The Sun.
London, England, 1865-12-23 00:00:00

whom you may have to mix. That is a valuable
lesson. lam glad to know that such perfect 'har-
mony does exist in this institution among you upon
that point ; and I am confident that, although at
this time of your lives I should trust that such a
consideration as the possibility of discord upon
those points has not entered into your minds, yet
the lessons which you here learn will in after-life be
valuable to you and will not be forgotten. What-
ever religious persuasion you may belong to, I trust
and I believe that you will learn here that highest
of all lessons of religion—namely, the exercise of
Christian charity and true love for your neigh-
bours. I know that I need add nothing further. I
know this, that this was one of the first institutions
which it was my lot to attend when I came over
last year to occupy the position which I have the
honour to hold ; and I know of no institution which
I have seen since I came to Ireland which it gives
me greater pleasure to visit and to hear the re-
port of."
Major-General Conynghame, C. 8., and Mr. Chi-
chester Fortescue, M.P., also said a few words.
" Rule Britannia " and "God Save the Queen "
having been sung, hearty cheers were given for the
Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Lord-
Lieutenant, &c., after which the proceedings ter-
minated.
Dr. R. S. Ireland has retired on full pay from
his office as medical attendant of the metropolitan
police after 36 years' service. He is to be succeeded
by Dr. Nedley.
A special meeting of the Committee of the Na-
tional Association of Ireland was held at 7, Lower
Ormond Quay, yesterday. There were five bishops
present. There was a lengthened discussion on the
past and future policy of the association, which ter-
minated in the unanimous adoption of the following
resolution :—" That (confiding that the conduct
and management of the National Association will
be in strict accordance with the fundamental prin-
ciple on which it was originally established—viz.,
independence of all political parties) we declare
that the political interests of Ireland require that
the association should be sustained and strengthened,
and we earnestly urge immediate and energetic
action for that purpose."

FRIDAY NIGHT.

The trial of O'Callaghan Holmes O'Reardon, late
captain in the Federal army, and formerly sergeant-
major in the 10th Hussars, with which corps he
served in the Crimea, was resumed to-day.
The approver, Warner, deposed that he saw the
prisoner give instructions in the use of the rifle ;
and a new informer, named Connell, that he heard
him say he would return from America with
100,000 Fenians.
Mr. M. J. Barry, who alone defended the pri-
soner, addressed the jury on his behalf.
The jury, after_a few minutes' deliberation, re-
turned a verdict of acquittal.
Alexander Nicholls was put forward ; he pleaded
guilty, and was let out on giving heavy bail to come
up when called on.
The Government has refused to comply with the
request of the corporation to furnish a copy of the
report of the Inspector-General of Prisons on which
they acted in dismissing Mr. Marquis.
The Board of Superintendence will itself hold an
I inquiry on oath.

STATE OF TRADE.

-0--

MANCHESTER, Dec. 22: We have again had a
very large business doing in shipping yarns, and
the market is stronger to-day than it has been for
weeks past. The amount of business done has been
very considerable, and embraces operations for
skept,aiwdithhavtheebeexecnepvteiroyn
pma
ricer
foTrehigen
eoxftreCmale:
everycut t a.
Many spinners are under contracts which will see
them through January, February, and part of March.
Buyers experience great difficulty in contracting for
the leading yarns as so many spinners are pre-en-
gaged. In home trade yarns we have had a strong
market, with rather more business than in the early
part of the week. Prices are slightly harder than
on Tuesday. In cloth we have had a firm market,
and some business has been done in the better
classes of printing cloth, but staple cloths have not.
as a rule been much operated in. In addition to the
very general firmness of the market there is a dis-
position on the part of many manufacturers to ad-
vance their prices, butbuyers do not respond to that
feeling, the advanced quotations no doubt being
necessitated by the high and advancing price of
yarns. The finer counts of yarn especially are
dearer, and all cloths for which they are used are
held for higher rates. The advices expected by the
American mail are waited for with interest, and
some buyers are disposed to wait for them before
they enter into further engagements.
CARDIFF, 21st.—The steam coal trade is mode-
rately active, and the works continue to be fully
employed. The house coal trade is improving.
The iron trade, taking into consideration that the
end of the quarter is close at hand, may be said to
be good, and although but few specifications have
been entered, in consequence of a difference of opinion
between sellers and buyers as to the turn prices
will take at the commencement of the new quarter,
the works are kept actively employed in completing
old specifications. Late advices from the States show
that the stocks of British iron have been reduced to
the lowest point. There is an increased inquiry
from the Indian markets for railway iron, and the
continental demand is about the same as last week.
NOTTINGHAM, 22d.—We had a fair attendance at
our Exchange-hall to-day. There was a steady de-
mand for lace yarns, and prices had a stiffening
tendency. The inquiry for hosiery yarns was firm,
and extreme rates were sustained. Silks tended up-
wards; spun silks are very dear. The demand for
brown nets was moderate, and prices were slightly
in the sellers' favour.