Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

Spirit of the Contemporary Press. T Another human being has lost his life in a titfie affair at Newtown, near Charleville, in the county of Limerick. ierence Sweeney, a widow's son, was shot bv a policeman on Saturday last, and died nest day. instead of yielding his traitor-soul to be dismissed by the executioner," to use the expressive phrase of the I Standard.' The Rev. Mr. Bunbury, of Saunder's Park, Charleville, proceeded, it is said, at the head of thirty-two police, two sheriffs-men, and four drivers, to the house of a farmer named Mtsdigaii, near Newtown, and made a seizure for tithes. On their way back they were pelted with stones bv the country): people, and fired, when several persons were woundld" and Sweeney was shot in tho abdomen. It is remarked in the Irish papers that in this ease thare has been ajWiarture from the Government Circular, as the policeit80'ai 1 not act under the command of a magistrate. But this is a mat- ter for inquiry. We question whether theso attempts to vindicate the majesty of the law will add tQtDe security of the Irish Protestant clergy. The Protestant clergyman is i no doubt entitled by law to his tithes but if ÙJ9P8PPlt" inclinations were consulted, the law would never condemn 1 a Catholic people to pay tithes to 'j'ho evil caused by continuing a law that the respect for all laws ip theq|pFi^J. If! the United £ tates (for Lyhch law is confinotKc jtfeL'seTr settle- ments, where men must do the I never occurs tajuu £ orum to resist t ,-h^auso t alwnys the expression of the will the people,V. the late awful conflagration at New York, w hen it became; necessary to blow up houses to arrest the progress of the flames, the moment a merchant was asked by the proper authority for the key of his house and store, that they might be destroyed, he gave it without a murmur. In Ireland, on the other hand, it has always been deemed meritorious to disobey the law. High and low, Protestant and Catho- lic, w hatever might be their differences in other respect^ all agreed in setting the law at defiance. A voluminoflL report was published a few years ago by the'Ilouse Commons, on the manner in which the duties of Sheriffs were executed in Ireland and from this report it appeared that, except in two or three counties, no Sheriff would" put the law irf execution against any gentleman. The high set to the low a constant example of disobedience to the laws. Are we to wonder that the people have ceased to consider the law a protection ?-that trials are in general exhibitions where the partiality of the jury is met by perjury on the part of witnesses? Till we can satisfy the people of Ire- land that the law is founded on a regard for their interests, it is vain to hope for a ready obedience to it. It may he laid down as a rule which holds universally that the readi- ness with which law is obeyed is always in the ratio in which the people believe it conducive to their interest. The despot may pass laws, but the people elude them. Tho mind revolts against injustice, and fraud cannot be prac- tised by the high without corrupting all classes. From the first invasion of Ireland by the English to the present day. power has been prostituted to the oppression of tho people. The present ministry have set the first example of governing with impartiality. Aiay the legislature also- attain the conviction that, if it be wished to improve the habits of the people of Ireland, laws must bo passed in which their welfare only is consulted, May there be an end to all legislation for ascendancies and sects !—ItJoruing Chronicle. In a recent number of The Sun,' we published a series of resolutions adopted by the delegates of the Dissenters at a meeting in Dr. U illianis's library. Their object was to rouse their constituents to exert all constitutional means of obtaining the rights which have for so many years been withheld from them—withhold from some of the best men and most useful citizens our country has produced, because they think the interests of lvovelation are best sustained, unaided by worldly establishments, or because they refuse to bind their conscicocp to a so-called-National Creed. In enumerating the grievances to which the Dissenters "are subject, these resolutions justly adverted to the savage measures taken last year by the Church-wardens of liun- gay'against Air. J. Childs, for non-payment of Church- rates. Our readers remember that for declining to'appear in the Ecclesiastical Court, this gentleman Was appre- hended and taken to Ipswich jail, where he remained el-veti days. An act like this, which showed to the whole body of Dissenters-what every one of them was liable to, while the rotten code of ecclesiastical law remains, and one creed is allowed to quarter it# oil the nurses of .ill. of signal service to the cause of improve'.ieut. An abuse is half destroyed when it is fairly exposed. iMaay a cau- tious, respectable man, disposed to be quiet in the enjoy- ment of toleration, was brought to think on the tr:!