The Sun.
London, England, 1845-02-24 00:00:00

AGRARIAN OUTRAGES.

In a former part of this report, when we expressed our
favourable opinion of the general state of the country, we felt
it necessary to allude to some lamentable exceptions. We re-
gret to find that these exceptions appear to be on the increase.
We made inquiry, throughout the whole of our tour, respect-
ing the existence of agrarian outrages.
In Tipperary for a long time past, and in some other coun-
ties more recently, there has prevailed a system of lawless
violence, which has led in numerous instances to the perpe-
tration of cold-blooded murders.

These are generally acts of revenge far some supposed in-
jury inflicted upon the party who commits or instigates the
commission of the outrage.

But the notions entertained of injury in such cases are re-
gu!ated by a standard fixed by the of the most lawless and
unprincipled members of the community.
If a tenant is removed, even after repeated warnings,
from land which he has negleeted or misused, he is looked
upon in the districts to which we are now referring as an in-
jured man, and the decree too often goes out for vengeance
upon the landlord, or the agent, and upon the man who suc-
ceeds to the farm; and at times a urge numerical propor-
tion of the neighbourhood look with indifference upon the
most atrocious acts of violence, and, by screening the criminal,
abet and enc•frurage the crime. Murders are perpetrated at
noonday, on a public highway, and, whilst the assassin coolly
retires, the people look on, and evince no horror at the bloody
deed.

The whole nature of Christian men appears, in such cases,
to be changed, and the one absorbing feeling as to the posses-
sion of land stifles all others, and extinguishes the plainest
principles of humanity.
We cannot hut feel that this state of things calls loudly for
correction, although it does not come within our province to
discuss what measures should be adopted under such circum-
stances for the detection and repression of crime.
It must be obvious that none of the suggestions which we
have offered, nor any measures founded upon them, which Par-
liament or Gsvernment could devise, can be applicable to a
state of things so appalling and disorganised as that which we
have described. e have given our best and most anxious
consideration to the means of ameliorating the condition of the
well-disposed Irish peasant, and we feel that the greatest allow-
ance is to be made for his sufferings, his poverty, his ignorance;
but we can make no allowance for the deliberate cold-blooded
assassin, or for those who abet assassination.

We wish it were possible to make the peasantry in these un-
happy districts aware, that all measures for improvement pre-
suppose the security of life and property ; that the districts in
which both are systematically rendered insecure must be re-
garded as beyond the reach of such plans of amelioration as we
can suggest; and that while crimes of so fearful a character
prevail, it is hopeless to expect, in reference to those districts,
much practical improvement in the relation of landlord and te-
nant, or any socurity for the permanent happiness of the people.

" We have thus endeavoured to lay before your Majesty
the conclusion at which we have arrived, after the extensive
inquiry in which we have been engaged.. We are well aware
of the difficulties that surround the whole subject of that
inquiry.

One class of persons have been accustomed to look ex-
clusively to legislative interference fur a removal of the
evils to which Ireland is exposed ; whilst others despair en-
tirely of any beneficial eflect upon her social condition from
such interference.

" We do not agree with either of these classes. We know
that the best directed measures of Parliament cannot pro-
duce the desired effect, unless aided and enforced by the
steady, as well as active exertions of the people of all ranks
and conditions in their respective spheres; but we are at the
same time satisfied that a very beneficial change may be
effected by the united and vigorous efforts of the Legislature
and of individuals.

" We cannot despair when we find a country enjoying such
natural advantages as Ireland possesses, with a large extent
of uncultivated or unimproved land, and a numerous popula-
tion, able and willing to labour if opportunities are afforded
to them. On the contrary, we confidently believe, that by
an examination of the facts as they actually exist, and by
a close attention to details, means may be found for re-
moving many or most of those partial and particular
obstacles, which have hitherto so greatly impeded the bene-
fit:Ed employment of labour, and obstructed the enjoyment
of those advantages which a country such as Ireland is calcu-
lated to affin.d.

" But this desirable result cannot be looked for, unless the
united and vigorous efforts of all classes in Ireland are directed
towards it.

" Instances arc to be Been in every part of the country of
estates upon which the liberal conduct and active super-
intendence of a resident landlord, or of a resident and
judicious agent, have established a system of progressive
improvement as to the land, arid of increasing comfort to
the people, which are, unfortunately, wanting in many other
districts.

