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advice. If you obey my advice, repeal is certain. I'll go slow, 
you must allow me to do that, but I’ll go sure. No man shall 
be fined, imprisoned, or prosecuted who takes wy advice. 
I have led you thus far in safety: I have swelled the 
ranks of the Repealers until they are identified with 
almost the entire population of Ireland. I have seven- 
eighths of the people enrolling themselves as associates. 
don’t want more power. I have enough, and only ask 
that you should allow me to use it. ‘The arbitrators are 
beginning to sit, and the people to submit to them their 
ifferences. You will have in those courts friends who 
will do justice to all parties alike, and without costing you 
one farthing. I'll go on with that plan until all disputes 
are decided. I wish to live until I see justice to Ireland 
and liberty proclaimed throughout the land. It will take 
a numerous body of magistrates, and even by several of 
the seceding clergy, among whom was Mr. Campbell, the 
late minister of the parish, repaired to Kiltearn; there 
Was no interruption to the business, and the Rev. Mr. 
Mann was quietly inducted. The seceding clergy have 
condemned the rioters in the strongest terms from their 
pulpits, and have abjured all such aid and adherents. 
Glasgow.—The local papers !state that for some time 
past a kind of secret expedition has been fitting out at 
this port, and the vessels that have already sailed are 
under sealed orders, which are not to be opened until the 
ships have crossed the line. In spite of the secresy ob- 
Served, it is now known that the expedition has sailed for 
an island said to be west of the Cape of Good Hope, and 
me some time to arrange my plan for the new House of 
Commons—a plan which will be one day submitted té 
her Majesty, when the present miserable Admini ration 
shall be supplanted by one that can be regarded as friendly 
to Ireland. The Conciliation-hall, in Dublin, will be 
Soon finished, and when it is [’ll call together 300 bog- 
trotters, as the Times calls them, although better men 
never stepped upon pavement. But, until I ascertain 
the form of the new House of Commons, I do not wish to 
g0 further. It is theory, but it may be ascertained in 
three weeks.” A resolution was then passed in favour of 
the native Parliament, after which a curious scene took 
Place. ‘The national cap’’ was presented to Mr, 
O'Connell, with an address from the committee of manage- 
ment, The material of the cap was green velvet, turned 
Up with light blue, and richly ornamented with gold lace. 
The form, as described in the address, is that of the old 
Milesian crown, to which is added a wreath of shamrocks 
on a white band. When the cap was placed on Mr, 
©’ Connell’s head, the plaudits of the people rent the air, 
he address was signed, among others, by Mr. Hogan, 
the sculptor. Mr. O’Connell said he accepted with pride 
and pleasure the national cap as well as the address, which 
they did him the honour to present to him. He perceived 
at the head of the list of those signed to the address the 
name of the first sculptor of the day, Mr. Hogan, the 
fame of whose genius was recognised wherever art was 
known. The cap he would preserve through life in recol- 
lection of its having been presented to him at the Rath of 
Mullaghmast, and when he died it should be buried with 
him in his grave. 
Cork.—A ridiculous story has been published in a 
Cork paper respecting the Lynx brigantine, while under 
the command of Lieut. Burslem, having been ordered by 
that officer to fire upon the town while lying in the Cove 
of Cork, 
Statement, 
upon himself is equally erroneous, there being no sg! 
officer on board the Lynx.—The squadron under Admiral 
Sir Josias Rowley sailed on Saturday, previous to which 
the Admiral, accompanied by Captain Rowley and Lieut, 
Prevost, of the flag-ship, paid a visit to Father Mathew. 
who received his gallant visitors with his usual urbanity, 
and on taking their leave, presented each of them with a 
silver medal. Father Mathew proceeded to Cove on the 
Next morning to return the admiral’s visit on board the 
St. Vincent, where his reception was of the most compli- 
Mentary character. 
SCOTLAND. 
Ross.—Several serious riots have Occurred in Hast 
08s, connected with the induction of the new ministers 
Appointed to benefices void by the late secession, At 
esolis last week the Presbytery was deforced at the set- 
tlement of the Rev. Mr.M'Kenzie. The authorities were 
attacked by a large mob of men and women with showers 
of stones, which compelled the sheriff to read the riot-act, 
and to direct a party of the coast-guard to fire upon the 
Nloters. One man was apparently wounded in the leg, 
but being on an elevation, the pistol, although loaded with 
ball, did not do much apparent damage, and not possess- 
“ng further ammunition, the revenue officer ordered the 
Party to charge with their cutlasses and sticks. At this 
Juncture, and while leading his men on, he wag knocked 
Own, and it is said had a rib fractured by a blow from a 
Stone, and unfortunately, about the same instant, he re- 
Sclved a severe wound on the back of the neck from a 
Missile, which covered him with blood. One woman, 
ae bold than the rest, advanced so near that Mr. 
