old 104th Psalm is played every four hours, and the musical chimes of St. Giles's Church, Cripplegate, and St. Diom's Backchurch, Fenchurch- street. Formerly a great many churches in London, including St. Margaret's and St. Sepulchre's, had chimehammers annexed to the bells. The streets leading to the scene of devastation were covered w ith ice and water yesterday ; notwithstanding, people flocked from all quarters, unmindful of the cold and the wet, to obtain a glimpse of the ruins. In the course of the afternoon two large iron chests, belonging to the Royal Exchange Fire and Life Assurance Company, were dragged out of the ruins into the open street, where they remain. It appeared from what transpired amongst some of the gentlemen connected with the Company that the chests contained deeds and documents to ail extensive amount, but whether they had sustained any damage from the fire, as they were not opened, could not be ascertained. Amongst the valuable articles is a splendid painting whieh decorated the Gresham Committes- room, and said to be worth £ 3,000. An attempt was made to save it by the city watchmen, before the THE CORK SOUTHERN REPORTER. CONTINUED FfcOM FIRST PAGE hre had reached lhat part ofthe building, but the smoke and intense heat compelled them to make a hasty retreat. The amount of property destroyed in the Royal Exchange is not yet known, but it must be very great. In addition to the losses we mentioned yesterday, we have to record the following:— THREADNEEDLE STREET, UNDER LLOYDS ROOMS. Carter and Co., printsellers, consumed. No. 2. Mr. Hodges, totally consumed. No 3. Mr. , auctioneer, entirely consumed. No. 4. A large shop, complely burnt down. No. 5. Burrup and Blyght, consumed. No; 6. Forrester and Co., notaries, destroyed, with a quantity of valuable documents. No. 7. Mr. Mitherey, optician, closc to the north gate, consumed. The shops, Nos. 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. in the occupation of vari: ous persons, are all hurnt down, with their contents, aud the shop No. 12, is greatly damaged by fire and water. STATE OF THE RUINS. From the Morning Papers of Saturday. Yesterday afternoon the ruins of the Exchange were sufficiently cool to allow the firemen and a party of gentlemen, amongst whom we noticed tbe Lord Mayor, Alderman Copeland, several members of the Gresham Committee, and other influential citizens, to pass over them. In consequence ofthe loose fragments of stone work belonging to the balustrades and ornamental part of tbe building being covered with ice, the difficulty of walking over the tu ns was very great, and the chief magistrate fell more than once and received sundry bumps. The lofty chimniesstanding appeared in such a dangerous condition that they were hauled down with ropes, to prevent their falling suddenly on the people below. The iron chcst belonging to the Royal Exchange Assurance Company could be distinctly seen from the area inserted in the wails. Ladders were raised against the walls, and they were opened, when it was discovered that the contents, consisting of deeds and other papers connected with the company and their insurances, were uninjured. This afforded much satisfaction to the directors. Another iron safe, belonging to Mr. Hathwav, whose office under the tower was consumed, also in a recess of the wall, was opened atthe same time, and 1,000/. in francs, besides bank notes, were taken out. The walls of the west wing of the buildidg, which seemed to bulge outwaids, were shored up in the afternoon, and they are now not likely to fall. All tbe shops from Finch- lane to the termination of the street near the Mansion: house were closed. Settle place presented a deserted & desolate appearance, which contrasted with'the bustle hitherto observed during business hours, and the sight of the ruins, forced very unpleasant eflectioni on tbe mind. Barriers were placed at the Mansionhouse end of Cornhill, and across thRt part of the street between Finch- lane and Birchin- lane, and no person was allowed to pass except the firemen and persons on business. All the avenues leading to Cornhill were also blocked up in like manner, and at each barrier police officers and ward constables were placed to prevent people passing. Various schemes were, however, devised by numerous individuals to pass these barriers, and large sums were occasionally offered to the police to be allowed to visit the ruins, but without effect. The city police kept the thieves away by their presence and activity, and the conduct of the people was yesterday very quiet, forming a refreshing contrast with the disorder got up by the swell mob on Thursday. Those who viewed the ruins at a distance appeared to wear an air of melancholy, and no fire has occurred for centuries which bas caused more universal regret. On searching the ruins under the Lord Mayor's Court- of. lice, the great city seal was picked up with two bags containing 2001. in gold, uninjured. On this discovery being communicated to the Lord Mayor and aldermen, it caused much Gratification, it having been rumoured that the corporation would lose their charter by the loss of the seal, but we did not hear it explained how this could be. Owing to the great body of fire underneath tbe ruins at the north . east angle of theExchange, it was impossible for the firemen to ascertain until > late hour whether any injury had been done to Lloyd's secretary's books, which were entirely dflposited in a largo iron safe inserted in the wall. Two engines had been playing during the latter portion of the day... In the presence of several of tbe committee it was opened, wf. en it was discovered that the fire had reached the books, and partially consumed them. In the drawers were checks on the Bank of England to an enormous amount, and also Bank of Eogland notes to the amount of, it was said, £ 2,500. The notes were reduced to a cinder, anil on the drawers being opened, the air. rushing in upon the tender fragments, blew them over the Exchange. They were, however, very carefully collected, and the tinder of the notes was witb mach trouble and caution put into a tin case, which was taken to the Bank, and the words " Bank of England' with the numbers and dates, were distinctly traced. The amount will, in conscquence, be paid to tbe owners. From what inferma; tion could be obtained from tbe gentlemen who took possession of the box, and who were understood to be underwriters, it was the usual custom of the Secretary not to leave anv money or notes in the safe, but to deposit the money in the Bank, which was done on the evening the fire took place. The money and notes above mentioned, and which were found in the safe, belonged to a subscriber, who, in the afternoon of Wednesday, asked permission to deposit his money in the safe until next day, which was acceded to by the secretary, Some idea may be formed of his state of mind on arriving atthe Exchange on the following morning to see it on fire, and he was in a slate of distraction until the finding of the cinders of the notes yesterday, which has in some measure calmed his feelings. The underwriters are severe sufferers, having left sums of money to a large amount in their desks, which no doubt will never be recovered. During the confusion, on the discovery of the fire, in removing some desks from a room, in the north east corner, in addition to the 5001. Bank of England notes wbich were taken to St. Michael's church, twenty sovereigns in a bag were thrown out of the window. The bag burst, and the sovereigns rolled about the pavement. They were all picked up by the mob, who appropriated them to their own use. ( From the Evening Papers of Saturday.) TWELVE O'CLOCK. A raiting on the Cornhill side has been fixed this morning, extending about half way over the road, for the purpose of preventing persons approaching the ruins while the workmen areat work clearing the rubbish off the ground. At the back part of the Exchange, opposite the Bank, they have boarded up the door to the entrance of the Royal Exchange, and everything seems now to be preparing to commence a general clearing oway of the ruins ; it will no doubt take some time before the extensive premises are in a fit state to commence the rebuilding. It ii generally expected that a great improvement in tbo structure will take place... particularly in its having a covercd roof. Upon the whole, things have a brighter appearance in the City this morning. The shops on the Cornhill side are open, and of course the public can approach them with ease, owing to the good managementof the police. At present we do not hear an; more of the pumping of the engines, and the great quantity of water thrown out by tbe engines we perceive has entirely frozen over the road way and pavement on the Bankside, which now is being cleared off. The walls round the ruins are still standiug, as well as the tower on the Cornhill side. Tbe firemen have just pulled down a stack of chimneys on the ruinsof the Royal Exchange lusurance office, as they are anxious to get at the large iron chest fixed underneath the chimneys. It is stated this morning, that Lloyd's will remain only until Tuesday at the London Tavern, and afterwards be removed to the South Sea House. HALF- TAST ONE O'CLOCK. Nothing else is doing on the ruins of the Royal Exchange but erecting barricades round the back part of the same description as st tbe front. Some ofthe firemen are still occupied in searching for papers and books amongst the ruins, and none of the walls have as yet given way. Tbe engines which arc still on the spot, few in number, are deserted by the firemen ; consequently no further injury is apprehended. Some of the walls are being propped up— those wfcioh appear in a dangerous state. The two iron safes continue still in the walls belonging to the Royal Exchange Insurance office. The goods which were saved i » re being moved from the places they were deposited in during the fire. A great number of spectators are continually coming to view the ruins. LATEST PARTICULARS. An immense portion of valuable property was rescued from destruction at Lloyd's Coffee- house, during the fire, by the following very happy circumstance:— Mr. Guthrie, of Tower- street, one of the subscribers at Lloyd's, came from the West- end to the City, at 11 o'clock on the evening of the fire, just as it was bursting forth. He immediately proceeded to the premises, and stating that> ho was one ol the subscribers ( to Mr. Braidwood, the Director of the Fire Brigade), demanded half a dozen active men, which were immediately given him ; he then proceeded to the great room, and rescued nearly a thousand small drawers with their contents, belonging to the subscribers ; and it was not until the flames prevented their continuance that they left the place. By these means a great portion of the drawers and papers were preserved. A meeting of the Lloyd's underwriters was held to- day at the Old London Tavern, where the business is conducted pro. tern., for the purpose of taking measures for getting the use of the Mercers' Hall. It appears that one application had been before mad*, but that it had not been attended with success. This meeting was therefore called in order to strengthen the Lloyd's committee by the appointment of a special committee to co- operate with . the fotmer in endeavouring to gain their object by making n second application without delay to the Mercers' Company for the use of their hall. A resolution to the effect that the special committee be appointed having been agreed to, the meeting separated. This morning some documents were removed from the rui ns of the Lord Mayor's Court by somegentlemen and firemen who have been engaged from an early hour this moining in the undertaking. They arc said to be of great value, but of their nature nothing ' was known, as they were immediately put in a place of security. The only partof the ruins where fire is to be seen now is on the south side, where the firemen and engines are principally directed. Through the excellent arrangements of the police the busl: ness of the Bank of England seems to be proceeding as usual. Tbe military day guard has been withdrawn from that establishment, their attendance being no longer considered necessary. THE FROST— Yesterday morninv, at 8 o'clock, the thermometer at the receiving. housc ofthe Royal Humane Society in Hyde- park stood at ! 9degrees. During the day it varied very little, but at 6 o'clock last ovening it stood at only 16— 30, with every appearance of a very severe nighl. On the long water in Kensington- gardens the skaters were very numerous, and during the day not a person was immersed. On the round pond opposite the Palace, two accident's occurred. Two of the Homane Society's men rescued both the parties, by means of a bandline. In St. James's Park, the ice on tbe ornamental water having on the previous day been parted from the shore by order of the Commissioners of Woods and Forests, tho men of the Humane Society and the police did every: thing in their power lo prevent persons from venturing on it, but their endeavours were fruitless, as by the aid of boards and hur: dies a number of persons got on the ice. Here, as well as on the Serpentine, the icc was very bad, and notwithstanding the Socie: ty's men did all in their power to prevent it, full 400persons were mating and sliding on the ice at the north eastern corner. Fcr: tunatcly no ascidents occurred. S C O T L A N D . TRIAL OF THE COTTON- SPINNERS. HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY, WEDNESDAY. This most important trial commenced, before the High Court of Justiciary, in Edinburgh, on Wednesday week, and was not corcluded till Tuesday last, when the Jury was enclosed. This day the postponed trial of Thomas Hunter, Peter Hackett, Richard M'Neill, James Gibb, and William M'Lean, cotton- spinners, for illegal combination, assault, fire- raising, and murder, was brought forward. The indictment set forth, that several years ago, the precise time unknown, a great number of cottonspinners formed themselves into a combination for the purpose of keeping up the price of wages; and more effectually to attain their object they administered to each other a secret oath, bind- . ing the members to execute every task which tbe majority might impose ; and the said association resolved, from time to time, to strike work, and on these occasions they appointed certain of their number to be a guard committee, to watch the cotton- mills where work was struck, and by means of menaces, molestation, and threats, to deter others from working in said mills ; and that the perpetrators of said crimes might escape justice, they procured law- agents, or other persons, to become cautioners in the bailbond required to be executed for the appearance of the accused to stand trial, and placed in their hands the amount in money of the penalty to be paid in forfeiture by the flight and fugitation of the accused. Another charge was, that they had conspired to write threatening letters to the masters and managers. M'Neill i being specifically charged with writing one of these letters, and | also with having forciblyinvaded the dwelling bouses of the work- | men, and assaulting them, for the purpose of deterring them from work. And that in order to carry this object into effect, they ap- I pointed a secret committee, the names of which were kept secret from the general members and the prosecutor. And that thepri. soners were all members of the said association in January 1837, and were so at the dates of the crimes libelled ; and that some time in 1837 Thomas Hunter was chosen president of said Association, Peter Hackett treasurer, Richard M'Neill secretary, and James Gibb assistant secretary ; and Wm. M'Lean was appointed a member of the guard committee. The indictment then went on to relate the specific focts, beginning with tho strike of work in April 1837. It charged Thos. Hunter, the president, with having proposed the secret committee, and concurring in the appointment of said committee. The charge of murder was to the effect, that on the 22d of July, 1837. the secret committee, and the four prisoners as parties, did instigate M'Lean to assassin ate a cottonspinner, by shooting him with a pistol for 20/.; accordingly oil the same night M'Lean proceeded armed with a pistol, and in Clyde- st of Anderston, Glasgow, discharged tbe pistol at the person of John, Smith, residing in a tenement called Houldsworth's Barrack's Cheapside of Anderston : and the said shot took effect on the person ot the said John Smith, and one of tbe bullets penetrated his back, and mortally wounded him, in conscquence of which he died. There were thirty- three documents and instruments labelled to be produced on the trial, and ninety- one witnesses summoned on the part of the Crown, and fifty- eight in exculpation. The prisoners severally pleaded Not Guilty Mr. D. M'NEILL, on the part of the pannels, objected to the relevancy of the indictment. The second charge of murder was withdrawn, and tbe indictment, with that exception, was held to be relevant. The Jury having been impanelled, The LORD JUSTICE CLERK said, from the great importance of this case, it was equally for the interest ofthe prisoners and of the public that no part of" the evidence should be published till the verrlictof the jury was given. The termination of this trial is noticed in the following terms : — " The examination of witnesses in exculpation was resumed on Monday, and conclude'd the following day at two, when the Lord Advocate addressed the Jury, and finished at eight His Lordship was followed by Mr M'Neill. on behalf of the panncls, in an address which terminated at eleven, when the Court adjourned till Wednesday. Mr; Robertson, for M'Lean, commcnced his address to the jury at ten, and finished at twelve o'clock, at which hour the Lord justice Clerk commenced summing the evidence for the Crown. At eleven o'clock the Court adjourned. His Lordship commenced on Thursday at half- past ten to recapitulate the evidence in exculpation, alter which the Jury wore enclosed. " The interest excited in this investigation was intense beyond all parallel in the annals of our Scottish Criminal Court?. The Court was crowded to excess during the whole period, and the anxiety as to the result appeared to increase as the circumstances connected with the case were gradually developed in evidence. A great number of individuals were present from Glasgow and the West of Scotland. The trial has already occupied the attention of the Court nearly eight whole days." The Glasgow Courier, observing upon this trial, makes the following statement, gathered from the evidence, ofthe awful nature of this atrocious conspiracy, thus happily brought to light. With the disclosures that have recently been made in Dublin, the ! whole may at this time afford a useful commentary on the danger, ous effects of combination :— Within the last four months, three murders of a most diabolical description have been perpetrated in the heart of this great city ; and at this moment outrages against person and property are so I common in the immediate neighbourhood, that additional protection has been required, and will be immediately procured. We beg the attention of the reader to the following history, on the truth of which he may rely, and which is required in order to show the machinery which was set in motion by the daring band of villians who have for years tyrannized over " the industry of the West of Scotland, " At tbe late trial several witnesses were prepared to state to the court the facts connected with the organization and objects of w hat the conspirators called the " Secret Select Committee," but as the information offered by these persons was not direct, but only obtained from individuals who bad served as members of this dreadful tribunal, the Judges were equally divided as to the competency of receiving such evidence. Under those circumstances the Crown Counsel did not press the point... we now proceed to fill up the blank in the testimony caused by this accident. •' • The Secret Sclect Committee' was formed in this way. A card was left at each spinning factory, or shop, as , t is called, desiring tbe parties working there to send a delegate bv a certain day to the Central Committee Rooms, at the Black Boy Tavern in the Gallowgate. It was perfectly understood by the Association what the object of this summons was, and persons suited to the required work were accordingly returned. These delegates who were 38 in number, then nominated a subcommittee of 12 from amongst themselves. With