34/36 They, on the other hand, resolved to treat O'Connell's memory with the greatest respect. They resolved to attend his funeral procession, in deep mourning; and they gave orders for expensive sashes, of Irish manufacture, which the members of the council were to wear. Mr. The answer was too plainly a prohibition; and the Confederation reluctantly abandoned their design. Mr.O'Connell died at Genoa, on the 15th of May, 1847, and was buried in Glasnevin, on the 5th of August. |