The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-20


The Land Question-Its Present Aspect and
Political Bearings-The Social Situation
Asrarian Murder Again-The Church Ques.
ton.
DUBLIN Sept. l, 1859.
Fortunately for Ireland. there are a minority OF
good and upright landowners, who do good because
nature prompts them. II 1t were not 50 We would
have had revolution long since. Where they are
located peace-loving community Is found sur
rounding them, ana, divested OF minor details,
believe the foundation OF tho Land bill which Is
wanted for this country Is one which will give oil
tenants legal right to demand what Is accorded by
those good landlords by reason Of their innate prin
ciples. During my recent Investigations on this
subject have visited several estates celebrated for
the harmony which exists between proprietor and
tenants, aud select the following sketch as likely
to illustrate one phase Of the transition from peace.
able, conteuted tenantry to the very opposite:-
The present Earl Of Mayo. viceroy OF India, ON
Irishman born aud bred, is the sixth possessor of
his TITLE the first being one Of the batch Of "Union
peers" The family property Is small, derived from
lands In the counties Of Mayo. Meath ana Kildare,
three OF the most peacable OF Irish counties.
The present viceroy succeeded to the title and
estates some i've years ago, and with them received
q transfer OF this bond or confidence, which
had made his predecessors more like senior
partners than tyrannical landlords. The Kill
dare estate rent roll Ia about $4,000 year. The
tenantry are very numerous. most of the land Is
let to small holders. and on the accession OF the
present Earl there were but i've leases the whole
property. At that time holders were per-
fecty content with things a. they existed.
OLD men had passed to their graves, and the
tenure was as secure to their families as II
bound BY the most stringent parchment. The state
OF things to-day the same estate Is much altered.
Vna (nu vSr1sAs
He married an English lady with q large fortune,
whose family helped him up to his present high po-
sition, but by SO doing they Withdrew him from
home ties; continued absence has made his tenantry
unfamiliar with his features; the bond of union
which existed In preceding generations Is almost
gone, aud found mucn discontent among the small
tales are freely told Of latter day oppression The
anxiety for legal protection against eviction at the
Is universal. and predict that when his lOrdship
next visits his estates there will be more urgent de-
mands for deeds, leases and agreements than occur
red In the five preceding generations An old man
explained to me his views on this state Of things.
ana ne sad that there nor r sneua o % cnahse
resort Of many who are left completely at his mercy
from the state Of things which have. alluded TO.
Of Mayo all earned the TIT Of good
men. They lived at home among their tenantry,
Inn up with the Contemporary generations Of the
tenantry. feeling OF natural union was the result
Tne Earl occupied the position OF ead OF great clan
had just cause Of complaint, and acted towards all
such with strict uprghtness and fairness In these
thought OF, much less demanded. The old land
lords word was the agreement accepted, and found
any uppleas arising from either side engaged
In this unstamped code. Eviction was unknown;
oppression not felt. On rent days the Earl made q
particular point OF sitting with the receiver, and
with his own hearing any cause OF complaint or
demand for assistance; and instead OF leaving the
tween or agent, as is now the case, ne was always
his own superintendent IN such matters. A whole
some spirit q s th was 1a4s h Ss9 me me
lord in strict performance oftheir duties.
Another deed Of violence ls added TO the list Of
agrarian Outrages-Mr. Hunter. OF Turnar, county
Il Mayo, who was snot dead within few yards OF
his own house. Mr.. Hunter was Scotchman,, who
ID the N ment q Captain Houston, Of Dhuoug6
as sub-agent; he subsequently acquired lease q
s # N
tain tenants had from time immemortal enjoyed the
privilege Of cutting turf for their own use. Mr..
action nj at law, selecting one 0Ne, small farmer
spfns assses hist lis tile Of sole right o. the bog was
cstabished-the costs Of the record against O'Nel
execution for the amount put it in hands Of the
suosherin THAT funotionary On Friday last pro,
the law the Sherin would have had to cut down the
unrpo corn ana Sell IL, Dut as tltS WOulu produce
nothing Mr.. Hunter said he would rather put some
of his men In charge TILL II was ripe 1t seems that
none OF the men would take charge Of
It. aud Hunter had 10 get special warrant from the
sheriff. and take charge OF the crop himself He was
returning home yesterday evening, In his own car
with his wife beside him. when Just at the turn into
his own avenue some one, unknown as yet. sped the
fatal bullet which killed the unfortunate man on the
spot
A meeting was held yesterday In this city Of Pro-
testant aymen for the purpose OF preparing Ieti-
ton to the Dukes OF Leinstcr and AbercOrn, re-
questlny them to summon q meeting Of the iaity to
Consider their best mode Of action In the present
crisis OF their Church. the Earl OF Meath PRESIDED
but subsequently 1t was decided that the arch
bishops the right persons 90 take the initiative
In such a step, and o requisitiOn to them was
numerously signed. Another resolution was adopted
to the effect that tho proportion OF lay delegates
should be proportion Of one to FIVE Of the parish
delegates elected for each diocese.
We had another Fenian demonstration in
this city two days ago. the occasion being the burial
OF . noted nationalist named John Dalton. The
colln was carried by men decorated with green rib
bons. Several hundred women and children at
tended, all decorated with the national color. After
the interment the "nlemOral crosses" IN Gasnerne
Cemetery were visited, but as the proceedings were
conducted In an orderly manner the police did not
interfere, although u strong force was In readiness
should their services have been called Tor.
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