The Sun.
London, England, 1864-01-12 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 12, 1864.

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THE WELLINGTON THREE SHILLING
DINNER, consisting of Soup, Fish, Made Dish, Joint,
Sweet, &0., is served daily from 3 to 9 p.m., and on Sunday
from 5 to half-past 8 p.m.

JOHN CATES, Manager.
The Wellington, St. James's-street.
Entrance, 160, Piccadilly.

rr" OXFO R D,
R, OXFORD STREET, W.

THIS EVENING, will be performed Selections from the
following Operas, viz., THE SLAVE, by Sir H. Bishop;
also, from LA FORZA DEL DESTINO—Verdi ; by the fol-
lowing talented artistes.—Misses °Russell. Townley, Fitz-
Henry, W almsley, Tyrrell, and Ell►son ; Messrs. Green,
Huish, Kimberley, Stuart, 4r,c.
Solos on the Violin by VIOTTI COLLINS, the cele-
brated English Violinist.
Flute by Drew Dean. Pianoforte, Miss Bryant.

And the marvellous instrument, the ORCHESTRAL
PIANO, by Herr SUHALKENBACH, the Inventor.
Comedy, by UNSWORTH ("or any other man "), Eugene,
W. Randall,W. T. Critehileld, T. Maolagan, George Hutchen-
son, and the marvellous Gymnasts, Messrs, Berri, Leach,
and Foster.

THIS EVENING, will be produced, supported by the
entire company, a new and original Cantata, entitled "King
Christmas," written by Litchfield Moseley, Esq., and com-
posed by W. Meyer Lutz, expressly for the estab7ishment.

ROYAL AL 11 AMBRA.-FRANCONPS
GRAND CIRQUE IMPERIAL, EVERY EVENING,
at Half-past Seven ; Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, at
Two. " This troupe is certainly one of the best we have had
in England for some years. The Cirque Imperial may safely
count on a long career of prosperity in London."—The Times.

MADAME TUSSAUD'S HISTORICAL
GALLERY; established 28 years at the Bazaar,
Baker-street.—Great Treat for the Juveniles during the
Holidays.—The series of Models of the Kings of England,
from the Conqueror to that of her present Majesty, attired in
the magnificent costumes of their respective periods, is now
near y complete ; and in the Chamber of Physiognomy are
several new additions, Admission, ts. ; extra rooms, dd.
Open from 11 till dusk, and from 7 till 10.

ARGYLL 800 MS, Windmill-street, Hay-
market.
NOTICE. —M, JULLIEN'S PROMENADE CONCERTS
will be continued at the above elegant rooms.
Admission is.
Conductor—M. JULLIEN.
Solo Performpre—Messrs, Mosca, Tyler, Horton, Snelling,
Progratski, MAilenney,
Doors Open at 8, commence at half-past.
Manager, M. GRENET.

29, GEORGE-STREET, HANOVER-SQUARE.
THE LONDON ANATOMICAL MUSEUM.
Open daily from 10 till 10. Lectures at 4 and 7
o'clock. Where may be seen the Astecs ; Bushman and
Wife; Julia Pastrana and Infant; Eng and Shang, the
Siamese Twins; and upwards of 3,090 Models, Natural Pre-
parations, &c. Egyptian Mammies. unwrapped, 4,000 years
old. Admission, One bhilling (tor Gentlemen only).

p 0 WELL'S BALSAM of ANISEED,
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Naval and Military Intelligence.

THE NAVY.