this body resided the power of appointing the " Secret Select Committee," which they did in the following ominous manner. They met in a darkened room in the Black Boy Tavern, each man bringing with him the name of the person whom he bad chosen written on a slip of paper. These slips were put into a hat, and given to Peter Hackett, the treasurer, who then withdrew and examined them. The " Secret Select Committee" consisted but of three persons, and the first three names which this functionary took out of the hat were, according to rule, this parties upon whom the choice of the body fell. Having satisfied himself upon this point, he burnt all the slips, and then returning to the room where the Sub- committee were assembled, he dissolved the meeting without uttering one word as to whom the lot had fallen upon. These persons were privately informed ofthe result, and this donr, the " Select Committee," was duly constituted. The object of this committee were nakedly and literally murder, main, ing, assault, or wilful fire- raising ; it was likewise enjoined to suborn witnesses, that an alibi might be attempted, or proved if necessary—- and the reward for these crimes was graduated bv a fixed scale, calculated, no doubt, according to the ! notions entertained of their relative importance. Thus twenty pounds were given for a murder, or for fire- raising, and ten or fifteen for lesser injuries, such as throwing vitriol, violent assaults, or breaking of limbs. It does not appear, however, that any of the three who constituted the " Secret Select Committee," were necessarily the executioners of this new system of Thuggery— they might be so, but they bad higher duties to perform- they were the executive council of this body of patriots, and had nobler functions assigned to them. Their proper office was, to hire assassins, or iheendiaries, to' do the job,' and to arrange with the persons so employed as to the price they were to receive. " No 60" was the well- known expression among these people for the loose honds who were ready for this work, and there are various en- ] tries in the books of large sums— in one instance of 241. Is... as paid to this cabalistic number. There was also a peculiarity about the mode of payment, which strikingly marks the beastly nature of the whole transaction. When ' the job' was done the perpetrator did not receive any money from the '* Secret Select Committee, " tho' they were his real employers. He was referred to the Treasurer, the afore mentioned Master Hackett, who met him in the house of one Christie, a publican. The room where these worthies encountered each other was, as usual, dark, andPeter having laid a sum upon the table, the " jobber" was directed to grope lor it ... to take all he could get. and then depart. In this way the persons who employed him did not pay him, and the person who paid him had no direct concern in his employment. Such was the " Sccrct Select Committee"— its composition and its uses ; andwe question whether the annals of crime can furnish any parallel to this dark and infamous combination against human life, liberty, and happiness. Nor was its success disproportioned to its awful character. The crimes which were perpetrated by its orders were innumerable, and it established a system of terrorism amongst the work- people ofthe West of Scotland nearly equal to that of tho Committee of Public Safety during the revolution in France. So complete was Its organization, and so merciless its vengeance, that it both baffled & paralysed the arm of justice. No witness dared give evidence against it, except at the risk of being shot or drenched with vitriol, or assaulted, or burnt out of his house. This terrible power was every where, and unseen, and irresponsible, it dealt its savage blows upon the old and young, upon man and woman. To prove this, it is only necessary to state that when the witnesses for the trial were precognosced, tbe utmost caution was found to be indispensably necessary. Not one of them would go near the public offices, but met the legal authorities at night, and by stealth, in remote and different parts of the city ; and when their declarations were deemed material, they were conveyed, at heir own request, to jail, as a p l a c e d safety... and there they have remained ever since. Tuesday next, is appointed as the day for electing a Secretary for the Ecclesiastical Commissioners of Ireland. A full board is expected, as all the members will be present, except the Archbishop of Cashel, who is staying in London, to attend his parliamentary duties, The ltov. Francis B. Woodward, late of this diocese, will probably be proposed by the Primate, and the Rev. Marcus Perrin, the Rector of Killsalaghan, will receive the strenuous supportof those candidates whom the government can influence. It the latter gentleman should be the successful candidate tlieLord Lieutenant will have tlieRectory of Killsalaghan, to confer upon some clerical expectant, as wo do not suppose' the Commissioners would clect any person to his lucrative office, who had any other employment lay or clerical. Thomas Darcy, Esq, of the county Fermanagh, has presented his brother the Rev George Darcy Irwin, to the parish of Lynn, a part of the union to which the Lord Lientenant lately appointed the Rev Wm. Tyrrell, of St. Paul's. It was in consequence of the family not conforming to the established religion that the crown acquired the right of presentation, and as that objection is now removed, the right has revived. The right of presentation, to several other livings in the diocese of Meath, depends on the issue of tbis question.— Limerick Chronicle. PRICE OF IRISH STOCKS, JANUARY 13. S percent. Consols tlB 34 per Cent. Stock 984 34 ditto New ( 1830) 98| 34 per Cent. Debentures of ( 921. ( is. 2d.) 91J Grand Canal Stock ( of 921. 6s. 2d.) 28 PRICE OF SHARES. National Insurance Company 31] r City of Dublin Steam Company .-' Ob Mining Company of Ireland ' £ > D U t i ) c r n R e p o r t e r , CORK, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1838. On Sunday and yesterday we received the London Journals of Thursday, and this morning those of Saturday, with dates froin Paris to the first mentioned of these days inclusive. There has been no arrival from Canada since our last publication. THE FUNDS. CITY, 12 O'CLOCK, SATURDAY— There is not much doing in the Stock Market to day ; prices generally are steady, but Exchequer Bills are 1 s higher than yesterday. Consels ore 92j to i for the 16th inst-. and 92£ to jj for the Feb. Account; Reduced 3^ per Cents. 99 ; Exchequer Bills 55 to 57 prem. Two O'CLOCK... Every thing is" quiet to day, and little business transacted. Consols are steady at 92J to J ; and Spanish Bonds a r e l 9 J t o 2 0 . No alteration in Shares. BANK OF ENGLAND— The following is the Quarterly Average of the Weekly Liabilities and Assets of the Bank of England, from the 17tli October, 1837, to the 9th January, 1838, both inclusive, published pursuant to the Act 3 and 4 Wil. 4, cap. 9 3 : — LIABILITIES. ASSETS. Circulation ... £ 17,900,000 i Securities ... £ 22.606,000 Deposits ... 10,992,0001 Bullion ... 8,895 000 £ 28,892,000 | £ 31,501,000 Downing- street, Jan. 11, 1838. A comparison with the last statement shows a decrease in the circulation of 98,000/., an increase in the deposits of 797,0001. ; a decrease in the securities of 121,000/., and an increase in the bullion of 723,000/. S P A I N F R E N C H I N T E R V E N T I O N — P O L A N D. The Morning Chronicle of Saturday has the following :— " A letter from our correspondent at Count Luchana's headquarters, which were at Miranda, dated the last day of the old year, mentions that Garcia's force, about 2,500 men, consisted chiefly of Valencians and Catalonians, and were probably intended to reinforce Cabrera. Ulibarri, with four battalions, was to be sent to reinforce the army of Aragon. This is necessary, for our Saragossa letter of the 5th communicates a dispatch stating that Sarcia, with his 2.500 men, entered Calatayud on the morning of the 3d 1 hey asked for money and shoes, and getting neither, carried off several persons of property from the surrounding country, in order to ransom them. At night they set off on the road to Siguenza and Madrid, by Ateca and Bubiesca, which they had reached by the last accounts. No wonder that the Madrid post, has not arrived... CHRONICLE. In connexion with the above, the intelligence from Paris is very interesting, and the Debates in the Chamber of Deputies important. At tbe close of Wednesday's sitting an animated discussion took place on the subject of Spanish intervention. Previous to its commencement, however, the following amendment recognising the nationality of Poland was adopted by an overwhelming majority : " Sire, we set an example of the faithful execution of treaties, and in our turn we have a right incessantly to remind Europe of the guarantees which she has solemnly given to the ancient nationality of Poland .. a nationality wbich will ever have justice and our warmest sympathies in its favour." After some discussion upon the fourth paragraph, which refers to the Quadruple Treaty, M. Theirs, Minister for Foreign Affairs when that treaty wae signed, made a powerful appeal to the Chamber in support of a direct intervention. He said :— For bis part he would say that when France, in the face of the world, had signed a treaty binding her to the exclusion of the two Pretenders from the Peninsula, to limit her action to wishes and indirect assistance was to betray utter ignorance of the spi - rit of the Quadruple Treaty. What, has the Government been simple enough, after concluding in the face of the world, a treaty for the expulsion of the Pretender, to perceive, three years afterwards. that it had perhaps involved France. If this were the case, Government must not adopt the past, but avow itself gnilty of an incommensurable blunder, for it lias contracted a solemn engagement towards Europe ; it must come forward and declare that it has compromised the future repose of France, and thit in acknowledging the Queen it has sacrificed the real interests of the country. The PRESIDENT of the COUNCIL was equally explicit in repudiating tbe intervention recommended by M. THIERS. The following extract from his Spcech must open the eyes of the Spanish Liberals to the utter hopelessness of looking to France for deliverance :... Two systems of policy had been placed in presence ; the one admitted the possibility of an intervention ; the other excluded that possibility. He ( the Minister) would defend the latter system. The Quadruple Treaty, when signed, bound France to nothing...(•' Oh, oh ]")... but merely stipulated that an application should be made to her when her co- operation might be ne cessary. In a month afterwards France engaged to close the frontier of the Pyrenees, but bound herself to nothing further.— Government hail fulfilled all the obligations entered into by F'rance, and, with the exception of an armed intervention, had afforded all possible aid to Spain. Government ardently desired the triumph of tbe Liberal cause in Spain ; but he was bound to state hisopinion unreservedly, that in no case could F'rance intervene in that country. ( O h , oh I") The situation of France was not sufficiently encouragioe toodmitofan army of 80,000 men being senttooccupy Spain. France had already done for Spain more than she had been required to do, and as long as ho should be at the lieod ot affairs more should not be done. The debate of this question was resumed on Thursday, and was not brought to a close up to three o'clock, MM. PASSY and M i . auiN followed on the same side as M. THIERS- The latter thus forcibly pointed out the error of which France had besn guilty, in refusing the first co- operation demanded by the Spanish Government:— The gradual revolution in French policy formed an immense : circle, in performing which France had first allied with England . and then deserted her: Yet at an early epoch two squadrons of horse, sent after Don Carlos, would have terminated or prevented ! the war. Later still, two years ago, the war required 25.000 men to terminate it. It would now demand 80,000. Let Don Carlos mount the throne, and this force would no longer suffice. Such was the progress of the question. The Doctrinaires had joined the Ministry on this question ; but the Opposition, it was believed, would run them extremely close on adivision. The result waslooked for witb the deepest anxiety. NEWFOUNDLAND... We have already mentioned that the action of Chief Justice Boulton against Messrs. Morris, Kent, and Nugent. for libel, had fallen to the ground, on account of the incompetency of the Chief Justice to try a cause in which he was himself a party, and the inablility of the Supreme Court to transact any business without his presence on the bench. A later arrival however, informs us that an action brought by the High Sheriff for a libel on him, in which the same parties were defendants, was then before the Supreme Court, the objections to the competency of the tribunal not applying to his case. The Chief Justice had laid his damages at 20001 The High Sheriff claimed 10001... Waterford Mirror. HEALTH or THE KING or PRUSSIA — Private letkers from Berlin, since the new year, state that the bowel complaint, from which the King has for some time been suffering has assumed a fresh degree of intensity, so as to cause frequent giddiness, and even to have occasioned fainting fits of some duration. These accidents seem to have excited considerable fears in the Capital, and the King himself issaid to beso much affected by them as to have made his last testamentary dispositions, which are supposed to be completely in favour of his wife Princess Leignitz- The death of the King is looked upon with great dread in Prussia, for then the pacific influence of Austria would be obliged to give way to the martial ascendancy of the court of St. Petersburg, which completely enthrals the mind of the Prince Royal.— Messager. We regret to hear that Lord Eldon is in a dangerous state of health. The answer to inquiries made by us at his Lordship's house in Hamilton place, at a late hour to- day, was such as to leave little hope of the learned Lord's recovery. Lord Eldon is in his 87th year.— London Paper of Saturday. We regret to hear that no hopes are entertained of the recovery of Lord Eldon. The physicians have this morning pronounced his Lordship to be very much worse— Globe of Saturday. We regret to announce the death of Lady Rowley, the wife of Vice- Admiral Sir Charles Rowley, Bart., who died ou the 11th inst., in Manchester- square, after severe sufferings. The fashionable parties in the counlry, who were on the eve of repairing to town, are in some instances blocked up by the snow. The Duke of Devonshire, who has been enjoying the society of a few select friends, is detained iti the country from this cause. ! DINNER TO MR. O'CONNELI. IN LONDON... We understand that the arrangements for the public dinner about to be given to Mr. O'Conneli by the friends of Ireland resident in London are in very active preparation, and more than fifty gentlemen have already enrolled their names as stewards. General Evans, who takes an active interest in the details of the coming festival, has been invited to preside, ond has, we believe, accepted the invitation. Among the stewards we have heard the names of Mr. Archibald, Sir Lowther Chapman, Mr. Dennistoun," Mr Hume, Mr. Lynch, Mr, W. H. Maule. Mr. Vigors, Mr. Ashton Yates, I and several other members of Parliament ; also Dr. Carque, Sir Robert Sydney, Alexander Galloway, Ilenry barnwall, Jesse Stureh, Esqrs., and many other gentlemen of high character and respectability. It is understood that the dinner will take place on Saturday, February 17tb, at the Crown and Anchor Tavern— Morning Chronicle. j TRANSMISSION OF N E W S P A P E R S — T h e frequent representations made to the Post Master- General theEarl of Lichfield, of the I abstraction of newspapers from their envelopes during their transit, ! has induced his Lordship to issue an order, permitting the name and address of the party to whom it is directed to he " written on the paper itself; as well as on the wrapper. This arrangement is of great importance to the newspaper proprietors as well as their readers, for in future no plea can be set up of the wrapper having been defaced or accidently lorn off, so as to prevent the paper reaching its destination.— Morning Post. COMBINATION. CONVICTION OF THE GLASGOW CO* T TON SPINNERS In another column will be found a history of the prosecution which has had the result above stated. " The interest excited by this investigation," says the Scottish Journal from wbich the dotails are given," was intense beyond all parallel in the annals of our Scottish Criminal Courts ;" and it would, indeed, be extraordinary if it were otherwise, now that the dark and murderous doings of the Secret Selcct Committee are revealed. Merciful Heaven! that a raee professing to be human, or a class pretending to bo rem oved one sh adc from the worst stato of barbarism, should secretly mark out for murder, maiming or assault, such persons as they may choose to visit with their wrath for not complying with their demands ; and establish a graduated scalo by which these Crimes were to be reman/ erf, £ 20being given for a murder or for fire raising; and £ 1 0 or £ 15 for lesser injuries— such as throwing Vitriol or breaking of limbs HI The Machinery of the Hellish Conspiracy, as detailed in the Scotch Papers, is horrible to contemplate. That kindred Associations exist in this Country there is now no doubt. The murders in Dublin and the revelations made by Mr. CONNERY the other day, of the members of some trades subscribing three shillings to carry into effect what is called the slating system,' but which means assassination, are awfully appalling evidences of participation in guilt with the Glasgow conspirators. Mr. O'CONNEI. L is now employed in Dublin in following up the disclosures made there, and men of all politics concur, that he could not be more advantageously em: ployed for the Country. Intending to return to this subject, we conclude for the present by staling that the five persons tried at Glasgow have been found guilty, and sentencedto transportation. The trial lasted eight days, and the proceedings occupy Thirty four columns of the Edinburgh Papers. In conclusion the Lord Justice CLERK, after the examination of the immense number of witnesses, commenced his charge to the jury, which occupied fourteen hours, eight, and a half on Wednesday, and five and a half on Thursday. We subjoin his Lordships closing observations :— Having gone over the evidence, he pointed out various contradictions in their . depositions ; and. with respect to the certificate signed by them, his lordship directed the attention to the fact, that it was discussed at » shop meeting, thus bearing upon the allegation of conspiracy. His lordship here concluded his observations on the evidence, and after consulting for a few minutes with his brethren, stated that the charge against M'Neill of sending a threatening letter, was not, in his opinion, proved. The charge against the four prisoners, of hiring M'Lean to commit the murder, was also deficient in proof. In this opinion his brothers agreed with him. With res: pect to the charge of murder against M'Lean himself, he gave no faitber opinion, than, by saying, that if they believed the alibi witnesses. M'Lean could not be the murderer. But they would also consider the fjictof their signing the certificate, and all the other circumstances of the case. However strong their suspicions might be, they were not entitled to rest their verdict on suspicion alone— if they had a doubt they must give the benefit of it to the prisoner, and he was bound to tell them the evidence did appear to him to leave the matter involved in doubt. With regard to the charge of conspiracy against the five prisoners, his opinion was, that the evidence was conclusive against them all. With regard to the charge of threatening letters, the jury would judge from what quarter tbey could come, but from persons taking the most lively interest in the association ; and so wilh regard to the attempts at fire- raising A case of more importance both to the prisoners and lo the public has seldom, if ever, come before the court. The jury retired, and were occupied in deliberation for five hours, after wbich they returned into court, at. twenty- five mi. nutcs to nine, with a verdict finding, by a majority, the charges Nos. 1,2, 