MIR. OCONNELL ARREsTEDl
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We learn, from the late foreign news, that Mr..
OConnell, his son, and others, have been arrest
ed by the British authorities A repeal meeting
had been called, to assemble at Clontorf, when
the government issued its Proclamation, under
date of 7th October, forbidding the meeting no
meeting was held, through the advice of Mr..
OConnell himself; and on the 4th of October he
was arrested at his own house, and at the stated
hour went before the Judge and entered into re-
cognizance in Gl: 900 to answer, on the first day
of the next term, charge of conspiracy and mis-
demeanor. Immediately after his arrest he issued
the following Address:


To THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND.


Beloved F fellow conntrSment l announce to you
that which you will hear from other quarters namely,
that have this day given bail to asw TO charge of
conspiracy and other misdemeanors the lst day of the
next term. l make this announcement in order to
ure The people, and ALL to observe the stcteSt and
most perfect tranquility. Any attempt to disturb the
public peace may be disastrous-certany would
be criminal and mschievous "Attent. then, beloved
countrymen, to me- &c Be not tempted by any body TO
Lrea the peace, to violate the law be guilty of any
tnmuH or disturbance The slightest crime against or
der or the public peace may ruin beautiful and 9th
erwIse triumphant cause.


If you will, during this crisis, fellow my advice and
act entrea you to do, patiently, quietly and legally


think pledge myself you, that the period is not
far distant when revered sovereign will open the





"Every attempt of our enemies to disturb the pro-
gress of Repeal hitherto has had direct contrary effect
This attempt will also a if it be not assisted by any
misconduct on the part of the people.


" Be tranquil then, and shall be triumphant.
have the honor to be- your ever faithful Ii ssrTaHi


''Mcrrion sq'r Oct. IA, ls49


The charge against Mr.. o Connen is that of
conspiracy for the purpose of compelling her
Majesty, by demonstrations of physical force, to
change her measures and the laws of her realm;
also with the utterance Of seditious and nflamma-
tory language calculated to bring into contempt
the government and constitution Of the country,
and produce dissatisfaction in the army and fur
ther, with raising money to procure change in
the laws and constitution of the realm. The ar
rests had wide scope. They included several
Editors of journals and the gentlemen connected
with the working Of the association. 1t was gen
orally believed that warrants were to be immedi-
atey issued against the Right Rev. Dr. Higgins,
the Most Rev Dr. MHafl, and Lord French.


Our readers will see that matters are rapidly
coming to head ia Ireland. Great Britain has at
length struck the first blow, and she must now
either recede or 60 forward Whatever she may
do, we believe the cause of Irish liberty is safe
If she falters, and OConnell is released he will
still go on until his great object is accomplished
If she goes forward, she will only accelerate the
great work. We shall look with anxiety for the
next arrival from Europe