17/24 My lords, I have nothing more to say. It is not for having loved England less, but for having loved Ireland more, that I stand now before you." Mr.O'Donohoe confined himself to a few words concerning his trial. MEAGHER.--"My lords, it is my intention to say a few words only. I desire that the last act of a proceeding which has occupied so much of the public time should be of short duration. Did I fear that hereafter when I shall be no more the country I have tried to serve would think ill of me, I might, indeed, avail myself of this solemn moment to vindicate my sentiments and my conduct. |