. Galway seconded, the
following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:--'That we, this
association, view with disgust and indignation the bill brought in by
the ministers, entitled, A bill for the better security of the crown and
government of the United Kingdom. That we consider such bill, instead
of answering its professed purposes, to be of such a character as the
odious six acts of Lord Castlereagh's ministry, with the aggravation
that the latter were only legal and temporary, while this is intended as
general and perpetual. That we consider such bill as in fact a bill to
encourage the odious spy system, and prevent all discussion of the wants
of the people, whether by the press or at meetings. That we therefore
express our detestation of this measure, and call upon the repeal
members of parliament to oppose the passing of such bill by all
constitutional means.'

"Mr. O'Connell next proposed, and Mr. Galway seconded, a resolution, that
it be referred to the committee to have a case prepared for counsel
upon the construction of the convention act, 33 George HI., cap. 29. Mr.
O'Connell observed that although his father had not matured the project
of assembling three hundred delegates in Dublin, he had never abandoned
it up to the period of his death. (Cheers.) 'The liberator' had
frequently consulted lawyers of great celebrity, to fortify his own
opinion, but the result of his consultation with others was that he had
grave and fearful doubts as to its legality. The project was accordingly
suffered to remain in abeyance. They were determined never to advise
or sanction any rash or precipitate act; they would act only within the
law, and were anxious to ascertain whether the delegates could assemble
legally in Dublin. This was the object of obtaining counsel's opinion
upon the subject; and if the step could be taken with safety, and within
the bounds of law, in the name of God they would take it. (Cheers.)

"Mr. O'Connell called the attention of the association to a resolution
adopted at the last meeting of the Confederation, admitting 'to
membership all enrolled members of the Conciliation Hall, on the same
ternis as members of the Confederation.' It was also intimated that
seats would be reserved at the meeting of the Confederation for
the accommodation of the members of Conciliation Hall. Now he (Mr.
O'Connell) wished to warn every member of the association against
accepting that invitation, or making use of