The Sun.
London, England, 1844-09-13 00:00:00

IRELAND.

FORTIFICATIONS.-INCREASE OF THE

MILITARY FORCE.

DUBLIN, SEPT. 11.—The Peel Ministry find tha,
Ireland has become a greater difficulty than ever. The
reversal of the judgment, and the triumph of O'Con-
nell, have led to new apprehensions and increased
precautions, which prove the bewilderment of the
Government. They know not 'what to do, and they
render themselves utterly ridiculous by renewing the
game of fortifications played off so absurdly by Lord
De Grey last year.
In the interior the same precautions are adopted,
where Lord De. Grey's fortifications are considered
insecure. The Ballyshannon Herald says :—" An
extensive magazine is now being added to the Rock
barrack of this town; the barrack is also enlarging
for the reception of an increased force; and the
Bridge barrack is fitting up for the accommodation of
the pensioners of the district."
Some regiments are daily expected, and the mili-
tary force is to be increased beyond its amountduring
the State trials. Some detachments had been draftedoff
since that time, but their places are to be supplied.
The Cork Reporter of yesterday afternoon contains
the following :
" DEPARTURE OF THE TROOP SHIPS FROM COVE.
—Four of the vessels chartered by the East India
Company, for the conveyance of troops from Ireland
to Bombay and Calcutta, sailed yesterday without
the regiments, and the others will get under weigh
for their destination as soon as they can land the
luggage and extra stores taken on board, and make
other necessary arrangements on ship board required
by the alteration of their fittings-up, &c. The sol-
diers heard of the countermand with great satisfac-
tion, and, according to our information, their officers,
naturally enough, participated in the same feelings.
A correspondent, writing from Fermoy, says The
60th Rifles here have been countermanded, the pur-
port of the order being that they are not to embark
for the East Indies this season, but are placed at the
disposal of the Commander-in-Chief in Ireland. The
officers were at mess, and gave three hearty cheers
when the welcome intelligence arrived.
" We learn that the division of the 60th, occupying
quarters in the barracks here, will march to-morrow
for Fermoy, and be stationed there for the present;
the 16th Regiment, occupying quarters in Cork gar-
rison on their arrival from Dublin."
REJOICINGS IN THE COUNTRY.
KILLARNEY, SATURDAY.—There were illuminations
here and in the surrounding districts. The castle of
the High Sheriff of Kerry, John Coltsman, Esq.,
was brilliantly illuminated, in consequence of the
glorious news of the liberation of Mr. O'Connell,
The grand feature of the evening was the appearance
in the streets of John O'Connell, Esq., of Grena, in
company with the ladies of his family. Language is
inadequate to convey an idea of the outburst of affec-
tion with which he was greeted. He addressed the
people from the windows of the Church-street Tem-
perance-rooms, cautioning them to refrain from any
act that would weaken their present glorious triumph
—to give no cause of complaint, either by word,
gesture, or action, to those who differed from them
in opinion—conciliation was to be their motto. And
faithfully did the people follow that advice. In the
words of the police, " It was gratifying to witness
the excellent conduct of such a mass of people."
Castle Lough, the seat of Denis Shine Larlor, Esq.,
sent forth a brilliant light, while, like the High
Sheriff, its worthy proprietor threw open his cellars,
hospitable at all times, to his servants and workmen,
and to all corners a cead millefalthe.
LISTOWEL.—The demonstrations of truly genuine
patriotic feelings, on the part of the Listowel people
and the surrounding neighbourhood, were exhibited on
Saturday evening. A writer says the town, on my en-
trance, displayed a magnificent sight. A fire, the
largest I ever witnessed, blazed in the centre of the
square, supplied by the farmers with turf, coming the
entire day in rapid succession from all parts. The
houses were well and tastefully illuminated. At nine
the roads towards town were densely thronged with
personsorches ;on a
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then met at the fire, giving three cheers for the
Queen, three for O'Connell and repeal, and three for
the Noble Lords that reversed the judgment. There
could not be less than from eight hundred to a thou-
sand lighted torches.
BALLYBUNNION.—Nothing could be more imposing
than the marks of respect paid to the Liberator at this
fashionable watering place. A highly respectable
Protestant gentleman, named Raymond, as we were in-
formed, proceeded from his lodge to the bonfire on
Friday night, and having openly given expression to
sentiments which might do credit to any repealer,
directed every farmer present to supply turf for the
ensuing evening.
DINGLE.—This town was brilliantly illuminated on
Friday night, and in particular the house of the Hon.
Richard De Moleys. One of the fishermen, not hav-
ing time to collect material for a bonfire, actually
burned his boat.

EILLORGLIN.---The glorious news of O'Connell's
victory reached us here on Friday night. The whole
surrounding country seemed in one blaze of fire. The
house of our patriotic parish priest, the Rev. Eugene
O'Sullivan, was tastefully lighted, as was also that of
Dr. Murphy. On Sunday, at last mass, the reverend
gentleman translated the 7'e Deem into Irish, and
repeated it slowly for the people.—Kerry Examiner.
Ennis and Galway were wholly illuminated. The
ex-Attorney-General, Mr. Pigot, had his lodge in
Kilkee brilliantly illuminated on Friday night. We
learn that almost every village in the counties of
Kerry, Limerick, Cork, and. Tipperary were illu-
minated ; besides the numerous lights and fires which
continued, almost without intermission, during the
greater part of the night, and which were seen from
Limerick on every side.—Limerick Reporter.
PROVINCIAL BANQUET TO TILE LIBERATOR.-00
Saturday last our patriotic Mayor, and his patriotic
companion, Mr. Honan, presented the Liberator and
his co-martyrs with the address of congratulation
agreed upon at the meeting of the citizens of Lime-
rick
the day previous at the Exchange. They also
presented the invitation to a public banquet, which
IN as most graciously and readily accepted. The day
is not yet named. Mr. O'Connell will first proceed
to Darrynane to breathe his mountain breezes, for the
purpose of invigorating his constitution for the winter's
campaign, and will signify from Darrynane the day
it will be his pleasure and convenience to name for
this grand provincial demonstration.—Limerick Re-
porter.
BANQUET TO THE LIBERATOR IN DUBLIN .......We
understand that every country, city, and town in Ire-
land will send forward men to Dublin, to represent
them at this national banquet. —lbid.
.Sir Joseph Barrington, Bart., was in town early on
Friday morning when the news of O'Connell's libe-
ration arrived. Ile immediately repaired home to his
country seat, and meeting one of his men, such was
the enthusiasm of the venerable Baronet, he said, ad-
dressing him by name, " hoist the flag, O'Connell is
liberated."—lbid.