Men who had never before, and have never since, appeared at its meetings, were present.

The question proposed was that an address be presented to Mr.O'Brien, in which his principles and his conduct would be fully recognised, approved of and adopted.

This led to a discussion that lasted two days, but the motion was carried in the end by a majority of two to one.

One man, and one only, unconnected with Mr.O'Connell, either by personal friendship or personal obligations, voted against the resolution.

That man is Sir Colman O'Loghlen.