Daily Richmond Whig

Mr. O'Connell.--The attempt which is now being made by this distinguished individual to take his seat in the House of Commons, was expected with the greatest interest in England as well as Ireland. It seems that he still adheres to his opinion that he can sit and vote there; and Mr. Bartle, whose authority is of the greatest weight, states that a repeated consideration of the subject had confirmed his conclusion in favor of Mr. O'Connell's right. In what way this attempt would be met by the ministry, was not known. It has been suggested that they will evade the instant question by allowing him to take his seat, and then instituting proceedings against him at law for the penalties, the offence of sitting and voting without having taken the oaths being, it is contended, an indictable offence, of which Parliament cannot take cognizance. An English journal says that, in order to take these oaths at the table of the House, Mr. O'Connell must be admitted, and admitted as a member. If, on being thus recognized and admitted, he states that he is advised by counsel that he is not bound to take such oaths, or if he merely, without any statement, proceeds to take his seat, the question will be brought, it is to be presumed, before a court of law, at the risk of the recusant. The House of Commons would hardly seek to establish a construction of penal statutes by a vote of their own. If this new mode of discussing the Catholic question be singular, the measure which it is hinted may be resorted to by the Catholic Association to enforce their demands is not less so. This is, to desire the Catholic People, instantly and simultaneously, to demand gold for the bank paper. Mr. O'Connell, it is said, did threaten, some time ago, that if emancipation were delayed, the bank should not have a note in circulation, and, it is added, that this threat has compelled the bank of Ireland materially to increase its stock of gold. If this measure prove ruinous to many innocent persons, the fault, it is replied, lies with the Government, who have the folly to persevere in their system of oppression--[Balt. American.