That vote was resisted by the whole of Mr.
O'Connell's family, and personal friends and by all the pensioners and employes of the body.

It was carried, nevertheless.

But a motion to consult Mr.O'Connell as to its legality was passed, and the resolution was transmitted to him accordingly.

His reply was an urgent remonstrance against the resolution on the ground of illegality.

Meantime, representations were made that a certain party in the Association, intolerant of Mr.O'Connell's sway, were using that occasion to undermine his authority and overthrow his power.