ü charac- ter of religious equality, and a heavy blow was dealt at the Church by these Church-wardens, who were the prominent agents in that oppressive transaction, and the bevy of Reverend and Venerable advisers who pushed them for- ward. The business of the Dissenters should now be to agitate temperately, but firmly; to state, to repeat, to enforce their claims to urge them upon the legislature with a vehemence proportioned to the place they them- selves occupy in the Commonwealth, and the righteousness of their demands; and to strengthen the hands of their friends in the ministry, by showing to their opponents that they can be silenced or conciliated hy justice only. We learn from a correspondent that the Church itself is fur- nishing materials for bringing the matter prominently before the public eye. The Church-wardens of Buugav have again applied to Mr. Childs for the amount of Church- rate aseessed to him that gentleman has declined, on tho same grounds as last year, to pay it voluntarily and they are now left to elect their modo of proceeding. Whatever er objections existed last year against recovery by the com- mon mode of distraint are equally operative now, and this plan cannot now be adopted, without conveying n distinct censure on their previous proceeding. If thev repeat the Ipswich jail plan, it will be productive of signal public benefit. The highest ends are frequently worked out by the agents of oppression.—Sun. The Members of the House of Commons, honestlv at- tached to the cause of the people, and desirous of maintain- ing in power a liberal administration, will not fail, at any personal sacrifice, to be present in parliament on the first day of the Session, the-1th of February. The Tory faction, now at their last grasp, and with hardly a hope of a return to power, will nevertheless make desparate efforts to eIn- barrass ministers. The "Conservatives" are already actively caballing and plotting to take the Reformers by surprise when parliament meets. Every liberal represen- tative of the people ought, therefore, to be at his post, in order to defeat these machinations. Already the note of preparation and muster has been sounded by the Tory press, on the false pretence, some weeks since, that minis- ters had used extraordinary means to ensure the attendance of members interested in their support, and that the go- vernment was tottering to its fall. Now, indeed, their calculation of ministerial longevity is defferent, al'houch despair often impels men to attempt strange things. It is understood that some agitators of the 11 Opposition cond-rate men, who would wish to be thought leaders intend to display their whole strength on an amendment to the address, and that many factious stratagems are to be practised in the course of the first week. From the state of parties with respect to numbers in the Peel-chosen parliament," it became essential that the liberals should rally in the House of Commons on the first dav. If minis- ters should not receive such support, a new- parliament must be in the immediate consequence. It is now notori- ous that many constituencies throughout the kingdom are anxious to rid themselves of some of the pretenders who at the last hustings, imposed upon their credulity by as- suming liberal professions, and that a verv considerable change in many ol the emancipated cities and boroughs in favour f, reform must occur on the first opportunity. If, therefore, members are desirous of avoiding the necessity of a dissolution, or if they are anxious to stand well with their constituents, they must be early and unremitting in their attendance. We are on the eve of a most eventful session. This year will probably decide the question, whether the Lords are to exercise a complete domination over the Commons—whether they are to render the reform of the representation a dead letter, and to plunge Ireland in anarchy and civil war. Other questions of pa- ramount importance will come early under discussion in the House of Commons. The ministerial changes unavoidably prolonged last session, but it is now vitally important that several subjects of pressing importance should be earlv decided and forwarded to the Peers. We, therefore, again urge all real Reformers, members of the lower ho:ise, to attend in their places, ready for the conflict, on the first day of the session. The times are of no common character. Although reform has been constantly gaining, and not- withstanding all the changes in parties, yet Toryism still assumes a bold front, and requirss to be constantly watched, Sir Robert Peel, we know, is much mistrusted by the 1 Conservatives,"and they openly proclaim there suspicion of his present views; but past experience teaches us that the Right Hon. 15aronet is cunning in his "turns;" and his turn-coat Journal, The Times,' boldly announces that wherever Sir Robert Peel ttii-i,s, his subservient party must accompany him. Ihe Reformers, therefore, must be on their guard, and look well to their Representatives.— Morning Chronicle.