Orders have been issued to prepare the following arma-
ment for each of the iron-clad frigates Minotaur, Agin-
court, and Northumberland :—Upper dock, four 100
pounder guns (6k tons each) ; main deck, four 300 pounder
guns (12 tons each), and 18 100 pounders of the same
weight and description as the upper deck 100 pounders.
All the guns, both on the main and upper decks, will b 3
mounted on slide carriages. The three frigates which figure
in the Navy List as 38 gun ships will thus, in fact, carry
only 26 guns each.
A naval court-martial assembled on board her Majesty's
ship Victory at Portsmouth on Saturday, and again by
adjournment yesterday for the trial of Lieut. Frederick W.
Inglefield, lately invalided from her Majesty's screw troop-
ship Tamar, on a charge of having been guilty of conduct
unbecoming an officer in drinking intoxicating liquors to
such an excess between the 12th of November and the 7th
of December, 1863, as to produce illness, by which he was
incapacitated for the performance of his duty on the 10th
December, 1863. The prosecution failed to prove its case,
and the Court, therefore, found the charge not proved, and
acquitted Lieut. Inglefield.
The Lyra, 9, screw corvette, Commander Parr, was
officially inspected yesterday at Spithead by Vice-Admiral
Sir Michael Seymour, G.C.B , and will sail to. day for Ma-
deira and the Cape of Good Hope.
The Hector, iron frigate, Capt. G. W. Preedy, C. 8.,
will be docked in the Warrior dock at Portsmouth to-day.
Four of her Newt 68 pounder guns, with their carriages,
two from each of the extreme ends of her main deck bat-
tery, have been taken out, together with her spare coppers,
topmasts, and other heavy spare gear, in order to lower the
line of flotation. For a vessel of such large tonnage the
Hector is wonderfully sensitive under the distribution and
alteration of her weights,
Commodore Hugh Dunlop, C. 8., having assumed the
duties of his appointment in Woolwich dockyard, yesterday
left Woolwich on leave of absence.

The three 20 ton muzzle loading rifled guns manufactured
at Lowmoor to the order of Captain Blakely, and success-
fully tested at Woolwich, for the service of the Russian
Government, have been shipped in the Victoria Docks for
St. Petersburg. The fourth gun, in which a rent was dis-
covered in the jacket at the extremity of the 'breech piece,
produced by its being too tightly shrunk on, is to be re-
tarned to the factory and repaired.
The Research, 4, 1,253 tons, 200 horse power, the first of
the squadron of iron clad vessels now building from the
designs of Mr. Reed, Chief Constructor of the Navy, was
successfully undocked at Pembroke on Saturday, with the
whole of her armour plating complete, and her engines and
boilers on board. With her iron masts fitted and jury
rigged, and all her armour plating on, and about 100 tons
of ballast on board, the Research only drew 12ft. 2in., and
when complete, with the whole of her fitments, crew, stores,
and provisions, and ready for sea, she will draw less than
14ft., and will consequently be capable of entering any har-
bour in almost any part of the world. The Research is com-
pletely cased up to the upper deck with 41 inch armour, and
will be a full rigged seagoing ship. According to existing
arrangements she will leave Pembroke dock for Davenport
on Saturday next, in charge of Captain H. Paul, assistant
master attendant at that dockyard, and will there be fitted
for sea with all possible despatch. A new plan has been
adopted in the armour plating of the Research to prevent
galvanic action, according to a system introduced by Mr.
Reed, and the first vessel of the fleet of ironclads so treated.
This consists in completely sheathing the armour plating
below the water line with teak planking,which will have the
effect of preserving the armour from all galvanic action and
corrosion, and will enable the Research to be despatched on
foreign service for a lengthened period withconfidence. She
will carry only four guns, but these will be the 110
pounder Armstrongs, the arrangements for fitting which
on board are now being carried out under the
superintendence of Mr. Napier, from Woolwich
Arsenal. The completion of the Research will be followed
speedily by that of the Enterprise, which is somewhat less
heavily armour cased than the former vessel.
The iron cased screw steamship Royal Oak, 35, Capt. F.
A. Campbell, in Plymouth Sound, has been swung for the
final adjustment of her compasses.

