10 APRIL 1858, Page 5

IRELAND.

Mr. Smith O'Brien has addressed another manifesto to "the people of Ireland." He proposes that "three hundred of the ablest and most patriotic men in Ireland should meet in permanent session in Dublin to deliberate upon the special interests of Ireland." "Such a body would exercise infinitely more influence over the deliberations of Parliament than can be possessed by the few Representatives" sent by the Irish people to London !

The agricultural prospects for this year are very encouraging. In the North more land has been ploughed than in any year since the famine. In other parts matters look well. The only complaint arises from what constitutes a happy circumstance for the consumer—farmers find prices very low.

The trial of the Dublin policemen for their assault upon the students of Dublin University has been postponed until June ; "the case not being ripe."