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are fully capable of meeting any exigency that may arise. We 

 all know that there is nothing at present to call for additional 

 magisterial talent. (Hear, hear !) Sir, after the able speech 

 of Mr. Johnston, who has anticipated observations I should 

 have felt inclined to make, I shall not longer trespass on the 

 time of the meeting, by saying more than that I cordially 

 concur in this tribute of respect to Mr. Atkinson, and that I 

 hope his enemies, if such there be, will, after this day, reflect 

 on the expediency of leaving this country, and of retiring from 

 a neighbourhood in which they can only expect to meet hence- 

 forth with silent scorn and contempt. (Loud cheers.) 



After the proceedings of the meeting had terminated, the 

 crowd quietly dispersed, after giving three hearty cheers for 

 Mr. Atkinson. 



ADDRESS TO THOMAS JOHN ATKINSON, ESQ. 



AT a densely-crowded, and highly-respectable meeting of 

 the inhabitants of Ballyshannon and its neighbourhood, con- 

 vened by public requisition, for the purpose of addressing 

 Thomas John Atkinson, Esq. J.P., on the result of the recent 

 investigation into his magisterial conduct, and held in the Town 

 Hall, on Monday, the 30th of August, 1841, the following 

 resolutions were unanimously adopted : 



Moved by ANDREW MAC!NTIRE, Esq., and seconded by 

 Mr. JOHN KELLY 



" That Alexander Sanderson, Esq., be requested to take the chair, and 

 George Allingham, Esq., to act as Secretary." 



Moved by ROBERT REYNOLDS, Esq., and seconded by 

 JOHN GREEN, Esq. 



" That, in consequence of the recent investigation, held in this town, 

 upon the conduct of Thomas John Atkinson, Esq., as a magistrate, 

 and his triumphant refutation of the charges preferred against him, 

 we deem it our duty to present him with a congratulatory Address 

 on* the occasion." 



