HC Deb 05 March 1849 vol 103 c170
MR. J. O'CONNELL

wished to mention that he had that morning received a letter from Mr. Berwick, with reference to the Offences (Ireland) Bill, which the hon. Baronet the Member for the city of Water-ford (Sir H. W. Barron) had introduced on Wednesday last. Mr. Berwick stated that he had communicated with the hon. Baronet, and requested him to correct a statement he had made on the day in question. He also stated that he had communicated with the hon. and learned Member for the University of Dublin (Mr. Napier), who possessed an intimate knowledge of the facts of the case. Mr. Berwick wished it to be distinctly understood by the House that he had not acted in the manner alleged in the course of the debate; and he not only thanked him (Mr. J. O'Connell) for what he had stated on Wednesday, but he bore him out in every particular.