The paddlewheel steam sloop Salamander, 6, Commander
the lion. John Carnegie, having on Saturday morning em-
barked additional marines and supernumeraries, left Ply-
mouth Sound in the afternoon for her destination, Australia.
The screw steam gunboat Hind (tender to the Coastguard
ship Russell), having embarked stores at the Devonport
dockyard, left Plymouth Sound on Saturday for Plymouth,

The Marchioness of Londonderry and her
Tenantry.

(From the Belfast Fews-Letter.)
On Thursday afternoon the Marchioness of Londonderry
gave her annual dinner in the Town-hall, Glenlaugh, near
Glenarm, to her tenantry on the extensive estato in which
that village is situated, For a good many years back her
ladyship has pursued. this laudable custom, and she
took advantage of the reunions to administer personally to

her tenantry sound and philosophical advice on a variety
of subjects, social and agricultural. The good which has
thus been accomplished is incalculably great. The prosps-

rity, content, and general good ciaracter of the tenants are
proverbial, and the manner in which the noble landlady
recognises the relations which shrnld invariably exist be-
tween landowners and their tenantry is too well known to
need even a word of reference here. Suffice it to say that
she cares for her tenantry with feelings strikingly akin to
maternal instinct. Her exalted rank does not deter her
from knowing her tenants personally, nor does she deem it

beneath her to study agriculture and the resources of her
estate for their benefit. Then, a;ain, the education of their
children is a matter which this ,oble lady regards as one
_ _

of primary importance. Her solicitude for the social well-
being of the tenants developes itself in projects for their
amelioration which none but one earnestly devoted to their

interests :would ever think ot. The pet sweetly sings,
" Kind hearts are more than coronets." Here we have a

union of these and a noble spectacle—the practical life of a
great and good woman cherishing the noblest principle.,
and cultivating the purest affections on behalf of a numerous
tenantry attached beyond expression to her. And what has
been the result of this fostering care ? Peace, prosperity,
and contentment reign among the peasantry, and under
such favourable auspices they have progressed and im-
proved rapidly. The commission of agrarian crimes
on this estate would be regarded pretty much as ia-
vages by Polar bears in the Torrid Zone. The tenants ap-
pear to appreciate their landlady's efforts on their behalf,
and willingly take their important part in the development
of her ably-conceived and well-considered schemes. Un-
happily, indisposition prevented her ladyship from attend-
ing the dinner which she provided with unprecedented
magnificence, on Thursday. Instead of the much-looked for
and able speech, a letter, which will be read with great in-
terest, was received from her. ghe took good care, how-
ever, that her princely hospitality should not suffer from

her absence, and the dinner was loth reckerche and sub-
stantial. Wines, whisky, and ale were supplied ad libitum.

The arrangements, which were carried out under the super-
vision of Richard Wilson, Esq., de agent, were very com-
plete, and the comfort of the guests was subserved in every
conceivable way.. The capacious tall was splendidly deco-
raeed with evergreens, mottos, Oafs, and a variety of de-
vices. The Londonderry Arms was conspicuously exhi-
bited. Three rows of tables traversed the room lengthwise,

save in one place, where a row net the wall was divided

by a dais for the visitors not tenants, Shortly after one
o'clock, about 250 well-dressed and evidently well-to-do

tenants sat down to dinner. They represented 22 town-
lands. To each set of representatives a special place was
assigned, denoted by a small cokured banner elevated on
the table, and having inscrib3d on it the name of the town-
land. In this way the sociality of the festive scone was en-
hanced. The preparation of the dinner must have