3, and 10 proven, as libelled; and unanimously find the other charges in tbe libel not proven. The first charge is a conspiracy to keep up wages The se cond relates to the assaults at Oakbank faetoiv. The third relates to I he assaults at Mile- entl, and the tenth relates to the attack on Donaghev in Denon's house. The charge of murder is not proven. The sentence of the Court was, that all the prisoners should be transported for seven years. This we look upon as a very important event as regards the system ol Combination, the operations of trade, arid the relations between employers aud workmen. It is a remarkable fact that on the very same day, four persons were coovicted of a violent combination assault in Dublin, and were sentenced to tbe same punishment... seven years transportation. Public attention has, for some weeks, been most anxiously cli. reeled to the subject of Combination, but more particularly since tne extraordinary disclosures made by a Mr. Connery. at one of the recent meetings of the Trades, as to the payment of threo shillings each by workmen as " slating rent," or, in plainer words, as assault and assassination money. P U B L I C M E E T I N G O F T H E R A T E P A Y E R S. We published on Saturday a letter addressed by Mr. BEAMISH, M. P. to the Rate Paying inhabitants of tbis City, referring to tbe importance of the provisions ofthe Poor Relief Bill both in a philanthropic and fiscal point of view, and very laudably requestng the opinions ofthe Rate. payers on the subject. In a short note appended to the letter, we mentioned that- the, public meeting requested by Mr. BEAMISH would afford a proper opportunity for the discussion of, and eliciting the opinions of the Constituency on, other important public questions. There arc three great Irish measures for discussion, and, if practicable, for a legislative settlement in the present session— Municipal Reform, Tithe and the Relief of the destitute Poor. Two of these have been already brought forward in the shape of Bills, and the third, and, in our apprehension, most important of the whole— the Tithe, is to be introduced early in February. Tbe whole of these are fit subjects for the consideration of the public meeting requested by Mr. BEAMISH, and wcshould feel inclined to name a fourth, which, though properly speaking, rather an Imperial than an Irish question, has now assumed such a pressing and urgent character, and is so strenuously advocated by the greatest and most important constituencies in Great Britain as to render it necessary that it should be taken up by the Irish Electoral bodies alto. We mean the Ballot. The occurrences of the late general election throughout this country have demonstrated that the protection of secret voting is, at least, as essential to the independent exercise of the franchise by the electors in Ireland as by those in the Sister Countries. Intimidation of the same description as in England was exercised, or attempted to be exercised, over the Irish electors, and if they are in future to exercise the franchise freely, in the spirit of theConstitution, theBallot is a measure of indispensable necessity. We should, therefore, hope to see this question become one of the topics of discussion at tbe contemplated meeting, from which a Petition ought to emanate calling for the Ballot, as indispensably necessary to the efficient and secure enjoyment of the elective franchise. With such a question as that of Corporate Reform now under the consideration of the Legislature, and the Bill for the purpose to receive the Second Reading early in the next month, we do not sec how a meeting of the Citizens, to confer with their Representative, can be convened at this moment, and the subject passed over as if it were a matter of indifference to the public. In the brief discussion which occurred on the introduction of th* Bill' Mr. SHAW wentso far as to state that the civic communities iu Ireland hadbecomo indifferent about the measure, no petitions having been presented to Parliament in its favour in the present Session. It would certainly go far to corroborate Mr. SHAW'S statement, were a public Meeting of the inhabitants of the second Corporate City in Ireland to be held, and the subject of Municipal Reform passed over as though it were altogether unimportant. The grievances and pressure arising out of the unsettled state of the Tithe question are not now less galling and onerous than they have been at any former period. The necessity for a speedy legislative arrangement is more than ever urgent. This is, in our estimation, much the most important of the Irish questions, and that from the settlement of which the country will derive the greatest advantages. It cannot, therefore, fail to engage the anxious attention of any numerous assembled body of intelligent individuals, such as the rate paying inhabitants of Cork. We are by no means disposed to underrate the magnitude of the particular subject which Mr. BEAMISH is desirous of bringing under the consideration of the rate payers. The provisions of the Poor Relief Bill merit tile most serious attention. They have been attacked, in detail, and defended with first- rate intelligence and talent. The principle of the Bill— that of providing means of subsistence for those actually destitute— cannot be assailed with any show of reason, nor the propriety of its adoption controverted. Nearly the whole of the details are, however questions completely open to discussion and debate, and upon w hich a great variety of honest and conscientious opinion may be reasonably supposed to exist. Such are the points — whether the Ministers of Religion of all persuasions may not be Members of the Board of Guardians ; in what proportions the Landlords and Tenants should defray the rate ; whether they should pay a moiety each, or the latter one fourth and the former three fourths ; whether Magistratesshou'. d be ex- officio Guardians — whether the quantity of land to be attached to each work- house should be limited to twelve acres ; and various other matters of detail, which have been the subject ol argument and controversy both in the Press and in Parliament in the last Session. These arc very fit topics to be brought by Mr. BEAMISH under the consideration of the Rate- paying inhabitants of the City ; but we hope that the other important Irish questions now before Parliament, or to be almost iramediatelytiiltroduced, wdl not be l o s t sight of. L O C A L T A X A T I O N. Another weekly meeting of the committee appointed by tb « cess- payert for preparing a local bill to regulate the taxation of the city and liberties, took place yesterday. It was very fully attended by the Members, the few not appearing being subjected' to the usual fine. The Chair continued to be filled by Mr. SAM. LANE, and in the course of the proceedings Mr.- F. BEAMISH. M. P., entered the room, as also did Mr. DOWDEM and several other citizens, who came to procure signatures to a requisition to tbe Mayor to call a public meeting to discuss the provisions of ; the contemplated bill for the relief of the poor of Ii eland. The business of tbe day commenced by Mr. W. CRAWFORD . reading over the last day's proceedings, from which, he said, he • understood 21 was the numher decided upon for forming the - Board of Commissioners, and he was of opinion that of this sum- - ber 9 should continue, while 12 would be a proper number to be : annually elected by the cess payers. Sir THOS. D E A N E did not consider the number of 21 was finally determined on ; at the same time professing to be in favor of a more radical charge. Mr. D A L T observed that if Sir Thomas was for a more radical change be ought to support his proposition, that all should go to the cess payers to be re- elected. Alderman SPEARING thought in that case, it might oeenr that none n. av be re- elected, and he was therefore, for having 7 remain, and 14 to be the number to bo re- elected, in which ease it was impossible anything could go wrong. The CHAIRMAN enquired whether it was contemplated that TRS^' number should stay out. as not eligible to be re- elected. Mr. CRAWFORD appeared to assent that such was the contem-. plated arrangement. Sir T . D E A N E considered this rule indispensable, because lie so. often witnessed in the proceedings of public meetings and inCourts. of D'Oyer Hundred, a person get up and say there could not be better men than those already appointed, and end by proposing the same men. He would, therefore, propose that the members going out should not be eligible to be re- elected, and lett be seven best attending member* remain. Mr. THOMAS LYONS suggested that the rule should be, thst 7 of the old Board were to be considered eligible to be re elected. Mr. J. DALY said there were two points now before them for consideration, namely, as to the number to be re- elected, and the mode of their re- election. He had spoken to several persons, since the last mee. ing on these questions, and the majority were: of opinion that 33 was the better number to form the Board, be-- cause the more people there were on it the less liable they wero to become jobbers. What harm could arise from the larger number ? They would have a deal of money under their control — the whole assessment for the city and liberties. The larger number may do service and could do no injury., and let all be eligible to be re- elected. If otherwise, they may lose the best men by the system of exclusion. It was the duty and interest of the ccss pavers to attend to their proceedings, which must, of course, be public, with the eyes of all upon them ; and why. therefore, exclude men who might have proved thehiselves to have acted with integrity and judgment. It was for this reason he would be for giving an opportunity to the cess payers to elect such men as often as they pleased. Besides they were not entitled to deprive this body of their rights, which thev necessarily would do, if th « number to be re elected was; to be limited. He was, therefore, for the number of 33, or, If o f 2 l„ that the whole should be eligible to be re- elected. The CHAIRMVN observed it should be recollected the Board was not to begin by the appropriation of the public money, for that: duty would be well performed below by tbe 20 Cess Payers, where the appropriation would be well thrashed before they came before, the Board ; therefore, perhaps tbe smaller number would work, better, Mr. DALY, thought they could get the Grand Jury Act modified in this respect. Mr. W. CRAWFORD said, his object was, that the Commissioners should act as the Wide Street Board does at present... Every thine should go through them, so that they would be enabfed to decide on tbe matters brought before them at their leisure, and not be hurried through as they often were by the Grand Jury, duringthe short period a Judge remained in Town. What they wanted was an Executive Board to act ia the same way as the Wide Street Board. If he knew the number of that Board, perhaps he would have no objection to meet Mr. Daly's proposition half way. The CHAIRMAN would object to have the meeting of Ccsfe. pavers in the Court below abolished. Mr. CRAWFORD then read the Resolution he intended to propose, which was to the effect that as it was not expedient the same Body should have the disbursement of the money, and have to pronounce on the necessity of the works to be executed, hewas for giving this power to another Body, who were to decide on the local presentments, which was to be done in open Court, and to be flatted by the Recorder. Sir T. DEANE— Of course to be open to traverse. Mr. CRAWFORD wished to explain fully the mode of working. The other Body he proposed to be constituted were to come before the Commissioners as a Grand Jury, and say we want so much for paving, & c. The tunds were to bo administered by this Body, chosen by the Rate Paye- s, and they were to have the initiative of the works on which the m'oney was to be expended. Every thing was to be done in the most open manner. The CHAIRMAN then put the question as to the number of tbe Commissioners Board, when it was carried that it should consist of 21. Tho question was then discussed as to the number who were to go out or remain. Air. CRAWFORD agreed with Mr. Daly, that the Public were good judges of the persons who should remain on this Board ; but his principle was. that the majority ought to be new. and the minority old members. If they would not Jo that, there would be no use in a change ; but the public wer* as liable to error as they were themselves, and he wished to protect the Public even against themselves. They found that men. must be excited even before they attended public meetings in which their own interest was concerned. They ail knew what intrigue existed heretofore, and yet all were proper- men. For this reason he would stick to his proposition that the majority should here- elected. As to some men having a turn for attending to public business more than others, he knew a friend ofhis, whom he would not name, who used to run about all day from one Committee to another ; yet when asked what was done lie could not tell. Mr. DALY could not understand the principle of electing nine, and not more of the old Board... it was a mockcry of election. He did not expect to hear from Mr. Crawford the observation that they must protect the people against themselves, for he considered they were always disposed and willing to protect themselves. As he saw Mr. Beamish present, he would ask him what would be thought of the House of Commons, if they should decide that a certain number of themselves should be re- elected.. ( A laugh. ) Even if. ftfr. Beamish himself did not attend his duty there, his constituents would feel it incumbent on them to elect some one else. With . respect to infusing new blood by new members into the body of Commissioners, it would only, be effectually done by au en: ire re- election. Mr. CRAWFORD saw no analogy between Mr. Daly's compari: son of the House of Commons with that of a working committee elected for specific purposes. There was ttj be no dictation, and no doubt the Cess: payers would only elect men of business in the infusion of new Members. Tbe CHAIRMAN suggested if the number was made 24 half pf these may go out. The difficulty he found in the arrangement was ill going before the public and saying, here are 21 names, you must elect 9 out of them. Mr: CLEAR could not see how the plan would work. Suppose one elector would elect one 9, and another may elect * different 9 to remain. Mr. M'DONNELL understood the election was to be carried on in Wards or Districts. Mr. CRAWFOBD— No. in open Court; but the arrangement of the Cess was to be in Ward meetings. Sir T. DEANF. wanted to guard against what were called house lists, and to make people honest in spite of themselves. Mr. DALY— Bravo Sir Thomas— You aretben for tlie coercion system. Mr. CRAWFORD saw something forcible in Mr. M'Donnell't suggestion of the election to be by Wards. Mr. M'DONNELL thought it dangerous to entrust so important a matter as the election of the members to a public meeting, where lists might be prepared, and would prefer the election in Wards, by which there would be seven constituencies instead of one. It might be told to the electors in Wards, yon may send 2 out of the 3 old members; but you must send one new member. That plan he considered would work well, and profitably for the public. Mr. DALY heard a great deal about house lists, but the same objection may be made ugainst. all popular elections. The electors could not be prevented from observing one to another on the objections to, as well as the qualification of, members. Mr. COPPINGERobserved that Mr. M'Donnell's plan wasitricty the same as the French mode of electing by colleges. Air. LLOYD remarked it was also the same as the mode in which the guardians were elected under tbe new English poor law system. Mr. M ' D O N N I L L suggested that the Mayor and the two members of the city ought to be members from their situations. Mr. CRAWFORD was against having any ex- officio members ; the whole system was founded oil that of representation by the rate payers. There was no part of tbe city or liberties but would be represented. Mr. D A L T also approved of Mr. M'Donnell s plan, as when all places were represented, no rate payer could afterwards complain. Mr, CRAWFORD then amended his resolution to the effect lhat the members should be elected in districts, and it passed accordingly. Here Air. Dowden, Air. Hennessy, and some other Citizens appeared for tbe purpose of having a Requisition to the Alayor signed, in order to call a public meeting on the new Poor Law Bill. Air. EOWOEN then addressed the Members ofthe Committee by observing they all, he presumed, read Mr- Beamisb't letter in the Southern Heporter, on the subject of the Poor Law, at he was anxious not to return to Parliament until he would have the opinion of his Constituents on the important matter, and for this purpose he suggested the propriety of calling a public meeting. To effect this ohject a Requisition addressed to the Mayor had been put in his ( Mr. D's.) hands, and he wished to have tbeir signatures, as a public body, attached to it. It was unnecessary for bim to press this matter further on their consideration than to observe that he regarded it as the duty of the second City in Ireland to express their sentiments and opinions on a question of such vital importance to them all, without reference to its being a measure of the present Ministers or not. But he was against any discussion of the matter at present, or of entering into any details. A meeting of the Radicals could easily be got up ; but lie waa desirous, as the subject concerned all classes, that the meeting should not be confined to any particular individuals. Mr. BEAMISH, M. P., stated his object in addressing the public to be, that tne meeting should originate with the citizens themselves and should be held under the sanction of the Mayor, but, as to expecting they could go into any details of the Bill at a public meeting, it was out of the question, and could only be done by appointing a Committee, or in any other mode it would suggest. He himself bad formed his own opinion on some of the details, but he wished to hear the opinions of others on these, as well as its leading provisions. • ' After some further disoui3ion, ttie Re quisition was signed by the THE CORK SOUTHERN REPORTER. Chairman, and the meeting generally. The former subject was then resumed. i Mr. CRAWFORO— The next proposition he would olTor wits that | the same body should not. have the levying and ihe assessment of the public funds, which be considered inexpedient, and the latter duty he proposed to bo accomplished by a Jury appointed by the cess payers in March and September in the several wards. Mr. M'DONNELL remarked tbat Mr. Crawford objected to the Grand Jury for not having time to form a decision on the matters submitted to them ; yet he was about taking a power from that body and to confer it on another casual body. Mr. CRAWFORD— But tbis cess Jury would be chosen by tbe cess paycr » , not like the Grand Jury, with whom tbey had nothing to do. Mr. DOWDEN, if allowed to offer a suggestion, would observe that bethought two such bodies would only screen each other Empower your one committee to transact its business in open court, and do not be line drawing the matter. Mr. M'DONNELL said it all amounted to this— there would be a responsible body, screening others behind, who were to be irresponsible. He thought the matter ought to be postponed. Mr. CRAWFORD was decidedly for a second body— and the resolution to tbat effect was passed- Mr. CRAWFORD then read some other reslutions be had to propose, but tbe discussion of them was postponed, ' the principle one was that the whole of the liberties should be assessed as one mass, and not divided into Ploughlands or Sections. The Committee then Adjourned. A U C T I O N S . SALES. CAUTION AUCTION O be Sold on S A T U R D A Y the 19th inst. at C O N W A Y ' S BAZAAR, a Stage COACH and HARNESS. Also, a handsome dark MARE, going well in single or double Hainess— Five years old— perfectly sound. Jan- 16. t ; UCTION, on Monday A B S T R A C T O F T H E C A T H O L I C S E E S. From the Catholic Directory and Annual Register for 1838 " ' ' .. 27 .. 12 .. 80 .. 61 . . 46 .. 16 . . 13 . . 4 . . 58 .. 21 I r e l a nd Patriarchates .. Fraocc ... ... Spain Spanish America and tbe Philippine Islands Portugal Portuguese Foreign Dominions... Brazils Northern Italy Tuscany ... . . Pontifical States Naples ... . .. ... ... 