produce a just estimate of the comparative rights and | THE JUDGES TERRIFIED~MR. MITCHEL’S SPEECH duties of mankind in every station and degree. Here, |

however, the course of things appears to have been inverted, so far as the character of our own Bar is con- cerned. Indeed, when we see in almost every other country shining lights amongst the lawyers, instructing inankind in the cause of constitutional freedom—it seems difficult to account for our lawyers being—{with only one honourable exception)—all arrayed in the Legislature, as well as out of it, against our acceptance of a just and constitutional system of Government. We could illustrate this point by reference to particular facts and instances ; but no reader can be du!] enough not to discover its force and truthfulness.

idleness, it is said, is the root of all evil; but selfish- ness is a far more baneful ingredient in the human character, a3 it operates upon the general welfare, and may have a stronger claim to the appellation of evil. Perhaps we expect too much when we think that pro- fessional men can set aside their own personal advan- tages for the public good: These are not the days—or this is not the place for disinterested patriotism : Agen- cies of Land must be procured—Suits must be obtained, or neither Salaries or Fees will flow in. Over the dis- tribution of these things the ever dominant Faction— as the lawyers well know—have still a most exclusive influence. Future Provost Marshal!s—Solicitors and Attorneys General~and Assistant Jucges,to say nothing of many non-professional public officers, wil] be wanted from: time to time, as the Colony grows older, and the present incumbents die off. Keep then, O spotless Lawyers ! within prudent limits—raise not your eloquent voices too soon on the popular side of any question— what signifies it to you that pretty nearly the whole Is- jand is against you-—they are not those who have much

to do by choice with legal suits—they have no Agencies|

to bestow or influence—they have no more intercourse with the “powers that be” than common civility occa- sions. Butthere are other reasons why the Lawyers, with the exception of the Hon. Cuaries Youns, are all against any change in the Government of the coun- try-—against any reform in its institutions: one of these reasons is, their connection pretty generally in blood and interest with the holders of office; and where that is not the case, still there is usually some reciprocity stronger than family alliance. But, again, we fear there is wanting at our Bar that enlargement of mind—that extent of reading and education which refines and exalts the human character—produces a reverence for consti- tutional freedom, and dissipates all personal considera- tions--lifting the man from the condition of a selfish and calculating machine, and giving him the elevation of soul which belongs to disinterestedness and patriotism.

We agree with our correspondent in the reasons why our Bar are arrayed with other selash characters against Responsible Government. There are, however, two cures, not for the men, indeed, but forthe circumstance : one is that the constituencies of the Island are not so stupid but they will, atthe proper time, duly appreciate their services.; and the other is that it will sooner or lates be the interest of some of them, at least, to tread in

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‘having been called over, Mr. Mithchel was placed at

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THE EXAMINER.

AFTER SENTENCE — HIS DEPARTURE FOR SPIKE ISLAND IN-CHAINS—GREAT SYMPATHY FOR MR. MITCHEL— PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONFEDER- ATES—PROTESTANT REPEAL MOVEMENT.

The Commission Court met on 26th ult, and the jury

the bar, and the Attorney General stated the case on the part of the Crown, commenting in brief and gentle terms upon the articles which formed the subject of the indictment.

Mr. Robert Holmes defended the prisoner, and ina most able and eloquent style addressed the jury.

Mr. Henn replied on behalf of the Crown, Judge Moore then charged the jury, occupying an hour in go- ing through the case.

The jury after a deliberation of three hours, returned a verdict of “ Guilty.”

The following is a brief account of the state of the streets after Mr. Mitchel had been removed to New- gate :

In the evening, a crowd in Chapel-street and about Green-street, coinposed principally of boys, became ra- ther disorderly, and the police were obliged to clear the streets and use their batons pretty freely, in doing which, they received some rough treatment, one constable be- ing struck in the face while others had their hats smashed and were otherwise knocked about. Small boys made themselves active in picking up and _ throw- ing stones. On one of these occasions the police were driving a crowd before them with their batons, and Mr. Devin Reilly and a brother of Mr. Mitchel, who hap-

ned to be in the crowd (after returning from visiting Mr. Mitchel,) were knocked down, and the former re- eeived ablow ofa baton onthe wrist, and the latter rather a slight cnt in the back of the head, either from a blow of a baton or by the fall he sustained. The parties were obliged to repair to a neighbouring medi- cal establishment to get their wounds dressed.

