The Sun.
London, England, 1858-03-18 00:00:00

THE LATE RIOTS AT TRINITY COLLEGE.

It is now ascertained that at least 30 persons are
suffering from the violence of the police in their
recent chivalrous coup. This number does not in-
clude several gentlemen unconnected with the
college, and who were unfortunate enough to fall
under the undiscriminating baton of the courage-
ous heroes of Col. Browne. Mr. Leeson continues
to improve slowly ; but his perfect recovery cannot
be expected for a lengthened period. The same
report may be made of the other wounded students.
Mr. Pollock's case has required the constant at-
tendance of two physicians, and the greatest pos-
sible care is taken least he should be disturbed in

the slightest degree, as it might prove fatal. The
late unfortunate occurrence has had a very curious
effect on three of the collegians. The gentlemen,
who are all young, now lie dangerously ill of brain
fever, the result of mental excitement. It was said
that the college authorities had resolved to adjourn
the election until all traces of last week's commo-

tion had passed away ; but on mature considera-
tion the intended change was abandoned. The
strongest influences have been brought to boar on
the students to prevent them from again sallying
forth against the police, and it was deemed advisable
yesterday, when about 700 of them walked to the
Castle to present the address to his Excellency, to
remove the ordinary police from the leading
thoroughfares, and supply their place with mounted
and foot constabulary. In order to prevent any
riot on this, St. Patrick's-day, the college authori-
ties have been very vigilant. It is understood that
there will be an inquiry into the whole matter
under the Great Seal, as well as a criminal prose-
cution.

The following notice was posted up on the college
gates yesterday :
" As legal proceedings are now about to be
commenced, and an inquiry made into the conduct
of the police, it is most important that the students
of the university should not placo themselves in
any false position, or damage their own cause by
anything that can be interpreted into a breach of
the law.

" The provost and senior fellows think it neces-
sary that every step should be taken by the college
authorities to satisfy the public that if any disturb-
ance should take place the students of the univer-
sity will take no part in it ; and, therefore, they
have desired the junior dean to require all resident
students to return their names at the night roll on
Wednesday night."
The memorial calling upon the Lord Lieutenant
to institute an inquiry will probably be presented
to his Excellency to-morrow. It is as yet uncertain
whether the Earl of Eglinton will receive it publicly,
but in the event of his consenting to do so, several
of the most influential gentlemen whose names are
appended to the document have intimated their
intention of attending as a deputation on behalf of
the citizens.
The Scots Greys, upon leaving the Castle yester-
day, where they had been drawn up as a guard of
honour, ware loudly cheered by the people.
Lord Eglinton has to-day authorised the law
ofti:ers to bold a rigid investigation into the con-
duct of the Dublin police.