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R 2, 1848.

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IRELAND.

DunuN, MONDAY.—A man, of the name of Fitz-
gerald, was arrested in the police barracks, near Thurles,
with an " Address to the People of Ireland," signed
" Shanarest," calling on them to rescue Mr. Smith
O'Brien. The fact of his walking into the police bar-
racks with such a document in his possession would go
to prove that he was either mad, or an agent of the con-
stabulary.
basil- LAW CHANGES.—The Evening Pachet states
that a measure is in contemplation with a view to abolish
the equity jurisdiction of the Court of Exchequer in
Ireland, and to transfer it to the Court of Chancery. As
a measure of economy the proposition has, we believe.
been brought under the consideration of the Treasury
authorities, and has met with their approbation. Ru-
tnour has already selected an eminent equity lawytr,
now upon the Exchequer bench, as likely to be the first
occupant of the Vice-Chancellor's seat.
, POLITICAL REFUGEES.-Mr. Joseph M. Rivers, of
broughney Castle, county Kilkenny, has arrived in
France, and is now in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Mr. T. B.
Ryan, of Liscahill, has arrived in France, and is in Bou-
logne. Mr. John Farrell, of Carick-on suir, and his
family, have arrived at Havre, with the intention of pro-
ceeding to America.

d' the time of the Court) between the 80.
.al and Mr. Batt, who was taxed by the
having appealed to the political prejudices
Mr. Butt
.41fnted the aspersion with
,h.
a• intimated that it considered Mr. Butt had
fischarged his duty properly.
The SOLICITOR GENERAL said his observations were
intended for the jury, and were not offered as personally
offensive to the Learned Counsel, who thereupon apolo-
gised, and the Court rose.

SPECIAL
On Wednesday evening last, a public dinner was given
to the working men who acted as special constables in
the immediate neighbourhood of Peckham-rye. The
dinner, which consisted of good substantial roast and
boiled joints, together with vegetables, and the truly
English dish plum pudding, took place at the Bull
Tavern, High-street, Peckham ; and we feel bound in
justice to the worthy landlord, Mr. Bird, to say, that the
dinner and attention shown to the guests, would have
done no discredit to the London Tavern. At half--past
six Mr. Josiah Evans took the chair, the vice chair being
filled by Mr. T. Weston, jun., of the Stock Exchb.nge,
surrounded by upwards of 70 fine healthy specirm ns
of English farmers, men whose stalwart limbs and honest
countenances formed a most pleasing picture. Atter
grace had been said, a vigorous attack was made, not on
the Chartists, but upon the excellent viands. After the
removal of the cloth, the chairman gave, in a most em-
phatic manner, the health of " The Queen," which was
drunk with an enthusiasm that made the welkin ring,
and which was followed by the National Anthem, which
was sung in good style. Then followed the usual
loyal and patriotic toasts. The Chairman then gave the
healths of the special constables of the Camberwell
district, the special constables of other divisions present
as visitors, the health of 0. Strong, Esq., Col. Robinson,
who commanded the Camberwell divison, and the other
magistrates of the district, and thanks to tm for the
judgment and energy with which they acted; the healths
of Captain Warden, Captain Hamilton, and the com-
mittee who superintended the dinner. The health of
the Chairman of the evening, Mr. Josiah Evans, was
then drunk in true English style, and he returned thanks
in a special manner for the special honour done him,
assuring the meeting that he should ever feel a special
gratification in having met his neighbours on such a
special occasion. The health of the Vice-Chairman was
then drunk with great enthusiasm, to which he replied
in a very feeling manner. On the health of Mr. Bird,
the landlord, being drunk, that gentleman said, that
being a family man himself; he could feel for those who
had families; and, as the wives of the specials had not
dined with them on this special occasion, he would have
special pleasure in distributing the viands left from the
dinner among their wives to-morrow, at twelve o'clock.
This announcement was received with tremendous ap-
plause. Great credit is due to Mr. Weston, jun., for
his exertions in obtaining the subscriptions &c. Each
of the working men were supplied, in addition to their
dinner, with three pints of good beer, and pipes and
tobacco; and we never saw men conduct themselves
better, or enjoy themselves more.

COURT CIRCULAR.
WINDSOR, WEDNESDAY.
Prince Albert, attended by Mr. G. E. Anson and
General Bowles, left Windsor Castle this morning, at
a quarter before nine o'clock for London, travelling
by a special train on the Great Western Railivay.
His Royal Highness returned to the Castle at two
o'clock.

The Earl and Countess of Clarendon took their
departure from the Castle to-day.

Lord Camoys has relieved the Earl of Listowel in
the duties of Lord in Waiting to the Queen, and Sir
Edward Bowater has relieved Captain the Hon. J.
Denman in his duties as Groom in Waiting to her
Majesty. _

The royal dinner circle this evening includes her
Serene Highness the Princess of Hohenlohe Langen-
burg, and the Princess Eliza of Hohenlohe Lane
genburgl

- The Queen's private band performed yesterday
evening, in the Castle, the following pieces :
Overture—" Le Dieu et la Bayadere"
(first time) .. ... Auber.
Quartetto, No. I—Allo. con brio, adagio
affettuoso ad appassionato, scherzo alio.
molto, allegro—(two violins, viola, and
violincello : Messrs. Sainton, Nickel,
Hill, and H. Chipp).. Beethoven.
Andante and Rondo . Hummel.
Amalien Walzer (first time)
Her Majesty's private band attend this evening in
the Castle.

