IRELAND.
Mr. O'Connell's election for Kilkenny is secured. O'Connell has addressed the constituency of that place, in a brief letter,— promising to support Lord Melbourne's Government " so long as it continues its present honest course of policy towards Ireland ; " pledging himself " to vote upon every occasion as a thorough Radi. cal Reformer; " and to use every constitutional exertion to "com- plete the Reform of Parliament, amongst other things, by introducing the principles of election and responsibility in the House of Lords." The electors of Kilkenny have met and resolved to return Mr. O'Connell free of expense, and without requiring his personal at- tendance. The election is fixed for Tuesday next.
The Mayo election terminated on the 4th instant, in the complete defeat of' the Conservative candidate, Mr. John Browne ; the expected division in the Liberal ranks having been prevented by the retirement of the Whig candidate, Mr. Constantine Dillon. At the close of the poll, the numbers were—
For Mr. R. D. Browne 549 Mr. John Browne 303 Majority 2-16 The influence of Dr. M'Hale and the Catholic priesthood carried this election.
The most deplorable accounts have been received from all parts of the North-west coast of Ireland, especially Sligo and Donegal, of the dreadful state of distress, the absolutely starving condition, of the pea- santry. The very backward state of the season, and the extreme seve- rity of the weather for months past, have greatly aggravated the misery of the poor people, and accelerated the commencement of the periodical famine this year.— Tunes Correspondent.
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