The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-03 00:00:00

heretofore their political opponents. We regret to
observe that there is some exhibition of snch a feel-
ing, and that in quarters from which we should have
hoped for better things. Many noblemen and gentle-
men have seceded from, and sent in their resignations
as members of, the Agricultural Society of Ireland,

in consequence of the partial suspension of the 14th
rule. We'think that they have been premature in so
doing. Nothing could be more improper than the
introduction, in such a society, of abstract political
questions, which might and would lead to the ex
pression of different views ; but, on the other hand,
nothing would be more proper than that an Agri-
cultural Society should take into their consideration
every measure likely to be submitted to Parliament
during the ensuing session, for the development of the
agricultural resources of Ireland.
We trust, therefore, that, until the privilege that
has been conceded for the discussion of such questions
should be in some manner abused, those whose
co-operation is so desirable will still remain mem-
bers of the society, :and act together for the general
welfare. The society has heretofore united persons
,f every shade of political opinion, let us hope that
such may still le the case, and that all who take an
active interest in the agricultural improvement of
Ireland may still remain enrolled in its ranks. 'We
do not question the motives of the seceder,, but we
fear that the consequences of their act may be most
injurious to the country, and we call upon them to
pause before they adopt so decided a course.

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A letter from Schleswig, of the 25th ult., says :
" Two resolutions came to yesterday by the States,
one for a new and separate constitution foi the
Duchies, by a majority of 36 to 2; the other for the
incorporation of Schleswig with the Germanic Diet by
a majority of 34 to 3, have caused a great sensation
here; but it is said that they are contrary to the con-
stitution of the States, which require that all funda-
mental changes should emanate from the Government,
and in this case the royal commissioner withdrew
from the Chamber, after making his protest against
the motions as illegal."
By a recent deaisio3 of the Russian Government
all the peasants of I ivonia who erz.brace the orthodox
creed are exonerated from the tithes which they paid
to their clergy, and as a further inducement to pro-
fess the religion of the State they are to be exempted
from taxes generally. The nobles of Livonia have
petitioned the EMPEROR to annul this decree, and,
waiting his decision, have engaged to pay to the
clergy the tithes which are refused by the.peasantry.

The Voss Gazette, of the 26th ult., states, from
Warsaw, that an extraordinary levy of recruits has
taken place there, under circumstances of great rigour.
It is asserted that the young men were torn frog,
their families during the night, and marched to
distant parts, from which they are never expected to
return.

The Aix la Chapelle Gazette, of the 28th ult., has
the following from Berlin, dated the 26th :—" It is
reported that a document has been discovered which
proves that the Royal House of Prussia has claims to
the succession of Schleswig • and Holstein. It is
generally believed here that Prussia will insist on the
maintenance of the independence of the Duchies."
The Universal Prussian Gazette, of the 26th ult.,
in an article on the arguments that have appeared in
some of the foreign journals against the incorporation
of Cracow, says it can contradict, from the best
authority, the assertion that the Prussian Government
was actuated by a desire for an augmentation or
exchange of territory in connexion with the abolition
of the independence of Cracow.• No pretension of
this kind, says the Gazette, was ever set up by Prussia
on the negotiations on the subject of Cracow.