- IRELAND.
The proposed landlord demonstration drew down more hostility as it proceeded towards action—among its latest opponents were Lord Clan- ricarcle, Lord Massareene, and M. Gregory. It failed altogether at last, and was abandoned. The projectors give the following account of the course they then took. "The committee for convening the meeting at the Rotunda, in this city, on the 27th instant, having received hundreds of letters containing expres- sions of approval and support from all parts of the country, a deputation consisting of the secretaries and two other members of the committee this day had an interview with his Excellency the Lord-Lieutenant at the Castle, of a most satisfactory nature. The objects of the contemplated meeting having been fully obtained, the committee have determined on substituting an address to his Excellency instead. The address will be prepared without delay, and remain for signature during the ensuing week, at the committee rooms, No. 30, Westmoreland Street, and at such other places throughout Ireland as may be hereafter determined on, of which due
notice will be given. "Lord GEORGE HILL, "3. W. Lrarirox NAPRE, Hon. Secs."
The address will express the alleged pervading feeling of insecurity to life and property, offer support to the Government, and point out the necessity of improving the social condition and habits of the humbler classes.
The Liberals have made a counter-move and adopted resolutions counter to those first propounded by the Dovrnshire party. At a meeting in Tipperary, where the O'Donoghoe was the most con- spicuous figure, it has been declared that the Tenant Right bill of the Tenant League contains the minimum of justice due to Ireland, and that Mr. Bright's bill is deserving of the warmest support.
The Lord-Lieutenant held his first levee of the season at Dublin Castle on Thursday. There was not a numerous attendance, but this is ascribed to the inclemency of the weather; which may be called a fair- weather loyalty excuse.
In consequence of considerable defects in the registry of Magistrates in Ireland, Lord-Chancellor Napier has announced that it is the inten- tion of the Government to look into and revise the whole list.
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