" We trust that one effect, at least, of our labours will be
to rouse the attention of many who have as yet thought little
upon the subject, and to encourage them to follow the
examples thus held out to them.
" Above all, we would call upon all such persons not to
rest satisfied with any vague or general notion of the state
of the populat►on with which they are connected, but care-
fully to examine all circumstances, in order that they may
apply those remedies which shall be appropriate to the case,
as well as efficient for the purpose of relief.
" The voluminous evidence collected by us, in all parts of
Ireland, with the numerous returns and other documents
transmitted to us, present a mass of information upon the
social condition of that country which must serve as a useful

- • • re'
guide to all who desire to employ their efforts for lOW tov od
e talti
that a
slit direction,
aanvtilmge may i
uponta st) und pe drinecriipylnocel
e
placing in their true light many facts and &cultist°
hitherto little known, or greatly misunderstood. Made
" Whilst we have, in various parts of this repc-rt-, bo
observations in the nature of advice to some of those
are landlords in Ireland, we trust, at the same One, tov:
permitted to remark shortly upon the conduct too often Rip,
sued by some of the class of tenants. There is frequen'cL
readiness amongst these to attribute their own wretchedofr
dition exclusively to the conduct of their landlords, s
times with an utter disregard of truth, and almost 1, h
17 it
without admitting, perhaps without seeing, how muc
arises from their own indolence or want of skill. its Ili
"Tile truth is, to use famiiiar expression, that fan. :pg
in many cases to be found on both sides; and, conside.r:
how uninformed a large portion of the Irish population'
heavy responsibility rests upon all those to whom the Po°`"
classes have a right to look for information and advice.
id
The foundation of almost all the evils by which the
~4,
condition of Ireland is disturbed is to be traced to those.n4
ings of mutual distrust which too often separate the clas7:,
of landlord and tenant, and prevent all united exertion
the common benefit. t f /I°l
"It has been truly said, that confidence is a plan- of
growth. It is, however, a plant which flourish iv
Irish soil, if cultivated with patience and with care. i.dieee
"We say particularly with patience, because We tioei
that many excellent persons, having the
towards improvine• the cultivation of the soil and theerted
dition of the people in Ireland, have been too caste} slov,
from their course by feelings of disappointment at tle,edi,
progress which is made towards the attainment of th°,se oat
and the little result which is perceived from their
anxious endeavours.
" We would earnestly impress upon such persons, anijoy to
all who have the interest of Ireland at heart, not bast
relax from those exertions which circumstances ma). e,,,eot
them to make, in forwarding the march of imp
amongst their poorer neighbours. csa#
" Without touching upon the political or other
_4O,
which may have contributed to create a feeling of dint
we cannot disguise from ourselves that the Irish Pend.
best inten
cos'
inclined to look with suspicion upon all attempts of hi' for tb°
lord to inculcate new habits or to introduce new plans
• management of his lands. 1 01$1.
" Every considerate and benevolent landlord will rof
much allowance for this feeling. lie will out n
tins
exhibition of it to turn him aside from ally scheine
provement upon which, after deliberation, he has dete
to enter.
" must be prepared for frequent disaointinent* tot
will ocasionally meet with ingratitude andp injusticeineo
if he perseveres in a spirit of kindness, united with 01'0rd,
of purpose, he may confidently look to a well-merited,retereot,
probably in the advancement of his personal 111,00
but certainly in the improvement of the district in d
he lives, and the increasing comfort of the people tir°ll°

"All which we humbly certify to your Majesty.

" February 14, 1845."

" DEVON.
" R. A. FERGUSON.
" GEORGE A. HAMILT-,,,,
" THOMAS N. REDINGV"
" JOHN W YNNE.
" J. P. KENNEDY, Secret All.