At the sitting of the court on the following morning Saturday, May 27, the prisoner was sentenced to four- teen years transportation. After Baron Lefroy had delivered judgment, Mr. Mitchel, who heard his sen- tence quite unmoved, asked leave to address the court. He said—The law has now done its part, and I have done mine. I was prepared for this three months ago, when I told Lord Clarendon that I wouid compel] him to bring me to what are called the courts of justice, and then pack a jury for my condemnation. I told the English Government, who now rule this country, that they would have to meet me in those places called courts of justice, as I would be ready to meet them here or in some other field. I have set my life upon the cast, and the victory is with me. Iam sure that no man in this court, not even judge or jury, regards me as criminal. [ have shown how the English Government in this coun- tary can alone be carried on—by packed juries, partizan judges, and a perjured sheriff. (Great sensation.)

Judge Lefroy said he could not suffer this course of observation to be persevered in.

Mr. Mitchel.—-Well, then I will say no more on that subject. But I wish to say that all J have put forth—all that for which I now stand at this bar--all, all I have done from a strong sense of duty. I have performed my duty—the people have now to perform theirs. ‘I'his is the beginning of the contest—-its end is in the hands of God. Others are to be found to continue the struggle. The Roman stood unmoved whilst his hand was burn- ing to ashes before the tyrant’s face, and I can find one hand, two hands, three hands, to burn or die for their country.

Here the scene became most awfully exciting. A crowd of barristers and gentlemen crowded round the dock, to shake hands with Mr. Mitchel. A deafening

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i a a separate room should be provided for him, and that | should not be interfered with for this day ; but that, a to-morrow, he would be obliged to wear the eatin dress, and be treated in all respects as an Ordinary convict.

We learn that the officials sent in charge of Mr, Mj ichel, on board the steamer from Dublin, proteste,| against any courtesy being shown to Mr. Mitchel, .. being contrary to their orders, but the high honour of the commandant of the vessel revolted against sue), barbarous severity. [le ordered Mr. Mitche}’s Chains to be removed. ‘The “authority” remonstrated, and ;; was only when threatened with being placed in chains himself, if he dared persevere in prescribing how the commandant should treat a prisoner on board his yesge the humane official could be induced to give way,

The household furniture, &c., belonging to the yp. fortunate gentleman is advertised to be sold by auction on Monday next.

A tribute for the bereaved wife and family of My. Mitchel has been gotup. Lord Cloncurry has subseri)- ed £100.

Although John Mitchel] is now drawing out a miger. able existence as a ‘convicted felon,’ the Government cannot entertain te idea that it has subdued the repeai ardour. On the contrary it is evident that the great difficulty is yet to come. The Protestant part of the population are coming forward rapidly and enthusiast). cally to aid the cause. The second meeting of the Protestant Repeal Association was held in the Music Hall, Abbey-street, Dublin, on Tuesday night The building was crowded in every part. Dr. Nutall oc- cupied the chair, 800 new members were admitted, including 100 Orangemen, making in all 1500 members, The speeches and resolutions were strongly condemna- tory of the proceedings of the Government prosecution, and a determination to resist by every means, the ilie- gal and unjust attempt which had been made to force upon the people of Ireland such unconstitutional means of disposing of their demands. The people separated from the meeting ina quiet and peaceable manner, cheering loudly for “ Mitchel,’ * pikes’ &c. We should have observed that one of the speakers intimated that at the next meeting 300 more Orangemen would be ad- mitted, and that, if necessary, they would appear in costume. An Address to the protestants of Ulster was proposed and adopted.

The two indictments against Mr. Mitchell for sedi- tion, which were to have been tried the present term, have, as amatter of course, been abandoned by the Crown.

The Crown has yet taken no step for proceeding with

new trials in the cases of Messrs. Smith O’Brien and Meagher; but it is said they wil] be tried in the present term. The Roman Catholic clergy of four dioceses have adopted addresses to the Queen, praying a repeal of the Union. Ina fifth diocese, Ardagh, a similar address has been signed by eighty six clergymen. The Roman Catholic bishop of that diocese, Dr. O’Higgins, is at present at Rome.

Many Roman Catholics are deeply discontented at what they consider a slight cast upon them in the mode of arranging the juries in the State trials.

