The Express.
London, England, 1851-09-23 00:00:00

IRELAND.
Destix, SEM 22.
The following sta:cmcnt is ma& in Sausders*

Neiea Ldter :
Aet ry influential come any hat n formed in F.nzland,
at the bred of which to reprewated to be Prince Albert, for
the purchase of lands in this country. Their purchases an
expected to be on a most extensive scale, and persons in
their employment are now bu-iv4l obtaining uutormation on
the spot as to the position sail mute of v!irious (state!.
This statement, referring to a subject which is just
now present to all men's minds in Ireland must, if
correct, be of considerable importance. That one or
more land companies will, however, be brought into
operation with the facilities afforded by the Encum-
bered Estates Court, without much more toss of time,
appears now quite certain, and the fact that nothing
of the kind has been done during the two years for
which that court has been at work, evinces an ex-
traordinary degree of caution on the part of the
public in all that relates to Ireland. Any company
coining into the field under such auspices as those
hinted at in the above paragraph would hardly fail
to command popularity.
The following curious circumstance, illustrating
the progress of the clearance system in Ireland, is
mentioned by the city correspondent of the .Free-

man :
It may give some faint idea of the extensive depopulation
=a in this country to mention that we have been in-
by • highly respectable passenger broker in this city
that he was lately (within a Jew days) applied to by one
gent:moan, whose name was not mentioned to to, to con-
tract with him for the deportation of 2,000 emigrants from
one estate, and that no less than 1,500 of these had been
actually contracted for. Such wholes de clearances could
hardly be credited, but that we have the facts from those
engaged in the mere mercantile operation of finding ship
room. We were infornted by the sante gentleman, who is
well qualified to Mier an opinion, that he estimates the
emigration now going on from this port alone at not less
than from ~,q)) to 6,000 per week.
On Saturday the American Ambassador visited the Earl
of Dun o • ,at Adore, en route from Lord Monteagle's—
arrived iu Limerick at one o'clock, and left by special train
for Mallow, which he reached in two houre and proceeded
thence by car to Killarney, accomplishing the whole journey
in lour hours and 3 half.
The suppression of a passage in the American
minister's speech at Galway, in which he strongly
recommended the placing of the Bible in the bands
of the people, is thus explained by the Ualtcay Vin-
dicator :
The filets of the case are simply these:—Mr. Law-
rence went over to our reporter betide the meeting ter-
=Mated, aad said that he would feel obliged if he could
let bins see a slip of hi, roach previous to its publi-
cation, as he was taken by ,urpriw, and was quite un-
prepared for off:6llg any ob. rvatious. To a request of
this kind it was only common courtesy to accede, and our
reporter, after the epeech bail been put in type, accordingly
wait, d sin Mr. Lawrence with a proof, and, at his special
request, struck out the line in which the Bible was men-
tioned, and made tome immaterial alts rations, he, admit-
ting, at the same time, the accuracy of the report. We
would not allow even the President of the United States to
make any maternal alteration in his reported speech, but,
as this was no principle involved in omitting the words,
our re porter felt bound to accede to the very reasonable
request of Mr. Lawrence.

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The subjoined account of the progrette of Mr. Ab-
bot Lawrence on the Lower Shannon is abridged
from the Limeri, k Chronicle :

The magnificence of the spectacle yesterday witnessed in
Limit( k will be lung remembend by the citizens. At
the boser quays, adjoining the entrance to the dock works,
hundreds were assembled on the heath, ud three steamers
ready to sail, viz., the Erin-go-6114;h, Lover Castle, and
City of Limerick. The City of Limerick had on board the
leading gentry of the city, including the heads of public
di pantortitp, members ut the corporation, chamber of cum-
nicree,liarimur commix:Moen., packet Motion committee,