temo the Procurator Fiscal, seized her; she resisted, 
ver, 
both fallen and rolled upon the earth that she wag secured, 
Race in a gig, and driven off to Cromarty gaol by a mes- 
heret # arms, In the evening the officer who had taken 
Mae Prison was waylaid, seriously maltreated, and his ye- 
Cc € dashed to pieces. A mob also surrounded the gaol at 
sy 
Scue was anticipated by the authorities. The presbytery 
fant to Fortrose, where Mr, M‘Kenzie was, after certain 
Orms, 
on ent 
ae Mr, M‘Kenzie endeavoured to preach at Logie 
ate unday, but the people again assembled, and violently 
A ncked every one who attempted to enter the church, 
among o 
ae Amidst’ a shower of stones. The mob retired as 
Rass as they had carried their point, and assembled at 
on ou BY the Presbytery did not appear. At Kiltearn, 
th 
fut measures taken to prevent it were fortunately success- 
the speculation is likely to be not only lucrative to those 
engaged in it, but of immense benefit to the agriculturist, 
as well as to the shipping and commercial interests. It 
is said that the island in question contains guano of a 
richer description than any hitherto known. Several 
vessels have already sailed from this port with implements 
of every description, and boats constructed for the pur- 
pose of carrying the cargo from the shore to the ships. A 
number of other ships, of large burden, are about to 
follow. In London and Liverpool, vessels are fitting out 
for the same destination, but the Clyde shippers have had 
the start. It is understood that the speculators are two 
firms in Glasgow, who have chartered the vessels. 
THEATRICALS. 
Drury-Lans.—This theatre opened for the season on 
Saturday evening. ‘The performances consisted of Mr. 
Balfe’s popular opera, “The Siege of Rochelle,” and of 
the new ballet, “The Peri,” the last production of this 
class at the Grand Opera of Paris. In opera and ballet 
Mr. Bunn has endeavoured to provide the strongest 
possible companies. He seems actually to have engrossed 
all the musical actors and actresses of the Metropolis ; he 
has committed the musical direction to M. Benedict ; hi 
orchestra is excellent, and his chorus numerous and appa- 
rently efficient, The opera was well cast, and well got up, 
Miss Rainforth appearing as Clara, and Mr. Templeton 
as Valmour ; but the audience throughout appeared indif- 
ferent to the piece, and were more alive to its defects than 
formerly. ‘Phe opera, however, was announced for repe- 
tition amidst considerable applause from its supporters. 
he ‘ Peri” is one of the most beautiful ballets ever pro- 
duced on the English stage. Carlotta Grisi is already 
known at the Italian Opera-house; but this, her first 
Appearance on the English boards, threw the audience 
absolutely into transports of delight. Their enthusiasm 
was exhibited at the falling of the curtain by acclamations 
h 
a 
out of a wreck at sea. The piece was admirably brought 
upon the stage, but in many respects inefficiently acteds 
Mrs. Nesbitt and Mr. W. Lacy alone played earnestly, 
and did their best for the success of the play, 
action became more rapid, and at the fall of the curtain, 
well, followed, which met with very merited success. It 
is called ‘‘ My Wife’s Out; ’? and Mr. and Mrs. Keeley. 
Miss Jane Mordaunt, and Mr. Wigan had parts in it, and 
The performance of Mr. and Mrs. 
Keeley, in particular, was attended with loud laughter 
from all parts of the house, and the piece is sure to have 
ADELPuI.—This house opened on Monday for the 
season. During the recess it has been cleaned, the orna- 
ments reburnished, and it looked altogether as well as the 
Adelphi ever can look. The pieces were a three-act drama 
from the French, called ‘* Marie,’? in which Mrs. Yates 
appeared as Marie, and a melo-dramatic version of the 
ballet of ** Ondine,” concluding with the farce of * Binks 
the Bagman.” 
OtyMric.—This theatre also opened on Monday. 
During the recess the interior has been renovated, and 
boxes, pit, and gallery are now clean and commodious, 
The pi selected for representation were the drama, 
, or the Wreck of the Rattlesnake,” which, 
eth appearance, seemed to give as much satis- 
action as ever; a farce called “ The Little Offspring,” 
and a burlesque on the ‘ Merchant of Venice.”” 
Stiscellancous, 
The Fine Arts of England.—At the Sheriffs’ inaugura- 
tion dinner on Saturday, the Rev. Dr. Croly, in returnin, 
thanks as one of their Chaplains, made the following elo» 
quent remarks on the present state and prospects of 
English Art:_“T have always regarded the fine arts 
much in the light of the original gift of woman to man ag 
a helpmate for him. The bolder and more difficalt arts 
of life and nations—w r, law, commerce, science, if they 
strengthen, perhaps tend to harden the spirit of man. 
