ADDISON'S FLAT.

Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 193, 13 March 1868, Page 2

ADDISON'S FLAT.

March 12. A sad accident occurred on "Wednesday to a miner here, by an adze falling down the shaft, striking the man below and causing a frightful wound on the head, Dr. Denovan was immediately on,, the spot, and we are happy to say his patient is progressing favorably. PUBLIC MEETING. One of the largest meetings that ever assembled within the walls of any building in this district, was held on Saturday last at the Dan O'Connell Hotel; the room being crowded to suffocation, over a hundred persons being unable to obtain admission The object of the meeting was to make the necessary preparations for a funeral procession on St. Patrick's Day in commemoration of the three Penians who were executed in Manchester. Mr. Clune being voted to the chair said—Gentleman, —Allow me to return you my sincere th nks, and I assure you there is no honour you could have conferred on me, that would be so gratifying as to preside over this meeting. Although many thousand miles distant I take in a warm interest in the affai-is of my country, particularly in the scenes that have been enacted there within the last twelve months. I think it is the duty of every Irishman to raise his voice against the persecutors of his country, and to encourage those who venture their lives in her cause. Mr Clune thenjseverely censured the action of the English Government in executing the

Fenians charged with the murder of Sergeant Brett. Dr Donovan then made a powerful Oritim ip >n the wrongs of Ireland, introduii.ig many historical incidents, Which were received with enthusiastic cheers by the meeting. Several other gentlemen then addressed the meeting in rather strong language, which was well received by the audience. The following resolutions were then passed:— 1. " That this meeting deoply sympathises with the relatives of the deceased patriots, Allen, Larkin, and O'Brien, and most emphatically condemns the vindictive action of the English Government in executing them for a political offence. 2. " That steps be taken to collect funds] for the support of the widows and orphans of the Irish patriots who took an active part in the late movement for the freedom of their country. 3. " That a funeral procession be formed on the 17 th inst, to honor the memory of the brave patriots who were executed at Manchester." After which the meeting broke up in a very quiet and orderly manner.