IRELAND.

• The deputation from the Dublin Corporation, presented their ad. dress to Lord Wellesley on Friday week. The Viceroy made the fol- lowing reply.

" I receive with great satisfaction the expression of your concurrence in my solicitude to render Ireland opulent, happy, peaceable, and well ordered.' These great and salutary objects may, under Providence, be attained by a steady course of firm and just policy, moving above all the violence of party, by a vigorous as- sertion of the authority of the law, and by a careful and timely attention to the forrection of all real grievances. "it ia my determination to pursue this course. It is full of difficulties, but it is fulruf honour and glory ! Nothing can so powerfully aid my progress as the it of my fellow-omens. The happy proof which you have this day af- for to Ireland of the 'cordial harmony now subsisting (and long may it endure) between the city of Dublin and the Executive power dais kingdom, ii a 'favourable presage of the restoration of tranquillity and prosperity to the whole country.', Another deputation, from Trinity College, then presented a similar address, and received a similar reply.

Mr O'Connell has addressed another letter to his constituents. It is a somewhat prosy and tiresome production, containing ti 'good deal of abuse of Lord Anglesea and Mr. Stanley, and a detail of the writer's Parliamentary conduct in relation to the East India and Slavery bills : Ire takes credit tb himself for having introduced material improvements into both of them. Lord Wellesley's Administration, the Agitator professes to believe, will not be so injurious to Ireland as that of his predecessor- " I do entertain hopes of the present Irish Administration. There is one ad- vantage which it possesses over any recent Government of this kingdom—it is to he found in the unity of purpose of the Lord-Lieutenant and his Secretary. If they act ill, it will not be in opposition to each other, but in concert. If they choose to do well, they will have double power to do iood deeds. As yet there can be nothing to complain of; and although there is, indeed, little to applaud, there is still less to censure. The speeches of Lord Wellesley at the Corpora- tion dinner were not models of absolute wisdom ; but still less did they denote any thing hostile to the people of Ireland. Let us, then, hope for better days ; and above all thir!gs, let us recollect, that it is the duty of every one to assist the Government in every measure useful to 'veleta', and to applaud the Go- vernment as well as to support it, in carrying into effect every such measure. " Lord Wellesley does not seem to understand that there are no longer two parties in Ireland. The divisions which existed between the two denominations of the Irish, when Lord Wellesley was here last, no longer exist. There is no longer a Catholic party opposed to a Protestant party. The Catholics have got all they wanted as a particular body or persuasion." These passages have a conciliatory sound ; but it was necessary especially, it may be supposed, now while the Rent is collecting—to say something about the " Repeal." " For ray- own part, I do not want the stimulus of recollecting that every single individual of my constituents would be immediately and personally benefited by " the Repeal." It suffices for me to recollect the passing of the Coercion Bill, to declare that no man can possibly love Ireland who can possibly forgive the haughty, the insolent, the atrocious passing of that bill. It was passed without one single particle of necessity, and without any palliation. It was the insolent presumption of Stanley adopted readily towards Ireland by Lords Grey and Brougham. I, fur one, will never forgive that crime, until I see the Irish Parliament seated in College Green, and the recurrence of such an atrocity towards Ireland rendered ffir ever impossible. In the meantime, let us aid the Government in every useful measure; but let us not forget the constitutional agitation necessary to carry the Abolition of Tithes and the Repeal of the Union."

With this the letter concludes ; and a production less calculated, upon the it hole, to agitate his constituents, to whom it is addressed, certainly never came from the pen of Daniel O'Connell.

At present, O'Connell affects to be busily engaged in preparing him- self to bring on the Repeal question next session. He has written the following letter to one of his friends, who had inquired when he intended to go to Dublin.

" Dtrr.yeanc Abbey,11th October 1833.-1 would at once write to 'von and fix with the Committee for n day to hold the dinner for the benefit of the Josephiau charity, but that I cannot ascertain when I shall he in Dublin, or how long I may remain there. The first display in Parliament on the Repeal question, is one which, to du it justice', would require months of seclusion ; and I should wish to remain here until I bad made the fir greater part of my preparations—because I am one of those whose opinions are daily more fixed. that no solid or substantial good can be done for Irelaniluniihwe have a domestic Legislature hi Dublin."

According to one view of O'Connell's.,conduct,, this is merely a pretext, intended to operate on the collection of "the Rent." It forms, at any rate, an excellent excuse for not appearing in Dublin, and for not openly agitating the question of Repeal ; while at the same time, supposing him to have an eye to preferment, an opportunity is offered, (luring the period of calm produced by his inaction, to carry on negotiations with the Government.

The disclosures of the Corporation Commission ars not confined to the Tory side of corrupt practice. The mode in which the excellent Whig and Patriot, Sir John Newport, secured his return for Waterford, is at length completely exposed. It appears that there was "a family compact" formed between the Newport and Alcock parties in the Cor- poration, by which the representation of the city was to be shared equally between them. The other corporate offices, and in some in- stances, "where the contracting parties found it eligible," the pro- perty also of the Corporation, was to be subject to the same rule of di- vision, and to be allotted to the supporters of the two families of Alcock and Newport. The Waterfbrd Chronicle has published the curious do. consent in which the terms of this arrangement are laid down.

" ARTICLES OP AGREEMENT.