89 Sicily ... ... ... ... . . 12 Sardinia ... ... ... ... ... 10 Austrian Dominions, exclusive of Italy ... ... 64 Germany .. ... ... ... ... 25 Belgium ... ... ... ... ... 5 Switzerland ... ... ... ... * ... 5 Russia ... ... ... ... ... 14 Euiopean Turkey ... ... ... ... 19 Asiatic Turkey ... ... ... ... 3 China ... ... ... ... ... 2 United States of America ... ... ... 12 Sees in Partibus ... ... ... ... 122 Total ... ... ... 788 NOTE— In this list are included the Sees of the Vicars Apostolic of Great Britain and the British Colonies. E X C I S E SALE, TO be Sold by Public A next, 15th January, and following days," at the WARE ROOMS of the Terrace Glass ITorfci, 121, Patrick- Street, for Non- payment of Excise Duties, so much as may be necessary of the splendid Stock of RICH CUT AND PLAIN GLASS, Consisting of Tumblers,.. Rummers and Wine Glasses of every description and variety of patterns.. Handsome Quart and Pint Decanters, Claret Jugs, Sallad Bowls, Pickle Glasses, Water Jugs, Butter Coolers, Celery Glasses, Finger Glasses, Wine Coolers, Jelly and Custard Glasses, Rich Salts and Stands, Desert Dishes, & c. Also, numerous very bandsome Ceiling Lamps and Lustres, with a vast assemblage of Glass of every description, and various other articles too numerous to mention. tggf This Sale would be well worth the attention of all those in the Trade. Jan. 13. At | te ' ALE OF TEAS AT BRISTOL. T( a Sale Room, PRINCE'S- STREET, Bristol, on WEDNESDAY, January 2 4 , 18- 38, at Ten o'clock. 6 5 0 0 O A C K A G E S TEA ; consisting of Congou, Caper, Hung Muev, Souchong, Orange and Flowery Pekoe Twankey, Hyson, Imperial and Gunpowder, in Chests, Half, chests, and Boxes. To be seen at. ACRAMAN'S Warehouse, Prince's- street, Bristol, from Wednesday, January 13th. ( when Catalogues will be delivered), to the day of sale. The Warrants will be issued on Monday, the 5th February. Samples may be seen at tne Offices of Messrs. HULBF. RT, LAYTON and Co 14, Mincing- lane, London, and at Messsrs MoLYNEUXtnd HCLBERT'S, Liverpool. A C R A M A N S , B U S H . C A S T L E COS H I P P I N G . r | n O be Sold by Auction 1 inst., at the Stores of Rich: BIRTHS. On tbe 4th inst.. at the South Terrace, the Lady of Francis Allen, Esq,, of a daughter. At Glebe Hill, near Kanturk, on the 15th instant, Mrs. Wm Smith, of a son. MARRIED. ' On Thursday momiDg last, at Castle- Hyde Church, by the Rev. James Mooklear, and afterwards at Shinagh House. County Kerry, by the Rev. Sylvester O'Sullivan, Humphry O'Sullivan, Esq., to Julianna, eldest daughter of George Chapman, Esq., of Waterview, in this County. On Thursday, by the Rev. J. Maher, P. P. of Toomevara, Robert Manin, Esq., of Shanbally. cOuntJ Tipperary. to Catherine Jackson, at Mount Pleasant, the seat of her brother, George Jacksou, Esq. said couuty. On Thursday last, at the Cathedral, Limerick, by the Rev. Henry Gubbins, Mr. Benjamin Stordlev, Quarter . Master Serj. 82nd Regt., to Caroline, daughter of Mr. Simon Ilaughton, of that city At Madras. East Indies, on the 4th October last, by the Roman Catholic Bishop, George Morrogh, of Kilworth, Esq. M. D.. Assistant- Surgeon Horse Artillery, to Lucinda, third daughter of Leonard Keating, Esq., of Garranlea, in the Co. Tipperary, The bride was given away by our distinguished countrjman, Alajor- Gcncral Sir Hugh Gougb. under whose care she went out. On the 11th inst., by the Very Rev. Dr. Burke, at the residence of T. Cashin, Esq., Suir Island, county Waterford, Samuel Jones, Esq., Civil Engineer, and County Surveyor for Tipperary, to Mary Catherine, only daughter of the late Patrick Ryan, Esq. _ _ _ _ _ DIED. Suddenly, on Thursday last, at tbe house of his sister- in- law, Mrs. O'Keeffe, Patrick- street, Mr. James Barry of York- street, aged 50 years, leaving a widow and eight children to mourn his loss. At Bandon. on Sunday last, the 13th inst. of Cholera, in th prime and vigour of life, humbly trusting on the merits of hi Redeemer, James Sullivan, Esq. regretted by all who knew him and deeply mourned by an afflicted family of relatives and friends ' Thursday morning, in Eccles- street, Dublin, Wm. Palgrave Esq., Collector of Customs at the Port of Dublin, after an illness of throe or four days. He was a native of Yarmouth, of which town be was twice Mayor. At Killaloe, after a few hours' illness, Mr. M. Tully, ' agent at Tarhert to the Dublin Steam Company, nephew of Lieut. Tully, R. N. Killaloc. On Friday, Mrs. Fitzharris, an inmate of the Tralee Convent. This lady died of consumption, in the 33d year of her age. Her illness was tedious, and her resignation was in perfect accordance frith the holiness of her life. On Sunday morning, Richard A. Pope, of Henrietta- street, Esq. Solicitor, Waterford. At Carrick- on- Suir, Mr. Robert O'Donnell, for some time past in a state of decline. Wednesday, at Carrick- on- Suir, Miss Mary Cantwell, formerly of Clonmel. Friday, at Kilkenny Abbey, County Tipperary, the Lady Harriet Barker. At Melbourne Hall, Yorkshire, Major- General Sir Henry Vavasour, Bart. In Dublin, Maris, daughter of the late Richard Sause. of Carrick- on. Suir, Esq. — ~ rm TilANKSi g^' Thc Rev. W. Scannell, returns thanks to Mrs. Tigbe, for her Donation of £ l for the Poor of Blackrock. CHARITY SERMON THE Annual Sermon in aid of the Female Free Schools of St. Peter's and Paul's Parish, will be preached in Carey's Lane Chapel, on Sunday next, the 2lst inst. at Two o'Clock, by the Very Rev. MICHAEL B. O ' S H E A. Donations of such friends to Education, as may not be able to attend at the Sermon, will be gratefully acknowledged by any of • he Ladies Governesses, by the Right Rev. Dr. Murphy, the Rev. Preacher, or any of the Clergymen of the City. ~ CHA R I T Y S E R M O N . " I N D I G E N T R O O M - K E E P E R S ' S O C I E T Y. •> HE A N N U A L SERMON in aid of the above WKECK AUCTION, FOR A CCO F/ A 2 OF WH OM IT MA Y CONCERN. on Monday, the 22nd Richard Deasy, Esq, Ring, near Clonakiltv, between 4 and 5,000 Seal Skins, a few Ox and Horse Hides, all more or less damaged by Salt Water, being part of the Cargo ofthe Brig LARK, of Carbonear, JAMES SMITH, Master, from Newfoundland, stranded at the entrance of the Harbour of Ring, in thepiosecution of her voyage from Newfoundlands Bristol— For particulars apply to MICII. GALWEY, Esq, Agent to Loyd's, Kilkeran House, or to Mr. HENRY FRANKS, Auctioneer, Clonakilty. January 15,1838. And immediately after, the Hull and Materials of said Brig LARK, as she now lays stranded in the Harbour Ring, condemned on survey and recommended to be Sold for all concerned. To be inserted one post. Robert Murray,') | 3 Y virtue of the Writ of Fieri Facias in Plaintiff, V th; s c a u s e - the Sheriff of the County Henry Gillman, 3of Cork, will, on TUESDAY, the 23d day of Defendant. } January, inst., atthe hour of One o'Cloek in if the afternoon, at tbe County Court House, Cork, Set up and Sell by Public Auction, all the term and interest of the said Defendant of and in the Five Plowlands of NEDENEAGH, situate in the County of Cork. These Lands are held under and by virtue of a Lease for years renewable, at the yearly rent of £ 1 4 0 , and produce after payment of head rent and certain determinable annuities, a net Yearly Profit Rent of £ 210. For farther particulars apply to Messrs. D. & P. Mahony, Solicitors, 43, Dame- street, Dublin, or to Messrs. Atkin and Creagh, 30. South Mali, Cork. tan. 15,1838. O I L A N D C O L O U R W A R E - H O U S E, No. 51 Patrick- street, ( 15 doors from the Bridge.) GI B B S & M E Y E R S respectfully inform their Frends and the Public, that, they are as usual supplied with Oils, Colours, Glass, Lead, Dye- Stuffs, Varnishes, Brushes, Roman Cement, Plaster Paris, Pit'h, Tar, Rosin. & c.. which they offer on advantageous terms for CASH. lst Month, I5th, 1838. W I L L I A M Q U I N L AN O E E L S it a duty he owes to the Public, ( by A whose patronage his house has attained a position not second to any in Cork) to CAUTION them against spurious articles of WOOLLEN DRAPERY now being introduced into the Irish Markets. Those goods, the greater part of the composition of which is Cotton, have been manufactured for tbe American trade, but the commercial embarrassments in the United States, and tbe unsettled state of the British settlements, bave obliged the makers to look for a home market. It is needless to observe, that articles under the denomination of Woollens into which eolton has been introduced cannot wear tcell, nor is it possible for them to retain their colour. W. Q. therefore pledges himself that no such goods shall be allowed to enter his concern ; that none but tbe best in their respective kinds shall be offered for sale, and that the prices charged shall be as low, if not lower, than those of any house having any regard for character or respectability. His present Stock ( the greater portion of which has been recently purchased) comprises Superior and Refine CLOTHS in all colours and prices, Vestings, Cussimeres, Kersys, Buckskins, Wooldyed and Waterproof Pilot Cloths, Petershams, Harringtons, Arctic Ueavers, Hats, Manchester Goods, fyc. fyc. comprising altogether one of the largest and most varied Stocks ever offered for sale in this city. No. 11, Gt. George's- st. T most useful Institution, is fixed for SUNDAY, January 28, 1838, to be Preached in ST. PETER'S CHURCH by the REV. WM. COTTER WILLIAMSON, of Passage. The extreme severity of the last Spring, obliged the visitors to continue their regular supplies to the utmostextent of their funds, until they were totally exhausted. A meeting of the Subscribers was then publicly called, and appeals made to public benevolence, but the Donations which were responsively sent in to the Treasurer are now being exhausted likewise ; many humane individuals also by the resolutions of tbat meeting, paid their next year's Subscriptions in advance, but these are not all yet gathered in. The receipt of the Sermon will therefore form the principal fund tor the entire of the ensuing year until November. The Governors sincerely trust their fellow- citizens will remember this, and not only afford a large collection now, adequate in some decree to the pressing wants of the indigent and deserving Roomkeepers on the lists, but will add their names as Annual Contributors to the steadv and regular support of a Society so valuable to the Poor, as ibe " Cork Indigent Room- keepeis' Society.".. There arc 17.3 Families on the Lists of the respective Visitors ill the Parishes of ihe City. Donations will be thankfully received bv the Rev. C. Leslie, the Rev. J. N. Lombard, Rev. J Forsayeth, Rev. Samuel Harman, Samuel Abbott, George White, Rowland Davies, Grand Parade, E. Tottenham, by Dr, Willes, Treasurer, and J. W. Popp, Seeretary. - NOTICE. ^ • T H A L B E R G ! ! THE beautiful Instrument on which this highly gifted Professor performed at his Concert so lately in this City, and the admiiable Selection of which, met his most decided approbation ( beingchosen expressly for him) is now offered for Sale. The admirers and judges of a truly excellent GRAND PIANO FORTE should not lose this opportunity of possessing an Instrument stamped with the approval of such a distinguished Master of his Art; should the Instrument not be disposed of in the course of the next month, BOW » EN, 9, South- Mall, at whose Wareroomsthe Piano may he viewed, has received directions from the Maker " Messrs. Collord and Gollard," London, to return it. BOWDEN, whose Stock of PIANOS has been very recently much enlarged, has a Vacancy for an Intelligent Young Man of genteel address ; he must have some knowledge of Music, and be prepared with security for the trust which must be reposed in him. Jan. 15. ICE. WANTED to Rent, or Purchase, a good ICE HOUSE well situated. Apply to JOHN HART, Confectioner, 94, George's- street, near the Post Office, Cork. ( All letters to be post paid.) Jan. 15. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, PRICE ONE SHILLING, O 1 POOR L A W S — I R E L A N D. B S E R V A T I O N S upon the R E P O R T of GEORE NICHOLLS, Esq., by Sir FRANCIS WORKMAN MACKNAGHTON of Bushmills House, County of Antrim, Birt- LONDON : Longman & Co. ; Dublin: W . Curry, jun. & Co Belfast: Simms & M'lntyre, and GEORGE RIDINGS, Cork. TO BE LET. THE Board of Superintendence will Let hy the year, a P l o t o f Ground in the rere of the City Gaol.... Proposals will be received by Inspector PF. RRY atthe Gaol. TO BE SOLD. THE Materials of a W I N D M I L L ofthe best construction and as good as new. If in a good situation it would be very powerful. It can be taken down and erected at a mode, rate expense. Apply at John- street Distillery Jan. 9 £ 1 6 0 0 TO BE L E N T AT INTEREST. THE above sum being Trust Money will not be called in for some years if the Security be satisfactory and the Interest regularly paid. Apply to Mr. JOHN BENNETT, Notary Public, No. 9 Academy- Street. Cork. G O V R N E S S , AN ENGLISH CATHOLIC YOUNG LADY, who, is about to leave her present situation as GOVERNESS in a gentleman's family, inthe King's County, is desirous of en tering into another similar engagement in this country. Applications to the Office of the SOUTHERN REPORTER dressed to A. B. will be attended to. Letters post paid. ad. A G O V E R N E S S , JU S T disengaged from a highly respectable Family, wishes for a similar situation ; she instructs in English in its different branches, Writing, Arithmetic, ifc., French, JUusie, and different kinds of work; is a Roman Catholic, but has lived with Protestant Families, with whose Religion she never interferes, as may be known from some of her unexceptionable references. Please to address E. P. H. at the Reporter Office. Jan. 16. C L A S S I C A L EDUCATION, 6 1 , OLD GEORGE'S- STREET. CHOOL, B U S I N E S S will Commncee on Monday January 25th Instant, Mr. J. O'ltEG AN requests the attendance of the Parents and Guardians of his Pupils at an Examination, to be held on Monday, January 29. Examination business of the ) Georgics of Virgil s< H P L A N T I N G , & c. & c, A R T L A N D & B U L L E N , 23, Patrick- street, inform the Nobility and Gentry of the County and City of Cork, that their Horticultural Gardens are well stocked with Fruit and Forest Trees, Evergreens, American Plants, Thorn Quicks and Seedlings, Large Giant and Cork Asparagus Roots, Cauliflower. Seakale. and Cabbage Plants, with about TEN THOUSAND GERANIUMS, the same as gave such general satisfaction at the Show held in their Gardens last . Tune... all of which will be sold 20 per cent, lower than last years prices Printed Catalogues can be had at their Establishment, 23, Patrick- street. PLANTING by Contract attended to at usual, on the most reasonable terms. H. & B. have received their early Supply of GARDEN SEEDS, and expect by next Steamer their General Assortmen of SPRING SEEDS. N. B.— Their next Show of Flowers will take place thefirst week in June. Cork, Jan. 16, 1838. w P L A N T I N G L L I A M N O R W O O D , Proprietor of the unmanway and Bandon Nurseries, informs the Nobility antl Gentry of the County of Cork, that they are as usual well stocked wilh Fruit and Forest and Evergreen Shrubs, 2," 3, and 4 years old. which will be Sold on very Low Terms. The quality of tbe Trees may be relied on, as they have not been forced by rich soil, or planted too close in the lines. Anv orders for Trees addressed to Mr. WM. JOYCE, Bandon, or the Proprietor at Dunmanway, will be carefully attended to. Dunmanway, Jan. 16, 1838. | HEREBY Caution all MASTER PRINTERS in Her " Majesty's dominions, against employing MOSS ( or MOSHKIM) HIMPTON, a Compositor, or Printer, by trade— who alter entering into a written engagement with ine, for 12 months, and receiving a sum of money in advance, has absconded— as I shall institute an action at law against any one so engaging said HEM° TON. Th at he may be more easily discovered ( as it is probable, be may change his name), I subjoin description of bim ; He is about 5 feet 8 inches high— sallow complexion— dark eyes— sickly in bis appearance— awkward in his gait — about 26 years of age ; and an indifferent workman. If said HEM PTON should apply for employment, 1 shall consider it as a favour, if a communication to tbat effect be forwarded to me, without delay. F. D. FINLAY. Northern Whig Office, Dee. 20, 1837. A D D I T I O N A L CAUTION, NOT contended with quitting my Office, in a body, after an illegal notice,... not contented with surreptitiously carrying off a workman, engaged under a written agreement,... tbe Combined Operative Printers of Belfast have secretly spirited away my THREE OLDEST APPRENTICES ; after having made similiar attsmpts upon those still in my employment. Whatever excuse they may attempt, for having induced the Journeymen to quit me, in a body, 1 think the " Combined Trades" will hardly venture on a jurisdiction of kidnapping, and carrying out of the country, my legally indentured apprentices. It is however, absolute vanity in these wicked and mistaken men to imagine that I can be coerced into their slavish measures : ... they know, and by the degrading punishment to which two of Hie Printers' " Union" were subjected, a few years ago, they were taught to feel, that I beat their whole combined efforts, even when backed by brute force. In spite of all the manoeuvres of their dishonourable and dishonest waifare, I tell tbem, for their consolation, I shall do so again. The Avprentices who have now been secretly carried off, are : 1. WILLIAM MISKELLY, son of JAMES MISKELI. Y, bricklayer, Belfast. His term of apprenticeship, with me, will expire on the lst of May next. He is between 20 and 21 years of age ; about 5feet C inches high; heavy brow, keen eye, and oblique expression ; surly in temper ; and rather a good Compositor. He wore a short jacket and trousers, at the time of his departure. 2. RICHARD M'FARLAND, son of ROBERT M ' F A R L A N D, formerly of Oughley, near Saintfield, afterwards employed in The Whig Office, and now a reporter in 77ie Newry Examiner establishment. This apprentice had about three years of his time to serve ; he is five feet, nine inches, high ; about eighteen years of age ; light hair ; sickly in appearance ; and one who cloaks low cunning, under the garb of affected simplicity. He is also a tolerably good Compositor. This person's dress was shabby when he ran off. 3 — R O B E R T M O O R H E A D , a tall, gaunt, ill- looking personage ; upwards of six feet high ; ill- featured ; and so shabby in his dress, and awkward in his appearance, that he cannot be mistaken : lie is a Pressman, and had one year of his apprenticeship to serve. MOOREHEAD is about twenty- six years of age. NOW, I hereby CAUTION all Master Printers in her Majesty's dominions, from employing any one, or all, of my said indented Apprentices; as I shall prosecute any one so doing. Should these Runaways escape to the Colonies, to the Continent or to America, ( and 1 caution ship- masters against receiving such as passengers) I trust no honourable man will give them employment. With the view, however, of bringing to justice the deeper villains, who are the moving instrnments in tbis base conspiracy, I hereby offer a REWARD OF £ 30, To any person, or persons, who will, within Three Calendar Months, from this date, secure to methe possession of those three said Runaway Apprentices : . . T h a t i s , £ 10 for MISKELLY's apprehension,...£ 10 for M'FARLAND's apprehension... and £ 1 0 for MOORHEAD's apprehension ; or, * 1 0 for the apprehension of any one of them. Of this Caution and Reward, I request all Constables and Peace Officers to take notice. F. D. FINLAY. Northern Whig Office, Dec. 29, 1837. ' T H E ST. G E O R G E Steam Packet Company intend despatching their splendid and powerful Steam Packets as under :— FOR DUBLIN. The HERCULES, HUGH ROCHE, Commander, on To- Morrow, WEDNESDAY, at 8 o'Ciock in the Morning. FOR LIVERPOOL. The OCEAN, JOHN PILE. Commander, on THURSDAY next, 18th instant, at 8 o'Clock, in the Morning. FOR BRISTOL. , . The K I L L A R N E Y , J. BAILY, Commander, on FRIDAY next, 19th instant, at 9 o'Cloek, in the Morning. F O R P L Y M O U T H AND LONDON The J U N O , M . MORIARTY Commander, on S A T U R D AY next, 20th inst., at 10 o'Clock in the Morning. For Freight or passage apply at the Company's Office, Penrose's- Quay. LECKY & BEALE, Agents. Cork. Januarv 16, 1RS7. B P I A N O F O R T E A N D F L U T E . R . J. G I L L E S P I E respectfully informs the Gentry of Cork, tbat he has resumed giving Lessons on the FLUTE. Mr. G, thinks it unnecessary to adduce further proof of his merit as a Teacher, than that Mr. Forde of this City ( now a resident of London) was a pupil of his, up to the period of his first engagement as principal Flute at the English Opera House. Mr. G. gives lessons as usual on the Piano Forte. Terms, & c, may be known at Mr. Murphy's, No. 3, Pembroke Street, S U P E R I O R L O N D O N S A D D L ES AT THE MILITARY AND HUNTING SADDLERY, WHIP, SPUR AND HARNESS. WARE- HOUSE, N o . 