The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-01-31 00:00:00

THE GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND.

It has been confidently asserted in the Orange Journal-
of this part of the kingdom, and particularly by the Evens
ing Mail, that there is to he a change in the government
of the country—in short, that Lord Wellesley is ahout to
retire, and to be succeeded by an Orangeman. We con-
fess, we had ourselves some misgivings on the subject,
after reading the speech of Mr. Dawson, and expressed
ourselves to that effect on a former occasion. The public,
the men, whether Protestant or Catholic, who love peace,
who wish to see the laws impartially but firmly executed
—the public, who do not desire to see the government of
the country carried on through the medium of the law
Courts, need not, we are much gratified in being able to
state with confidence, be under any apprehensions that
such a result will take place. Within the last few days,
we have been informed that his Excellency the Lord
Lieutenant has received a letter, by order of the King,
from Mr. Secretary Peel. stating his Majesty's entire and
high approbation of the judicious, conciliatory, and states-
man-like manner in which the government of Ireland has
been adtuinistered.—Dehlin Peening Post.

His Majesty has been graciously pleased to direct the
application of one thousand pounds towards the relief of the
distress at present existing among the journeymen silk-
weavers of Spitalfielila.
The Duke of York passed through this city yesterday
evening about five o'clock, on his way to Witley Court,
on a visit to Earl Foley.—Woreester Herald.

TH e LORD CII AN C ET.1.0 D.—We regret to state, that on
Sunday his Lordship's indisposition was greatly increased,
■nd yesterday morning he continued very poorly. Ithieing-
Lb* amtiverwary of the Martyrdom of King Charles, the
Courts of Chancery were of course closed, hut a person was
sent up u late u half-past twelve o'clock to inquire after
his Lordship's health, who reported him to be no better.

Loril Granville gave a magnificent ball and supper at his:
great Rotel in l'aris, on Friday evening. Fifteen hundred
cards were issued in the first instance, and nearly Soo ad=
ditional aPplications were made afterwards. This was the
most superb entertainment that has been giyen in Paris for
many years.

The approaching Session will, amongst other matters, no
doubt revive the contest between canals and railways; but
the advantage of ►he latter mode of conveyance has been
so clearly established, that no seriowt opposition can now
be apprehended. The Manchester and Liverpool Itailw?y
will most likely be speedily sanctioned by Parliament, as a
powerful, obstacle has been removed in the accession of
the Marquis of Stafford, who has evinced his approval of
the meninx by taking one thousand shares.--Bution
Express.

Mr. Dawkins is appointed to attend, in a diplomatic
capacity, at the approaching Congress of Panama, and is to
sail fur Chagres in the course of the week. We suppose
he will, like the United States' Ambassador, abstain from
taking part in any discussions which may affect oar neu-
trality, but will communicate the opinions of our Govern-,
mett upon any points which may affrct our intcresta.'
Both 31r. Dawkins and the United States' Minister may
ad usefully as referees iu any cases where • collision
arises between members of the federation.

With respect to the accident which we announced in our
Paper Of hitt week, •we are happy now tuthave it in our
power.to state, that Captain Widdrington is going on very
favourably.—Hampthire Teler•apit. • . • •