During the preliminary arrangements that led to Peel's defeat, there was much coquetting between the Whig and Irish leaders.

Alarmed by this startling aspect of affairs, and somewhat, perhaps, by the uncontradicted correspondence of the _Mail_, heretofore alluded to, Mr.
Meagher, in the midst of vociferous cheering, announced from the tribune of Conciliation Hall, "that Irish Repealers would teach an honest lesson to the Whigs." This took place on the 15th of June.

A short discussion followed, in which Messrs.

Mitchel, O'Gorman and Barry took part, denouncing in the strongest language all idea of compromise with the Whigs.

On the next day of meeting (June 22nd) a letter was read from Mr.
O'Connell, expressing "the bitterest regret at the efforts being made by some of their juvenile members to create dissension in the Association." "To silence all unworthy cavilling," he desired that the solemn pledge of the Rotunda be read after his letter, and copies thereof posted in the Hall.