The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-22
Our Irish Core spondence.
DUBLIN, Good Friday, IS4J
The Rate in Aid-hish Railuays-D1.6y's T-ia1-
Markets. &c

DUBLIN, Good Friday, l849.
The Rate in Aid-hish Raiicays-D1.Gy's Trial-
Markets, &c.
You will perceive, by the public journals which
reach you by this mail, that the House of Com
mons has been occupied for some time by the
Irish proposed measure of Rate in Aid the
oond reading of which has been carried by
majority of upwards of fifty. Sir Robert Peels
speech, on the occasion, has given general salts
faction to all parties-whig, conservative, radical
and repeater. The measures he proposes how
ever, if carried into effect, no doubt would Sc.
riously alleviate the unparalleled distress which
at present exists in this unhappy country. As
great portion of your readers will not, probably,
Peruse the ex-Premier's speech, | shall take the
liberty (although not probably lying in my jurls-
dcuon) to take an extract or two theretrom,
which will give the Am erican public pretty good
idea of the way in whica the properties of the
greater part of our landlords, and consequently
their tenants, are at present. Sir Robert states,
the authority of the Devon Commission, Ia
commission instituted by government to inquire
into the state of Ireland, with the Earl of Devon
at its head,) that in the year 1874 there were H4
estates in chancery,. the yearly rental of which
was .c75S 900, and the arrears of which had in
creased from E34 900, when the receivers were
first appointed, to ESQ 900; the cost paid by the
receivers amounted to 100000; while the sum ex-
pended in improvements did not exceed E2,570;
In the Court of Exchequer, the case was still
worse: 446 estates were under the control of the
Court for the years 1884, As, '46 and AZ, the
yearly rentals of which were El55, $50; the
increased from E6l 700 to Ell 800, and the costs
ELS, 600, and no expenditure for internal improve
rments; and If such were the cases before the
years of famine, what must be the position now,
after three years failure of the crops, which
yielded even the rents stated.
Sir Robert recommends local commission to be
appointed, who should apply themselves with the
assistance of the Poor-law Guardians and Board
of Works. to the condition of the distressed
unions, and who would be empowered to facilitate
the voluntary transfer of estates from insolven to
solvent parties, and who would have the power of
selling portions of estates on which arrears OF
poor rates had accumulated, and letting them in
email lots to purchasers, who should be granted
simple and sound title, that would stand good;
1t will be seen that considerable wisdom is evinced
in this sketch of the right honorable baronet's
views; and, as / have before repeatedly stated,
some such means must be adopted, II II be the
wish of out governors to keep those people, who
have not the means to emgrate, alive, much less
improve their social and moral condition
Government have at last decided on granting as
sistance to Irish railways. Lord John Russell
stated; the other day, IN answer to population
from the Irish members, that it was their desire to
afford assistance to sure lines, mentioning the Md
land, and to grant further sum for works OF drain
age and it is stated that the sum Of G3O0 900 is to
be advanced line of railway from Dublin to
Galway. That, as limited in former letter, will
greatly facilitate the communication with America,
and thus be the of making Ireland the direct
channel ct the proposed route.
Lord Clarendon's reception ot the deputaton
which waited upon him, headed by SIR Lucius
O'Brien, with the memorial in Mr. Charles Gayan
Dufly's case, Will surprise you not little. Il has
created much indignation IN the breasts of all par
ties. Sir Lucius has been severely ccnsured for
admitting his belief in the guilt OF the prosecuted
man, WHICH gave his Excellency handle for his
uncaled-for language. Mr. Duffys new trial COM
mences afresh on Monday. Mr.. Butt has been re-
tanned for the prisoner. The memorial alluded to
was signed by 1900 of the most influential people
amongst which were ten members of his Jury. MIR.
Thomas Hatton, the celebrated coach proprietor.
and man of whig principles and extensive influ-
ence, wrote, over his signature-"I place implicit
reliance on the honor and integrity of Mr. Duffy,
and firmly believe that the clemency of the go
vernment cannot be more wisely or hunanely exer-
ciscd than in granting the prayer of the petition"
The furniture of the Cancellation Hall was auc-
toned of last week, at good prices. The library
and house of the Libcrator are also to be disposed
ofby auction Immediately SO that, after while,
nothing will remain Of the gigantic and orce power
full Loyal National Repeal Association.
Mr.. Twsleton, late Irish poor law commissioner,
has resigned, and il is supposed that Lord Court
ney will succeed him. IL is stated that tle former
did not approve of the measures of his colleagues
When on his examination lately, before a commit
tee of the House of Commons, and on being qnes-
toned by Sir ia mes Graham to state his views, he
stated that the lives of the people should not be
sacrificed in order to satisfy the absurd doctrines
of your economical financiers AT all hazards, the
IrIih people ought to be kept alive. Too many
thousands OF them have already persisted.
Mrs. John Mitchell and five children are going