Looking only at the surface of things, we should say
that the political aspect of Ireland is improved ; and that Lord Anedesea's proclamation, and the Catholic address together, have a,ompl ishecl the end for which they were issued. At least, the assembling and marching of the unarmed myriads have ceased. The fervour of Club legislation appears to be less easily abated ; but even it must yield, if the Government withdraw and persevere in withhold- ing its countenance from the Ascendancy-men ; :•tud of this we have something like a promise in the expressive silence of Mr. Peel at Manchester, when the attempt was made to draw from that once zealous champion of the Orange party, a sign that his opinions have undergone no change. This sign was not given, and the English Brunswickers think him lost.
Many of the leading Protestant noblemen and gentlemen have now come forward with a solemn avowal of their conviction that the disqualifying laws are ruinous to Ireland, and prejudicial to the whole empire. This document already bears the signature of twenty-six noblemen, thirty-four members of Parliament, and of many magistrates.
Lord Gormanstown, Lord Killeen, the • Earl of Bcctive, and others of high rank and influence have established a liberal club in Meath.
Mr. O'Connell has addressed a pacifying letter to the peasanhy of Tipperary. Mr. Lawless has returned to Dublin. The fruit of his labour is the perfect organization of "the rent" in three counties which contributed little before.