COURT s H.CULA tyre°,
The Queen and Prince Albert, the Ladies and "q 1) wine
of the Court, and the Domestic Household, atterideadosfr
service yesterday morning in the private Chapel et vorelerb
ham Palace. The Bishop of I ondon preached thed ip Per
and the Hon. and Rev. C. Leslie Courtenay assiste
forming the service. •• te
d
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge vi-1
Majesty yesterday. meerr'ool.ei
Her Majesty and Prin6e Albert, attended by the 0,0
in Waiting, took equestrian exercise in the 'Win'
at near Buckingham Palace, on Saturday.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, 1- at IP,' 6
Lady Fanny Howard, Lady in Waiting, arrived
ingham Palace, in a carriage and four, at ha", rob'
o'clock, on Saturday afternoon, from her residenel'oi ,t
more House, near Windsor. Her Royal Highness t: spa 1;
to luncheon with her Majesty and Prince :alb to AO
three o'clock left the Palace for Gloucester House' oter,
visit to her Royal Highness the Duchess of Glaneme Old
the afternoon the Duchess of Kent, attended by liregii
Howard, took her departure on her return to -
House. h opts
Her Majesty and Prince Albert, attended by the OP et
fr
of Mount Edgcumbe, the Marquis of Ormond 00-
BuckLy, and Colonel Wylde, honoured the 113. id
Theatre with their presence on Saturday evening. eyso
The Duke of Cambridge attended Divine aervicel:
morning in Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley-stree
Knesebeck was in waiting on his Royal Highnesg.tteacleatoo
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge_,, a,biad
Biron Knesebeck, honoured the Marquis of .I`,l3`jAeace
with his company on Saturday evening, at his re" ith
Piccadilly. ,ieif
Mr. Bentley and Mr. George Clerk had an intelliseo
the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Saturday, at dd
residence in Downing-street o'9'o
The Chairman and Secretaries of the London er, st
Society had an interview with the Earl of Abetde
Foreign-office on Saturday. e e°l
Dispatches were received on Saturday at the 410
Office from the Governors of the West India Colenlao. triy
Mr. J. Strettell Brickwood, Public Works,
South Sea House, had an interview on SaturdAY
Chancellor of the Exchequer. 110
The Earl of Mornington expired on Saturday
his residence in Grosvenor-square. 1.400
The Duke of Wellington and Sir Frederick
I so• r,
tended the early service yesterday, in the ChaPe` 0.
James's. The Rev. D. Wesley read the P,r CliOre
preached the sermon. The Earl of Devon, Lot"?' se hi
G. Paget, and Lady G. Paget. attended the detfoolseix.
The prayers were read by the Rev. Dr. Knapp, ,he SI";
the Rev. Mr. Hall, the communion service by "01 001
Sleath. The sermon was preached by the Bishop °be W
The anthem was, "Oh ! where shall wisdom 45' p!
(Boyce). Sir George Smart presided at the o;0 01
Duke of Montrose, the Marquis of Salisbury, I,°'-Agslysm
Wharnelitle, Lords Ernest Bruce, CanterGury,C.,ol
Courtenav .ttended the evening service in thet)' 10111
St. James's. Dover
The Grand Duchess of Baden arrived at hotel' 00
Ostend, on Friday evening, and slept at the Ship 41l
Royal Highness travelled, on Saturday, by the ;he °-
far as time station at the Bricklayers' Arms, vlbere..i-relaligir
ceived by the Duke of Hamilton and her sOitoysl
Marquis of Douglas, accompanied by whom ber',..er
ness proceeded to his Grace's residence in Pertn3s
SPORTING IN TELLIGbi'

Us Nt i
rTi
ilnNg. Gs h
i.,rleP
Linlithgow andH
Thur., Bannock Burn-gate; Sat., Bangour• cod,j,
Witnesham harrs., Thur., Newbourn-hall ; 5a.,,t;;A50,,40'
ridOsl, NTTuelisl.E,
A 111•01,3 fise00011'"
South Berkshire lids., Wed., Padworth ; Fri., r',l3sdia"- ,
Duke of Beaufort's lids., the first hunting day Av
on the second at Yate Rocks-101. elfle8;
Crawley and Horsham lids., Thurs., Horsted - AO
Broadbridge Heath. Oll3 '''.
Cumberland stag hds., Wed., Greyhound tlb
ri
Fri., Bosley Hill-11. 011
Ackton harrs., Thurs., Cardenlees New Inn• rjon, $lll-,,' ;
Havdon lids., Wed., Ellerington H4ll • Cat.,P" del' LIP .
7 mar ,
Hambledon lids Wed., Basing Park ; Fri., Old .i
H. H., Tues., Hinton House; Thurs., Chilton fo"
Sat., Five Lanes (Holybourne).
,I Gee°
Lord Southampton's lids., Wed., Wooden- OPP
Whistle Wood; Sat., Salcey Lawn-11. sat.,
Vine lids., Thurs., Red Lion, Clarken Green; "
to ;
clere-11. ,s
t 613
F.
N. H., , Cross;Thurs., Tues Stones,
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Alderholt Park-IA. . ~A. •
Pembrokeshire lids., Thurs., Ford Bridge--„1t...-lur dil
Prudhoe and Derwent lids., Fri., Blaydon Du"- nth'
Mr. Plumm r has let Alice hawthorn for the C O
the
she has rejoined Hesseltine's stable. 410111. 04