Prince Albert arrived at Buckingham Palace
shortly before ten o'clock yesterday morning, attended
by Mr. G. E. Anson and Major-General Bowles, and
afterwards proceeded to Somerset House and presided
at a Council of the Duchy of Cornwall. His Royal
Highness left early in the afternoon on his return to
Windsor Castle.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge
visited her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester
yesterday, at Gloucesterglouse.
The School of Design had a meeting yesterday at
the office of the Board of Trade.
The Earl and Countess of Clarendon returned to
their residence, the Grove, Watford, yesterday, from
Windsor Castle.
Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial,
office—from_ the Governors of the Norti'—

POST-OFFICE RODEERIES.—The present rage for
economy vents itself as usual upon those servants of the
public who really do the work, and those unfortunates-6-
the postmen—who occupy the most ill-paid post under
Government, are trying to make both ends meet, by
coolly taking all the money forwarded by letter, as vo-
luntary contributions to the public to an ill-paid class of
officers. Instead of the highwayman's cry of " Stand
and deliver!" the exclamation of the postmen to a money.
letter, is, "Come, come, you must stand something, or I
won't deliver you at all." Post-office robbery is now
such a common occurrence, that to put a piece of money
into a letter is equivalent to subscribing it for the relief
of the under-paid postmen of the metropolis; and when
our " vile dross" does not go safe to its destination, we
are fully aware that the mistake has not arisen " by any
misdirection," but by the letter-carrier having carried
things a little too far, and paid more regard to the spirit
than to the letter, in the view he takes of what is due
to him for his arduous services. Considering the shabby
remuneration of this class, we are not surprised at the
old saying of" not worth a rap," which clearly means a
postman's rap; and we trust that, for the sake of the
victimised public, as:well as for the good of the wretched
functionaries themselves, this rap on the knuckles may
tend to an increase of their legal salaries.—Punch.
INLAND NAVIGATION AND RAILWAY MISSION.—
Last night the 11th anniversary meeting of the friends
and supporters tot' this society, which was founded for
the purpose of diffusing religious instruction amongst
the numerous classes of persons employed on, and con-
nected with, rivers, canals, and railways, was held at the
Boatmen's School. room, in Macclesfield-street, City-
road. The Rev. Dr. Cox presided. The Rev. J. T.
Jeffery, the secretary, read the report of the operations
of the society, which stated that the :recorded visits to
railway labourers, boatmen and bargemen, and their
families, during the past year, were 13,543, being an in-
crease f nearly 5,000 on the previoas year; and 250,000
religious tracts and cabin tablets had been distributed,
besides Bibles and Testaments: 73 water families had
been supplied with school books, and 335 Bibles and
Testaments had been placed among the cabin stores of
canal and river craft, with the most beneficial results.
The receipts amounted to 3511. 6s. 10d., including 1001.
in band to meet expenditure of schools at Wolverhamp-
ton and London. The expenditure exceeded the amount
of receipts by 171. 1 ls. 6d. The report having, been
adopted, the chairman and several other gentlemen ad-
dressed the meeting. A vote of thanks was then passed
to the chairman, and the meeting separated.
CLEANING ON FALLOW LAND.—Although the sys-
tem of farming has now been so far improved as to render
the cleaning of fallow land an easy matter compared to
what it once was, still there is a good deal to be done in
this way in many places. Permit me to offer a few re-
marks upon this head, suggested by the present fine
weather, which I trust will continue for some time to
come. The labour attending the cleaning of land in the
spring, for the purpose of green crops is often of a very
laborious and tedious nature, and time can often so ill
be spared for it, that the work is performed imperfectly.
This is particularly the case when the weather is wet in
spring. The plan I suggest is, to give the land intended
to be green cropped a very slight furrow as soon as the
present grain crop is removed, and the whole completely
grubbed and harrowed, to bring up the weeds to the
surface, which should be instantly gathered and carried
nff to the compost heap; instead of being consumed by
burning, as the system of some is, who forget that what
is bad in itself may very often be turned into good by
judicious management. When this has been accom-
plished, and the bulk of root weeds removed, let the land
have a good deep furrow to lie over winter, and the
labour in spring will be more than half-lessened; besides,
the ground will to rendered more permeable to the in-
fluence of the winter's frost, and consequently better
suited to yield a profitable return in its season. Let the
system once be tried and I doubt not that it will soon be-
come common from the fact of its proving a remunerat-
ing plan.—Cor. of Ayrshire Agriculturist.
THE FALL OE A SUGAR HOUSE IN GLASGOW.—
(ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.)—The following are the
names of the unfortunate men ascertained to be buried,
and not recovered up to ten o'clock on Tuesday night:—
Michael King, Robert Bailie (overseer), William Cern-
brae, Hugh Harvey, John Kinnear, Michael Haggerty,
John hilLean Andrew Bradley, Richard Gage, Charles
Gallocher, and John M'Guire. All, or nearly all, the
above have left widows and families. The names of the
three men killed, whose bodies (which exhibited a most
ghastly appearance) have been _found, are—James
Doherty, Kirk-street, Calton, who has left a widow and
four children, three daughters and a son; John Alford,
or Helferty, 45, Cannon-street, aged fifty years, has left
a widow and two children; Thomas Love, Ann-street,
a widower, has left one child. The following are the
named of those still alive :—Archibald Campbell, James
Miller";. Peter M'Phail, Peter Kildac, and John Cunian.
At twelve o'clock ou Tuesday night the clearing opera-
' tions were proceeding with the greatest activity and zeal
by the full blaze of torch light, and the generous efforts
are likely to be rewarded with the rescue of another life.
Another unfortunate maennteharstabineeedn
that
tmhue may benicatedwith,
and sanguine hopes are
res-
cued in safety.
CHOLERA.—Yesterday the Board of Health received
reports of the following cases:—Stepney, 1, fatal;
Southwark, 5, fatal; Camberwell, 1, fatal; Greenwicb,
1; Bermondsey, 1. Edinburgh-12 eases, and 5 deaths