IRELAND.
By the death of Sir E. Hayes, a vacancy is created in the represen- tation of Donegal. A new writ has been ordered.
Among the properties sold lately in the Landed Estates Court was one situated in the North Riding of Tipperary, which forcibly illustrates the improvement that has taken place within a few years in. that once in- famed country. In 1851, this same property was purchased .4tie 56001., while no later than last Friday, after a lapse of nine years' It realized 13,0401., considerably more than double the price when first offered for sale.
The Protestants of Armagh foolishly determined to celebrate the battle of Boynewater on Monday. They met with music, lighted a bonfire at night, and marched about the town afterwards. Thus provoked, of course the Ro- man Catholics were not behindhahd. But they proceeded to break the law, and to injure the property of Protestants. A fight ensued, and several per- sons were injured before the police could quell the riot.
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