The New York herald., 1868-04-13

,s considered to have fallen short OF its object and
thorough disappointment that little has actually
been accomplished is the prevailing feeling respect
ing It throughout Ireland The two points conceded
a royal VISIT and charter for the Roman Catholic
University-are quite insufficient to meet the desires
of the people. new argument is furnished to that
section OF our politicians who scout at any ex-
preston OF faith in the actions Of the present arsto
cratic Parliament.
The relations Of the tories have been considerably
injured In this country by the recent events Of their
policy. In the nortfrthey are at variance with the
Orange party; the imprisonment Of Mr.. Johnson,
member Of that body, for offences which brought him
within the provisions Of the Party Professions act
has called forth strong denunciatory expressions;
meetings Of sympathy are being held in the principal
towns of Ulster at which the conduct OF the govern
ment is stigmatized as unfair and partial. In the
south the Roman Catholic party are indignant-that
the numerous petitions they have sent forward are
unheeded, their deputations unavailing and the
Church establishment still rides dominant so that
although the Prince of Wales win probably be
circle the present tone does not indicate an overflow
OF enthusiasm on the part Of the masses Of the peo
Nothing will be left undone to mark his visit with
betting eclat 1t Is limited that his first act will be
to set at liberty the editors Of the Nation and Irish
national steeple chase, and with due soemnity be
invested as an extra knight Of the order Of
M tnoss nsd tae late
brief sketch Of the order may be acceptable to the
readers Of the HERALD. The Order Of St. Patrick
first Instituted by King George III In the year 17S3
during the viceroyalty of Esrl Temple subsequently
created Marquis OF BucknlN I'M: On that occasion
They were:-The King, Duke Of Kent Duke Of Lein-
ster Earl Of Westmeath, Earl OF Canrcard, Earl of
Drogheda, Earl OF inshigun, Earl OF Tyrone, Earl OF
Shannon, Earl Of MOrningtOn, Earl of CanbraSsil
Earl of Arran Earl Of Charlemont, Earl of CourtOwn
and Earl Of Beehive. The next grand installation
was in 1900; the next In 1902 Another took place
in 1sl9 and the greatest and last Of ALL was held in
1921 during the visit to Ireland Of King George w.,
Of the order. Since then the final right Of admission
into the ORDER that of installation, has been alto
gether dispensed with IN every case through the
created the venerable Earl Of Roden is the only
survivor. The scene on the occasion has been de.
sSbed as as 0r mathesS a cya
banners waved from trumphal arches and
vast crowds In holiday attire gave frequent ex.
ST. Patrick, where the religious ceremonial was con-
Quoted, accommodated some sixteen hundred men,
bers OF the cute. Rich military uniforms, grave
clerical ATTIRE foreign decorations court SUITS ele
giant female figures In complete full dress-the colOrs
chiefly blue and white-gay plumes of nodding
swords and helmets Of the kights, completed pic.
ture which renewed for period the golden days Of
chivalry and romance.
Lieutenant ti&fciating as sc Grand rand Master.
Mr.. 9. F: Train still continues ap inmate q the
Vale Iron Company. lie atilizes the time by pre-
paring voluminOus correspondence and editing "a
weekly" the Elephant ana castle, which is chiefly a
compilation OF personal "reminiscences &C.
The health of DR.. ]. G. Waters who has been con-
fined under the Lord Lieutenants warrant since the
10th OF January last, having suffered much, he has
been set at liberty on giving heavy security for
twelve months.