IRELAND.
The annual show of the Royal Irish Agricultural Society on Wednes- day, gave the Earl of Eglinton an opportunity of making a speech in which he compared the state of Ireland now with its state when he quitted office six years ago. "In these few years agriculture has spread itself over the country—farm- ing, in every way, has improved—capital has been expended—clime luta diminished. I rejoice to say that on coming back here I find Ireland in a con- dition of prosperity such as I did not think it possible that it could obtain when I last addressed a meeting of this society. I think that I may not be called too sanguine if I predict a happy and a glorious future for Ireland—a country which by its fertility and richness, by its position und beauty, and by the talents and ready wit of its people, nature seems to have intended to be the brightest gem of the British Crown." (Loud applause.)
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