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Irish Zieform Association. ''■(■From the Dublin Eiening ro»t "f Saturday.) h^ first general meeting of the P.eform Registry Asso- ciala/^t Ireland took place this dav, in the Co See-room ot Jhe Royal Exchange, at one end of which a spacious pMform was erected for the accommodation of the leading reMisitionists and the reporters of the public press. The ol admission was by tickets, distributed amongst the DO^L and gentlemen whose names were attached to theteq.jvsiiion. ■Ahh.v jgh the hour fixed for the commencement of the proc|e Vugs was two, a considerable number of gentlemen weie^iiji the room shortly after one o'clock. 1'efore two, tl^rfV/^o room was crowded bv the most respectable col- lecli^i the gentry of Ireland that we have witnessed at ^Eypij^/ic assemblage in the Irish metropolis. The Re- forq&li yf Ireland of all shades were united on this occa- Trell to exhibit their strength as the perfect unttni- f;ÐUtYI:V:ih which they are deterniined-to pursue the object ri they have issoc ated-tfie registration of those peutit?* to vote for the election of members of parliament in Ireljpd. Lor^T.lements was called to the chair at three o'clork. His loiAhip, on taking tho chair, said that ho should apo- logise. f« having detained the meeting so long. He also apoloffisfed ior his incapacity to fill the office of chairman, f^SsSWer h;>.d the honour of presiding nt a meeting iike before in hi-j life. The Conservatives had jTjSjBHKw the destruction of the liberal party thev had ^ffijjjykt^ring and misrepresenting the motives of those s who had refrained from mixing in political life. pped, however, that the object of the Association "would jjj? to frustrate the exertions of their opponents, and that dtànded proprietors would see the necessity of re- comrfietQing the extension of the franchise amongst the ,,St tenants., LordrKiHeen proposed the first resolution. He said—I have been called upon tJf read a resolution that an associa- tion be established under the title of a Reform Registry ^Association, to protect the electors in the exercise of their Elective franchise (hear,- hear). There was great apathy amongst the liberal party with regard to registration, and that was proved by those who are opposed to our views (hear), 'ffyrere«re reasons, perhaps, for this apathy. The unfortunal| differences which some time ago existed be- tween th^( liberals in this country mav be one of those causes, "there was another reason for our being more advanced. The Tory party-the party that would perpe- tuate the system of tithes—have been extremely active, and have taken advantage of our indolence and inactivity (hear, hear). There was another reason—that the present government, which had dealt more f..irly with this country than any gij»'ernnient he ever knew before—which secured to itself the attachment of the people of Ireland, required support, and deserves that support, as well as it has tho conlidrnco of the country. They knew that in the House of Commons, where tLo fare of his country was to he de- cidet, the majority, unfortunate!v, b favour of the liber.4 party was extremely small. It should he their endeavour to get Tfrift increased, in the event, and not an improbable one, of attitlik-r appeal being made to the people. These were the gfeasons why be thought it imperative upon all persons professing liberal principles to unite in extending the franchise, and by t,iiit means to strengthen the hands of the people of the country, and of the government (hear, t nd che,:n). iilianvFletcher, ]vsq. seconded the motion, lie said, they had formerly a liberal Lord Lieutenant, but a Secre- tary actings a spy; and while that mock rv of adminis- tration WM}* oil, it was impossible to obtain reform. They had an administration now which would do justice, if they did but justice to themselves and them by supporting them. Thev were not to consider whether they should have a W h;g, a Tory, a Radical, or Conservative government; but the question was, wore they to live under military des- jJotism or Dot They had to contend against immense wealth—agninst the jobbers, and Jews, and the muck- wonns of 'Change-alley, 'I hev had nothing to fenr while united. He asked, was not tho Duke ol \A ellington satis- fied with the laweh which he reaped at Waterloo, or would they resign their freedom to him ? (cheers). Scijennt \Vou!fo proposed for the adoption of the meet- ing a resolution, which contained the objects for the attain- ment of which it had been intended that the Association should he formed. Tho resolution which he had the honour of reiuline pcjntj-J out very iitnply tija moan: bv wnich it I* «»t«j<?ueu"Vh4* t'»<? Association e,:>oul(i worsT i j.e grvAi. purpose for the attainment of which it was endeavoured to form the Association was to redress a flagrant and manifest wrong under which the liberal party in Ireland now It. boured. At the saaae time