The fine arts, on the other hand, present a perpetual anti- 
dote to this sternness; occupying the mind without 
severity, softening it without weakness, teaching it enjoy- 
ment without offence, and opening a new and brilliant way 
to fame without the crimes and penalties of ambition. It 
Seems to me beyond question that the country is at this 
moment preparing for a new and rapid advance in this 
direction, I see a new and po ul combination of 
ng and invigorating impulses, all moving in this 
nt road to national greatness. The illustrious 
npire, our Queen, whom 
which lasted for several minutes. ‘This applause was well 
bestowed, for certainly a more delightful vision than her 
eri never appeared upon the stage. As a whole, the 
ballet was got up in a style of splendour and beauty which 
edt thethemtcot 
has rarely been surpassed at the Opera-house ; and it will ae so sess bes bac: id wissen eeece 
undoubtedly be a favourite entertainment during the (Sin oa rennet i ae ian 
season. The house was ‘crowded, and the example must so largely influence the higher 
ty, is h If strongly attached to the arts, 
val consort, whose conduct has already ‘won such 
golden opinions’? from all men, and who, though born a 
tranger, shows by his acts that he has the spirit of a 
brilliant appearance. 
Covent Garpren.—This theatre opened on Mon 
under the management of Mr. Wallack, with a new fj 
act drama, entitled ‘‘ Woman,’ from the pen of Mr. 
Bourcicault, the author of ‘* London Assurance,” which 
was so popular two seasons ago at this theatre. On the 
rise of the curtain Mr. Wallack delivered an address for 
the occasion, cleverly written by Mr. G. A’ Beckett, which 
was very well received. It alluded to the boldness of the 
enterprise, to the cold water that had been thrown upon it, 
to the overflows that were hoped for, and to the reduction 
of prices which, among other things, it was hoped would 
produce them. It also stated the resolution of the manage. 
ment to encourage native talent in every department, and 
to promote success by the production of novelties. The 
Play immediately followed. Gaston de Foix (Mr. Phelps) 
2 Doria (Mr. Anderson) are both in love with Inez 
(Miss Vandenhoff) a young lady of great wealth, who has 
been confided to the charge of Giotto, a Genoese artist 
(Mr. Diddear); but Doria is the successful suitor, and there- 
by incurs the enmity of Gaston, whose conduct and 
speeches resemble those of Jago. Gaston first excites 
the jealousy of Doria by a playful letter, which Inez 
writes, under an assumed name, to Cola de Foix (Mr. Ww. 
Lacy), in order to please Lina (Mrs. Nisbett), Giotto’s 
daughter, who is in love with him, but wishes to play him 
a trick. By this and other trifling circumstances he 
works upon the mind of Doria, until he believes that his 
young wife has been unfaithful. Having thus rendered 
the husband miserable, Gaston does not prevail upon him 
to murder Jnez, but undertakes himself her death by 
poison, which he obtains from the Jew, Benoni (Mr. Van- 
denhoff). The Jew hasa daughter, who in compassion sub- 
stitutes a sleeping draught for the poison, so that Inez is 
preserved, when ev ybody but the young Jewess imagines 
that she is destroyed. After her supposed death Doria 
rushes into every species of excess and extravagance, and 
by the instrumentality of Gaston loses the whole of his 
property to a young French count, who, in fact, cheats 
him ; and turns out to be Ruth (Miss Cooper), the daugh- 
ter of the Jew, in disguise. Gaston, pursuing his career 
of villany, betrays Benoni to the officers of the Inquisi- 
tion ; and when he imagines they are on the point of 
seizing the Jew, and carrying him to the stake, one of the 
black ministers throws off her robe and cap, and discovers 
herself to be no other than Jnez, returned, as it were, to 
life. he Jewess disinterestedly gives back all her wealth 
to Doria, and he is made happy by being restored to his 
innocent wife, while Gaston quits the scene, and vows 
vengeance against all womankind. This is the merest 
sketch of the serious incidents, to which we ought to add 
that it turns out in the end that Inez is, in fact, the 
daughter of the Jew, and that she alone had been saved 
a. 
every pursuit on which she has once fixed her mind—J see 
the miracles of her pr d i her p arn 
government, her glittering triumphs in war—I see the 
intellectual banner of the nation blazoned with the honours 
of so many victories—I see such ancient and various quar- 
terings of renown on her heraldic shield, that I can never 
suppose her incapable of the highest honours in the most 
tempting and the most self-rewarding tract of national 
glory. I disdain all notion of despair in a country which 
has such memory-to give her hope. I disdain all idea 
of falling short of the highest elevation in a country 
pinion. 
Let us do our duty as 
a nation, and we shall find a noble answer. [ say as a 
