The Express.
London, England, 1851-11-20 00:00:00

SHAKSPEARE AND KOSSUTH.

(Prom the Daily News.)

The proposal made through our columns by Mr.
Douglas Jerrold, to present to M. Kossuth a copy of
Shakspeare in a worthy casket, purchased by penny
subscriptions throughout England, has at once been
met in the heartiest manner. The Manchester Athe-

nseam has already led the way. We would, with
Mr. Jerrold, advise that boxes should be affixed at
the offices of the liberal newspaper press throughout
England; and, let us add, at willing institutions, and
under the charge of duly accredited bodies and indi-
viduals. We have received the subjoined letter on
the subject from Mr. Jerrold.

TO THE EDITOR OT TUE DAILY NEWS.
SlR,—This morning's post brings me various let-
ters, with subscriptions, towards the object which, in
your columns, I had the honour to propose ; namely,
to present at the cost of the people of England a copy
of" Shakspeare," in a fitting casket, to Kossuth, in
admiration of his marvellous mastery of " the tongue
that Shakspeare spoke."
1)r. J. W. Hudson, of the Manchester Athenocum,
writes : " Your proposition to present Kossuth with
a copy of ' Shakspeare, raised by penny subscrip-
tions, is one we deem so valuablo that we shall at

once second your efforts."
I have also received subscriptions, all accompanied
with hearty and significant words, from Bridgewater
—from Royston—tram the Minories—and "from an
establishment in the City."
Trusting, sir, that you and your liberal contempo-
raries will be willing to become treasurers to this
fund, I hope you will further allow me to refer all
future subscribers —for their name will be legion—
to the box of your office, as one of the liberal press.
The shower of pennies subscribed by Englishmen
will not be without its significance: such copper will
have its effect even against the iron of iron Russia
and the lead of leaden Austria.

I have the honour to remain,
Your obedient servant,
DOUGLAS JERROLD.
West Lodge, Putney Common, N0v.19.

IRELAND.

DUBLIN, Nov. 19.

The ceremonial of the investiture of his Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambeidge, K.G., and the
Right Hon. ltobcrt Shapland Baron Carew, with
the ribbon and badge of the most illustrious order of
Saint Patrick. took place yesterday, in the Presence-
chamber, at the Castle.
In the Encumbered Estates Court, yesterday, five
estates, some of them of considerable extent and value,
were put up for sale. The estate of Mr. G. Rutledge, of
Tohcr House, iu the county of Mayo, was the first in
order, and was submitted for competition in 18 lots,
a few of which only were adjourned for want
of sufficient biddings. The estate containsin the aggre-
gate 5,777 acres, chiefly situated in the county of Mayo,
and yields a net rentalof 1,991/. Thirteen lots were
sold, realising altogether a sum of 13,8051., at rates
averaging about 13 years' purchase, one of the prin-
cipal purchasers being Mr. John Hood, of Nettleham
Hall, Lincoln. The Mayo estate of Mr. Walter
Blake, of Oran Castle, in the county of Galway, was
next offered for sale, in 11 lots, containing in the
whole 2,750 acres, and
,yielding a net rent of 1,241/.
per annum. There was a brisk competition for this
property, and the whole of the lots soon changed
owners; the sum realised being 17,880/., equal to
about 14; years purchase. The next property put
up was that of John Shee, a minor, in the county of
Kilkenny, and the parts sold brought about 11 years'
purchase on the net value. The estate of Mathew
Pennefather, of New-park, in the county of Tippe-
rary, followed, but only a small portion of it was dis-
posed of, the rates being about 15 years' purchase.
Some lands in the King's County, belonging to Mr.
Thomas Mitchell, and held under a fee-farm grant,
concluded the day's sales. The gross sum realised
yesterday was 42,3351.