The deputation explained their conduct in London, and the motives that governed them, with which he appeared to be satisfied.

All connection with the proceeding in Liverpool with which he took offence, was disclaimed, and, finally, Mr.Duffy satisfied him that no offence was meant him in the _Nation_, and that the passage of which he complained had no reference to him.
The discussion was a long and, to some extent, an angry one.

It ended, however, as we thought, amicably.

Mr.O'Connell had proposed at the outset two objects, namely, to express a solemn condemnation of the proceedings in Liverpool, and to expel the _Nation_ from the Association.

The rule of the Association was to send to every locality, at the expense of the body, whatever papers the subscribers of a certain sum desired.