that he called it a wrong, per- haps he ought to correct himself, because it was inflicted upon the people by themselves (he<ir). The wrong to which he adverted was this—that the Conservative party had appropriated to themselves nearly double the number of representatives for Ireland, to which, by their relative number and wealth as compared with them, they vvete en- titled. What he complained of was, that out of the lO.i members who represented Ireland, thev had only about 70 and that the Conservatives had 33. ought to have 90, while the Conservatives should only have Li. The Conservatives claim superiority in wealth they have su- periority over one portion of the liberal party; but, take all together, including the respectable Protestants aud Dis- senters, who act in common with the Roman Catholics of the kingdom, and we have at least equal wealth with them. What then—if in point of we are equal, and in num- ber superior by seven millions to one- the necessary result must be, judging by these two elements of political power and weight, wo ought to he seven to one, ninety of the liberal party and fifteen of the Conservatives. Instead of this being the case, they have one-haif as many members in the House of Commons as we have. If these wrongs were not inflicted upon us by our own inactivity, they might be considered outrageous but how lone thev may continue to afflict us depends upon ourselves ( hear). 1 low- has this happened ? Partly owing to our dissensions, but more by reason of our apathy, it is not so much our dis- sension, as each man throwing upon his neighbour that which he ought to do himself. Every inan should feel as if the destinies of the empire rested upon his individual exertions. Gentlemen of the Jiti-y- Cilele there was a loud and general burst of laughter, mingled with cheers and hurrahs, during which tho learned Serjeant bung down his head much embarrassed, but was partially relieved by i1 prompt reply from some persons round the tubie, of" Yes, we are a jury."] The learned Serjeaut then continued — My Lord Clements, there is another cause which has greatly led to the temporary and undeserved superiority which the Tories have by their own tfxertions gained over us, and that is this—that persons in our interest, who go forward to register, are destitute of those aids and supports, prior to going to register and during tho registry, which are pos- sessed by those who go to register upon the opposite in- terest. There is one topic to which I cannot but advert before I retire. I know, my lord, that it has occurred to gentlemen who take a deep interest in the welfare of tho country, that perhaps this strong elector-il force which we are about calling into existence and putting into discipline, may hereafter be directed by possibility to the attainment of some objects or purposes in which all Reformers may not concur. The answer to this is simple if 3-ou do not call forth and put into existence this body of strength, the Tory tramples upon you (heir and cheers). Without call- ing into tliii power of the nation, the triumph of the Conservatives is not only sure but sudden and imme- diate and not only sure, sudden, and immediate, but it will be perpetual (hear, and continued cheers). And give me leave to say it ought to be perpetual, if wo have not within us sufficient virtue to trust ourselves; and if we want sufficient energy to be active, it is but right and pro- per that the ruling power of the state should pass into the hands of those who are the more virtuous and intelligent party (hear). But the moment Reformers divide amongst themselves, or a single attempt made to apply the strength we are noW meeting to purposes not common to all, that moment the Association is devotoi to the air— that moment it is gone-—they are shorn of all their strength; but, let them not deceive themselves—although Reforms by union are powerful for useful ] urposes, they are impotent and powerless for useless purposes. Wo have a deep and com- mon interest in sticking together if we don't adhere with tenacity to our common purposes, the result will be the re-establishment of military despotism by might aud strength, and in utter contempt of your feelings and your interests. (loud cheering). Mr. Sheil, M.P., then came forward and said—Mv Lor 1 and gentlumen, I beg to second the resolution. 1 shall accompany that proposition to you with very few remarks indeed, because 1 conceive that upon the present occasion it is more befitting gentlemen who have abstained more than was desirable fr 111 interference in public concerns, should have most ample opportunity of presenting them- selves most distinctly before the public eye. Ireland is the field vhere the battle is to be fought—where, I trust, Conservatism is to bo discomfited, an 1 the principles of genuine liberty are to gain a lasting and unfailing tuumph. If a Jarre majority of tee Irish members sliall evince upon a (pjestjrtfi exclusively Irish, an equal determination and union, it is impossible that the ranks of tho C mservuti ves against tfcat phalanx can long make stand. I defv Sir R. Peel, and he kaows it wdefj, him to govern Ireland in a manner incompatible with the wishes of the great nu- jority ofthe peojflo, and the vast majoritv of the ropres.. 