LATEST ACCOUNTS.

Grey River Argus, Volume XI, Issue 997, 6 October 1871, Page 2

LATEST ACCOUNTS.

Dublin, August 7. The most intense excitement prevails in the city this morning over the riot of last night, which followed the attempt to hold a mass meeting in favor of general amnesty, inthe Phoenix Park, in the face of a direct prohibition by the| authorities. A sufficient force of police was kept on duty all night to repress any disturbances which might result from the present popular agitation. A much larger proportion of those present at the disturbances were injured than was at first supposed. Previous to being dispersed by the police the enraged mob attacked the pottery establishment of Mr Kerr, in Castle street, which had been visited and inspected on the previous day by the royal party. Here they vented their wrath against the proprietor for his courtesy in entertaining English, royalty by throwing volley after volley of stones and other missiles at the building, breaking almost all the windows fronting the street. Fortunataly no one was injured. Mr Sullivan, the Editor of the Nation, and one of those who assisted in organize ing the meeting in the Phoenix Park, and who, along with Messrs Smyth and Nolan, rode at the head of the procession, was so seriously injured that his death is considered probable. The authorities are confident of being able to keep the rioters in check, should further disturbances be attempted. Every exertion will be made to

secure quiet during the stay of the royal party. 1^ London, August 7. Much commotion was created in the city last night on receipt of intelligence of the disturbances at Dublin. Anxiety was generally expressed for the royal party visiting there, and serious apprehen- - sions were feltfor their safety. It was feared at one time that the mob might possibly overcome the authorities and tjiat the most serious results .might ensue ' if the persons of the royal party were endangered. A satisfactorily feeling of relief was experienced on receiving information of the disturbances having being suppressed by the vigorous action of the city authorities. The excitement continues this morning although somewhat abated. The disturbances of yesterday in Dublin are much criticised and commented on by the morning press. It seems to be generally understood that the Government will adopt the most severe and stringent course in dealing with those under arrest for participation in the affair. ._ .