1 1 0 , PATRICK- STREET, RIAN SMITH begs leave to inform the Nobility, and Gentry ofthe Ci'y and County of Cork, and those ofthe neighbouring counties, that he has received a large supply of the above beautifully finished LONDON SADDLES. from some of the most Eminent Makers. P F A T & SON, Piccadilly, LAUHIK and Co., Oxford, St. & c., wilh a large supply of every article connected with Saddlery and Harness, all of the first quality— His Stock of Whips are from SWAINE § - Co., Piccadilly. SKINNER & Co. Finsbury Place, comprising a most fashionable assortment ; a large supply of very fine Horse Clothing, Blankets, Rugs, & c. B. SMITH has also received the following Articles, not in general use, but which no Gentleman's Establishment should be without, The Patent Probang for admistering Balls to Horses, Balling Irons. Horse Injectors aud Drenching Thorns. Singing Irons used in place of Clipping. Patent Clipping Scissors with Combs attached. Steel Clipping Scissors with Combs unattached. Drawing Knives for Horses Hoofs. Tail Dockers. Horse Phleams and Mane Pulls. Yates' Anti Crib Biter. Green's Patent Jockey. Purden's Patent Sponge Boots. Cherry's Pads Dr. Munroe's Flexible Tube for Cattle. India Rubber Girths, Goodman's Ptaent Saddle Cloths. Anti- attrition for Greasing Wheels, JARVIS'S INDIA RUBBER WATERPROOF POLISH, in great repute in London for Harness and Carriages. With a supply of most Fashionable London HUNTING CAPS, Servants do., and Postillions with Gold and SilverTassellsand Bands. Jan. 6. BOOK AND JOBBING DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHERN WHIG ESTABLISHMENT. THE F R I E N D S and S U P P O R T E R S of the BOOK and JOBBING Department of my Concern, are respectfully informed, that, having now completely and permanently put down the Combined Operative Printers of Belfast, who endeavoured to enslave me in my own office, and to take all power out of my hands, I am now enabled to execute all orders with which I may be favoured, with my accustomed accuracy, despatch, and superiority of style. 1, therefore, earnestly entreat a renewal of my friends's support;... assuring thein, that no Unionist, or Conspirator, shall ever again place me in the disagreeable situation of disappointing them in the speedy execution of their orders. Belfast, Jan. 12. F. D. FINLAY. CITY OF CORK A D J O U R N E D S P E C I A L SESSIONS, First Class, i 18th and 24th Books of Homer, B ' TO THE RATE PAYERS OF THE CITY OF CORK. ' | M 1 E Treasurer requests the Public will give as M- little delay as possible to the Collector, in consequence of the great delay caused by the arranging the new system under whi cli the applottment has been made. Cork, Jan. 13th, 1838. Treasurers Office. • CORK AND PASSAGE RAILWY. A S P E C I A L General Meeting of the Subscribers. pursuant to the Act of Incorporation, will be held » t the COMPANY'S OFFICE, LAPP'S ISLAND, on FRIDAY the 19th of Janoary, 1838, atthe Hour of Two o'Clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of considering a proposition to remunerate R. W. TOPP, Esq., for his services, and to Electa Secretary. F. B. BEAMISH, Chairman. A MEETING OF the Parishioners, Pew- Owners, & c., of the Parish of St. Nicholas, is requested to be Held at the Vestry Room, on FRIDAY next, the 19th instant, at One o'Clock, for the purpose of Addressing the Rev. JOHN N. LOMBARD, on his retiring from the Parish. EDWARD MARtIN, ) Church l t l C H D . D. CHILLINGWORTH,) Wardens. January 15th, 1838. A CASE OF REAL DISTRESS. JOHN HEALY, a Tobacco Spinner by Tiade, having travelled some hundred miles in search of work, and not succeeding, has returned to this, his native City, where he has been unemployed these Four Months, except a tew days, . is in the utmost distress, his wife having died of Cholera on Saturday night last, after a few hours illness, leaving a family of Five Young Children, the youngest only nine months old. The small, est donation in aid of this distressed family will be thankfully received by any of the following Gentlemen :— Very Rev. MICHAEL B. O'SHEA, Rev. Mr. DUNSCOMBE, The MAYOR, or Mr. HUGH DRISCOLL, All of whom are aware of the truth of this statement, and at this Office. N. B Certain hours are devoted to Gentlemen, preparing for the Quarterly Examinations at the University. E D U C A T I O N ^ ~ F E R M O Y SCHOOL. Dr. FAHIE, ( Ex- Scholar) T. C. D. Principal. U S I N E S S will be resumed on T U E S DA Y the 16th Inst. immediately after which the several Classes will be formed. From situation, extent of Play- ground, Ball- court, and well aired Dormitories, tbis Establishment enloys peculiar advantages, while Dr. FAUIE, ever watchful over the comforts and health of his Pupils, keeps his GYMNASIUM inthe most perfect order. As a mental recreation also after the severer Studies, he has opened a Reading Room, stored with select English Works, and appropriated solely to the use of the Boarders. The several departments are filled by the most competent and experienced Teachers, and that importance attached to the cultivation of the modern Languages, which the rapidly increasin communication between the several countries of Europe so im peratively demands. During the ensuing half- year French Conversation Classes shall be formed twice a week, at which the Resident French Master, a native of Paris, shall preside ; and, to afford the young Gentlemen every means of forming their style on the most modern and the purest models, one of the French Journals ( without any extra charge to them) shall be received per Mail, direct from the French Capital, To Young Gentlemen intended for the Naval or Military Colleges or Professsion of Engineer, peculiar advantages are held forth, the use of Instruments being taught and, as far as possible, particularly in the Surveying department, Theory accompanied by Practice. Half yearly Examinations are held in the Sacred Scriptures on set portions of which the Rev. Gentlemen of tiie Town lectur and examine every Saturday. < 1537" Any Young Gentlemen wishing to take Lessons in Drawing can avail themselves of the attendance of a Master. Cards of Terms, & c., to be had at the College, Fermoy, at Mr. Ridings' 34, Patrick- St.. and at Mr. Hickies, Bridge- St. Cork. Fermoy, Jan. 9th, 1838. £ 3 0 REWARD I OR £ 1 5 FOR PRIVATE INFORMATION S T O L E N , X71ROM the Rev. Robert Bury's, Killora Lodge, on Wednesday night, the 3d inst. the following articles of Plate : — 12 Large Silver Spoons, 12 Tea Spoons, 11 Desert Spoons, 2 Large Salvers, 2 Small, do. 2 Large Gravy Spoons, 6 Egg Spoons | All the Plate ( with the exception of Six Table Spoons, w h i c h bear the crest of an Angel) are stamped with a Boar's Head Crest pierced with a dagger. The Weight of the Sal - ers is marked on the back. Jan, 5. 1 Marrow Spoon, 1 Soup Ladle, 1 Fish Slice, 1 Doz. Large Silver Forks, 1 Doz. Plated do. 1 Salad Fork. H U T C H I N S O N ' S GERMAN OINTMENT. FOR THE CURE OF CANCER, SCROFULA, KING'S EVIL, SORE LEGS, & c. AS an application to Cancer when external, this Ointment never fails to give relief and prolong life, even in the worst cases; but if applied in time, there can be no doubt of success. In SCROFULA and KING'S EVIL, it is o f t h e greatest service, cleansing and healing even the worst Sores in an incredibly short time. For BURNS, SCALDS, BROKEN CHILBLAINS, SORE BREASTS, and all Sores of that description, this Ointment ( which is perfectly innocent, and may be used even with the youngest child,) will be found most effectual ; also in checking Mortification. Almost all open Sores, even those of the longest standing, may be cured by this invaluable Ointment. N. B . . . In all cases where it is used, there must be an open Sore in order to ensure a good effect. Sold by the Proprietor, J. HUTCHINSON, 53, Mountstreet, Lambeth ; Barclay and Son, Farrington- street; Butler, 4, Cheap Side ; Sutton and Co., Bow Church Yard, London ; and by JOIIV LLOYD, Apothecary and and Druggist, 4 7, Patrick- street, Cork; in Pots, at Is Is. 9d., and 2s 9d. each. F O R K I N G S T O N , JAMAICA. O Sail about the end of January, the Fine British Built Brig " SWAN," 203 Tons, Register, William Errington, Master. For Passage apply to MAURICE DALY; Ship Agent, Merchant's Quay. GOVERNMENT t REE EMIGRATION TO SYDNEY " V] O T I C E is hereby given, that the superior firgt Class Ship MAGISTRATE, 518 Tons Register, Chartered by Her Majesty's Government, and fitted expressly for the Free Conveyance of Married Mechanics and Farm Servants, under the superintendence of Doctor SAVAGF, R N., will Sail from COVE on the 20th of February next. Blacksmiths, Carpenters, Wheelwrights. Stone- masons, Stonecutters, Quarrymen, Bricklayers, Gardeners and Farm Labowers, are most wanted, and they are hereby informed that no future demand will be made on them whatever, but they will be at perfect liberty to follow their own views on landing in the Colony. Applications, with Certificates of Age, Trade, and Character, must be made ( if by letter, post paid, or under cover, to t h Under Secretary, Dublin Castle,) to Dr. SAVAGE, Surgeon, R. N. or Lieut. CHAS, FRIEND, R . N . , Her Majesty's Emigration Office Warren's Place, Cork. Dec. 27. O N S A L E . . N P H E B r i g " I M A R Y " of Mirimachi, Bur- I • then per Register, 180 Tons, new measurement— 190 old measurement. Colonial Built, only a few months old; a strong well- built Vessel and admirably adapted . e . 1- r. , r, . l f o w lying a t Cove. Apply to JAMES SCOTT & CO. for the Trade of the Port. ON SALE, R I M ^ T 1 1 5 3 S C H O O N E R V I C T O R I A , of j s f U g | HALIFAX, N. S., Burthen per Register, 100 Tons new, and 128 Tons old measure, Colonial built, a few months old, a strong Vessel, and well found. Length aloft 65ft. 7 Breadth of Beam 19 7 Depth of Hold 11 1 Now discharging Sugars at the Custom House Quay, - Apply to JAMES SCOTT 4c CO. ' y O be Sold T O B E SOLD, THE Interest in the F A R M of L A R A G H, containing 315 Acres, situate within a mile and a half of the Town of Bandon, on the Road leading to Dunmanway. The Farm is exceedingly well circumstanced and in good conaition. and has upon it a capital Dwelling- house and Garden, a Threshing- mill with Water power, Barns, Stables, Coach- house, the Cow- houses, wilh every other office necessary for working and Farm on the most improved system of Agriculture. Proposals ( post paid) will be received by Mr. A. SWANSTON. Laragh, Bandon. Laragh, Dec. 13, 1837, ORDNANCE BUILDINGS AT TULLAMORE T O BE SOLD. FlpHE Ordnance Premises at Tullamore comprise Powder Magazine, Store Rooms, Office, Guard Room, Workshops, & c. situated on the Grand Canal, and admirably adapted for a Distillery, Brewery, 1 Corn Store, Slaughter House, or any bussiness requiring ample space, and facility of water carriage... the Grand Canal affording the means of communication with the cities of Dublin and Limerick, and the productive Districts, irrigated by the Shannon. The Buildings are substantially constructed with Stone, covered with Ton Slates, and the Premises, which include a space of 3 Roods 9 Perches, more or lessenclosed with a well built stone wall, 9 feet high. Tbe whole Rent free in perpetuity. Tenders to be transmitted addressed to the Secretary to the Board of Ordnance, Pall Mall, London, so as to be received on or before Monday the Sth February, 1838, The Premises can be viewed on application to the Barrack Master at Tullamore. By order of the Board. Office Qrdonance.' Dec. 15. R. BYHAM, Secretary. NO T I C E is hereby given that the Special Sessions have been adjourned to SATURDAY tbe 27lh Inst. at the Hour of 12 o'Clock, at the City Court House. The Se cretary of the Grand Jury is ready to receeive ( at his Office) sealed Tenders for Execution of the Works and Road Contract: approved at the Sessions, and hereunder mentioned. Such Tenders to be lodged before or on WEDNESDAY, the 24th Inst., and they will beopened at the Adjourned Sessions above advertised. The several Persons proposing for the Execution of Woiks, mustattend with two others, willing to enter into recognizance in a penal sum double the amount of the presentment, to ensure the due execution of the same. If the sureties proposed shall be approved of, the lowest bidder will be declared the Contractor. The necessary forms for Tend ers, & c., can be had atthe Secretary's Office. Proposals for Repair of Roads will be received and decided on as above, but die security for the contracts need not be entered into until the amount shall have been fixed by the Grand Jury at the next Assizes. All Tenders to be endorsed with the number of tbe Presentment. All applications, & c., so heretofore approved of, are open to tile inspection of any person desirous to send in a Tender or not. DEN HAM FRANKLIN, Giand Jury Secretary. City Secretary's Office, Jan. 12,1838. CONTRACTS FOR KEEPING IN REPAIR THE FOLLOWING ROADS :— NORTH LIBERTIES. Term. Perches.— Of the Road from Cork to Mallow, com- 5 336 mencing at Cremen's Mills on the Commons Road, and ending at the New Mallow Line called the Ralhpeacon Road. 5 164 Of the Road from Cork to Millstreet, commencing at Mr. JEFFREYS'S Cow House, and ending at Mr. CARLETON'S Lodge. 5 725 Of the Road from Coole to White- Church, commencing at the Old Coole Road, and ending at White Church. 5 352 Of the Ballypbilip Road, commencing at the Stream on Rathcoony Road, and ending at the Old Dublin Road at Ballymore. 5 624 Of the Road from Cork to Mallow, commencing at CREMEN'S Mill's, on the New Commons Road, and ending at Inchicomane Bridge. 5 1887 Of the Road from Cork to Mallow, commencing at Kilnap and the Commons, and ending at the bounds of the Liberties at White Church. 5 301 OfBanduff Road, commencing at DANIEL SHEA'S House, and ending atthe Old Youghal Road, near Mr. CASEY'S House. 5 119 Ofthe Road from Cork to Mallow, commencing at the front Gate of the Barrack, and ending at the Stream, next the Ballyhooly New Line. NEW WORKS— NORTH LIBERTIES. To widen, repair, and improve 225 feet of footpath, com meneing at Mr. P E R R Y ' S Gateway, Upper Glanmire Road, and ending at DELANY'S Public House. Expense not to exceed £ 1 1 . 0s. 0. To make 140 perches of footpath, on the Road from Cork to Blarney, commencing at Mr. SHAW'S Manufactory, and ending at the stream, dividing tbe parishes of St. Mary. s and Currycuppane. Not to exceed £ 2 0. To make 800 feet of Sewer, at the Eastern side of the Upper Glanmire Road. Not to exceed £ 10. 10s. To make two paved Channels on the Glanmire Road, between Mr. BARRY'S New Lodge and Glanmire Post- Office, at each side ofthe Road. Not to exceed £ 11. To make 50 feet of Sewer across the New Ballyhooly Road, to convey the water of tbe Western Side to the present Road Sewer at the Eastern Side. Not to exceed £ 5 5s. To open a New Line of Road from Cork to Blarney, between York Street and the Commons Road. Not to cost the Citv more thau £ 200. SOUTH LIBERTIES— ROADS. Perches.. Of the Road from Cork to Kinsale, commenc- YACHT FOR SALE, the celebrated fast sailing Yacht ZEPHYR," 20 Tons. Burden, well found in every respect with New Sails, Metal Ballast. Coppered and Copper fastened, & c. She has won several Prizes at different Regatta* in Ireland, an! now lies at Kinsale Harbour, where she can be viewed, on application to Nicholas Leahy, the Captain, World's end, Kinsale Application to JOHN T . RYE, Esq, Rye Court. Crookstown. Jan. 15, 1838. N . B . . Should the above Yacht not be disposed of by private sale, on or before the lst day of Match next, she will be Sold by Auction at Hall's, Commercial Buildings, Cork, on the 16th day of March next, of which further Notice will be given. C O V E T O F C O R K — J A N T ~ I 3 , 7 . W I N D E. Arrived— Providence, Pcntrcath, Penzance, ballast. St. Anne, Isworth, Liverpool, salt. Sophia, Delay, Bury coals... No Sailings. JAN. 14— WIND S. S. E. Arrived— Jane, Ellis, Newport, iron for Havannah, lost rudder, & c.. Apollo, Mason, Newport coals Maria; Teffin, Maryport, do. Sailed— Serius, steamer, London JAN. 1 5 . . . W I N D N. E. Arrived... Brothers, Evans, Limerick, grain Chichester, Hellier, Swansea, culm. Sarah, from Tralee. barley. FATAL SHIPWRECK LOWESTOFT, JAK. 9 We learn Irom our Lowestoft correspondent, tbat a melancholy circumstance occurred thereon Monday night, by which 15 individuals found a watery grave. It appears that a vessel was seen off COrtou, yesterday afternoon, having a signal for a pilot, and that two yawls launched from Lowestoft beach, for the purpose of supplying her. One of them, observing a Yarmouth boat to board her, returned ; but the other, the Peace ' determining to speak the vessel, stood on: Soon afterwards, it came on to blow excessively hard, in squalls, with snow ; and, the night closing in, it is conjectured, that, on returning, she must have been lost on the broken water on this Newcome Sand, for part of tile boat and the materials, with several hats, were, yesterday morning, picked up upon Pack field peach. The poor fellows who have thus met witb their death are a( I beachmen.— Shipping Gazette, of Wednesday. SHIPWRECK OF A CLYDE V E S S E L . — N EW YORK, DKCEM « * R 20— The brig Sophia, Easton, a regular trader betvreeh Montreal and Greenock, was totally wrecked on the night of the 22d Nov., off Port Neuf Rivet ; and. melancholy to state, Capt. Easton and 13 of his crew met a watery grave. The mate( Hugh M'Dougall), the carpenter ( Alexander Livingstone), and two seamen, Gilbert Arthur, and William Allen, were the only persons saved... Montreal Herald. Barrels. CORK MARKETS, TUESDAY, THIS DAY; 54 White Wheat... 26s 161 Red Wheat 20s 134 Ditto 25s 314 Barley 8s 255 Ditto lis 0 Bere 00s 794 Oats 7s 502 Ditto ... 9s JAN. 15. Average. Od— 20 Stone 0d— 20 do. 27s 25s 28s Od 25s Od") 27s 6d f S lis 9 d\ ® 14s Od J 00s Od 9s 2 d\ 10s 8dJ QUANT1TT SOLD AT THE HIGHEST PRICES; 15 Barrels White Wheat, 28s 6 d . . . l l Red. 2 7s 6d... 32 Barley, 14s Od... O Bere, 00s 0d... l2 Oats, 10s 8d per barrel. Barrels. YESTERDAY. Us 9d— 16 4e 00s M 9s 2d— 14 de> 25 White Wheat... 27s 46 Red Wheat 21s 000 Ditto 00s 157 Barley 9s 000 Ditto 00s 0 Bcre 00s 257 Oats 7s 174 Ditto 9s Average. Od— 20Stona Od— 20 9rt— 16 do. Od— 14 do. QUANTITY SOLD AT HIGHEST PRICES. 12 Barrels White Wheat. 27s 3d... 19 Red, 25s 0d... 6 Barley, ' 3s 9d... O Bere 00s 0d... 9 Oats 9s 8d per barrel. BUTTER. MERCHANT . COUNTRY, First Quality Second do. . . Third do Fourth do F i f t h do Sixth do. 92s 90s 91s 80s 70s nos 48s First Quality... Second do. Third do. Fourt do. Fifth do. Sixth do. 83( 81s 71i 61s 5IS 40f Number of Firkios and Kegs of Butter weighed at the Weieh- house of the City of Cork : — lsts, 2nds 3rds. 4ths. 5ths. 6thS. Kegs. Jan. 15... 72 58 149 87 18 0 5 LONDON PROVISION MARKET. I R I S H BUTTER. Imported from May 1st to Dec. 31, 1836, 30, 1837, Firkins. 142,223 172,620 Increase in 1837, 30,397 FOREIGN BUTTER. Imported from Mav lst to Dec. 31, 1836, 33, 1837, Casks. 246,710 264,293 Increase in 1837, 17,583 Imported from lst BACON. Oct. to Dec. 31, 1836, 30, 1837, Increase in 1837, Bales. 