The Sun.
London, England, 1858-02-06 00:00:00

IRELAND.

DUBLIN, FRIDAY MORNING.
LORD CARLISLE AT THE MANSION-HOUSE.

Yesterday evening the Lord Mayor (Alderma,n
Campbell) gave his inaugural banquet at the Man-
sion-house. The " health of the Lord-Lieutenant
of Ireland" having been toasted with all the
honours, his Excellency replied at some length and
in his usual fel!citeus style. After a few opening
observations Lord Carlisle proceeded to say :
" It may be allowed to me to observe, especially
after you have just drunk my health in •so friendly
and encouraging a manner, that a certain degree
of interest, to which your" lordship has yourself
referred, may at this period attach itself to the
office—the high office which I have the honour to
fill, and which I certainly could not claim person-
ally for myself. But as we have teen it announced ,
of late in several quarters, and with a certain ap-
pearance of gravity, that it has been iu the contem-
plation of the Government to put an extinguisher
at once upon an office so elevated and a person so
humble—(No, no)—I can only say that such a pro-
ject is without my privity—(hoar, and cheers), as it
clearly would be without my sympathy. (Renewed
cheers.) In glancing at the general condition of the
country at large, it must be admitted frankly that
since we last met within this hospitable and radiant
circle—to use a term of literally . descriptive pro-
priety—the financial prosperity of the country has
met with some checks and rubs, and the internal
tranquillity of the country, though I am happy to say
in scattered instances, has been somewhat marred
by occasional exhibitions of outbreak and a spirit
of combination ; yet, upon the whole retrospect,
I may frankly and feirly congratulate the finance
and commerce of Ireland upon the singular calm-
ness and steadiness, rendered still more remarkable
by contrast, with which they have encountered
the monetary trials—(hear, hear)—which sorely
shook more extensive and populous communities.
(Hear, hear.) And I may also truly commend the
people of Ireland at large for the prevailing absence
of crime and violence which has blessed their bor-
ders. There is one lesson I feel a very strong wish
to inculcate, and I need not again go further for
illustration and example.' than the practice of a
distinguished corporation which it is now my
privilege to address. It is now a matter of happy
notoriety with what signal success the evil genius
of religious discord has been kept aloof from all
questions bearing on the succession of the chief
magistracy—(applause)—anel I believe I may add
from the civic council chamber generally. (Rear,
hear.) Would that this feeling and habit, so happy
and honourable to the city, could be fully en-
grafted on the country at large. (Applause.) I
know it would very ill indeed become me on such
an occasion as this to assume the office of a lec-
turer if the reflections I permit myself to make did
not apply equally to all sides and parties. Indeed,
I cannot but be aware that the conduct of
the Government itself, and my own conduct, are
tolerably sure of encountering censure—(hear)—
perhas s just censure—(' No, no,' and heir')—now
from one side and now from the other. But, with
whatever risk of the imputation of presumption
or self-sufficiency, I cannot yet dissemble
my strong conviction that among many and
striking instances of progress and improvement in
Ireland there is still the great, and, I fear, in some
respects, it re ight be said almost increasing draw-
back of alienation and animosity founded on dif-
ferences of religious creeds and worship, The Im-
perial Government of France, indeed, has lately
issued a command to the press to abstain entirely
from topics of religious controversy. You will not
suspect me of any wish to enforce such a prohibi-
tion here. (Hoar, bear, and No.) It would, in-
deed, be easier to roll back the Liffey to its source,
or to submerge the Hill of Howth in mid channel.
(Laughter and hear.) Still, right pleasant it would
be if the practice of mutual forbearance, respect,
and tenderness could spring up—not in conse-
quence of the decree of absolute power, but under
the constraining influences of Christian gentleness
and love. (Applause.) It would be difficult, my
lords and gentlemen, for any large number of our
countrymen to be brought together at this period,
without their thoughts being directed to that great
imperial struggle which is now being wagediu India,
withovt their pulses being quickened at the bril-
liant exploits of our brethren in arms, without their
heartstrings thrilling at the sufferings of our
brethren and our sisters in the stormy trial. (Hear.)
True, it rs,Sandeed, that in some dark lurking-
places of shame and disgrace, even in this fair
island, contrary sentiments have been aroused, and
contrary sympathies indulged in. (Hear, hear.)
Perish at once and for ever this unworthy discord.
(Cheers.) But if it be indeed true that a few frantic
outbursts of disaffection have escaped from Irish
lips, for their rebuke and refutation I would not
resort to any arguments of a general bearing, or to
any pleas of impartial histories, I would appeal to
the valour of Irishmen which is now scouring the
plain and storming the ramparts. (Hear, hear.)
I would appeal to the blood of Ireland, which id
being shed like water on that burning soil. (Ap-
plause.) And truly may it be attributed to Ireland
that while she acknowledges in a spirit of generous
emulation the brilliant feats of Englishmen in this
sharp crisis of our empire,—while she exults that
the combined races should be beaded by a leader
so competent and admirable as the Scottish Camp-
bell—(applause)—she has not borne any backward
part herself in that mighty struggle. Truly may
she so boast while she refers to the consummate
statesmanship and the temperate vigour of both the
Lawrences—(hear)—svhile she weeps over the bier
of Nicholson—(hear)—while she sees every rank
and class of her children press forward to a career
of duty and honour, whether they bear names like
Pakenham—that race so prodigal of its blood—or
like Kavanagh, of whom two have been singled out
from the humbler classes for most conspicuous
mention. (Hoar, hear;) What Irishmen have
b.-en they will continue to be, whether they are en-
rolled in our old regiments, or whether they shall
enlist in the revived Royal Irish Dragoons.--
ers)—which, in common with another Irish
regiment, our glorious Queen, in mark of her admi-
ration of Irish bravery and her confidence in Irish
loyalty,- is now recalling to her standard ; and we,
while we dwell in our quiet homes, or gather round
our peaceful goblets, shall hear with grateful exul-
tation of the'r exploits and shall wish our heroes is
safe and a triumphant return. (Loud cheers.)"

