There were then three other weekly papers in Dublin, The _Register_, the _Freeman_, and the _Old Irelander_.

The _Nation_ had a circulation nearly equal to that of all the others.

Its expulsion from the Association would at once deprive it of all the circulation it had through its agency, thus involving a very serious pecuniary loss to Mr.Duffy.
The two positions were abandoned, and the Committee separated on amicable terms.

Another subject of importance was under discussion.

This was, what suitable mark of national respect should be offered to Mr.
O'Brien; and it was proposed that the committee should re-assemble on the following day (Sunday), at two o'clock.