At the second meeting the disagreeable topics of the former evening were revived and discussed in a more acrimonious spirit and tone.

The Committee was differently composed, most of the treasurers connected with the Committee being present, and most of the professional men, who attended on Saturday, being absent, Mr.O'Connell saw his advantage, or those under whose guidance he unfortunately was, saw it, and urged him on.

He clearly had a majority.

But having satisfied himself he could succeed, with a resolution refusing to circulate the _Nation_, he generously conceded the whole matter; and once more the Committee separated on good terms.
It was hoped that, as the concession was entirely voluntary, Mr.
O'Connell would be content.

This was a vain hope.