25,502 36,304 10,802 Term 5 1084 H 2k 4 0 6 154 56 1096 ing at Mr. HJRTLAND'S Nursery, and ending at the bounds of the Liberties. Of the Road from Cork to Blackrock and Douglas, commencing at the Lunatic Asylum, and ending at Ballintemple Grave Yard. Of the Road from the New Line to Kinsale and Douglas, Passage, and Carrigaline. Of the Douglas Road, commencing at the Chapel, and ending at Lower Douglas. Of the Road from Cork to Carigaline between the cross of Douglas and the Carigaline Road, on the lands of Monees, near Hilltown. Expenses not to exceed £ 119, WORKS— SOUTH LIBERTIES. To open a New Line of Road from Cork to Kinsale, commencing at Aghanalicky Bridge, and ending at the bounds ofthe Liberties, at Mr. UVBDALE'S Expense, not to exceed £ 110. To build and repair the Battlements of Balinora Bridge. Not to exceed £ 30. To build a Bridge over Curriheen Lord. Not to exceed £ 5 0 . fc^- The Maps, Plans, Specifications, See., to be had at the urveyor's Office, City Court- house. Jan. ft. PROVISIONS— There has been a severe frost since our last, which has had the effect of rendering the Butter market much firmer ; of Irish the trade have shown more desire to purchase, and upon the whole a fair quantity has been disposed of, and an advance of 2s. per cwt. established, in some cases the im: provement is rather more, but the market does not exhibit a lively appearance. The arrivals of Foreign are limited ; there is, bowever, a good stock on hand, but it comprises only a small quantity of the finer descriptions, which bave been taken readily at 6s. to 8s. per cwt. higher prices, fine Friezeland command's 110s., and for the best Holstein 112s, is said to have been paid : for the inferior descriptions the demand is dull, and prices remain much as before. Scotch Butter has met with a little better sale, at the quotations. Lard has declined Is. to 2s. per cwt.. and the buyers still come forward very slowly. For bacon there is yet only a limited demand, but the holders are still unwilling to sell at any reduction of pricos, our quotations in consequence remain as before. In foreign chesse there is some little variation this week, Edam has been more in demand, particularly fine, for which 2s. per cwt. advance has been given, it being thought that the severe weather would stop the supplies; Gouda, of which there is a good deal on hand, has not been much in demand, and the inferior kinds have not maintained their former value. India and MessBeef and Pork, lauded have been in good dnmand, and generally prices are higher ; for parcels free on board there is also a brisk'sale for Pork, and Beef has improved in demand ; prices are likewise higher. The supply ef Scotch Pork is equal to the demand, and trade is better for the best qualities, at former prices, the inferior and secondary qualities are not in demand. There is plenty of Irish Pork in the market of the finest quality, which sells at 44s. to 46s. per cwt. Eggs are steady at much about former rates, but as soon as they become more pfentiful lower prices must be accepted.— • London Price Currant of Tuesday. THE CORK SOUTHERN REPORTER. REFORM BANQUET. D I N N E R TO THE CITY AND COUNTY MEMBERS. DUBLIN, SATURDAY JAN, 12.— The dinner given to the representives for ihe city and county of Dublin, took place at the Theatre Royal Hawkins'- street, last evening. Between six ann • even hundred persons dined. The boxes and middle gallery were filled by the ladies— the upper gallery was set apart for the band' Amongst those present were, at the principal table, to the right of the chairman— Lord Brabazon, M. P. ; R. Putton, Esq., M. P. ; Earl of Fines!, Lords Lismore and Cremorne, H. Grattan, Esq. M. P. , Sir John Kennedy, Bart.; Kehoe, Esq., of Carlow ; SirR. Nagle. Bart. ; John O'Connell, Esq , M . P . ; J. J. Bagot, Esq., D. L. To the left of theChairman sate— D. O. Connell, Esq , M P. ; Geo. Evans, Esq., M. P. ; the Earl of Roscommon, Lord Cloneurry, Morgan O'Connell, Esq., M. P-, ; Richard Shiel. Esq.. M. P. ; John Maher, Esq,, M. P. ; P. Mahony, Esq., M. P. ; Elias Corbally, Esq. , Thos. M'Kane, Esq. ; Corneilius Lvne, Esq,, Among the general company were— C. Fitzsimon, Esq , ; Sir Jan. Murray, Sir F. Mac Donnell' James Power, Esq.; R, Archibold, Esq. ; M. P. ; W. Curry' Esq., M- P. ; Carew O'Dwyer, Esq., and L. Dobbin, Esq. The principal table was semicircular, from which four tables branched the" length of the house. And at the foot of the others sate.. P. Purcell, George Roe, John Power, sen., and Ignatius Callaghan, Esqrs. Earl CHARI. KMONT presided. Dinner was admirably served, and the wines in abundance. Lord CHAHLEMONT then rose. . His lordship was received with the most enthusiastic plaudits.. He said.. Never before did he address such an assembly, united for one object, . love of country, and a determination to see justice done to Ireland ( cheers). It was a glorious sight whieh he saw before him...( cheers). They had met to entertain four individuals who had been elected by the freeandunbouglit votes of their constituents..( Hear, hear.) Gentlemen whose conduct had always merited the confidence of their fellow- countrymen. .( Hear, hear.) Two of them were unassail- « d, two of them were to be assailed ; but he defied the most atro. cious conspiracy that ever was hatched to succeed against them But there was an ultimate and, perhaps, a paramount object. It was to render reform a dead letter. .( Hear, hear).... He should like to know why a distinction should be made between England and Ireland I It ws6 a distinction which be spurned with contempt. .( Cheers.)... Were not the words and hearts of Ihe Irish as generous and warm as those of the English 7 And were not their wants and and inclinations as much to he respected ! . . . ( Hear, / tear.).. He concluded by proposing the health of " Their young, their glorious, their constitutional Queen." This toast having been given, and responded to with great eclat, and most enthusiastic cheering. The CHAIRMAN rose again, and said.. In a state of nature the rights of man were only controlled by physical power; but when mankind settled into societies, it was necessary that a good deal of their original rights should be surrendered for the good ofthe whole. .( Hear), . and therefore they willingly submitted to such a necessity. But if that were an axiom, did it not follow as a corollary tliat government and laws should be constructed and conducted for the benefit of the whole. .( Hear)... Therefore the legitimate source of power emanated from that body which had surrendered a portion of their rights for the benefit of the whole, namely, the people. .( Hear and cheers.) His Lordship then gave, " The people." As soon as silence was restored, his lordship gave with prefa- . lory observations, The Duchess of Kent," which was received with the most unbounded approbation. The NOBLE CHAIRMAN next prefaced the health of the Duke of Sussex with these observations. He was about to propose the health of ail illustrious individual whom lie had long known, and who, during the space of not a short life, had never swerved from Showing the interest which he felt in the public good, . he meant the Duke of Sussex. ( Cheers.) He had seen much of him. . he ( the Duke of Sussex) had honoured him with the declaration of his political sentiments... and he knew what he said to be true. ( cheers.) It was customary to associate the royal family wiih the health of the individual selected fromtliem to be given. It was not for him to say any thing derogatory of any individual belonging to that illustrious family, . lie should abstain from i t ; but they should excuse him if be confined his toast to " The royal family resident in England. .( Great cheering.) Air—" Rule Britannia." The NOBLE CHAIRMAN again rose and said. . I s there a heart that beats within the bosom of any individual that hears me, lhat does not swell at the mention of Mulgrave 1 ( Here the whole eompuny rose and a simultaneous cheer issued from all j. drts of the assemble.) Gentlemen, I will not sav ... for God forbid that should be the case— we ne'er shall look upon his like again. . but this I will say, we ne'er have looked upon his orgot. the wrongs of my country..( Cheers.) I had a perpeual fever of Irish agitation about me. When 1 commenced my career one of those boxes, if it were emptied of its fair tenants, would contain all who co operated with me ; but This 1 am quite aware that inyou. like before ( Hear, hear, and cheers) dividuals have before this filled the situation which he holds, who entertained the same sentiments, and desired the same benefit of Ireland... but these individuals laboured, some of them under great difficulties, and Others of them were controlled ( Hear, hear.) But Mulgrave. . and t thank God for it.. Mulgrave has come here undfer a Sovereingn who has reposed in him her full confidence, and illider an administration that has at heart the welfare of tlie country ( Cheers.) It is not only that, . our present Lord Lieutenant has been the friend of liberty over the whole world [ Hear arid cheers.) When he first came here, I for one, and I am quite confident I was not the only individual that felt so, hailed his arrival as the harbinger of unmixed benefit to Ireland. Lord Mulgrave has a truly philanthropic heart, . a true desire for Ihe happiness and liberty of the whole of the human race ( Cheers). The friend of liberty and of man in the West Indies ( Hear, Acar]. . the friend ol liberty andofman here ( Loud ( cAeers.] No gentlemen, he who indeed values liberty confines not his within any narrow bounds, but feels his heart engag. ed in that great cause wherever it is pleaded. I give give you. " Lord Mulgrave and justice to Ireland." ( Tremendous applause.) air, " Patrick's Day." The CHAIRMAN then rose and said.. Gentlemen, I have made a great excursion, but now I am about to bring you nearer home ...( hear, hear.) Gentlemen, I am about to propose the health of two gentlemen who have been fairly, freely, honestly, and truly rhoscn by the citizens of Dublin as their representatives. ( Cheers.) Gentlemen, I have no doubt but tliey are proud of the honour which you have conferred upon them ; and I am fully convinced ( I would not say it if I were not) that two hunester members do not represent any constituency in the entire empire. ( Loud cheers) Gentlemen, one of them is possibly the most extraordinary man of his day. . possibly the most extraordinary that any age ha « ever produced. Gentlemen, Providence ill its wisdom seems to have provided for different occasions diffetent characters and capacities. ( Hear, hear.) It is my opinion that ihe illustrious individual of whom I speak was chosen by Providence for the part which he has taken. ( Hear, hear.) With eloquence unrivalled, with talents unequalled, with a delermiration which lias never allowed him to abandon Ihe ranks of the phalanx which he first joined, no individual who is capable of appreciating his merit can refuse him the tribute of his praise aud admiration. ( Loud cheers.] " He persevered in the same uniform and admirable course to the risk, aye, and the loss of his personal property, his leisure, and in some degree his happiness. Such is and lias been my opinion of this great man ; I but if anythingwere wanted to fully convince me of the value of | his character and exertions it would be supplied by what he lias been doing within those lew days. [ Lo ltd chcers.] Why, what has he done 1 For many days, contrary to his own popularity, in despite of all opposition, he has declared himself against a system too prevalent and too popular in this city. I Cheers.) Yes, he has been, and is still being, tried in the crucible, and lie will come out more and more valuable from the trial. And, gentlemen, I am also sasisfied that he will be perfectly successful in his laudable exertions. It must be so. For invaritbly I have seen, and it is a general remark, that reason and truth, when backed by unbounded etoquence, will always have ils way. Shall I say more? Yes ; I had nearly forgotten that there was another gentleman coupled with " the individual of whom I liave just been speaking. I must say a few words of my friend near me. With Mr. Hutton I have had an intimate connection since he was a boy. I have been acquainted with liis father, with his family, with liis brother.. for there are par nobile fratrum. I know tbe integrity of my honorable friend, and 1 know that lie will endeavour, by a strict attention to business, to benefit his country : and 1 know that he has greatly raised the commercial character of the country by his own individual exertions. Well, gentlemen, my friend has raised himself to a higher.. no, I will not say a higher, . but to an eminent situation ; and in that situation I and every one else knows that he will, do his duty as well as he performed it in the other. I now give you, genllemen, Tiie Members for the City of Dublin" ( thiee times three). Mr, O'CONNELL then tose and was received with loud and continued cheers, he said.. Nothing can be more idle than to tell me that this is a reality. .( CAeers;... Oh no. 1 have been ill for the last week, and a dream has come over me, and I have wakened in Faity- land. .( continued cheering)... What beings are those • before me ( pointing to the ladies in boxes). Had Fairy- land ever any thing like that 1 Oh no. If it be reality, we have never lefore seen such forms as these ; they ore fairer than those that Youthful poets fancy when they love. ( Loud cheers). They tell me Ireland is a degraded and an inferior land. Oh, men of Ireland ! is there one individual among you could look upon those who have come to witness our ptoceedings to night and acknowledge inleriority in the country of their birth"!..( Hear and cheers.) If there be one such he has courage equal to the braving of the most brave ; but. oil, at the same time, lie has depravity equal to the most depraved.. ( Cheers.) Oh, my Lord. it is impossible but justice must be done to Ireland. .( Tremendous cheering.) I remember tlielines of the Scotch poet, speaking of the beauty of his own country, and I, too, have been on the Calton hill, and have seen and admilted that beauty. " Where is the coward would not dare to fight forsucfi a land!". .( Cheers.) And where is the degraded slave who would be satisfied to see our fair land infenor in dignity or station to any other in the world"! Oh, if I be indeed awake this is a glorious waking. .( Great cheering.) But what after all, lias my life been but a wonderful day- dream ' Ungifted by talents, rank, or riches— for I was but the son of a private gentleman with just enough means to meet my expenses— a briefless Barrister— but that was not long..( CAeers and laughter) — I have been raised to the situation I now enjoy by my countrymen. And how have I attained that elevation 1 By the possession of one quality alone, that I never for one moment what room is now to be found largeenough to hold them "! is a proud day for Ireland ( Cheers.) 1 stand in the presence of her fair daiighthes, whose beauty shines like our green isle in the wide ocean.. I standby the side of her hereditary patriots, among the flower of her nobility, who shine forth beacons of virtue in the pride of their exalted " worth, and shed on the multitude the meek effulgence of their private and public virtues ( Tremendous cheering.) I stand among many of ihe wisest of her chosen senators, and a host of her best patriots and most exalted sons ; aud why 1 because 1 have demanded for my country all lhat she is entitled to, and declared that she would never be satisfied with less ( Loud cheers.) I have often wondered at the prodigal kindness by whieh my country expresses her gratitude ; but I confess you do well ( Cheers.) Not for paying sueh a magnificent compliment to me, but for teaching others what ihev, too, may expect as the reward of even small talents, if joined to unremitting exertions and a hearty zeal ( Cheers. J I am a living monument of this truth, ' i'he materials are as nothing, but the inscription is the story of the nation's political resurrection ( Cheers and cries of hear." JL have been long a malcontent, but nobody can say I have been so without cause ( Cheers,) but now 1 am heartily devoted to our beloved sovereign. ( Cheers.) Our assembling here is, with other things, a proof of our devotion to our Queen ( God bless h e r ) , . ( cheers).. and to the Queen's ministry. .( Hear, hear, and continued cheering.) There is no fault to be found with tliem in regard to Ireland, however we may differ from them in other matters. .( Hear, hear.) They have given us an excellent Lord Lieutenant, whose name is liis best praise, .( cheers).. Mulgrave ! Oh it is a name to conjure with...( Cheers.) He is the just governor whu knows no distinction of sect or party, . who inquires into no man's religion, but only his conduct. He asks not how any man prays, but how only he acts. .( CAeers.) Creed, caste, and colour are to him alike ; lie recognises in all the image of the divinity and the universal and inalienable claim of liberty. The wild cheer which hails bis name in Ihe ^ lens of Ire- Hand, is but the echo ol the shout raised by the coloured man, the sote slaveof the Westlndies. .( Cheers.) It is delightful to me to ee Ireland thus governed. It was said of me, by my enemies, hat when all our grievances were redressed, I would look out for fresh ones, to keep up agitation. What is the calumny now ? Why, lhat 1 am too easily satisfied with small concessions, while I ought to hold out even against our friends, careless of the kindnesses they have done us. Oh, that was never my way... ( Cheers.) W hen I was called to the bar I had the privilege of wearing a stuff gown if I paid for it; but the sanctum of the inner bar was closed against me. Oh, many and many a day I pitied myself for having to yield to the silken superiority where nature had given none. I did not shed the woman's tear; but when I entered my dwelling I stamped and vowed that my sons should have not lo suffer this indignity ( cheers.) I madeano ther vow, that these sinews shall lose their elesticity, and this form he covered by the earth, before 1 should consento admit the inferiority of my country to England and Scotland, . and your presence here to- night, my lord, proves that you feel so too ( tremendous cheers, during which Lord Char'- emont bowed in acquiescence to the last observation of Mr. O' Connell). Yes, my lord, for my country is yours, and the land that gave you birth is inferior lo none on the face of the earth ( loud cheers). Oh, this compliment to- night is too much, but I feel it four- fold when 1 consider with whom I am joined in it. But if there is one reason more than another to make me proud of this occasion, it is a recollection of the political changes we have been able to effect.. not by violence, not by force, not by raising the masses, not by military organization, but a force of opinion alone ( Cheers.) I consider myself an apostle of that doctrinewhich holds omnipotent the electricity of opinion, pervading all by passingfrom breast to breast, making tnen so formidable in the weight of moral influence that physical force is out of the question ( Cheers) 1 do believe no political change should be purchased by one drop of human blood ; for blood, instead of cement to the social edifice, acts like sea sand in the foundatiun of a building, which gradually loosens the firmness of the wall till it falls to pieces ( Hear, and cheers.) My lord, it is acting upon this principle I have been enabled to achieve what I have done for my country ( Cheers,) Oh, what a glorious, because a bloodless, triumph it was for civil and religious liberty, when the English Dissenters were admitted to the benefits and advantages of the conititution. Aud was il not their Irish fellowsubjects and fellowsufferers who placed them there 1 ( Cheers). Yes, before we succeeded in achieving liberty for ourselves, we generously fought their cause, and forced them into the temple of the constitution, and they joined us gratefully and zealously., old prejudices an 1 differences being at once forgotten. In 1829, the combinations of Protestants' Catholics, anil honest Dissenters was so strong that Wellington of Waterloo felt it necessary to yield; and the dexterous Peel could invent 110 tortuous policy to evade the crisis ( Lond cheers.) Was it to stop we came to this point ? ( C'ieers, and cries of " no. no'') You are quite right in anticipating me by your no, no ; and il you had seven millions of no, noes I would echo them all back to There are three things you demand ; I defy them to refuse to you after this night. To be sure, my silly old friend, Burdett, thinks otherwise ; b u t . . ( the remainder of the sentence was lost in an uproar of laughter antl hisses.) Oh ! poor old gentleman, don't hiss him. [ Laughter.'] I am exceedingly obliged to him, tor he makes me the stalking- horse of his political warfare. He mistook a brood mare for a man- of- war; who knows bul. he takes me for a frigate 1 ( Laughter.) How badly off the Tories are when tliey take up gladly with the squeezed orange of Radicalism... the advocate lor out- tind- outerism, universal suffrage, parliaments once a year, or often* r, if necessary. ( Laughter.) The Tories never paid a greater compliment to liberal opinions than when they elevated our cast off adherent into a leader. ( Cheers.).. They have another hero among them cast out from our camp.. Sir James Graham ( Hissesand laughter.) There is an anecdote of him lhat is admirably illustrative of his caaracter. I care not how I am reproached forit... I will never meet a man in single combat. Even the influence of this assembly upon me could not induce me to do so. Sir J. G. knew that when he insulted several of tbe Irish Members, but principally myself and Mr. Gorman Mahon. Well, how further did he act 1 Why, lie refused to make any concession to nie, and to Mr. O'Gornian Mahon he made a base and truckling apology. .