Between the Right Honourable Sir John Newport, Hart., and William Newport, Esq., on the one part. and Harry Alcock and James Wallace, Esqrs., on the other part, made, concluded, and agreed upon the 10th day of January ISM

" 1n the first place. Mn'. Alcock and his friends pledge themselves to support Sir John. Newport for the representation of the city of Waterford, during the lifetime of the said. Sir John Newport, or for such time as Sir John shall consider himself capable of efff- dent ly discharging the duties of that situation. At Hie expiration of either event, Mr. Alcock to be supported by every exertion of the Newport family and their friends in the future representation of the said city, during the life of said Mr. Alcock, and in the pro-

motion of which Mr. William Newport pledges himself that his sons shall concur. And if it should happen that Mr. Alcock shall die before he shall be entitled to represent said city, or to become a candidate, according to the tenor and spirit of this agreement, then the said James Wallace shall nominate the candidate who shall be supported fur the representation of said city for life, on the joint interests of both parties. *. And after the death of said Hurry Alcock. or such other representative, the New- port family to nominate the next candidate for a period of Ave years, then the other contracting party and their successors to nominate for the next five years, and so on al. ternatrly for ever.

"2d. It is agreed that the present vacancies occasioned by the death of the late Simon Newport. Esq. in the Conseil, shall be filled by redommendation of. said Harry Alcock, and on all future occasions the Alcoa party to fill up their own vacancies of Councilmen, and the Newpurt party to All their own and Bolton's ;, also the first vacancy in Bolton's Aldermen to be filled by lot ; the second to be filled by the unsuc- cessful party on thirst occasion ;and the third to be determined by lot. And it being the intention of the contracting parties that the number of Aldermen on either side shall be as equal as possible, on all future occasions the odd numbers shall be filled alter- nately. •• 3,1. The contracting parties to elect alternately to the office of Mayot -the next election being in the Newport party ; and each party to nominate one of the Sheriffs annually."

Then follow several clauses relative to the Church livings,.master-

ships of hospitals, and other offices in tire gift of the Corporation, which are to be disposed of on the principle of a fair divition of profit and patronage between the contracting parties. ' " 4th. The present salary attached to the office of Master of the Leper House to be abolished, and the ancient salary of 61. 13s. 4d. only to be annexed to it. All the of- fices held by the Bolton party during the pleasure of the Corporation, or of which they can be legally deprived, to be withdrawn from them, and the salaries reduced where the places cannot be withdrawn, and to be placed in their respective classes, and tilled up according thereto..

' 5th. The Newport party to fill up the present vacancy of Master of the Holy Ghost Hospital. on its present salary of 61. 13s. 4d. The Alcock party to nominate to the klastership of the Leper Hospital (on the removal of the present Master) on the salary .of 61. 13s. 4d. .

" 6th. The Church livings to be disposed of in a separate class, and the first appoint- ment which may occur to be disposed of by lot ; it being also understood. that whenever a vacancy shall occur in the Unions now held by the Reverend Mr. Wallis, the vicarage of Rathpatrick shall be separated from them and united to that of Kilcullibeen.

"7th. The Newport party to nominate Alderman King to the situation of Chamber- lain, when it shall become vacant by the death of Mr. Murphy. Mr. Wallace, Mr. Alcock, or their representatives, to nominate, to that office on Mr. King's death.

" 8th. The office of Weighmaster to be held by a member of each family; and the vacancies to be filled up by the family to which the deceased Weigiunaster belonged. "9th. On the death of Mr. R. tooke,.the.office of salt and Coal-measurer to be se- parated from the office of Town-clerk and Clerk of the Peace. and each to be placed in their respective classes; each party to nominate one of the Water-Bailiffs, it being the intention that this office shall be divided."

Provision is made for the appointment of umpires to settle any differences which may arise between the parties; and the whole is signed by" John Newport, W. Newport, Harry Alcock, and James Wallace."

Lord 'Gore has refused to give evidence before the Municipal Com- missioners at Limerick. His Lordship, it is said, pleads his privilege as a Peer, to protect him from the annoyance of a scrutiny in a court to which the populace were freely admitted; and he refuses, moreover, -to recognize the authority of a commission which has emanated from the House of Commons. In these times of Reform, this species of op- position to open and fair inquiry, must be as unavailing as it is ludicrous. The combined Aristocracy in the House of Lords found it expedient to bend to, necessity, and become an unwilling party to reformations which it abhorred, but could not prevent. Nevertheless, we find the Aristocrat of Limerick playing at privilege in support of abuse and monopoly, in the little dominion where he once held sway. There was a time when such things could be done with success and impunity ; but the people have now become the-stronger, and can well afford to laugh at the idle pranks of the "privileged."—Dublin Morning Register.

Major-General Ellice returns from London to Dublin with his family in a few days, when he will enter on his duties as Steward of the Viceregal Household. The General is brother of the Secretary at War....-Dublin Mail.

Captain Watben, of the 15th Hussars, is about to be tried at Cork Ior alleged disrespectful behaviour on the parade-ground to his Colonel, Lord Brudenell. Captain Wathen is highly connected, having married a daughter of the Earl of Rothes.

An extensive cemetery is about to be established beyond the limits of the city of Dublin. The state of the churchyards in Dublin is frightful. But a few days since, we were informed by a clergyman, that a body was interred, if indeed that can be said, in one of the most populous neighbourhoods, not two feet from the surface. This is an

outrage upon common decency, both towards the dead and the living, 'that calls for correction.—Dublin Evening Post.

A few nights-since, the house of an inthistrious man named'Keenan, near Carrickrnacross, was broken open by an armed party, who, beating the inmates, forcibly Carried off his daughter. Keenan, after getting his wounds dressed, collected his neighbours and followed the ruffians.

A pursuit of three miles took place ; they came up with them, and, after a desperate struggle, succeeded in rescuing the unfortunate girl and conveying her home.. Eleven of the party are known, and it is to .he hoped they will be apprehended and punished.—Irish Paper.