Mr.O'Connell's two sons, and the staff of the old Association, anticipated the crowd, and occupied the seats around the bench.

When Mr.O'Brien was called on, the O'Connells offered to become his security.

The fact was trumpeted by the journals, yet living on the garbage of Conciliation Hall.

But the offer, if sincere, might then be productive of important consequences.

It was not sincere; a fact sufficiently attested by the Messrs.