But he added, "I will give no vexatious opposition." Here a voice cried "Dungarvan," with significant emphasis, a question Mr.O'Connell evaded with his usual dexterity.

Four seats were then actually vacant; Dungarvan, Drogheda, Dundalk and Roscommon county.

In the three former, there were clear majorities in favour of Repeal.

That question admitted of no earthly doubt.

It had been long before enquired into, and assurances the most unequivocal were transmitted to the Association.