"I do not object," said he, "to your principles; but I object to your coupling them with the duties of Repeal wardens who are the officers of the Association." Mr.Duffy promised, at once, to explain the matter, to Mr.O'Connell's satisfaction, in the next number.
He did so accordingly, and no more was said of it until after the prosecution was commenced.
On the 17th of June, Mr.Duffy was placed at the bar, on an information or indictment setting forth the entire of the obnoxious article.

The Government was vehement and imperative, and the Bench constitutionally jealous of the law.

The prosecution was conducted with malevolent ability, and the court charged, with pious zeal, for the crown.

Robert Holmes was counsel for the accused and, in an impassioned speech, on every word of which was stamped the impress of originality, vigour and beauty, vindicated not the "liberty of the press," but the truth of the startling propositions Mr.Mitchel had propounded.
In the Hall, the speech was regarded as triumphant for the country, but conclusive against Mr.Duffy.It was said that for sake of his client he should confuse, confound and deny.

The fact, however, justified the advocate.