lletrigT'oSf CUREhis
canl‘dlidß.o
witnessing naturalO OF
SaTnAdM efifigcga ic
iS0,°0e;;So;1181, 4t e till°[°E.l
not a few of its successful apPa ing i'",,eite_%f
parently desperate as well as less distress"; the "0.40/
have, prom
- , ble ~ to
to the utmost. of our power, pro.-- „„on coe 4
knowledge of what we deemed to be a ge„„--„tiOce10.811t
Holding this opinion, it has afforded us Much wat-portiled Of;
find that one of the last acts of one of the inclstao 'OOO
respected gentlemen who has for many a yearriioolo,ll, lull
should be, with courtesy, discrimination, ne, Lon(l°ol,jet
ment, the important. office of Lord Mayor 0' this'sl the
confirmed us in all we have ever published 02 pied tth
The following, in addition to his numerous (trust, dire, coir
other distinguished testimonials, will, we trastiot §
atr. Is ,
public attention still more especially to A-- 111,,,,c-4.t,
solatory practice : ~, ~ 4,- /
7,0 • ~t, 0
~ mml9lololoo
tge,of 10q0 010
" When holding the office of Sheriff, 3tr. W; .•,,, fur t plic6„pt
made me acquainted with the principles of his 0)"90:„.0ful allja stte_,',4l
stammering, and unreservedly showed Inc their sit'-`,,soaitb, of 97:i ti,
in the case of George Pearson, who witnessed the tr`,iiraelli oetit",iiii•
on her Majesty's life, by Francis, and whose inlPde toy 00_01 tio
prevented him front giving an instant alarm' with c°„Tot 40
that if Mr. Hunt's instructions are attended to ot be'iction.o
Bence, they are perfectly adapted to confer perro4l_ „boa.cool' ,
numerous class of the community who sutler undert;sity P 00;
. WO, 2111. .
1 ilifreP •1b•
lot •a to iIP
NEw QUEEN'S COUNSEL.—MessT3. 003.01zrgee
Hayward, and Gurney, were sworn in this 1 gr. 'coo.
Chancellor's private room at Westininstetr., I,tte one
Channellreceivedaice a St
9.'
BIRTHS. WIWI' 44
On the 29th ult., the wife of George Jantes ...ill
1301‘v"
Vienna, of a daughter. 1,• of J
On the 6th inst., the lady of W. A. Poc..l°' of J.
Leicestershire, of a son. tad,'
d the bp
On the 14th inst., at Galway, Trelan , 0)4
Davis, Esq., R.N.. of a dau rhter bell, of
' COW /the
On the 18th inst., at Edinburgh, firs.
die °
wood, of a son. the W
• College, IV.
On ths 18th inst., at the East India f the
Rev. Henry Melvill, 8.A., of a daughter. . _ i ,di o
On the 19th inst., at Fowey, Cornwall, tDe ' W°.
op'
e
crescent, John Coventry, of a son. th
On the 20th inst., at Grosvenor-cr
Stanley, of a daughter. Lielite;
MARRIED.
cli, Dublin: Deer* 0
On the 14th inst., at Monkstown Cehltradras FA gi woo
nant Archibald J. M. Boileau, of th }I
_,. George
off;
Georgiana Elizabeth, eldest daughter of
. d son es-
Boileau, Esq., of Monkstown, Dublin. 0, third olog 1,,
On the 18th inst., William John ChaPnito Einilite)oluout
Benson, Esq., of Upper Woburn-1)1117_, nishopie
daughter of Nathan Horn, Esq., the Ur eu jot,
lien 9
DIED. bit rAtee c 0(
bu, .
On the 30th nlt., at St. Peters . t,,_, _ca. it
3,
erial uou" a dasg ista
miral Greig, Member of the Imp the secon, were tt,
On the 9th inst., at Bath, Sophia, .
e-hill, NI es
rt ,..,e
John Charles Bristow', Esq., of I. near wow° pp.
• Or
On the 12th inst., at Tockenhain,
, 01'1416
Wilts, Isaac Stafford Brown, Esq.
Judith, wiii°l/ th°
On the 13th inst., at Brighton, ,
al ArtillerY. AO,
nant-General John Burton, of the Roy ~‘,abeth
Argyll- .r...w. $1.6
On the 16th inst., in Aro -llie,
daughter of Captain Hilliard.
street, Connaug
On the 18th inst., at Seytnour-s rile° •
gerbe rsr
Mr. William Lewis. tPr of
d-stree , 0500,
On the 19th inst., in Cumberlan
of Mr. ,
SteVe g•
On the 19th inst., Hester, wife .ffin
'ea d'' do'
liament-street. Gentral the E- • age et
-40, 00
On the 13th inst., at Brighton, tof Infal Lieut
ham, G.C.13, Co!onel -.I the 3d Reg-in:loTel
Poictiers' 100 trYibt
On the 22d of October, on board.
_a
.ra_ vative
0. 4)11
Edmund Leicester, 52d Regiment 111, nil of J°
Fji v
On the 15th inst., John Lett, the so 1,
01 75' Ab'
Esq., of Blackheath-park, aged 10.
s. Austin,. 2.fabetl:
On the 17th inst., at Hertford, ;fir.
.il, 311. s tdi
...,,,
On the 18th inst., at Blackheath-1n reit 91. -••••••'-', of ,
ab ..------ .&
bott, relict of the late 11. Abbott, Es(l•,___ .i , a
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