1;- tatives of Ireland. The aiistocracy, without the people, can do nothing. The people, aided by the aristocra.r. I can do much. Let us lend each ether a mutual sustain- ment-let us never look back, except for the purpose of I drawing from the retrospect the sound and solitary admoni- tion, never agaiu to fall into a similar mistake. Let ut come to deta;:s -let us see what we can do. Cannot we turn the '1 ories out of Athione, and beat them in hinsaJe ? Did we not beat them in Longford before ? We failed to be sure, bv a Tory committee; bit, by taking proper ex- pedients, w e can prevent a similar failure, nnd beat Lefrov and company again. 1 turn to the Nortli-Done--al and I see two things there—I see Hayes and Conollv. I see also Lord Conyngbarn and Lord Templemore holding office —Lord Donegal, whose son has office in the Palace, and my Lord Leitriin, too Hayes and Conollv shall be in Donegal no more. Mr. Hayes is the Grand .Master of the Orange Lodge in Donegal. Colonel Conollv is an excel- lent man; hu t i confess, if be were put out, I would cro upon a pilgrimage to Donegal to enjoy the moral luxury of contemplating his physiognomy alter a defeat. I would wish him to bo an absentee—not from Ireland, but from the ilouse of Commons. In the town of SJigo—oh as I have been reminded, in the Q :ten's County there is a gen- tleman I wont mention his name but he will understaud nie^ He registered eighty votes upon the liberal si:Ie— If^JRin register aii his votes, and riscue the country from the fangs of a desperate faction. You do not want phrase- ology nor adjunction—vou want combination. and a co-n- mutea-ci* m;f""n("nt, who wttt correspond with wervMrt of the country, in imitation of that great hoe in England, whose registration is most effective. Take Orr'U^e Ladges as your model and example for union, strength, ,:1;:1 deter- mination—let your committee be like theirs, and crerie a power which will ramify thioughout every part of Ireland. The O'C'Onor Don, M.P., came forward and proposed a resolution appointing the committee. Mr. H. (jrattan, M.P., came forward and was srre" most enthusiastically. He said, in proposing a resolution, that he had been often with the people in time of contest, and he hoped he was now entering with them the field of triumph. Thank God that Lord w-,is Lord Lieu- tenant, and Lord Morpeth, Secretary; for the object of the government, which they represented, was to administer impartial justice to all, and give reJress to those who felt aggrieved, if the aristocracy did not come forward to join the association, upon their beads be the blame—the people had done their dtitv. Counsellor Pigott begged to sug'X^t a matter which he considered of great political moment. A resolution was passed that, besides subscriptions, donations should be giveil, to p;on:ote ths cause or reform. Several gentlemen offered to take the names of tbe individuals who were anxi- ous to give donations as well as subscriptions to the association, and they would ar onco proceed to several tables in the room for the purpose. henry inston Barron, Esq., moved the adoption of an address to the Reformers of Ireland. The resolution was seconded by JohnMaher, Esq., M.P. The Hon. Mr. O'Cullaghan :;1;.1 Mr. V. Stuart, M.P., proposed and seconded a motion thai Lr>rd Clements should leave the chair and Lo-d Kilieen be caHed thereto. A vote of thanks was then mOl" to Lord Clements, for his digni- fied conduct as Chairman, and the meeting separated. ADDRESS. I he incessant cfforn of the Tories to regain their parliamen- tary ;in(i ultimately recover that particular as<vndan<y, from which b eh the genera; welfare of the empire :wd the particular interests of Ireland require their continued exclusion, are matters of public notoriety and the conviction that taese eiiorts are only effectually to be resisted by the most rncrgetie, vigilant, aud unite'd exertions, upon the part of the friends ol peace aud good government, has led to the establish- ment of the Reform llegistry Association. Tbe fortunate change that has place in this country since the accession of the present ministry to otlice, reconciling ei tha differences that had too long- dissociated two great sect. iis of the liberal par'y, and combining ti. enlightened and mode- rate of all classes in a strict and cordial union of sentiment and action, affords an occaM n the most propitious for an undertaking of this nature. The Reformers of Ireland arc now for the first time a united power; and there is nothing vvant- iot; to make theii- union irresi.