The Confederates, since the conviction of Mr. Mit- chel], have made no public demonstration. It is stated that the Council of the Confederation held a meeting on Monday, at which the recent conduct of Mr. Smith O’Brien was sharply canvassed, and some discontent was expressed about his halting policy. Mr. Sinith O’Brien, who is still suffering from the effects of the {n- juries he received at Limerick, entered into explana- tions ; and it is understood that he is to resume his post as leader as soon as his health permits.

cheer then resounded through the court. The police

interfered to preserve order, and to prevent persons |

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a different path. In the mean time, the public wil! not| Who surrounded the dock from striving to lay a hand)

believe either them or their superiors when they “ doubt that the country is ripe for Responsible Government ;”| and is it not to their eternal disgrace that it should have been argued by some of themselves, when the attempt was made by a sidewind to get rid of the whole matter of responsibility—that there must be an exception in ‘avour of legal offices of distinction—that the Attorney and Solicitor Generals, if in a minority, should not be obliged to vacate their seats, because the state of the Bar made it obvious that they could not be replaced !

First June Mail from England.

The. Mail Packet Peri brought from Pictou on Fri- morning last an English Mail received in Halifax by the Steamship America in the surprisingly short space of *} days. We regret to.learn that Mr. Mitchell has been condemned to transportation for 14 years. We shall endeavour to give in our next No. some extracts, 9 addition to those given. beloswy from the Speech of his counsel, Mr. Holmes.

IRELAND. SIAL, CONVICTION, AND SENTENCE OF MR. MITP-

<BEL~AWFUL, EACITEMENT IX ‘THE COURT pork.

on Mr. Mitchel as he was being taken from his place! ‘by the gaolers.

A scuffle ensued —the judges fled! from the bench, to which they returned in about two! minutes, during which the heat of the excitement lasted. —Messrs. O’Gorman, Meagher, and Doheny were hand- led by the police. An officer of the line, who was near the dock, interposed between Mr. Meacher and the con- stables, and offered his arm to Mr. Meagher, who de- clined it, saying he would not take the arn of any man wearing the British uniform. ‘T'woor three other per- sons Were arrested in the gallery--one gentleman for throwing a bouquet into the dock, as the convict. was dragged to his cell. This gentleman, whose name we did not learn, was then brought to the bar by Inspector M‘carthy, who charged him with having disturbed the court.

At about four o'clock on the same day he was re- moved in heavy irons, and placed on board her M steam ship Sheerwater, on bis way to Spike Island Cork, where he arrived on Saturday, the 28th ultimo

An extraordinary edition of a Cork paper published on last Sunday evening gives the following:

“The vessel that brought John Mitchel to ¢ ike Island arrived in the harbour at an early hour ale ; and before it dropped its anchor, the martyr-patriot ae landed onthe island, and handed over to the custod of the governor. ra

“He was brought on shore, from the vessel, by two ofthe Dublin police, and two marines. ue “ Shortly after his arrival, Captain Atkins, of Water-

the inspector of the Penitentiary, cave orders that!

ajesty’s

Five cart loads of arms and ammunition, escorted by a party of the 2nd Royals, were deposited in the Phi- ipstown Barracks, on the 2&th ult.

MR. MITCHEL’S SENTENCE.

In consequence of the unsettled state of the health of Mr. Mitchel, the Home Government have altered their intention of sending him to Norfolk Island, but have ordered him to be conveyed to her Majesty’s dock- yard at Bermuda, and there, on board the Thames con- vict hulk, to undergo his fourteen years’ sentence. Her Majesty’s steam-sloop Scourge, of six guns, Command- er Wingrove, eft Portsmouth on Monday morning, for Cork, to take on board the unhappy Mr. Mitchel and other prisoners, and to proceed immediately.to Bermuca.

ENGLAND.

CHARTIST MEETINGS—GENERAL DISTRESS.

We regret to state that some partial disturbances lave taken place inthe metropolis, at Bradford, Manchester, Leeds and other places. The Chartists have been the chief instigators of these tumults, which in every case have been alisost instantly suppressed. On Monday evening a large assemblage of Chartists co!lected 1 Clerkenwell, in London, and after marching rounu Finsbury square, then proceeded through the mail streets, westwerd ; butat midnight they quietly dispersec. On Wednesdzy evening similar meetings again took place, but the arrangements of the police, aided by a demonstration of the military, were so complete that the mob, wherever it appeared, was speedily scattered. Tie special force was called out to guard the outskirts, anc the same alacrity in turning ont to preserme qheen #34

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