I go to where I can best discharge my duty to them and to Ireland--_in Ireland_.

There struggling, with doubtless as little ability, but with more energy and, if possible, more whole-hearted devotion than ever, to put an end to the present degradation of my country and obtain for her that which can alone ensure protection to her interests, relief to her many wants, and peace, freedom and happiness to her long oppressed and long enduring people, "I have the honour to be, Sir, "Your obedient servant, "JOHN O'CONNELL.
"To the Chairman of the Committee of Selection." These documents were entered on the minutes of the Association, and remained on its records with the original resolution.

But no more was done in the matter until the beginning of April, 1846.
Mr.O'Connell and his son were in London, and Mr.O'Brien remained in Ireland.

They had been all summoned to attend on committees.

When Mr.
O'Brien reached London, he found that the Messrs.