taxed to the utmost the resources of Mr. M'Callum,
of the Londonderry Arms Hotel, who supplied it ;
tmenosdtedcraendidtably.
dined
The hteh
ef oflelsotwi
vi ne gb,
oaamr
do nsgo ol
itbheerra
lvi
yi s istuo
pr sp,
iaetd-
and it should be mentioned that he discharged his duty
by the donor :—Richard Wilson, Esq., in the chair ; Rev.
D. C. Courtenay, Glenarm ; Rev. Hugh Waddell, P.M. ;
Rev. P. Starkey, P.P. ; Captain Wethered, Belfast ; Dr.
Cassidy, Belfast ; John Townley, Esq , Drumnasole ; Wm.
Orr, Eq., Ballymena; Isaac Hardy, Esq., Carnlough ;
Richard Halloran, Esq., Hugh Martin, Esq. The whole
scene was characterised by great good feeling and jollity;
each tenant was evidently in the very best humour with
himself and every one else. The happiness of the company,
however, was dashed with a universally felt regret at the
absence of the dispenser of the hospitality. Mr. Wilson,
the widely and deservedly-esteemed agent, did everything
he could to make up for the marked want. When dinner
had been disposed of,
The CHAIRMAN rose amid much applause and said
Gentlemen, we are assembledlere at the invitation of the
Marchioness of Londonderry. (Cheers) Though deprived
of the pleasure of her ladyAip's presence, I hope 3ou will
enjoy yourselves fully to-day. At the outset I should tell
you that, when I was lately in England, Lady Londonderry
expressed her unfeigned regret that indisposition had pre-
vented her paying her usual visit to Ireland, and that, sepa-
rated as she is by distance, she still retains the warmth of
feeling towards her tenantry she has always cherished.
(Loud cheers.) As she could not visit you. she
has desired me on this occasion to express her
regret that he cannot be with you, and to wish you
all a happy new year, accompanied with favourable
seasons, good crops, abundant harvest, and remunerative
prices, and above all she prays that the blessing of the
Almighty may rest upon your endeavours, as without God's
blessing all our labours are vain and futile. (Applause.)
The speaker concluded by giving "The Queen," a toast
which was responded to with all the honours.
Tne next toast on the list was " The Prince and Princess
of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family." In proposing
it, the CHAIRMAN said—The Prince of Wales has now
attained to the age when he may be expected to enter upon
the duties of active life, and has also united himself to an
amiable and accomplished Princess, which union we hope
may prove a blessing to themselves and to all around them
(Applause.) From our knowledge of the Prince, and the
admirable way he has been brow ht up, under the unweary-
hig care and superintendence of the wisest and best of
parents, we have every reason to hope and expect that he
will prove a comfort and stay to our beloved Sovereign, and
thaayt'learn
with
to be a fitting the advantage of her counsel and experience, he
m
successor to her when, in the Pro-
vidence of God, he may become the ruler of this great and
independent nation. (Cheers.)
The Culainefax then gave "The Church and Clergy of
all Denominations.'' This toast, he said, on all former
occasions, when a meeting took place under similar circum-
stances, had been received with that unanimity and good
feeling which should characterise every Christian assembly ;
and he was sure it would meet with a similar reception on
the present occasion. (Loud cheers.)
Rev. Mr. Coverraerair rtzTonded. He said he supposed
him, because he was en, a the greyL
t',.,.
et and oldest men
ast was devolved upon
that the duty of replying to the
present. Whatever was the cause, he roes" with eht to
much
pleasure to reply. It was to him a most gratifying
see so many respectable farmers assembled to take part 12
the festivities provided by their noble landlady. (Cheers.)
When he looked around him, he ssw men of very different
opinions sitting comfortably at the same table—a most
pleasing sight. It was well that they had learned to forget
their differences, and to agree as to the great common
principle which should distinguish all Christian people—
mutual forbearance. (Cheers.) One of the characteristic
principles of his Church was forbearance and liberality,
and that same principle was one of the conspicuous merits
of which the noble Constitution under which we live was
made up. (Cheers.) Refugees came to the countries for
the home and the peace they had failed to discover in their
own. The rev. gentleman, in the course of hie observa-
tions, remarked that the clergy did much and should do
more to promote peace and harmony among those with
whom they came in contact. In conclusion, he urged the
tenants to continued co-operation in the attainment of
these common'objects. (Applause.)
The CrtIUMAN—I now give you " The Army and
Navy." In proposing this toast I refrain from using the
stereotyped and hacknied expression about their efficiency
and readiness for duty whenever and wheresover called.
I think we will admit that. But without in the slightest
detracting from thehigh character of the army, I may be per-
mitted to express my opinion, that the navy is not known or
appreciated in the manner such a force deserves. It is to this
force we are indebted for our supremacy on the sea and the
high rank we hold in the scale of nations. (Cheers.) With-
out the navy where would that =peones,—
ybe ? The army
is to be seen at every provincial town or place of conse-
quence, open to the view of the admiring gaze; but we
landsmen see nothing of the navy unless on some special
occasion such as the late visit from the Channel Fleet
afforded, when a specimen of the world afloat was to be seen.
I therefore say, if it was possible;to bring the navy oftenor
before the public, it would be more appreciated, (Hear.)
In addition to the present efficient state of the navy, there
is another force little known in this country—l allude to the
Naval Reserve--',applause)--a force made up of volunteers
from the several ports in England, and paid for their week's
drill. Government prudently has enrolled this force that,
in ease of actual necessity, it has it resort to to man the
navy. I lately witnessed a party of the Naval Reserve
going through their exercises on board one of her Majesty's
vessels, and it was really wonderful with what precision and
despatch these recruits went through their manoeuvres in
exercising a gun of some tons weight, looking more like a
body of old well-disciplined men of war than raw recruits.
Allow me, therefore, to propose "
The Army and Navy, not
forgetting the Naval Reserve.' (Cheers.)
Capt. WETRERED'Said, as a member of one branch of the
service,he would return thanks. He was not a sailor, he said,
but he was a soldier. He might say that he was half a sailor,
because he had spent his young days upon the water. In the
course of an able and witty speech, which was repeatedly
applauded, Captain Wethered said he esteemed it a great
privilege to be present at that social meeting. It did one's
heart good to see so many smiling and joyful faces around
the room. (Cheers.) They had all heard the kind expres-
sions of the eye apathy and Motherly feeling entertained by
the Marchioner to of Londonderry for them, and they could
not avoid being deeply gra I ciPd thereby. The only regret

