The ministry succeeded, but he had more than ever acquired the confidence and unbounded gratitude of his countrymen.

Thenceforward, he was their acknowledged chief, and his words expressed not more his own than the public will.
His remonstrances were vehement and angry, but they were vain.

The ministry disregarded the claims of justice, as well as the voice of the orator.

The quarrel became personal and vindictive to so great an extent, that Mr.O'Connell's support would almost ensure the defeat of any measure at the hands of the English Whig faction.
While this was his position in the House of Commons, he was preparing the elements of an organisation which was destined to embrace the whole island.

He started the first great Repeal Association, which was at once attended with marvellous success.