-tibl«*, but a proper disposition of tin ir strength, and a prudm direction of their efforts. As it is to the destruction of the liberal franchise that the labours of I opponent-, are systematically directed, it is the '•esign, and it will be the business of this association to suordv the popular constituencies throughout Ireland with that prompt and et.icjeu* ait! at the registries which an organized and per- manent body alone ean alford them, and the want of which has );J1t:iJ',4;c:n '.N>O r ou J. To obtain a full and fair registration of all persons qualified under the provisions of the Reform Act for the right of vo.iu;i -to expose and defeat the attempt; of tho. Tory party evidently to res;rirt the elective franchise by litigious and vexatious opposition to every liberal claimant—to secure, in a word, for the Reformers of Ireland, by every lawful means, tLeir just weight in the electoral body—-these are objects of the first magnitude: but experience has sho.vn that they arc not to be obtained by detached or desultory efforts; they are attainable by pereveri!1;; and continued exertions. The or- ganization ot the Tories must be. met by a countcr-organiza- t:on of ;»c Irienils of liberal opinions. Morality prohibits the Reformers front adopting the current practiccs of their nents; but there is nothing to forbid—on the contrary, there i; every thing to rcccmtuend the closcst imitation of their acti- vity am! concert. It were unsuitcd to this brief explanation of our views and intentions to attempt a detailed account of the various modes in winch the association which now addresses itself to the Irish people wfl! be competent to aid their efforts and advance their interests Continually watching ov. r the preservation and growth of the liberal franchise—coliccting information with respect to the circumstances of the electoral body in every part of the island—preparing, pubii.-hing, and circulating all tiie forms, books, documents, and instructions neccssary or usffut at the registries—communicating with the local reris- socii ties at present ill 1win;, and promoting the forma- tion of such societies where they have not hitherto existed. The as-.i'- i..uon will he enabled, from its position, to assist the provincial constituencies with salutary direction and advice • and having, moreover, at its disposal an annual income arising from the contributions of the palrlic, and the subscriptions of its members, it will, to the extent of i's resources, have it in its power t ) afford pecuniary support or professional assistance, where either the exhaustion of local funds or extraordinary Tory efforts may render such aid ncces-ary. The association reckons with confidence upon the active and cordial co-operation of every Inh Reformer in th" pro- motion of its views. There is no Reformer who cannot C"lI- tribute something to an object in which all the friends of the country have a common interest. No large pecuniary demand :s made upon the public, but moderate contributions, steadily supplied, are indispensable to the purposes and efficient, work- ing oi the association. Next to an adequate fund we call upon the Irelatil for local exertion—we call upon them to be active and vigilant, as their enemies arc active aud vi.rila.it-v,-c call upon them to labour in season and out of season in the cuimon cause, and neither by remissness or carelessness in the service o! notices, neglect of attendance at Registry Se3siün;, omission to procure necessary advice or as. sistance, or any other kiud of culpable omission or avoidable error, forfeit the privilege of the franchise, and depriving the country of the Iwnefh of their services. To those J{e!, rjners who arc landlords we should suggest the importance of encouraging their tenants to seek, and aifording th.an every fair assistance to obtain, those political rights to which they arc legally and constitutionally entitled. It is hard tha- a po¡;ti1ar constituency should suiter, at one and the same time, from the corruption and intimidation of the j ory pro. prietors, and the negligence and apathy of the Liberal. There exists at this moment, it is well known, upon the estates of many Liberal landlords in this country, materials for a v.t.l I accession to the popular franchise. Here is a political power w'i.iclt hu; only '.a uc cal: into act'iou to liVakc tho cause "f Reform irivsisiiide and most respectfully, but most urgently, do we call upon the sound portion of the aristocracy to give their anxious and immediate consideration to this subject. In a varii ty of ways may the local industry cf the fiiends of this association be directed to increase its etility, and extend its operation but we should particularly call their attention to the two following methods of assisting ns 1st. The procuring: and transmitting of accurate and useful information upon every p .int co-inect-,A with the registries, and the general state of the country with regard to the elective francni ,e. 2J. The forming or promoting and encouraging the forma- tion of local registration societies, to act in harmony with the central society in Dublin. The institutions of this kind at present existing in some counties, have proved themselves