among these present was that she was not present to com-
plete what he might designate a happy and very numerous
family. (cheers.) He dwelt on the necessity there was
for the existence of good feeling between landlord and tenant,
and eloquently pointed to the result of that, as it operated
among the vast body of tenants composed of those he saw
before him, and those they represented. (Prolonged
cheering.) _ _

Mr. i'AIRICK O'NEIL, a tenant farmer, rose and asked
permission to propose a toast—" The health of the Mar-
chioness of Londonderry." (Cheers.) He said—l have
taken the liberty of giving this health, and there is not on
the estate a single tenant who would not receive it with the
enthusiasm which it has evoked in this crowded hall.
(Cheers.) We have in this country many noble and very
fair-dealing landowners, and yet I have no hesitation in say-
ing that but few of them could be compared with our own
lady of the soil, and certainly not one of them could excel
her as regards the many virtues which go to make up a good
landlord or a good landlady. (Cheers.) In this assuredly it
seems superfluous that I should attempt to enumerate her
good qualities. I will merely say that she is kind, good,
and most warmly devoted to the welfare of her tenantry.
She is always accessible to our wants and our wishes, and
although she does not live amongst us, her best wishes
and unceasing exertions for good are directed to this
estate. (Cheers.) I believe that she feels deeply sorry
at being unable to make her usual visit this season; and
I am sure we will all most heartily join in the prayer
that the cause of her absence may be removed. (Applause.)
I now give you "The health of our noble and illustrious
Landlady—may she live long to continue her good course,
and shed a lustre on the circle of society in which she
moves." (Tremendous cheering.)
The CHAIRMAN said—On behalf of the Marchioness of
Londonderry, I have to return my sincere thanks to my
friend, Mr. O'Neil, the proposer, and to you, my friends,
for the enthusiastic manner in which you have:received the
health of her ladyship. I shall not fail to convey to her
lads ship the expression of feeling the toast has called
forth, which, I am sure, will be appreciated as the gene.
rous and warm-hearted response of an attached, a brave,
industrious, and loyal tenantry. (Applause.) 1 have lately
received a letter from her, which I shall now read. The
spoake: then read as follows :

" Seaham, Dec, 29, 1863.

