IRELAND.
The Ulster elections, which on former occasions have not attracted. much attention, are now the object of thought and anxiety throughout Ireland. The Dublin correspondent of the Morning Chronicle indicates the prospects. "In Down and Antrim, the return of the Liberal candidates—Mr. Shar- man Crawford in the former, and Mr. Jones in the latter—is described as certain. In Donegal, the Presbyterian and Roman Catholic electors, form- ing a preponderating majority, are rallying to support Mr. Campbell John- ston; who, it is stated, is also sustained by the Marquis of Conyngbam, Lord Arran, and one or two other extensive proprietors, at least to the extent of allowing unfettered discretion to their tenantry:. In Tyrone, Mr. Brabazon. Higgins has been making great progress and in the principal towns, Dun- gannon and Strabane, where the strongeet feelings prevail in favour of Free- trade' he will be supported by nearly the entire of the resident electors. The Tory landlords of Tyrone are making strenuous exertions to induce or force the tenantry to vote with them ; but there seems to be a most resolute spirit amongst the farmers, and hopes are entertained that Mr. Higgins will be re- turned, to the exclusion of Lord Claude Hamilton, notwithstanding all the territorial influence of the Marquis of Abercorn. The reelection of the Right Honourable T. L. Corry is considered quite certain. Dr. Gray, the Tenant- right candidate in Monaghan, is meeting with a most vigorous opposition ; but his friends, nevertheless, anticipate success. In Londonderry, Mr. Greer has the fairest prospect of dislodging one of the Derbyites. The Irish Soli- citor-General, Mr. Whiteside, will undergo a desperate contest in the borough of Enniskillen ; where his old opponent, Mr. John Collum, is ready for. battle. The result is doubtful, but the majority either way must be very small."
TheBelfast Chronicle has the following singular paragraph, seeming to invite Orange processions- "Wehave much pleasure in stating, from the highest authority, that no proclamation on the subject of Orange processions will be issued by the Go- vernment."
The Grand Master of the Irish Orangemen has issued an address referring :with gratitude to the Queen's proclamation against Roman Catholic pro- cessions, and giving these injunctions-
" It is of the utmost importance that the brethren throughout the country should at this season be reminded that any processions or manifestations contrary to the existing laws would be now peculiarly injurious to our good cause ; and although the great mass of Orangemen have always shown them- selves most obedient to all lawful authority, yet much mischief might result from the indiscretion of even a few."
It is stated that the Government are placing military in "all the elec- toral districts where sharp struggles are expected."
The total number of persons receiving out-door relief in Ireland in the week ending 24th April last, was 3498—in workhouses in the same week, 186,453; showing a decrease, as compared with the corresponding period of last year, of 70,261 paupers, or 27 per cent of the whole.
At the Louth Assizes, on Tuesday, one of the men concerned in the mur- derous assault on Mr. Eastwood was tried, and found guilty. It is said no doubt is entertained that the extreme penalty will be awarded. The At- torney and Solicitor-General prosecuted.
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