Odom I Forre%t and officers of the Major Swyny,
oflieer%ti3rd and Royal Horse Artillery, with the excellent
band of the land regiment on the quarter deck. The exhi-
hratisie ACIIIC had an unprecedented effect, as the three
steams.. (the Dover with immeugera to druid') moved off
from the quay% amidst the cheers of the vast multitude and
waving id hat% and handkerchief,.
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Pk:Mr/160U Id the American visitors was directed to
every object of interest along the banks of the Shannon,
and the re-idencee of the landed gentry pointed out. The
ambaocedur said there was not a finer river in the European
dominions, beim:: navigable for sixty miles, with an expanse
in NON plattee of ton miles wide. Mount Trenchard, the
mansion ut Lord Nl...lite:wk., with its wooded hills, extensive
demesne, and verdant fields, looked very beautiful; also
Olin Castle, the seat of hi*" White Knight."
loyaes' Island being the locality spoken of as most
6w selection as the transatlantic packet station, it was
determined that his Excellency should inspect it, and ac-
cordingly the Erin changed her direct route, and steamed
into Voyins, which, without exception, is one of the finest
sheltered harbours in the world, being completely land-
locked, and, owing to its natural capabilities, suited
before all other points on the Shannon as the most mak
refuge fur mariners, while the sounding at low water is
upwards of le fathoms. There is a substantial pier and
quay built at Foy-ea.', and additional works are in active
progress at the expanse of Lord Munteagle and the Dad
of Works. The American Amhasaulor embarked In • '
small Iseet, with the Mayor and Lord Monteagle, to view
the opt rations going forward, and acquire a knowledge of
the roadway which hails from thence to GIM and Torbert.
He was MI on the island by Mr. Stephen de Vere, and
on returning to the steamer his excellency said he had
no
tibia that such a sheltered harbour was to be found on
the Shannon.
From toyn,4, the Erin steamed down the Shannon, side
by side with the City of Limerick, the decks of which vessel
were crowded, and the martial music of the 63rd band re-
ormuded upon the waters. Mr. Cruise, proprietor of the
Royal Hotel, who had been deputed to prepare dinner for
the *elect company invited in this /hip, had by two o'clock
everything in readiness in the cabin, and announce-
ment having been made, the mayor led Mrs. 1.41117f11Ce
to the banquet, followed by his excellency and Mrs.
Hsborne of this city, who, with her daughter, travelled
with Mrs.i Lawn 'the remainder followed, but
were not long below when the booming of cannon
indicated some joyous demonstration which demanded res
spun..., and all were quickly on deck again. The fact was,
they bad reached Glintotle, the residence of the knight,
sad before that splendid mansion hundreds of the peasantry
had collected with banners and music to salute the American
Anibmsador as he passed. Along the elevated amensil Asp
were placed, while here and there, between the trees, gam
were discharged. His Excellency was much pleased at this
unexpected display, and stood upon the gangway to ac-
knowledge the compliment. Colonel Vandeleur, of iiihnsh,
here sailed up in Ms magnificent yacht the Caroline, gaily
dressed with flags from stein to stern—that of the American
nation being promptly displayed. The company again re-
tin el to the banquet room, who re every delicacy was
eski-
bited. and the most recherche viands provided.
The Mayor pn,idecl, and after dinner his worship rose
and in most suitable terms proposed the health and pros-
perity of their distinguished guest, the Hon. Abbott Law-
rence, American Ambassabor, which was drunk with "nine
times nine and one cheer more,"
The Ambassador returned thanks, and assured them he
was deeply sensible of their gratitude and the great honour
which had been so unexpectedly yoid him—their hospitality
knew nu bounds. Ile expressed great satisfaction at what
he hail seen, anal said it would be his wish and desire to its
this country happy. The important question of trans-
atlantic intercourse would, he trusted, be soon decided
for what he thought their ricer was admirably adapted'
but no matter to what port in Ireland the first ship would
be despatched, his excellency would pay a visit to Limerick.
Having spokeu much in prose of the Irish in America, he
alluded to the successful exertions made by Lord touteaglo
to promote and advance not only the trade and commerce of
Limerick, hut the interest of the citizens, and concluded by
proposing Lord Moratesgle's health, which was drunk with
nplgwauss.
l Montcagle returned thanks. The exhibition of
that day foreboded some great benefit and advantage to the
country, and when contemplating the great changes which
bad taken place from time to time, he could nut but call to
mind that it was to Mr. Charles W. Williams they were
indebted for steam communication on the Lower Shannon,
and for steam conveyance upon the Upper, by which his
Excellency bad come down from Athlone. He it was who
had sent the first steamer to their river, and that day for
the heat time four steam-ships sailed together upon the
Shannon waters. (('been)
Several other toasts being given, the company again went
on deck, and found themselves near Kilrush, but did not
touch there. The quay was crowded, and the concourse
cheered as the Enn passed on towards Slattery Island,
from wkieh the ambassador had a view of the mouth of the
river at the entrance from the bay.
After sailing round the island tke steamer proceeded
homeward, and on the passage up
The Mayor presented his Excellency with an address, '
pressice of the satisfaction felt at the arrival of the m..
ter of the United States, setting forth the local advantages
of the Shannon as a packet station, and that the most seem
and rapid communication across'the Atlantic was a benefit
which could not be refused the. people of both nations, or
postponed.
His Excellency said he felt much pleasure in receiving
the address, to which he would scud a written answer Min
London.
At Mount Trenehard, the residenee of Lei
the steamer was brought to, as the Asterism
bad been invited to spend the night with Tani
His Excellency, his lady, and daughter, tkellefille Wit
their leave of the gentry an heard, rsti:ll7. fa
friends fur the honour which hot beam k Lew
rick. The Erin-go-brag! dm ems an W 'Aare
es arrived at ten o'clock, ea beim lealatime A
vote of thanks was given to Mr. Sibtlisige. et
the City of Dublin Company, and to aglinla
egreat satisfaction he afforded in mangles/ his irlseili
At the *mood limitation held in Limmonisk ea
Thumb, kat. lite Lod /dam in eliardse his
clergy, sionied to the Wawa tmuslios whisk eat-
tate Ste &web in England, songoatelning his bow
thins list the Irish brew& ips gab g end es.
tent amp Ansa those voids,

THIS DAY, NOON.
Coarse et Wu& throtells et Wind. etite of the W.M.lies.
N.E. Cats. MLitt Yog.
The recants from** following places did not reach WI
Oahe in tine far pablioation yesterday ; they therefore
hulicate the stile of the weather oa Saturday morning as
stns o'clock.

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NUMEROUS FORGERIES.—The Court of Anises of
the Loire Inferieure, sitting at Nantes, has just tried •
person named Davesnes, of Corgis, for having committed
164 forgeries. He bad for years been engaged in
extensive business transactions, chiefly of a specu-
lative character ; and, having become embarrassed,
had recourse to forgery. He was, after a long time, dis-
covered, and it was then ascertained that he was under lice-'
bilities to the amount of 500,000 fr. He had, however,
several properties, which realised a considerable sum, but
the deficiency is still large, and in it figure Messrs. Gouinl
and Co. for 97,000 f., and the Comptoir d'Escompte for
25,831 f. In the prisoner's possession was found a register,
in which the signatures of • great number of persons
were imitated with remarkable fidelity. At one time he
was held in high esteem ; he was mayor of his commune
and member of the council-general. For his conduct in
the revolution of 1830 he received the Cross of July. The
jury declared hiss guilty, and the court condemned him to
15 years' hard labour at the hulks, and to the surveillance
of the police for life. It is rather singular that 12 years he-
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