"My deal. Mr. Wilson,—l have requested you to give
the dinner, that you may have an opportunity of meeting
the tenantry, and assuring them of my unfailing interest
in their welfare.
"It has been a source of great disappointment and regret
to me that my health prevented my visiting Ireland this
year. and I trust and hope that I may be permitted to do so
in 1864. But on this my friends may rely that, whether I
am absent or with them in the Green Isle, the warm corner
they occupy in my heart is ever the same, and will remain
unchanged while life lasts.
"After this assurance I must say a word or two on busi-
ness, and, in the first place, observe that it is a source of
congratulation that, after three successive bad seasons, the
injury to the grain consequent on the very wet season has
been comparatively small, and the return is likely to be an
average one.
" The increase in the cultivation of flax is also satisfac-
tory, having risen since 1859 from 76 to 240 acres. But it
it is to be regretted that in several instances a:proper system
of cultivation has notbeen observed; and I cannot comment
too severely on the pernicious habit adopted of taking not
only two, but in some cases three successive craps, thereby
exhausting the soil, which in the end must prove ruinous
to the tenant.
"I would strongly advise the tenantry to study the in-
structions issued by the North-East Agricultural Society
for the cultivation of this crop and the preparation of it for
the market. A copy of this work will be supplied to each
tenant on application, and from a perusal of it much valu-
able information will be derived,
"I abandoned the giving premiums from finding it did
not stimulate the mass of the tenantry to improve, and that
they were year after year awarded to nearly the same per-
sons ; but as I am desirous of encouraging merit, 1 may
mention that the names of Joseph M'Cullen, of Stoney-hill,
and Francis Carlisle, of Ballyvaddy, have been brought be-
fore me, the former as an instance of what good cultivation
can do, and the second as having made wonderful exertions
in improving his heuse;and farm during the present year.
" Several alterations are made, and are still in progress.
in the sale or giving up of farms, and I think it would be
well that the tenantry should understand that in every case
where it is practicable, and the adjoining tenant has the
means to purchase, such tenant shall have the preference of
becoming the purchaser, and adding said farm to his original
holding.
"I also observe with regret a diminution:in the quantity
of stock on the estate, which should be avoided if possible,
more particularly by those who have a portion of mountain
land attached to their farms, where stock can be raised with
little expense or trouble.
"I am glad to hear the schools are tolerably well-attended
and in a fair state of efficiency, with the exception of the
one at Garron Tower; and I wish to impress upon the
parents the loss their children would sustain if the Nat imal
Board withdrew the grant or reduced the salary of the
master, as is now threatened, unless the average atten-
dance be increased.
" I cannot conclude without grateful words to yourself
and Mrs. Wilson, expressing my sense of your kind feelings
to the tenantry and your sterling devotion to me; and
under all the regrets caused by my forced absence, I have
the consolation of knowing that my tenantry cannot be bet-
ter cared for than under your fostering supervision, of
which they, like me, have had the experience of 12 or 14
years.
" With all best wishes for your health and happiness,
and trusting to your continued future improvements and
advancements, I remain, dear 11r. Wilson, yours truly,
" FRANCES ANNE VANE LONDONDERRY."

