The Sun.
London, England, 1824-09-25 00:00:00

MR. CANNING'S VISIT TO IRELAND.

DUBLIN, WEDNESDAY.—.Mr. CANNING has
faithfully kept his word as to his determination not to accept
any public invitation, nor to avail himself of any opportunity
that might present itself for the expression of his sentiments
and intentions towards Ireland. His sojourn here has been a
mere succession of private entertainments, the Inspection of the
public buildings, rural excursions, and other occupations of a
similar description. On these occasions he is for the most part
accompanied by Messrs. North and Doherty, who seem to
have taken upon themselves the office of :hewing to the Right
lien. Secretary " the lions" of this metropolis. It is said he
is very inquisitive for information respecting the institutions
and other places which he visits, but Is extremely parsimo-
nious of any comment on what he sees or hears—his observa-
tion being that of every well-bred stranger.—one of general
satisfaction. In sublition to the entertainments at which he
has already been present, or for which he has accepted invi-
tations, may be added the circumstance of his having spent
the whole of Monday in visiting the romantic scenery of the
county of Wicklow (so celebrated in the Melodies of Moore),
and having dined on the same day with the Earl of Meath.
Ile slept, we understand, that night at his Lordship's seat,
Kilruddery, and came into town late on Tuesday to fulfil his
engagement to dine with Mr. Goulbom, where a select party
had been invited to meet him. To-day he intends to be pre3
sent at a grand review which is to take place in the Phoenix
Park, and to-morrow lie will dine with his Excellency the
Marquis of Wellesley. Thus it would seem his visit has been
one solely of relaxation and amusement; and this disposal of
his time would be scarcely worthy of mention were it not that
it has been endeavoured (we believe incorrectly) to connect
the visit of Mr. Canning with a political proposition of no
less importance than that of negociating with the Marquis
of Wellesley for the acceptance of the office of Premier,
on the rumoured retirement of Lord Liverpool, in conse-
quence of ill-health. Besides, from the large space which
Mr. Canning occupies in the favour and attention of the
people of England, it may not be uninteresting to mention his
movements trifling and unimportant as they may appear to
be. Mr. Canning has accepted invitations to the latter end
of the week, which makes us satisfied that his departure
will not be so immediate as from the express of yesterday had
been expected. A more important topic (though one of local
interest) than even the visit of Mr. Canning, is the rapid pro-
gress which the Catholic rent has made throughout this coun-
try. The Catholic Association have already by the institution
of this impost collected in a few weeks a sum exceeding two
thousand pounds. The collection of last week was nearly three
hundred and fifty pounds, and it is expected the receipts of the
present week will be over five hundred pounds, with a likelihood
of a progressive increase. When it is considered that this col.
lection is made by contributions of a penny a week—a fact is
furnished which is a practical refutation of the opinion that the
Catholics are not generally interested in the result of the ques-
tion of Catholic emancipation. It is maid the Association is about
to erect a large building--a sort of senate-house for holding their
public assemblies. Time attention of the Irish Government has
been already attracted towards its daily growing greatness and
influence.—(British Press.)

The Dublin Papers state that Mr. CAWXIIIO was to leave
that capital for London this day. The Right Hon. Secretary
will thus have remained the time he originally contemplated.—
His return to his laborious ilutiee at the Foreign-Office has been
in no way influenced by the demise of the King of :'ranee. It
appears by the Papers above mentioned that 11r. Canning dined
with the Earl of Meath on Monday ; and on Tuesday with Mr.
Secretary tioulburn. On Wednesday he was to be present at a
review in Phoenix-park, and afterwards to dine with his Excel-
lency the Lord-Lieutenant. A Messenger, we understand, was
sent off on Thursday afternoon from the Foreign Office, with
letters and dispatches, for Holyhead, where he was ordered to
await the arrival of Air. Canning.--( Morning Post, Sept. 26.)

The Right Hon. Secretary for Foreign Affairs, yesterday
dined with Mr. Ooulburn. This day there will be a Review
in the Pluenix Park, of the troops composing our garrison, at
which Mr. Canning will be present. He will afterwards dine
with his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant. On Friday, Mr.
Canning will positively sail for England. It is stated that it
had been the intention of Mr. Canning to prolong his visit,
but that circumstances connected with the death of the King of
France, render his presence indispensable in London. However i
we might have feltinclined to doubt the possibility of a Statesman
being actuated by privatemotivesalone in visiting a country so in.
teresting to the Political world, as Ireland undoubtedly is ; still
we must confess that nothing has occurred, during the rest.
dence of Mr. Canning amongst us, to give public importance
to that event. Mr. Canning has declined public addresses,
and public invitations, and, although it is not exactly charac.
teristic of our warm-hearted countrymen to decline pressing
their hospitality upon a visitor, yet the Right Hon. Secretary
appears to have evaded their importunities, in his public
capacity, with great facility. 'We know nothing of the private
engagements of Mr. Canning. We hope they are calculated
to render his absence from public and official duties a source of
such relaxation, as will enable him, on his return, to apply
himself to his Ministerial functions with encreased vigour; and
we hope, moreover, that he may, en passavt, have acquired
someinformation regarding our unfortunate country, which
may be useful to hiraself and advantageous to (Dublin
Star, Sept. 22.)