( Cheers)... Aye, let the press take it down ; he insulted the man he knew he was safe from, and truckled to the one he feared. .( Hear).. Burdett the renegade ami that paltry truckling coward. Sir James Graham. I like to call things by their light names. .( Hear, hear). A do not like to speak of any one what 1 do not think. The English Tories, to be sure, do possess very much power in Eugland, but that power is fast declining.. ( Hear).. We have upon the throne a beautitul young creature who loves her people, and is determined to do them justice. I thank his Lordship, whohas often seen her, fo his idea about her bright eye and her elegant gesture, which throw around her greatness a feminine softness and loveliness, that make her as much adored as she is admired ( Hear and cheers).. Whatever maybe the loyalty of her subjects in the other portions of the empire, in Ireland she will always be ( Tremendous cheering). . No matter over what other portions ol the globe her sway may extend, there is no portion where the inhabitants are more loyal than in the Irish quarter of her empire ; and I tellyou, my lord, that no matter what might be the inducement, or what might be the force, there is no power on earth that could tear from our beloved sovereign the smallest portion of her Irish dominions. But, my lord, great as is our loyalty, and unbroken as is our allegiance to the young ruler of these realms, I need scarcely say in such an assembly as the present that we do demand equality with England. ( Hear, hear• We would uotdeserve to be free if we did not raise our voices in demanding our rights- Those rights were not iu I ly granted to us by the reform bill. I have been told by a cabinet minister, and he has authorised me to use Ilis name if I think proper, that Mr. Justice Crampton received instructions to draw up a bill reducing the franchise to a 101. franchise. He did draw up that bill, and now he lias had the honor and honesty to pronounce an opinion upon the meaning ofhis own act. .( hear, hear.) 1 heard that, 1 say again, from a cabinet minister, who, of course, had the opportunity of knowing the fact, and whose name I would mention were it deemed necessary liv those who hear me. So that those who were seeking for relorm were basely swindled by the individuals who pretended to assist them in obtaining it. I do not impute any thing to Mr. Justice Ciampton. 1 do not say his motives were bad. 1 leave them entirely to himself, and he best knows their nature. I do not talk of an individual or his qualities. I talk of the principle. I say that we must be put upon an equality with our English brethren ( hear.) We will astonish them again and again by such meetings as the present if they do not grant il( hear.) I know there is a calumny against me that. I abandoned the 40s. freeholders on condition of obtaining emancipation. Nothing can be more abominably false. No one calumny of the many that are spread concerning me is more unfounded than that. In the year 1825. when the question of Catholic emancipation was before the parliament, and when ifit had been granted we would have felt some gratitude in return, and not have, considered it, as we did in 1829, a measure which they could not possibly refuse to graut, and which was wrung from them by an aroused and agitated people deeply sensible of tlieir wrongs. At that time I did consent to the abolition of the 40s. freeholders who held their lands at a rack rent, or who were tenants in common, but 1 never consented to the abolition of those who were similarly situated to the 40s. freeholders of England. .( Hear, hear.) No, 1 never did.. ( Hear, hear. J I never would consent to such an injustice to my country. On the contrary, in the year 1829, when the emancipation bill passed, previous to its passing, at a meeting in the Thatched- house tavern, I drew up a petition which was unanimously adopted, calling upon government to leave us the 40s freeholders, and to withhold emancipation, . for I did think that, at such a price, it would be too dear a purchase. We have it upon record, that Spring Rice, who took no active partin support of il, presented that petition to the House of Commons. It is there on record, a clear confutation of the foul falsehood that I abandoned the 40s freeholders. .( Cheers).. I tell you here, my lords and gentlemen, lhat I consider extension of the franchise as necessary as was Catholic emancipation, or as municipal reform, Municipal Reform is absolutely necessary, . but corporations now are rotten. Where is the corporator present who will stand up to defend his beloved body ? If I read aright in the newspaper, the tickets are II. 12s 6d each, and I may safely con elude, then, that we have no corporators. .( Laughter).. Oh. there is nothing so abominably rotten, so very useless as our corpora, tions. There were, some of the corporators who were styled aldermen of Skinner's- row, I believe, or some other back lane. They may return to their old titles. They are just as good and will last as long as their present. But though thecorporations will be reformed, yet we must watch the intended corporation bill ( Hear), There are evident reasons for our watching it. Shaw, the partial partisan politician, anil the so- called impaitial judge — Shaw, the only man who unites the Orange and the green— Shaw, who, while off the bench is political leader, and while on it is judge of criminals— Shaw lias given his consent to a reform of the coiporations. That shows that there is something going on which we cannot see. That shows that we may beswindled by I our watchful enemies in this bill as we have been in many others. We must, I repeat, watch them and watch tliem we will. .( Hear)... By the bye, the old watchmen are gone, and their friends, the corporators, please Ged, will soon follow. .( Cheers.) Oil, for one theatrical exhibition of the corporators and the watchmen -. ( Laughter).. It would be worth laughing at. My lord, I beg pardon for occupying you so long with such a worthless set as the corporators ; but the last and most important measure which we require is the final and total extinction of tithes. .( Lend cliters.) Nothing less— nothing but that will do. They may talk as tliey please of the grievances and sufferings of ihe inhabitants of anyother country which has felt the dire weight of tyranny and oppression— who will tell me what country has suffered as much as our own ..( Hear.) We have been persecuted long and bitterly for our religion, and yet it but flourishes the more amongst us, and for the celebration of that worship, which was for ages a crime in the eye of the law to celebrate, we have now built the most magnificent cathedrals ( hear. hear). I stand now in a very poor parish, vet ihe parishioners, and they alone have expended 11,2911. in the builing of a splendid cathedral, and to many Protestants are we indebted for large contributions ( hear.) But how was this church erected? Upon the voluntary principle. ( great cheers.) No tax collector was employed to raise the funds for the purpose ; no one was liable to receive a summons if he refused to contribute ; no one was forced, in any possible wav, to subscribe to its erection. No. it is only to religious zeal and voluntary charity that it can be ascribed. And I would wish to know are those from whom the unjust law wrings the unwillingly paid tax actuated hy such principles? Will any one say tha the forced contrihulions of men to raise a church which they do not attend, or to support a clergyman who is of no possible use to them, denotes religious feeling? He might just as well say there is piety in cold walls and religion in brick and mortar. The Greeks suflered much ; they were much persecuted by their rulers un der the Turkish sway. But great as was the persecution which tbey were obliged to endure, and manifold as were the sufferings to which tliey were subjected, they never were, asked, far less obliged, to build the mosques and temples for the use of theit rulers, though they themselves might never have occasion to enter them ( Hear, hear). It was only in Ireland that the people were obliged to lie down beneath this species of political Jug gernaut to support ministers who never preached for them, or build churches which they never entered. ( Cheers). There is nothing further from my inclination or intention than to quar. tel with any man on account of his religion. My very excellent friend, and I think 1 may add, though we differ in our religious belief, iny beloved colleague, agree as friends should, notwith standing that lie professes his belief in one creed and I in another ( Hear.) Russian tyranny in Poland and Prussian tyranny in Cologne, and the oppression of the Grand Seignior in Turkey in Asia dwindle into nothing, and cease to be considered great when compared with British tyranny exercised in this unfortunate country [ Acnr], We will no longer bear this oppressive burthen. Tithes must be abolished ( cheers). Let no man mistake me. I am quite ready to admit that the present possessors of tithes, upon their abolition, are entitled to compensation. 1 say let not vested rights be taken away without some compensation being given in their stead. Let the nation give such compensation, and let us thus show that we are entitled to aod seek for the good will of our Protestant brethren.. ( Hear, hear,) Yes let us he redeemed from that badge of slavery which we alone, of all the nations of the earth, are obliged to bear. I believe it would be a sound line of policy to adopt towards Ireland, and 1 think that if adopted every cause of complaint would cease. I tlo believe that the present ministry, however others may complain, have been every thing that is good to Ireland .( cheers), and that tliey are meditating, and will carry into effect, something that will satisfy thecour. try, and be as an adamantine link between the two portions of the empire.. England rejoicing in her strength and Ireland in her liberation ( loud cheering). My lord, whatever may have been my political conduct in other respects, I do claim the meed of approbation for my constant support of the Queen's present ministry ( hear, hear.) 1 may be assailed by the radicals of England for my determinotion in this respect. They may differ from me as far as England is concerned, but as for Ireland they arc totally mistaken. But, by the bye, these radicals are not as ardent in Irish affairs as could be desired. Tliey think it proper to accuse me of insincerity. They may accuse me, perhaps, of being mistaken, and their accusation u, av be true, but they cannot say I am insincere ( hear.) Though I differ from them on this one question, I agree with them in every other. [ Near]... 1 am forvote by ballot, .( hear, hear)— the honest ballot, that will protect everyone in the exercise of that right which the law has vested in him, which will protect the poor man from the persecution of the rich, and will enable the honestly- inclined voter to return to parliament the man whom lie may think best qualified to represent his wants and wishes.. ( Hear.) Yes, the ballot ill do all this, and for that reason 1 am in favour of it. I am likewise in favour of an extension ofthe franchise. I think it absolutely necessary, and I think it unjust and impolitic to refuse it. ( Hear.) The Morning Post, some lime ago, announced that it had been proposed to extend the suffrage to every man who could write his name, and declared that I would be opposed to such a project.. ( Hear).. Would to God that thefranch. se were so extended. Oh, if it were, what a beautiful text- hand the freeholders and voters of Ireland would write. ( Cheers and laughter.) Yes, I am certainly for an extension of the suffr age. My own opinion is in favour of universal suffrage ; but then 1 will not quarrel with the man or set of men who will give us even the smallest extension. I shall back such a man with heart and hand in his laudable endeavours. As long as we have a good government, that will give us good antl liberal laws, I am content ; but if a bad ministry should come again into office, here I am still ready and will ing to return again to the old system of agitation, and I will never desist from it uniil I shall be triumphant. ( Hear and cheers) As for the other question which has lately arisen, and which now occupies a gieat deal of public attention, the hour is too late, and this perhaps is not a proper place nor a good opportunity for discussing it. 1 will always be found uniting loyalty and allegiance to the throne with a firm and uncomprohim to have his health proposed in the manner it had been.— gentlemen, it is most gratifying to ine to have my- name coupled It was extremely gratifying to him to observe that the po- with the liberal members of the upper house ; it is particula'ly so itical principles which he had always possessed, were such on the present occasion. I have always been at a lost to know whw - 8 won him the esteem and regard of his fellow country- the aristocracy, who are a part of the constitution, should not men. It had been considered that the reform bill was a final i unite andbecome amalgamated with the people, who are the source measure, but he thought, that nothing human ought to be consi- j of their own power, and the safeguard of that constitution ( hear. > mising determination to support the liberty of my country will yield to none in zealous attachment aud unbroken allegiance to the Sovereign; nor will I ever desist from exerting every moral influence to procure the political amelioration of Ireland. ( Loud cheers.) That is the great principle which has always guided me in my political career, and whatever may be the consequence, that is the great principle that shall continue to guide me in all my future struggles for'the benefit of my country. At least, if by acting on that principle I may have achieved but litle good, I have done no mischief. ( Cheers.) There is nothing wanted now to enable us to achieve all tbat we require but union and activity. Let us remember that we are not assembled here for the purpose of indulging in mere idle talk. We are here to tell the people of England what we want, and that we must obtain it. We are to declare our unbroken, our steadfast allegiance to the beautiful young being that graces the throne of these realms, and our anxious wish that her reign may be as happy as its opening promises lhat it will be good [ cAeers.] Among her own immediate relations she has a Protestant King of a Catholic people, who allows to that people the free exercise of their religion, unrestricted, uncontrolled. Oh, may she have a husband from among her own noble family, and may that husband make her as happy as the happiest of those whoml now see before me[ cAeers) My lord, that principle of chivalrous loyalty whieh lias always been one of the chief characterislics of our countrymen will always keep us firmly attached to the throne ; and should that throne on which our young Sovereign sits be endangered by foreign foe or domestic enemy, there is force enough even here to protect it ( Hear, and cheers), But while we thus proclaim our boundless loyally, we also insist upon the maintenance of lhat glorious democratic principle, whieh is the chief support and most admirable part of our glorious constitution ( Cheers.) Yes, my lord, while we admit that the aristocracy, of which your lordship is anorna. ment, are a grace to the country and an improvement to the constitution, wp still are in love with our own principle of democracy and we still insist upon the rights of that body from which all power is most truly said to originate. Y'es, we leave the Grahams and the Burdetts to please themselves in attacking us, and we will content ourselves in a ceaseless struggle to make this country equal in every thing lo England. It is a glorious struggle we are engaged in. I will not allude to the moral force thai is added to our endeavours by their being identified with the name of Charlemont. .( Cheers.) It is not surprising to see your lordship supporting the cause of liberty. .( Hear.) It is impossible that Irishmen ever should forget the magic name of Cliarleinont. No, they never will. It lives, and will continue to live, in the hearts of Irishmen. .( Hear.) Long as liberty is dear to us, as long as we remember it, so long will we remember what Charlemont was, and so long will it t e impossible for us to forget what Cliarlemont is. .( Loud cheers.) But, my lord, 1 must pass by— I must avoid this topic. It is, perhaps, too overwhelming at the present period; at least it is overwhelming to me. Well, then, we are grateful to the ministry for their determination and exertions to do good for Ireland. We are grateful to the chivalrous Mulgrave and the good Morpeth, ( Cheers.) We are grateful to them, because in every act and every appointment of theirsthev seem to be actuated but by one object, . the benefit of the country which they have been appointed lo govern; but, above all, we are grateful to our youthful Queen ( Cheers). The hon. and learned gentleman sat down amidst enthusiastic cheering. Mr. HUTTON, M. P., said that after the powerful anil soulstirring speech which they had heard, it would be unnecessary for him to trespass upon their attention at any length, and he had but to return his very sincere thanks for the flattering manner in which his old general and colonel proposed his health. ( Cheers). The hon. member then entered into an account of his parliamentary career, and the course he thought it necessary for the liberal members to take in future with respect to various questions now pending before the House of Commons. When he concluded, The CHAIRMAN said lie would give them another toast, which he thought they would be equally delighted to drink with the last ...( hear). . He had theu to give tlieni the health of two gentlemen who were well known lo them all, and who had always supported those principles which they revered and cherished. He Aould, without further comment, propose the health of " Their county members, Lord Brabazon, and George Evans, Esq." Tune—" Sprig of Snillelagh." Mr. EVANS, in returning; thanks, said it was very gratifying to dered final; and as long as there were evils to redress, the exertions of all friends of peace and good order should continue— ( cheers). Lord BRABSZON also returned thanks for the toast proposed, antl professed his political sentiments to be in favour of reform. He had been always, and would continue, the friend of civil and religious liberty ; and while he was so, he feltanxious to reform " abuses, and at the same time uphold all estimable institutions ( hear). He was glad to see them all there, inasmuch as ihev would show an example to England, which would make all parts of the empire equally anxious for reform...( hear.) Mr. O'CONNELL. . Gentlemen, I must beg of you to fill a bumper, and when I announce the subject for which that bumper is to be filled, I am sure it will be unnecessary for me to do so.. ( Hear, hear.) The toast I am about to propose is one that requires no speech to recommend it, for where is the Irishman that has not heard of the name of Lord Charlemont ?.. [ Cheers, repeated and continued.) Where is the Irish heart that has not thrilled at the name of Charlemont 1. .( Cheers.) Oil, gentlemen, I am bound in this presence to restrain myself. Though now sixty winters have shed their frosts upon my heatl, my heart bounds with juvenile elasticity when I remember what Chorlemont was, and what Ireland was made by him ( Tremendous cheers.) Whatqualities that could embellish and exalt humanity did that illustrious Irishman want I The kind and benevolent man, the polished and accomplished scholar, the elegant and perfect gentleman, the admirable magistrate ih the country, the purest patriot in the senate . . even in his early days, by the light of science, and of literature, he graced his country before he poured forth upon it the full light ofthe glorious beams cf liberty ( Enthusiastic cheering.) The wisest citizen in the cabinet, he became the undaunted soldier in the field, and exhibited to the world the unexampled instance of standing at the head of seven thousand armed men, combined to work out the peaceable, salvation at home as well as the protection from abroad, of their native land ( Cheers). It was no illegal ambition that led him on , no desire to elevate himself to bad preeminence actuated him. Oh no ! his ambition was puresnd without reproach. Even his patriotic enthusiasm was guided and nobly curbed: his loyalty was unshaken, and he kept oil the path of duty without swerving to the right or to the left, & thus accomplished what the eminent talent and exertions ofhundreds failed to command. England lost America ; Charlemont preserved Ireland ( Cheering.) And if a foreign colony was torn, disgracefully torn from the embrace of Britain, the emerald gem, the proudest jewel in the diadem, was by Charlemont preserved, and remains set in, oh ! thank God, no longer the crown of a stranger, .