of signal service to the public and there is nothing we desire more aruentlv, or would promote more than the establishment of similar bodi, s generally throughout Ireland, not merely in those places where a contest for the representa- tion is apprehended, b..t in all places without exception, as it has been by future and gradual advances in constituencies where the preponderance of the Liberal party seemed to render tli,-tt the Tories have in many instances gaineti a temper..rv dvantage. F <1 nine or ten months has an association, similar to this in name and object, been in active opera!x-t. in England, with the most beneficial consequence to the in t 1 !s of the Referm party enlarging and invigorating the liber: 1 constituent ics, aud frustrating the manoeuvres and artifices of the Tories, and frustrating the manoeuvres and artifices of the Tories, which, before its institution, met with no steady or systema is and consequently with no effective opposition. We have, therefore, to direct and encourage us in this undertaking the cxauipic and the success of our brother Reformers in Entiiand, with whom v.e are for the iirs' tune engag-'d in the furtherance of a common 00,ect, witii the bond of common interest; but, impo. t; nt as the be.je;,ts have been which our Knglis'i f^li'w- la: ourer- have derived from the Reform Association in London, the establishment of a similar body here is a matter of still greater moment, and pr niiics still happier results—not only because Toi-vi-,In in Ireland displays a virulence unknown amongst our neignbnurs iind i ia all rcspccts a morr formi- dable antagonist, but also because the state of the law IK re ( parti'.u .tdy the deticiemy of our Reform Act) throws obstruc- tions in the. way of the popular franchise altogether unknown in LnJ-md.

Ali^ccUaaecas Domestic Satolli^cace. II.s Majesty hok! i I'nvy Council at four o'clock on Saturday at the I'aviliou at Brighton, which was attendee! by the toHowino Cabinet -minsters:—the Marquis of LansJowne, Lota Gienelg, Mr. Spr.ng Rice, Sir John ilobhouse, Mr. l'ouleU Thompson, and Viscount lLn jek. The council was also -i,eiided by Sir C. C. Pepys, Sir L. Siiadwell, Vice-Chanccllor of and Sir J. Bernard Bosampot, one of the Justices oi tiie Court of Common Picas the Lords Commissioners for the custody of the < Jroat Seal of the United Kingdom of (Treat Britain and Ireland. At the council, Mr. Bickev- ste:h wa". by command of the Ki-ie, sworn of :I: Ma- jesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, and took his seat at the Board. The Right lion. Sir C. Christopher Pepys was sworn into oihee as Lord High Chancellor, and kissed hands on his appointment. Tiie Ilipht Hon. iienry liickersteth kissed hands 0:1 ins being appointed. Master of the Rolls. His Majesty has become patron of the East Sussex Association for the encooraretneiu-o' O', t-ir.cul- labourers, and also of »:.•? V» t-oi Sussex Association, atiti an annual subscriber of 201. cach. "raw a Tf-o'-nas S'.3ier, Esq., yo'cticost son 0. ,,Ir George Combt- pbee, Sussex, to he his private secretary. Mr. Miiither is one of the gentlemen of the Privy ( hamber. Prince George of Cambrid.-eL.aiid Prince Ernest of were expected to proceed from Karl Bro .ntknv's scat for the Earl of Hilton's at Meiion owbrav. The Doke of apartments in ( e Arnbas- Court, St. James's Palace, and also his ivoyal i ,>'I:cSS'S rL;'l:C2 al Kew Palace, are ordered to be prepared for his reception by the 25ih instant, when he is expected to arrive from Hedin. The Duchess and rr.ttee .e<ve will remain, it is understood, in the Prus- sian e.ipHui where the Privy Councillor, Dr. Von Craeff, ;s in constant attendance of his illustrious young patient. A vacancy has occurred in the number of equerries of the Duke's household, by the recent death of his gallant friend, Sir Colquhoun Gi'it. The t.vo new Law Lords, Sir Charles Pepys and Mr. Bickerstetii, will be called to the Upper liouse of Parha- 1:1 by he titles of C'oitenham and Laugduie. Lady Campbell's title will be Kdendale. One or two Tuiuhsh morning papers have affirmed that Mr. Henry Lut.o.i Bulwer, our present Charge d'Aflaires at this court, has expressed Ins intention of vacating his seat soon after the meeting of rarliatnent. e can ven- ture to assett that there is not a single word of truth in tLi; assertion.—F ■< neh P The marriage of Lord Colchester with the Hon. Mtss Law, daughter of the Dowager Lady Ellenhorough, is to take place this month. I or some years past, the average annual exnences incurred in the city of London, in snyporting the uignily of its Mayors, have been more than The splendid collection of pictures, bronze statues, and other works of art collected by the late Lari ot Bnsioi, fatfiel- of the present Marquess, during his iotig residence in Italy, whilst lie was bishop of Dcrry. nave been re- cently deposited as a heir loom in ti.e v,v x edifice building at Ickwortii, Sufloik, and wh.ch magnificent mansion is nearly completed. Mr. Kean has just concluded a very successful cn- traremer.t at the Maneheste: Theatre. On tae night of his benefit he enacted Hamlet for the thud \¡u;e during his short engagement, to a crowded house. The appointment of Deputy Adjut.un-.m:e-al at t: 0 Mauritius, recently held by Lieutenant-Colo. Iiut.ter. lias been a hoi sued. Count t. s de Mornav, a young diplomatist, who t was well known in the fashionable circles here two sea- sons ago, has embarked for Stockholm, as envoy frou-i the Court oi the Tuiienes, in the room of the Duke de Montbelia'. It gives a* sat'sfAC'.ion to learn that t!ic Lurt T -p;1 of T v-loYUT"Tt?