[The reading of the foregoing letter was frequently inter-
rupted by the most enthusiastic applause. Several times
the whole assembly rose to their feet simultaneously and
cheered right lustily.j
The CHAIRMAN conti:lued—Such is the letter I have
received from your landlady, which, as regards Mrs. Wilson
and myself, however much wo appreciate her ladyship's
good opinion, I fear we do not merit: such distinction. I
have endeavoured to act fairly towards hear and her tenantry
—(cheers)—and in doing so I have merely done my duty.
The letter breathes much warmth of feeling towards you,
and contains sound and practical advice, particularly as to
the education of your children, the necessity and procriety
of which no person in the present day will delay ; and I t:131
sure it will be received by you in the same spirit in which
it is given, as you cannot for a moment doubt the sincerity
of the source from which it comes. (Cheers.) lam aware
the district around Garronpoint school is thinly populated ;
but I am of opinion a much better attendance could be kept
up if parents would make the education of their children o
paramount importance, instead of a secondary consideration.
With respect to the remarks her ladyship has made as to
flax cultivation there can be no question. In the directions
given by the North-East Agricultural Society alluded to
(copies of which I shall supply on application), it is ex-
pressly stated that "flax on no account shoald be grown
oftener than once in five years, and once in seven or ten
years is considered safer ;" and recollect this is the matured
opinion of practical men who have made the flax crop their
study in all its branches. (Hear, hear.) To many of you
ttese observations are unnecessary, as there are several
places on the estate where the mit:.
ivation of this crop could
not be exo,2led ; but now that flax hm; become such an im-
portant article 9f consumption, some it:w practical hints
may be of service to the generality of the tetZants. I again
thank you for the enthusiastic manner in whit2l You have
received this toast, and I now call upon you for o:le cheer
more for that landlady whose most anxiouswish is to .hand
down unsullied to posterity that banner on which is r;"
scribed the feeling and charitable inscription of " Live and
let live." •

The response was deafening.
Dr. CASSIDY said—The toast which I have been re-
quested
to propose is one that is sure of a cordial reception in
Ireland, where the tenant-farmers are not only the most
numerous class, but the chief source of the wealth and
strength of the country; and I am proud to find, in the
happy and contented faces of so many here, that God speeds
the plough in this district. (Cheers.) lam sure, too, my
friends, that it gives you no small pleasure to find that the
noble lady and good woman—(loud cheers)—who is pro-
proprietor of this estate, has your welfare at heart, and
that, even when failing health prevents her attendance
in person among you, she is not unmindful of your in-
terests, and seeks to reach you with words of com-
fort, of hope, and of advice, such as we have heard this day.
(Cheers.) It is true that the ties which bind landlord to
tenant on this estate are of no ordinary kind, as, for three
centuries, you and your forefathers have been living under
Lady Londonderry and her ancestors. (Cheers.) Yet it is
not the less acceptable to find those ties distinctly recog-
nised, and a continuance of the personal good-feeling and
hospitality which were wont to characterise the relations
between landlord and tenant in the olden time. (Cheers.)
My friends, we have had a great deal to contend with during
a succession of seasons, by which, in the dispensation of
Providence, much individual suffering and a heavy drain
upon the resources of the country have been occasioned ;
but it is a mistake to suppose that the pressure has of late
years been exclusively, or I might, perhaps, say chiefly
confined to the agricultural interest. You must have seen
the newspapers teeming with accounts of the difficulties
with which the manufacturing classes have had to contend
not only in England, but in this part of Ireland, a great
many of which, I regret to say, have fallen under my own
observation. However, the sun has shone out once more
during the early part of the past year, and trade has revived,
and, with the blessing of Providence, which in His mercy
generally sends a succession of good seasons after a succes-
sion of bad ones, we trust that comfort and plenty
will soon be diffused through the land. As men
of brave hearts and firmness of purpose, it be-
hoves us to look forward hopefully to the future, with
full confidence that a blessing will attend the efforts of
honest industry, and that they will not be left without
their reward. (Loud cheers.) Dr. Cassidy concluded by
giving the toast of " The Tenant Farmers."
Rev. Mr. 'WADDELL replied to the toast, which was re-
ceived with protracted cheering. He referred to the energy
and perseverance of Irishmen, and remarked that there were
anomalies existing between them and their landlords in
some parts of Irel,v4d, The tenantry under the Dlarchionees