( enthusiastic applause.) It was Charlemont's virtues, his patriotism, and bis integrity saved the empire from dismemberment, and preserved the first, the brightest ornament of the throne— the best limb of the British dominion. I do not, 1 cannot forget the other noble names, the names of those great, those mighty men who followedhisennobling example and aided Ilis career. How could 1, how could you, or Ireland forget the name of Henry Grattan. .( great cheering.) It is, indeed, great praise to be the son of such a father, but praise greater far to deserve to be the son of that father, .( hear, hear, and loud applause.) My lord, I hail your pre : ence at this meeting as a happy omen. It is not lh « first time that you have graced that chair, when Irishmen of every creed, sect, and opinion have met in union. Ater thirty years of strife and contention, when first they met together under the bard of Erin's tnagic name. .( tremendous cheering.'] You cannot, my lord, forget the occasion ; 1 do not forget it ; Ireland does not forget it. . cAeers...[ Lord Charlemont, " 1 have not forgotten, I cannot forget, and 1 never shall forget it.". . [ c/ ieers].. That was the first earnest. No ; 1 am wrong— that was not the first earnest you gave of devotion to your country ;'. for 1 defy any man to " point out a single vote of yours which you could wish not to have given. It was an earnest that ere long should be consummated that perfect union of all good men which you desired— that every honest and good Irishman should unite, forgetting whether they were Protestant or Catholic, rallying and combining in the name of Cl. arlemont ond Ireland. Why, if any Irishman could forget the name of Charlemont, I should blush " to call him countryman. But no Irishman can forget that name. Mv lord, I dare not to give utterance to all I feel in your presence." But gentlemen, we cannot avoid dwelling on the cherished name of him who brought Italian taste to combine wilh native genius in decorating the scenes of his home— who culled from afar all that was beautiful, andbrought all that was cultivated antl graceful in other lands to lend new charms to liis own. . who ailded the dignity of manners ofthe old court, and maiestic deportment of the ancient regime to the unbending integrity and sterling independence of liberty— who was at once the most elegant of gentlemen and courtiers, and best of possible patriots Oil I itis delightful to recal the memory of sueh men and such times. We are the betler of such recollections, . they cast around us a halo of unmingled delight, and powerful, and beneficial, and glorious are the impressions made on our minds by their hallowed memory...( Cheers.) Ireland, my Lord, recollects the name of Charlemont. And you, my Lord owe a debt to Ireland, . to tho memory of your father and to Ireland, . to be foremost amongst those who struggle in her cause. And my lord, you have fulfilled your part; you have not shrunk from discharging that debt. The father of Erin's liberty has had a son worthy of him, and while thus filling the seat which you grace, that father, from his peaceful sepulchre, may look with pride and approbation to see his son the first le. ader of Ireland, giving his countenance and sanction to the exertionsof his countrymen of every grade and class...( Tremendous cheers). . That countenance and sanction cannot be too highly appreciated. If ought that concerns so bumble an individual may be mingled with names of Chariemont and Grattan, I may be permitted lo observe that I have been recently engag ed in a struggle of difficulty. In the struggle of last week I risked my popularity, but I have been rewarded. 1 have met the best popularity, the approbation of the wise and the good, the true friends of Ireland. I have therefore done well. Your presence, my lord, and this meeting, is reward indeed. But I trespass on your attention, .( no, no.) I could not refrain from expressing my feelings. The subject will excuse me. For in the name and memory ofCharlemont there is a charm that makes mere dullness please, and defies the first powers of eloquence to do it justice. I give you " Lord Charicmont and Old Ireland."... Air..." Auld lang Syne." Lord CHARLEMONT rose, it was some moments before he could proceed so great was the applause. He said, genllemen, alter having so olten this evening trespassed on your attention, and claimed your time, it would ill become me now to delay you long on the subject before you. I am, indeed, inadequate to express my giatitude for the manner in which, by the reception oi' the toast, you have added to the honour done me, by calling me to the proud situation, which, through your kindness, 1 hold. 1 confess I have heard with pleasure and with pride, the panegyric pronounced by my lion, and eloquent friend on my deceased father. I am proud of the way in which you hailed the mention of his name. Andl am firmly convinced that, not only does this af: ford great pleasure to myself, but that, if ihe spirits of those de: parted are ever permitted toreview this world, his sainted spirit rejoices over what is passing here. ( Hear.) As for myself, my abililies are very circumscribed... but 1 do take credit to myself for having always endeavoured to merit Ihe approbation of my country. ( Cheers.) Gentlemen, 1 never forgot Ireland.. 1 never will forgeL Ireland. ( Continued cheers.) 1 remember some observations made in an English paper, alluding to a late meeting, that at a meeting held in the open air in Dublin, a nobleman presided, who was dragged from the privacy and seclusion of private life. Gentlemen, I have never shrunk when I could beof service.. I dare not beatraitorto Ireland. ( Tremendous cheers.) 1 said so then ; 1 repeat it now. My endeavours in behalf of Ireland began early feeble and inadequate as they were. I was born an agitator.. ( Loud cheers). The first word my imperfect accents lisped was " Ireland"..( Great. cheers). . The first sentence my faltering tongue learned to pronounce was " make ready— present, . fire.' 1 [ Loud cheers, and laughter] .. And why I Because I was born a Volunteer.. [ Tremendous cheering]— The first dress I wore was Volunteer uniform. Everything around me was Volunteer. I heard of nothing but the Volunteers and the cause of Ireland. My excellent parents conversed to me of these things ; nay, the very servants of the house spoke of nothing else, liven while I received the hourly food from my nurse, . for 1 had always a great appetita . .( Loud laughter). .1 heard the admonition " you must ever devote yourself to your country." So I am willing to do. , 1 always shall be willing. When past and gone from this life, I could only wish it to be said of me, *' He served his country".. [ loud cheers). And once I trusted that I should have left behind me one who would imitate his grandfather and excel the feeble exertions of his father ; but the just aud good God saw better, and called him to himself. But tlieie is yet one to follow in these sleps.— 1 have a nephew, .( hear, hear, und cheers)— the son of my brother, and of him 1 can promise you with perfect confidence, that he will serve his country with the same zeai and untiring devotion as his grandsire. Gentlemen, again I thank you. W henever the country calls on me 1 shall be ready with heart and hand.. I shall never flinch from my duty to Ireland ( long continued cheers). Lord CHARLEMONT again ruse and said— The next toast which 1 have to propose to you is that of individuals, who, 1 am convinced, aie sincerely desirous to do justice to Ireland... 1 mean Lord Melbourne and her Majesty's ministers. There have been several topics alluded lo in the eloquent speeches made by the gentlemen to- night. But there is one subject of paramount intere s t . . tithes. In all that has fallen from my lion, friend on the subject 1 concur, I am not in the secret; but I do believe that the suggestions contained in a letter of my learned friend for getting rid of this impost will be takeh into careful consideration, and that on this vexatious subject, as well as others, justice will be done to Ireland. " Lord Melbourne and her Majesty's ministers." ( loud cheers.) The Noble CHAIRMAN.. Allow me to propose to you another toast. We have lately heard some hard names, and among others, the house of Lords lias been named the house of mischief. But there arein that house those who are perhaps, sufficient to redeem its character And he it remembered, that the greater portion of the old aristocracy of England, all the descendants of the old families are ofthe liberal side ( hear). The same may be said of such of the old Irish aristocracy as have seats in that lioue. One of the oldest peers of Ireland is now present, who, 1 rejoice to say, has a seat in that house, who follows in the path of his honest, respectable, upright, and patriotic father. I give you . " Lord Fingal and the Liberal Members of the House of Lords.' } Lord FINGAL then rose to return thanks, and was received with Although the aristocracy enjoy peculiar privileges, they should not fail to mix with the people on proper occasions, and cultivate that amity antl good feeling that should alwaysexistbetween them. ( cheers.) You have met to- night for the purpose of entertainingfour highly gifted individuals ; one of them whose hereditary rank links him with the aristocracy. I have no objection to hereditary rank ; nay, I consider it an honor, not only so when united with virtue and patriotism, as it is in the person of Lord. Brabazon, towhom I allude. One of the other individuals, whoiai we have met: to honour, may be truly said to be one of the most extraordinary men of the present age ; one, at least, whose talents, we must alii allow, have been rarely equalled, and whose exertions iu thecause of his country have been unceasing In a word, he bass done more for Ireland than any man past or present [ cAeers.] I must own that I am surprised at the present meeting, and I wilt say that the Irishman who would not be gratified with it could not be pleased wilh anything in the shape of a demonstration of public feeling ( hear and cheers) m But besides the purpose of honouring those public servants, you have a higher and more noble purpose ; you assembled to do hononr to those principles of liberty and public rights which tend to the happiness and stability of the empire [ cAeers] You will show the people of England and Scotland that the same rights and privileges which tliey enjoy must be conceded to Ireland. I believe this is my firstt time ofappearing upon a publicstage. and 1 feel trulydelighted a ihe whole performance [ cAeers and laughter] 1 have no doubt but the greatest good will result from the meeting ; I remember the times; I remember tne clanking of our chains when a portion of us were slaves : we are now free. I never recollect Ireland so tranquil & happy. But are we ye yet satisfied ? Bv no means. But the remainder of our rights we must tvork out by our own exertions. 1 thank you on behalf of the liberal portion of the House of Peers— they are unfortunately not very numerous, i'tf. I trust ^ not the less efficient. By auialgamatiouwith the people-, and oblivion of past differences, the Lords will best do iheir duty-. My own opinions are known.. I need give no new proof of themi ( Cheers). On this you may rely, in whatever situation 1 mav be: 1 shall never forget that Ireland is my country... Ireland is'entitled to, and, with the blessing ot God, shall have the same privileges as England. The noble earl sat down amidst enthusiastic: applause. The CHAIRMAN then gave '• The Liberal Members of the House of Commons," There were laud calls for Mr. Sheil and Mr. Grattan upon the announcement of this toast; and the former having departed from the assembly a short time previous, the duty of responding? to il devolved upon Mr. Grattan, who did so in brief aad appropriate terms. The CHAIRMAN then gave " The health of Lord Morpeth." Dr. STOCK was called upon to return thanks, which call lie complied with. He saidhe could not but deeply regret t h e e i r. eumstances whieh had occasioned the absence of his honored! friend, and deprived the corr pany of that rich gratification wlnchi his admirable eloquence so uniformly bestowed Much as he: (. Dr. S . ) felt his inadequacy to supply the place of that accomplished speaker, he yet did not yield to him in the heartiness; and cordiality with which he would declare his sentiments nnthe subject of the toast. Whatever differeneeof opinion might subsist in other parts ofthe empire, and into what divisions soever the sincere friends of leform might be thrown in the sister country wilh respect to the recentpolicy of her Majesty's ministers, there could be but one sentiment in this room, and at this hour there can be Hut ene unanimous and mostenergetic concurrence of approbation as to the whole tenor of their Irish measures. In truth, he looked upon the magnificent assembly before him, and the truly memorable scene which they viewed, as being at once the most glorious production and the most signal manifestation of the success of that plan of government, which, for the last two years, has been on trial in Ireland. None of those present could have forgotten the formidable aspect of affairs which existed at the period when the present Ministry was formed, and out of what they had arisen. None could'eease to look back to that time at which the fate of Ireland stood yet in suspense, and ai great parliamentary struggle, of which it'was difficult to find out. the issue, still spoke to the hopes and fears of parties. How great how cheering is the contrast presented at the present moment And had they not in the course of that evening embodied to the view of the whole empire the most indubitable evidence tbat the Ministry have not mistaken the way to good government and peace in Ireland t Who <- ould have predicted two years ago that it would be possible to ensure sueh a meeting as this ? And how great has the space been which we have since theu measured in the rapid progress of our social improvement ? To whom were: these happy results due 1 To whom but to that Ministry chiefly, who had fearlessly slaked their existance on the great experiment, and resolved, for the first time in British historv, that a got-, vernment should be found willing lo stand or fall with the cause-, of justiceand of equal laws in Ireland- Nor was it any holidayundertaking to which they thus pledged themselves, in returning, to office in 1834. Witness the incessant and factious resistance? which every measure designed for the benefit of Ireland experienced from the Tories ; witness ihe wearisome, and often unsuccessful struggle which, for 2 3 sessions, they sustained against the inveterate enemies of the Irish name and nation. But every daybrings tliem nearer to the period at which tlie wisdom and sagacity of their Irish policy will be triumphantly evinced, and they will have the reward of that steadiness and constancy with which through so many obstacles, they have patiently pushed on their measures. He could not but figure to himself the satisfaction and the pride with which the noblemen and gentlemen comprising the cabinet would, if present, have contemplated the scene tonight, and have viewed in the animated and interesting co- operation of so many hundreds; and have heard in the speech of that great, genius, whose amazing powers of mind had been just displayed. the true vindication of their principles, and the positive proof of their success. Lord Morpeth, whose name was moreimmediately connected with the toast, was a nobleman whose presence would indeed have added, were that possiole, to the gratification of the evening. Mr O'Connell hadwith great felicity, and in a few happy strokes, painted the character ofthe Lord Lieutenant and his noble assistant in the Government. lt was impossible not to be struck with the public and private worth of Lord Morpeth. No one who hid the pleasure to converse with him, but must leave him wttH an indellible impression of ibe benevolence, sincerity, and manly candour, which eminently distinguish him. In conclusion, he said he cordially drank to the toast and sat down amidst loud cheering. Lord CHARLEMONT then rose ond said he would not detain those present at any length, but merely propose the health of a nobleman who was the friend of mankind, the poor man's magistrate, ond on ornament and example to the Irish magistracy [ cheers] 1 will give you, Lord Cloncurry." Lord CLONCURRY, in returning thanks, said : I do not know auything in this country of greater importance than than a proper and efficient magistracy. It was upon them the poor man depended for equal and impartial justice, and an evil in that system should be one of the first corrected. All of those topicsheld to be essential during the evening no doubt were of importance to the country, but there was not one of them more so than a reformation of the magistracy.. ( Cheers ) The Chairman then proposed " Lord Lismore, and the resident gentry of this country." Lord LISMORE. returned thanks. The CHAIRMAN then gave the healths of the Stewards, and Mr. Dunne returned thanks. The President and guests then departed, and the assemblage broke up soon after. The theatre was cleared at half- past twelve. OPENING OF II1LARY TERM. COURT OF CHANCERY. Thursday being the first day of Term, the following gentlemen were called to the bar before tbe Lord Chancellor:— John Patrick Duffy, Esq., eldest son of Cornelius Duffy, of Booterstown, in the county of Dublin, Esq.; Johu D'Arey, Esq., second son of John D'Arcy, of Clifden Castle in the co. of Galway, Esq. ; John H. Lewis,- Esq , eldest son of Wm. Lewis, of Hareourt- street, Esq.; Richard G M'Donnell, Esq. eldest son of the Rev Richard M'Donnell, Fellow of Trinity College; John Lalor, Esq , eldest son of John Lalor, of Portland- place, Esq.; Geo. Fuller, Esq., eldest son of Thomas Fuller, of Baudon, Esq ; Robt. Tottenham, Esq., second son of C. Tottenham, of Ballycurry, co. Wicklow, Esq.; Wm. Rowly Miller, Esq., third son of R. Miller, of Eccles- street, Esq ; James P. Boyle, Esq., fifth son of James Boyle, late of Newtown Limivady, co. of Londonderry, Esq., deceased ; " George O'Hagan, Esq., eldest son of John O'Hagan, of Upper Dorset- street, Esq.; Harcouit Mooney, Esq., fourth son of tbe Rev. Daniel Mooney, lale Fellow of Trinity College, deceased ; • Thomas Callaghan, Esq., second son of Malacliy CaJlaghan, late ot Fleet- street, deceased; Henry Thomas Vickers, Esq., only son of Thomas Vickers, late of Leeson street, Esq., barrister- a.- law, deceased ; Wm. Harly, Esq., only son of Wm. Harty, of Granby- row, Esq. M. D. : * Thomas Forrest O'Connor, eldest son of A. Ryan O'Connor, of Rockfort, county of Cork, Esq. ; Thomas John Thornhill, Esq. eldest toa of Leonard Thomhill, of Upper Mount- street, Esq.; William Woodroofe, Esq. eldest son of William Woodroofe. ot Sieplieu'sgreen, Esq; Hamilton Gorges, Esq. only son of Hamilton Gorges, late of the county Meath, Esq ; Richard Orlaudo Relief, Esq, fourth son of John Dalton Kellet, of Clonmel, Esq. ' Thus marked are Roman Catholics. the most marked applause. He said,, My Lord Charlemont and C H A N G I N G SEATS.— The following problem may be foun in many of our elementary books of arithmetic :— A club of eight persons agreed to dine together as long as they could si down to dinner differently arranged. How many dinners would be necessary to complete such an arrangement— Answer : By the well known rule of permutation, it will be found that the whole party must live 410 years and 170 days, and must eat 362,880 dinners. So rapidly does the sum roll up on this process, that if the party had consisted of one more person, they would have had 443,520 dinners to get through ; and if ten persons were to enter into the compact, it would be necessary for them, in order to complete their task, to live long enough to devour 3,628,800 dinners. • CORK— Printed and Published for the PRomiirroR, No, 4 Patrick Street,