>^ to iffTr'i"1 .'La. fcjog ^/nmenuec! by Lord Lieutenants, m ail cases where they are connected with Orange Societies, and do not give up that connec- tion.— Courier. Dr. Lardner was elected, on Tuesday, President cf the Southwark Lttnary Society, by a very great luajorilv, there beintj oaiy e^i.t votes against him. Tiie Duke aud Duchess of Bedford leave Wobuai Abbey in a few utu s for Dover, where one c; the new residences in atesloo-crescent, has been ;cd ior his grace, together with stablilnig for twenty ho;> ■ The venerable Earl of Kidon has had a si toui h of tiie gout, but in other respects the noble earl enjoys excellent health. His lordship, accordill to II, invari- able practice, had ail his tradesmen's bills paid ten days before their becoming due at Christmas. Friday was the last day of Sir C. Pcpvs sittin-r as Master of the Rolls, lie sit on Tuesday lor the hist time as Lord Chancellor. t:iider instructions of the Poor Law Commissioners, unions of several parishes in the o;'>urn part of the Me- tropolis will be I formed. The lirst localities to which attention will be directed are those of S.:aJv,e!l ,;md Rotheriuthe. The Kilkenny Journal' stales, that avran rctnents are in progress to get up a public diuii.-it to the coimtv representatives, Colonel Butier aud ^haia T. lulU, Esq. During the year 1835 the importation of wool it>M the port of London was fuit 10,000 bales !c; tlian that of the year 133-1. The deiiciency is mostiv in Spanish- We have had more from our colonies in 1835 tuaii in 1334. Wool now ;s very dear. Saturday last 1,5;) barrels of gunpowder, purchased of government for ti.e service of tiie Queen of Spam, were taken from tiie magazine at Dover Castle, and ship- ped on board the hood Intent brij, in the harbour, for Spam. The reward offered for the assassins who fired at Richard Lous, Esq., of Tipperary. now amounts to near three thousand pounds. The tickets of tiie great Birmingham rrform dinner, wliicl) is fixed for the 28ih instant, were issued on Mon- day, and all purchased before twelve o'clock Oil Tues- day. Enormous premiums are now beins oftcred, but no sellers. If the Town-hall could dine 0,OUO pers it would not require twelve bouts to dispose of the tick- ets. Is tins a proof of reaction III favot,i, Last week, as Mr. Bailey, of the Red Lion public- house, Kins's Cliffe, was engaged in caching rats, he tiud occasion to remove a slab m his brew-house, when he accidentally discovered an earthenware vessel: con- taining gold coins to the amount of, it is said, of several hundred pounds. The newl\-elected Town-Council of Newcastle-uron- Tyne, at their first meeting, unanimously agreed to an address to the King, assuring him of their attachmeui to the constitution, and of their entire conhdenee in las Lil)eral and enlightened ministers." The election of Temporal Peers for Ireland terminated on Monday nisht, when the numbers stood-i-t)r Lord Dunsauey (Conservative candidate) 80: for Lord Lis- more (Government candidate; 21 majority 111 favour of Lord Dunsaney, 59. Sir Christopher Pepys. the new Lord Chancellor, is a younger son of Sir \V. s, many years a Master m Chancery, and eminently distinguished for his knowledge of equity. Sir Christopher married a daughter of Mr, W mgiield, another Master in Chancery, ty whom he has 'd a numerous far.iuy. lie is said to be in possession of a good fortune. II is brother, to whom he is heir, is like- wise extremely wealthy. Mr. Bickerstetii, tiie new Master of the Ifolls, was originally destined for the medical profession, and actu- ally took the grand tour of a medical attendant upon tb Countess of Oxford. He afterwards became the pupil of Mr. Bell, the celebrated Chancery barrister. The committee of the Central Agricultural Society met on Monday, Earl Stanhope in the chair; some routine business was transacted. It was resolved to hold ano- ther general meeting of the Society on the 12th day of February. t' The Most Rev. Dr- M'Halc, Catholic Archbishop of Truam invited Mr. O'Cuunell on a visit to lus residence in Truam, during his stay in Gaiuay. Ti.e learned gen- tleman accepted the invitation. Admiral Sir Philip Durham. G.C.B. (M.P for D*- „vizes) j" appointed to succ eed to the eoiiitnuiid of im- port, when Sir Thomas W illiams stukes Ids lias; in Allni next.—Captain Deans Dun.las will lu_- hu Plus Cr>p*»iu, Lie/it. Eiiott (of the •. uiu Lumenant, <1 Mr. ¡ L_:}:, ¡; :t..t:y ,¿