Swan, attended by twelve sergeants in coloured clothes, repaired to the spot whilst they were sitting in council, and seized their persons and papers. In this arrest were included the most able and intrepid leaders of revolt: Thomas Addis Emmet, a barrister of great talents, William James M'Nevin, Messieurs Bond, Sweetman, Henry Jackson, and Hugh Jackson.

PAPERS FOUND AT MR. BOND's, 12TH MARCH.

Found upon John Lynch: hand writing of William Michael

"THE County W

Byrne.

-w. C- inform their constituents that by the advice they have received from the provincial, it appears that very flattering accounts have been received from abroad, which will in a very few days be officially handed down. The provincial returns of men have only increased a few thousands since the last reports; as the new county members have not yet come in, in consequence of the new elections, which each barony will take notice must be on or before the fifteenth of February next.

"The county committee again earnestly recommend to their constituents, to pay no attention to any flying reports, as they know to a certainty, false emissaries are encouraged to disseminate such news as may tend to disunite or lead them astray.

"The C. C. hear with regret the dissatisfaction of the baro. nial committee of Newcastle, with respect to their not being as yet fully supplied with arms, &c. They assure them that every exertion has been used to that purpose, and that quantities of pikes are now ready manufactured for delivery; but at the same time would recommend to have as many made as possible in each barony, as they will thereby come infinitely cheaper.

"The county committee cannot be accountable for any money in the hands of a baronial treasurer; and of course cannot account for any, but such as has been paid into them, of which there appears a correct statement in the returns.

"They feel with concern the apathy of their fellow-citizens

of the co. W. who refuse so small a pittance as one penny per man, to alleviate, in some degree, the distresses of their suffering brethren now in W. gaol, where there are many innocent citizens in want of the common necessaries of life; but who, though famishing, scorn to betray the trust reposed in them.

"The county committee inform their constituents, that so far from having a fund in hands, they are now indebted to one of their members (No. 2.) who has kindly advanced 18/ 4s. 2d. for the relief of prisoners; the county members are therefore intreated to forward to him, without delay, as much money as can be collected in their respective baronies; as there appears to be now in goal, from Arklow barony four, from Shillelah five, from Ballinacoor fourteen, and one from Talbotstown fifteen, and from Newcastle two, in all forty-two, without the smallest fund for the ensuing month.

"Resolved, that a subscription be instantly commenced, for the purpose of forming a fund for the employing and retaining counsel; which shall be taken as a voluntary contribution, according to the circumstances of individuals, to be lodged in the hands of a treasurer chosen by the county committee.

"Resolved, that it is requested that the next meeting may be fully attended, as there is business of the utmost importance to be taken into consideration.

"Resolved, that the colonels in each county shall make out a list of three persons to be adjutants-general for said counties. The lists to be transmitted, sealed, either through the provincial, or any other authentic channel, to the executive, who will nominate one of the three to the employment.

"Resolved, that our treasurer be allowed to pay 16 guineas to the delegate to buy a horse, which, when the entire county is organized, is to be sold, and the money paid back into the hands of the treasurer.

"Resolved, that the ex. committee be requested to account for the expenditure of 60 guineas voted them.

"Resolved, that each county who have not paid in any finance, shall be requested to pay in 70%. immediately, except the county Carlow, which shall only pay 401.

PRIVATES TEST.

Hand-writing not known.

"I, A. B. do solemnly declare, that I will perform my duty, and be obedient to all the lawful commands of my officers, while they act in subordination to the duly-elected committee.

Hand-writing of John M'Can.

"Resolved, that we will pay no attention whatsoever to any attempt that may be made by either house of parliament, to divert the public mind from the grand object we have in view, as nothing short of the complete emancipation of our country will satisfy us.

Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that if the other Ps. be in an equal state of preparation as Leinster, as soon as we can procure the information of their state, and their determination to act in concert with the nation, we should immediately proceed to act; and that the exeve be requested to take such steps immediately as will tend most expeditiously to bring about an union of the different prov3.

"Resolved, that the select come of five be requested to prepare a military test, to be laid before the prov'. at the next meeting, for their approbation.