THE FIFTH ROYAL IRISH DRAGOONS.
Irish nationality has been largely gratified by the
restoration to its old place in the Army List of
Marlborough's famous sth Dragoons. Journals of
all political hues express satisfaction at what is
generally admitted to be a timely concession to
popular prejudice, and, instead of opening the old
sores respecting the causes which led to the disso-
lution of the corps in 1799, the best face is being
put upon that portion of .the regimental records,
while sundry correspondents are eagerly asking in-
formation with regard to the future equipment of
the sth. Is the bearskin headdress to ba monopo-
lised by the Scots Grays.? Are the silver kettle—
drums, the gift of one of the Georges to the Royal
Irish, and now lying in the Tower of London, to be
restored to the rightful owners, (Sic. ?

RECOVERY OF THE EARL OF SUFFOLK'S

PICTURES.

At the Westminster Police-court, yesterday, John
Farbon, a middle-aged man of respectable appear-
ance, holding the appointment of messenger at the
War-office, was placed at the bar before Mr. Arnold,
charged with having burglariously broken and en- -
tered the mansion of the Earl of Suffolk, at Charl-
ton Park, Wilts, and stolen therefrom paintings
valued at 10,0001.
On the 11th of October, 1856, his lordships man-
sion, at Charlton Park, was burglariously entered,
and ten valuable oil paintings stolen from the
drawing-room. ,On her ladyship coming to tow"
last week, it was determined to advertise the stolen
paintings again, offering at the same time a large
reward for their recovery, and the result was that
Mr. Luff, of ElizAbeth street, Pimlico, promptly
communicated that be had the painting by Leonardo
da Vinci of " The Virgin and Child ' stolen from
his lordship, and stated to be worth 4,0001., and a
valuable landscape.
From information obtained from Mr. Luff, the,
prisoner was taken into custody, and immediately
admittei his guilt, and told the police whets
find the other pictures. The prisoner was conveS°
to Wiltshire to undergo examination.

The new Swedish railway loan, contracted by the
lioui,e of Solonton Heine and the North German Bank a",
Hamburg, is for about 1,600,0001., divided into four(
series, of which the first is redeemable on the 150 3 'h.
September, 1859, and the sec.rnd, third, and four"""
respectively On the 15th of June, 15th of September,
and 15th of December, 1860.
ROYAL VISIT TO THE READING-ROOM OF THE BRIT.'S°
MUSEUM.—Ou Thu' rid ay afternoon this maznificent roe,:
was visited fJr the first •time by her Majesty and °1 f
Prince Consort, who were accompanied by the Prinna,,o,,
Wales and the Princess Alice. The royal party,
arrived in a couilo of private carriages, were akc!"—
into the reading-room by Mr. Panizzi, the chief librarian'
alt;
at about a quarter to 4 o'clock, by the passage eoni
nicating witb the King's library, instead of by i"
principal entranca. Accordingly their presence Wag
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scarcely noticed, perhaps by not more than tbree or foil
of the readers, though the room at the time was fil!e
with its uaaal number of students. The inspection
lasted but a few minutes, at the end of which he:
Majesty and the Prince Consort expressed themilelvf,
much gratified with the beauty and dimensions nf,tui:
room, and the arrangements made for the coin
and and convenience of the readers.