The Sun.
London, England, 1866-07-26 00:00:00

IRELAND,

DUBLIN, July 25.
The court-martial at the Royal Barracks re-
sumed its sittings yesterday. The trial of Lance-
Corporal 11I'Clean having been concluded, Private
Thomas Kerry was arranged for the same offence--
namely, having harboured Corporal Thos. Cham-
bers, a deserter, and an alleged Fenian. Private
Abraham and Private Foley gave evidence against
him, after which he was removed, and the Court
cleared. Private Connell was then placed on his
trial on the same charge. The same witnesses were
examined in this case. Colonel Redmond gave the
prisoner an indifferent character. He had no coun-
sel, but in his defence he denied the charge, stating
that he had just come out of hospital at the time of
arrest, that he was in Pilsworth publichouse by ac-
cident, and that he did not know Chambers was a
deserter. He said that Abraham had sworn falsely,
and he wished to procure evidence as to the charac-
ter of that witness. The Court was then adjourned
to allow time to get from the Curragh Camp docu-
ments to which the prisoner appealed.
The Commission for the King's County was
opened at Tullamore yesterday by Chief Justice
Whiteside. The grand jury having been recalled
and resworn, his lordship addressed them as follows :

"Mr. Foreman and Gentlemen of the Grand Jury,
—lt is my duty to inform you that I have been
summoned to complete the labours of this circuit
already commenced by my venerable predecessor ;
but I am happy to be able to assure you that his re-
tirement has not been occasioned by indisposition,
but by his desire to promote the public good. I feel
some difficulty in following in the footsteps of so
distinguished a judge. He began his professional
career when there were many great men at the Irish
bar, and he soon became conspicuous for the preci-
sion of his judgment, the depth of his arguments,
and the solidity of his understanding. He preserved
for us the decisions of one of the most accomplished
and philosophical jurists that ever held the Great
Seal in this kingdom. His temper on the Bench, I
may say, was most serene, his knowledge was pro-
found, and the weight of his character carried with
it a respect he was never called on to enforce.
He has left not merely the name of a great judge, he
has left the example of one whose virtues endeared
him to his friends, and whose life was without a
stain. Gentlemen, this is not a personal subject I
have to deal with. The learning and independence
of a judge are essential for the impartial administra-
tion of justice, and are conducive to the interests of
the whole community. Gentlemen of the jury, I
have no doubt my labours here will be assisted by
your vigilance and attention, and by that which has
never been denied to any judge—the aid of a highly
educated and enlightened bar."
Mr. Justice O'Hagan in opening the assizes for
the county of Antrim at Belfast yesterday con-
gratulated the grand jury on the condition of the
county and of the great town in which they were
assembled, remarking that he never went there
without new amazement at the evidence of its mar-
vellous prosperity and its unexampled progress.
Referring to the lightness of the calendar, his Lord-
ship said :

" This is a very happy state of things, and espe-
cially so when we remember that so recently in the
town in which we are at this moment—the capital
of your province, and in many respects the indus-
trial capital of Ireland—society was convulsed by
civil strife, and the people were disgraced by con-
tinuous and scandalous outrage. All that appears
to have passed away, through the energy, of your
magistracy and the vigilance of your police, who, I
believe, are guided by a very able and efficient
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officer. And I trust and hope —and lam sure you
will join with me—that such a state of things may
long continue."

MARKETS.---This Day.

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METROPOLITAN CATTLE.
The supply of beasts on offer in our market to-day was
seasonably good, and most breeds came to hand in im-
proved condition. Prime beasts moved off steadily at full
quotations. Otherwise the beef trade was in a sluggish
state on former terms. Sheep came freely to hand, and
the inquiry for them was steady at Monday's currency.
The best Downs and half-breeds sold at ss. 10d. to Gs. per
81bs. The was a fair sale for lambs at late rates—viz.,
from 6s. Bd. to Bs. per 81b. Calves were quite as dear as
on Monday, with a steady inquiry. Prime small pigs
were firm in price, but large hogs sold heavily.
Per 81b to sink the offal.

s d s d 8 de d
Crse. as Inf. beasts... 3 10 4 2 Pme crs-wool sheep 5 2 5 S
Second quality do ..4 6 4 10 Prime S'thdown d 0.5 10 6 0
Prime large oxen ..5 0 5 4 Large coarse calves. 4 4 4 10
Prime Scots, &c.... 5 6 5 8 Prime small d0......5 0 5 4
Crse. and inf. sheep. 3 10 4 2 Large hogs „4 0 4 6
Second quality do ..4 4 5 0 Small porkers 4 8 5 0
Lamb.... 65 8d to 8s Od.

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Suckling calves, 21s to 23s ; and quarter-old store pigs, 3"
,o 33s each.

Road of stock on sale.
Total supply. Foreign supply.
Beasts 472
Cows.
Sheep and limbs
Caves
figs 7O

Beasts _ _ -
1,090
Cows.
Sheep and lambs 10,485
Calves 4 2
Pigs 312

MEAT.

NEWOATE AND LEADENILA.LL.—These markets are fairly
supplied with meat, and the demand is steady as follows :
Beef, 3s Gd to 5s Od ; mutton, 3s 8d to 5s 8d ; lamb, Gs Od
to 76 Od; veal, 4s Od to 5s 2d; and pork, 4s Oct to bs Od
per 81b by the carcase.